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Slovakia leads world in car production per capita with Kia's €2.5bn plant

Slovakia's automotive dominance Slovakia produces more cars per person than any other country, with nearly one million vehicles rolling off assembly lines annually in a nation of 5.4 million. The...

#Economy #Trade #Manufacturing #Automotive #Labor

19 hours ago

Japan restarts first Tepco nuclear reactor since Fukushima disaster

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor resumes operations after 13-year hiatus Japan has reactivated the sixth reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, marking the first restart of a Tokyo Electric P...

#Disaster #Safety #Climate #Energy #Nuclear

21 hours ago

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

Snap reaches settlement in addiction lawsuit Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has resolved a high-profile lawsuit alleging its platform contributed to social media addiction, just days befor...

#Social Media #Mental Health #Lawsuits #Tech Regulation

21 hours ago

UK inflation rises to 3.4% in December on tobacco and airfare hikes

UK inflation climbs for first time in five months The UK's annual inflation rate increased to 3.4% in December, exceeding forecasts and marking its first rise since July, driven by higher tobacco...

#Economy #Inflation #Transport #Taxation #Consumer Prices

21 hours ago

EU Parliament to suspend US trade deal approval amid Greenland tensions

Strasbourg, 21 January 2026 - The European Parliament is poised to halt the ratification of a US-EU trade agreement reached last July, escalating transatlantic trade frictions after Washington thre...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Tariffs #Geopolitics #Markets

21 hours ago

Trump pushes for tiny cars in US despite industry skepticism

Trump champions micro-vehicles for American roads US President Donald Trump has proposed introducing compact Japanese-style cars to the American market, aiming to offer affordable and fuel-effici...

#Transportation #Innovation #Economy #Trade #Automotive

1 day ago

Trump cannot force Greenland sale, ex-adviser says amid mineral talks

Former Trump adviser rules out Greenland annexation Former White House economic adviser Gary Cohn stated on Tuesday that the U.S. will not compel Greenland to change sovereignty, dismissing recen...

#Military #Trade #Technology #Geopolitics #Minerals

1 day ago

Canadian farmers embrace tech to boost efficiency and yields

Third-generation farmer modernizes Saskatchewan operations Jake Leguee, who runs a 17,000-acre farm in Saskatchewan inherited from his grandfather, has transformed traditional farming practices w...

#Innovation #Technology #Agriculture #Climate #Business

1 day ago

US voters assess Trump's economic impact one year into second term

Voters weigh in on economic changes under Trump One year after Donald Trump's return to the White House, Americans across the political spectrum share their experiences with inflation, job market...

#Economy #Politics #Inflation #Employment #Voter Sentiment

2 days ago

Gold and silver surge to records as Trump tariffs spark market sell-off

Precious metals hit all-time highs amid trade tensions Gold and silver prices reached unprecedented levels on Monday as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets following U.S. President Donal...

#Economy #Trade #Geopolitics #Investment #Markets

2 days ago

IMF warns of AI market correction and trade tensions as key economic risks

Global economy shows resilience but faces downside risks, IMF says The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that a potential reversal in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and escal...

#Economy #Trade #Technology #Geopolitics #Inflation

2 days ago

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Greenland purchase dispute

Trump's tariff threat shakes EU-US trade relations US President Donald Trump announced plans on Saturday to impose tariffs on eight European nations unless they back his proposal to purchase Gree...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Politics

2 days ago

US turns to Finland for Arctic icebreaker fleet expansion

US orders Finnish-designed icebreakers amid Arctic push Washington has commissioned six new icebreakers from Finland to bolster its Arctic presence, citing growing competition with Russia and Chi...

#Trade #Geopolitics #Climate #Defense #Arctic

2 days ago

Vietnam's Communist Party congress selects leaders and sets bold economic goals

Vietnam's ruling party convenes to shape future leadership and policy The Communist Party of Vietnam has begun its five-yearly congress in Hanoi, where 1,600 delegates will decide on the country'...

