• Russia Turns to New-Generation Drones and All-Day Attacks to Wear Down Ukrainians | 2026-08-31
  Kyiv is struggling to adapt to continuous attacks using faster drones that are harder to intercept.
• Burnham’s bumpy ride ahead: PM’s in-tray full of dilemmas as parliament returns | 2026-08-31
  Labour leader faces tough decisions on issues such as North Sea drilling, electoral reform and defence spendingAfter a relatively cheery summer in which he announced a range of eye-catching cost of living policies, Andy Burnham may find his return to parliament this week to be a rude awakening.While the new prime minister has enjoyed some success in the polls, he is faced with many of the same problems that stymied Keir Starmer and has some difficult and unpopular choices to make. Continue reading...
• War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring? | 2026-08-31
  Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.
• Sweden inks French war ship order    | 2026-08-31
  Sweden's defence material administration on Monday signed an order for four ​Naval Group navy frigates during a ‌ceremony in Stockholm attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf ​Kristersson.
• Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel | 2026-08-31
  Greece signs $3.5bn deal with Israel to acquire its first multi-layered air defence network by 2029.
• Russian man gets reduced sentence in Finland over Ukraine war crimes | 2026-08-31
  A Finnish appeals court said on Monday ‌it had overturned parts of a guilty verdict against a Russian-born man convicted of war crimes in Ukraine, reducing his sentence to 12-1/2 years from life imprisonment.
• France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties | 2026-08-31
  French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.
• Decimus Oil Corp. GAAP EPS of -C$0.01, revenue of C$0.63M | 2026-08-31
  Decimus Oil Corp. press release (WCSB:CA): Q2 GAAP EPS of -C$0.01. Total oil, natural gas, and processing revenue of C$0.63M (-3.1% Y/Y).
• ONEOK (OKE) Launches $5 Billion Debt Overhaul And Corporate Reorganization | 2026-08-31
  ONEOK (NYSE:OKE) launches major cash tender offers as part of a US$5b senior debt repayment plan linked to new transactions with Apollo Global Management. The company announces a minority equity investment from Apollo alongside a corporate reorganization that includes merger steps and changes to issuing entities. The combined actions are set to reshape ONEOK's capital structure, debt profile and governance framework. This type of balance sheet reshaping is not unique to ONEOK. It can be...
• Apollo repackages $9bn Oneok stake to fund acquisition and debt repayment - Bloomberg | 2026-08-31
  Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) is converting its $9 billion stake in Oneok Inc. (NYSE:OKE) into investment-grade debt securities, the companies announced Sunday.
• Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Sweltering US Heat | 2026-08-31
  October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.047 (+1.63%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday as forecasts for triple-digit temperatures over the coming week in the US will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use. According to NatGasWeather.com, near-record high temperatures are expected...
• ONEOK (OKE) Stock Still Looks Like A Bargain On Cash Flow | 2026-08-31
  ONEOK stock has delivered strong multi year gains, yet the current valuation picture is more nuanced, with recent returns and the broader checks not lining up as a simple bargain or an obvious stretch. Over the past 5 years, ONEOK has returned 133.5%, which puts more focus on whether the current price already reflects much of the progress investors have been paying for. For a pipeline and midstream focused business like ONEOK, expectations for steady cash generation can support the current...
• What Is SpaceX (SPCX) Signaling By Building Out Its Natural Gas Operation? | 2026-08-31
  Space Exploration Technologies (NasdaqGS:SPCX) is hiring a dedicated natural gas trading team to manage fuel and power needs for its growing operations. The company is progressing on a Texas gas fired power plant designed to supply energy for both its semiconductor activities and Starship program. Bringing natural gas trading in house is intended to give SpaceX greater control over energy supply reliability and pricing for its expanding infrastructure. Consider broadening your research to...
• AI Boom Needs Electricity — These Solar ETFs Could Be the Beneficiaries | 2026-08-31
  Elon Musk’s solar push comes as AI data centers drive soaring power demand, creating a potential tailwind for clean energy ETFs.
• Rail Freight Forecast: Coal Volumes Set for SHOCKING Q4 Uptick? | 2026-08-31
  FreightWaves expert Dr. David Correll shares insights from Telegraph’s latest Market Consist Report, forecasting a surprising Q4 uptick in coal volumes driven by export opportunities. Get a 6-month outlook on freight rail service, intermodal volumes, and the impact of policy changes like the DOT-111 tank car phase-out. Discover how global energy prices and the data […] The post Rail Freight Forecast: Coal Volumes Set for SHOCKING Q4 Uptick? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices? | 2026-08-31
  The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
• Antelope Enterprise Stock Surges Over 100%: What's Going On? | 2026-08-31
  Antelope Enterprise shares surge after the company announced an $18.99 million private placement involving 15 million Class A ordinary shares and warrants.
• Europe Gas Prices Jump 5% to Highest Level Since 2023 | 2026-08-31
  European gas prices jumped 5% to a three-and-a-half-year high Monday after the US and Iran resumed strikes, deepening fears over LNG supply.
• Duke Energy Foundation invests $180,000 in workforce training to support growth across South Carolina | 2026-08-31
  Grants aim to help address labor needs by training technical college students to help meet demand as state continues to grow GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meeting the demands of South Carolina's continued growth will require more than new infrastructure. It will require...
• NPC Urges Swift Action to Assess America's Subsurface Resources and Secure Competitiveness | 2026-08-31
  Newest NPC Report Requested by Energy Secretary Wright Calls for Integrated Assessment of Energy and Minerals like Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, Critical Minerals, Geothermal, Geologic Hydrogen, and Storage Resources. WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today leaders from state...

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