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PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. He was known to authorities for previous thefts, the statement said. The other suspect, a 38-year-old woman, was accused of being an accomplice. They were both incarcerated.They both denied involvement, the prosecutor said.The lawyer for the woman, Adrien Sorrentino,…

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to distribute food and water and reach communities still isolated four days after Hurricane Melissa hit the island.Essential relief supplies are now rolling into hurricane-stricken St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, most of which had been cut off by fallen concrete posts and trees strewn across roads. But in some parts, people were forced to dip buckets into rivers, collecting the muddy water for everyday use, while others have been eating coconuts and roasting breadfruit.Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. was among several convoys of emergency responders en…

Sheffield Wednesday ended their losing run by holding West Brom to a 0-0 draw in the Championship at the Hawthorns.Albion dominated but could not convert their chances as bottom club Wednesday – who have been deducted 12 points and are in administration as they seek a new owner – defended solidly to end a sequence of four straight defeats. West Brom have failed to score in three of their last five outings and won just one in that time.Albion dominated the first half as they strived to put their recent poor run behind them but were thwarted by the heroics…

Norwich’s nightmare home run continued as they went down 2-0 to Hull to make it seven straight home defeats in all competitions this season.A sixth reverse in the Championship was greeted by a chorus of boos at Carrow Road, with chants of “your’re not fit to wear the shirt” at the end. The Canaries had dominated the first half but failed to take some good chances and were punished when Joe Gelhardt fired the visitors in front early in the second half with his sixth goal of the campaign.Substitute Darko Gyabi wrapped the points up with a second near the…

Andri Gudjohnsen scored twice as Blackburn condemned Leicester to a third successive Championship defeat with a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.The Iceland international opened the scoring in the 20th minute before adding his second just past the hour as Rovers made it back-to-back victories. It was a result which brought jeers from the Leicester fans, who had become increasingly restless throughout the game.After the supporters made their feelings known following last week’s defeat at Millwall, they again booed their team at the final whistle. Image: Blackburn Rovers’ Andri Gudjohnsen celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game…

Warren Buffett and Greg Abel walkthrough the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2025.David A. Grogen | CNBCWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a sharp rebound in operating profit on Saturday, while its cash pile swelled to a new high with no buybacks.Berkshire’s operating profit generated from the conglomerate’s wholly owned businesses including insurance and railroads jumped 34% year over year to $13.485 billion in the third quarter. The gains were driven by a more than 200% surge in insurance underwriting income, which rose to $2.37 billion.Buffett once again refrained from repurchasing shares despite a significant pullback…

Patrick Vieira has been sacked as manager of Genoa, the Serie A club have announced.The former Arsenal and France midfielder was appointed in November 2024 and steered the club to a 13th-placed finish in Serie A.However, Genoa are currently bottom of the table without a league win so far this season, having lost six and drawn three out of nine league games.- Spooky stars from Napoli, Real Madrid dress up for Halloween- The next gen of entertainers: 15 young stars lighting up EuropeThe club’s sole victories this term have come in two Coppa Italia matches.Patrick Vieira was unable to manage…

Lock it in or let it ride? It’s a question that investors might ponder at this point in an unexpectedly rewarding year, as the calendar pivots appropriately from the season of feigned fright to one of gratitude for life’s bounty. For most people, this is less about getting fully out of or staying wholly in equities, but it’s a moment to set expectations and perhaps portfolios in recognition of the distance traveled to date. The S & P 500 is up 16.3% this year to 6,840, which is almost exactly 2,000 points higher than its intraday low at the depths…

Naim Abu Amra’s land in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah used to be covered with greenhouses. On the 11-dunam (one hectare) stretch of land east of Abu Holi, the Palestinian farmer grew tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and courgettes, with some seasonal rotations of eggplants and leafy vegetables to keep the soil healthy. Like many of Gaza’s farmers, Abu Amra was working with limited means due to tight Israeli restrictions on agricultural imports, and had to be resourceful, using drip-irrigation systems powered by solar panels and a small diesel pump. His produce was sold in local markets, sustaining a family of eight and providing work to seasonal…

Oils containing CBD (Cannabidiol).Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt | AFP | Getty ImagesCannabis stocks could be poised for a rally after years of stagnation, fueled by investor optimism over the possibility for new federal rules for hemp-derived products and signals that President Donald Trump could take a more permissive stance on marijuana.Publicly traded cannabis companies have seen their share of ups and downs. Verano Holdings reported earnings Wednesday that saw revenues of $203 million, up slightly from the previous quarter but down 6% year-over-year. However, Verano posted a net loss of $44 million, partly due to a $5 million impairment charge…