#Corruption #Economy #Trade #Politics #Leadership

2 days ago

India bans ultra-fast deliveries as gig workers strike for better conditions

Government clamps down on 10-minute delivery promise The Indian government has ordered e-commerce platforms to abandon their 10-minute delivery guarantees, marking a major shift in the country's...

#E-commerce #Regulation #Labor Rights #Strikes #Gig Economy

2 days ago

Smartphones may one day replace data centres, AI leaders predict

AI's future: On-device power over remote data centres Artificial intelligence could soon shift from massive data centres to personal devices, according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. In a re...

#Innovation #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Sustainability #Data Centres

3 days ago

China hits 5% growth target despite economic headwinds

China meets annual growth goal amid trade boom China's economy expanded by 5% in 2025, matching Beijing's official target, as a record trade surplus helped offset weak domestic demand and a deepe...

#Economy #Trade #Demographics #Property #Global Markets

3 days ago

Crypto theft leaves victims powerless as stolen funds remain visible but untouchable

Stolen crypto: A digital nightmare with no recourse Helen and Richard, a UK-based couple, lost £250,000 in cryptocurrency after hackers breached their cloud storage. Despite tracking the stolen f...

#Technology #Fraud #Finance #Cybercrime

4 days ago

UK consumer confidence splits sharply by age as politics reshapes economic sentiment

UK consumer confidence diverges dramatically along generational lines New data from the GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer reveals a striking split in economic outlook between younger and older Br...

#Economy #Politics #Consumer Confidence #Generational Divide

4 days ago

Trump to unveil 401(k) withdrawal plan for home down payments at Davos

Trump's new housing proposal targets retirement savings U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to announce a plan next week that would allow Americans to tap into their 401(k) retirement accoun...

#Policy #Economy #Finance #Retirement #Housing

4 days ago

OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT for US users amid profit pressures

OpenAI introduces ads in ChatGPT as trial begins OpenAI will soon display advertisements at the top of ChatGPT responses for select users in the United States, the company announced on Saturday....

#Artificial Intelligence #Advertising #Tech Industry #Business Models #Monetization

4 days ago

Canada shifts China policy with EV tariff deal amid US trade uncertainty

Updated 17 January 2026 - Canada has struck a trade agreement with China, easing tariffs on electric vehicles in exchange for reduced duties on agricultural exports, marking a strategic pivot in it...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Tariffs #Agriculture #Automotive

4 days ago

India's astrotourism boom offers escape from light-polluted cities

Dark skies draw travelers to India's remote regions Hundreds of kilometers from Delhi's glow, stargazers gather in freezing temperatures to witness meteor showers and constellations long obscured...

#Science #Travel #Tourism #Environment #Pollution

4 days ago

Google challenges US antitrust ruling, seeks pause on monopoly remedies

Google appeals landmark antitrust decision Google has filed an appeal against a U.S. district court ruling that found the company illegally maintained a monopoly in online search, arguing the dec...

#Ai #Regulation #Competition #Antitrust #Tech

5 days ago

US and Venezuela hold historic talks as interim leader pushes oil reforms

CIA director meets Venezuela's interim president in Caracas CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday, marking the first visit by a U.S....

#Diplomacy #Politics #Sanctions #Energy #Economic Crisis

5 days ago

China and Canada slash tariffs in bid to mend strained ties

China and Canada agree to cut tariffs after Beijing talks Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a sharp reduction in trade barriers on Friday, marking a pote...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Geopolitics

5 days ago

US slashes Taiwan tariffs to 15% in $250bn semiconductor investment deal

US and Taiwan strike landmark trade agreement The United States has agreed to reduce tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for commitments totaling at least $250 billion (£187 billion) in...

#Trade #Tariffs #Semiconductors #Technology #Investment

5 days ago

Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president after 14-year tenure

Kennedy exits top role at Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy is leaving her post as president of Lucasfilm after 14 years, the studio announced on Thursday. She will transition to a full-time producer ro...

