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Saudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries

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The situation is a result of reduced deliveries of crude oil via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline which was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen.

Warren Buffett's son Howard replaces him as Chair of Berkshire Hathaway.

And we why US College football is coming to Wembley Stadium in London.
18 Sep 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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