#Entertainment #Film #Leadership #Business

5 days ago

Trump's Fed clashes echo Argentina's past as independence debate heats up

Trump's pressure on Federal Reserve revives fears of politicized central banks Former Argentine central bank chief Martin Redrado sees unsettling parallels between Donald Trump's attacks on the U...

#Inflation #Economic Policy #Central Banks #Monetary Policy #Political Interference

6 days ago

India launches $800m plan to reduce reliance on China for rare earth magnets

India approves $800m initiative to boost rare earth magnet production India has unveiled a 73 billion-rupee ($800 million) strategy to develop domestic production of rare earth magnets, aiming to...

#Trade #Supply Chain #Technology #Manufacturing #Energy

6 days ago

Kentucky plane crash linked to Boeing-identified flaw from 2011

Fatal UPS cargo jet crash tied to long-standing structural issue Federal investigators revealed that the November crash of a UPS-operated MD-11F freighter in Kentucky stemmed from a structural de...

#Manufacturing #Disaster #Safety #Aviation

6 days ago

UK economy grows 0.3% in November as car production recovers

UK economy expands faster than forecast in November The UK's economy grew by 0.3% in November, exceeding analysts' expectations, as car manufacturing rebounded and the services sector gained mome...

#Economy #Manufacturing #Fiscal Policy #Interest Rates #Growth

6 days ago

Canadian whisky dispute strains provincial unity over US tariffs

Dispute over whisky plant closure tests provincial relations A feud between Ontario and Manitoba over the relocation of a whisky bottling plant is exposing cracks in Canada's united front against...

#Economy #Trade #Politics #Labor

1 week ago

China posts record $1.19tn trade surplus despite US tariffs

China reports historic trade surplus in 2025 China announced a record annual trade surplus of $1.19 trillion on Wednesday, surpassing the previous year's milestone of $993 billion despite ongoing...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Manufacturing #Globalization

1 week ago

India urges quick-commerce firms to scrap 10-minute delivery promises

Government intervenes amid safety concerns The Indian government has called on rapid-delivery platforms to abandon their 10-minute delivery guarantees following safety worries and a nationwide st...

#E-commerce #Labour Rights #Gig Economy #Urban Development

1 week ago

South Korea gripped by Dubai chewy cookie craze

South Korea's latest dessert obsession A viral treat inspired by Dubai's famous chocolate bars has taken South Korea by storm, sparking long queues, ingredient shortages, and even counterfeit ver...

#Retail #Food #Trends #Consumer Culture

1 week ago

US approves Nvidia AI chip sales to China under strict conditions

US eases restrictions on Nvidia AI processors for China The US Commerce Department announced Tuesday that Nvidia may resume shipping its advanced H200 AI chips to China, reversing earlier bans ai...

#Trade #Ai #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics

1 week ago

Trump threatens 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran

Trump announces immediate 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Monday that any nation conducting business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on all trad...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Protests #Sanctions

1 week ago

US greenhouse gas emissions rise for first time in three years

Emissions increase after years of decline The United States saw a 2.4% rise in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, ending a three-year downward trend, according to a new analysis by the Rhodium Gro...

#Climate Change #Energy #Fossil Fuels #Emissions #Renewables

1 week ago

Global central banks rally behind Powell amid US criminal probe

Global central banks defend Powell as US launches investigation Eleven leading central bank governors worldwide have publicly backed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the US Departmen...

#Investigation #Central Banks #Monetary Policy #Political Interference #Economic Stability

1 week ago

Trump warns of 'complete mess' if Supreme Court rejects his tariffs

Trump raises alarm over potential Supreme Court ruling US President Donald Trump has cautioned that invalidating his tariffs could plunge the country into chaos, as the Supreme Court prepares to...

#Economy #Trade #Politics #Legal

1 week ago

Former Fed chiefs condemn criminal probe into Powell as threat to independence

Former Fed leaders unite against Justice Department investigation Three former chairs of the U.S. Federal Reserve, alongside 10 other high-profile ex-officials, publicly denounced a criminal inve...

#Politics #Legal #Economic Policy #Financial Markets #Central Bank

1 week ago

Bugatti enters luxury real estate with $5.2m Dubai skyscraper

Bugatti unveils first residential tower in Dubai The French hypercar manufacturer has broken ground on a 43-story branded residence in Dubai, where the lowest-priced units start at $5.2 million....

#Wealth #Real Estate #Luxury #Branding #Property

1 week ago

US and India push ahead with trade deal talks despite tensions

US, India continue trade negotiations amid strained ties Newly appointed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed ongoing discussions between the two nations, with a scheduled call set for Tue...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Geopolitics #Sanctions #Energy

1 week ago

US probes Federal Reserve Chair Powell over Senate testimony on building renovations

Federal Reserve Chair announces criminal investigation Jerome Powell revealed on Sunday that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal probe into his conduct, targeting testimony he provided t...

#Conflict #Economy #Politics #Legal #Finance

1 week ago

Malaysia's 'Hermès of durians' fuels economic boom in Raub

Raub: From gold rush to durian capital The Malaysian town of Raub, once known for its 19th-century gold mines, has reinvented itself as the heart of the Musang King durian trade. Trucks laden wit...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Agriculture #Food

1 week ago

Soaring energy bills push millions of US households into debt crisis

Families face utility shut-offs as costs surge Kristy Hallowell spent six months last year powering her New York home with a generator after her monthly energy bill tripled to $1,800, leaving her...

#Debt #Politics #Inflation #Poverty #Climate #Energy

1 week ago

Google employee claims retaliation after reporting manager's sexual harassment

Whistleblower alleges retaliation following harassment complaint A senior Google employee has accused the tech giant of retaliating against her after she reported a manager who shared explicit pe...

#Whistleblowing #Workplace Harassment #Gender Discrimination #Corporate Culture

1 week ago

Trump pushes $100bn Venezuela oil plan but firms call country 'uninvestable'

US urges oil giants to invest in Venezuela amid skepticism President Donald Trump has called for at least $100 billion in investment to revive Venezuela's oil sector, but energy executives at a W...

#Trade #Geopolitics #Investment #Sanctions #Energy

1 week ago

EU finalises historic Mercosur trade deal after 25-year negotiation

EU and Mercosur seal landmark trade agreement The European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc-comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay-have concluded a free trade agreement after 25 y...

#Economy #Trade #Geopolitics #Agriculture #Protests #Climate

1 week ago

Saks Fifth Avenue faces bankruptcy amid vendor disputes and inventory shortages

Luxury retailer on brink of bankruptcy filing Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is poised to file for bankruptcy protection as financial pressures mount, acc...

#Retail #Finance #Luxury #Bankruptcy #Consumer

1 week ago

US Treasury's Argentina peso gamble yields profit and repayment

US exits Argentine peso holdings after successful intervention U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Saturday that Washington has fully recouped its financial support to Argentina, c...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Currency #Finance

1 week ago

US job growth slows sharply in 2025 with December gains below forecasts

December payrolls rise modestly as 2025 hiring hits four-year low The United States created only 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year in which monthly employment gains averaged the weakest sin...

#Economy #Trade #Employment #Interest Rates

1 week ago

India rejects US claim that Modi-Trump call stalled trade deal

India disputes US account of stalled trade negotiations India has dismissed assertions by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's failure to call President Donald...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Tariffs #Negotiations

1 week ago

US seizes fifth tanker in Caribbean as Venezuela oil crackdown intensifies

US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker American military and law enforcement agencies have detained a fifth vessel suspected of transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude, escalating Was...

#Conflict #Trade #Sanctions #Energy #Security

1 week ago

University of Cambridge challenges local rowing firm over trademark

Local entrepreneur faces legal battle over company name Omar Terywall, founder of Cambridge Rowing Limited, says he feels intimidated after the University of Cambridge opposed his trademark appli...

#Sports #Education #Legal Dispute #Trademark #Small Business

1 week ago

Job loss to career reinvention: How two editors rebuilt their professional lives

From redundancy to resilience Two former editors who faced sudden job losses turned setbacks into opportunities, sharing hard-won lessons on navigating career transitions in 2026. The power of...

#Employment #Workplace #Careers #Redundancy #Job Search

1 week ago

Trump signals prolonged US oversight of Venezuela amid oil control plans

US may remain in Venezuela for years, Trump says President Donald Trump indicated that American involvement in Venezuela could extend for an indefinite period, following the US military's removal...

#Human Rights #Elections #Politics #International Relations #Oil

1 week ago

UK unions accuse McDonald's of failing to address workplace sexual harassment

Unions allege McDonald's breached labour standards over harassment Trade unions in the UK have accused McDonald's of violating international labour standards by failing to address sexual harassme...

#Labor Rights #Corporate Accountability #Trade Unions #Workplace Harassment

1 week ago

Trump proposes $1.5tn US defence budget hike for 2027

Trump unveils $1.5tn defence spending plan Former US President Donald Trump has called for a sharp increase in military expenditure, proposing a $1.5tn (£1.1tn) defence budget for 2027-over 50% h...

#Trade #Geopolitics #Budget #Defence

1 week ago

Trump's tariffs reshape global economy as growth forecasts dip for 2026

Trump reaffirms tariffs as cornerstone of economic policy In a pre-Christmas national address, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to tariffs, calling them a driver of job creat...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Inflation #Global Growth

1 week ago

Cambodia extradites Chinese tycoon Chen Zhi to China over alleged $15bn crypto scam

Cambodia extradites billionaire to China on fraud charges Cambodian authorities have extradited Chinese businessman Chen Zhi to China, where he faces accusations of masterminding a multi-billion-...

#Crime #Cryptocurrency #Fraud #Human Trafficking #Extradition

1 week ago

Canadian PM Carney to visit China in bid to reset strained ties

Carney's Beijing trip marks first Canadian PM visit in nearly a decade Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Beijing next week, the first such visit by a Canadian leader to China in...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Agriculture #International Relations #Energy

2 weeks ago

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject Paramount's revised takeover bid

Warner Bros rejects Paramount's latest offer Warner Bros Discovery has once again advised its shareholders to turn down a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, calling it "inferio...

#Media #Finance #Mergers #Acquisitions #Corporate

2 weeks ago

Lego's Smart Bricks spark debate over digital play's role in creativity

Lego unveils tech-infused Smart Bricks at CES 2026 Lego has introduced Smart Bricks, a new line of interactive building blocks equipped with sensors, lights, and sound capabilities. The Danish to...

#Innovation #Technology #Child Development #Toys #Digital Play

2 weeks ago

Trump claims Venezuela to transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump announces Venezuelan oil transfer to US US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Venezuela's interim leadership will hand over between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United...

#Trade #Geopolitics #Sanctions #Energy #Oil

2 weeks ago

Nestlé recalls global baby formula batches over toxin risk

Nestlé initiates worldwide recall of infant formula Nestlé has pulled specific batches of its SMA infant and follow-on formulas from global markets after detecting traces of cereulide, a toxin li...

#Health #Recall #Consumer Safety #Food Safety

2 weeks ago

Gambler nets $436,000 on Maduro capture bet ahead of US announcement

High-stakes wager pays off before official disclosure An unidentified trader on the crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket turned a $32,537 bet into $436,000 by correctly wagering that Venez...

#Crime #Politics #Regulation #Finance

2 weeks ago

Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots in factories from 2028

Hyundai unveils plans for factory robots Hyundai Motor Group announced on Monday it will introduce humanoid robots in its manufacturing plants starting in 2028, joining a growing number of compan...

#Technology #Manufacturing #Investment #Labor #Automation

2 weeks ago

Indian farmers tap into global demand for butterfly pea flowers

From backyard plant to cash crop In the northeastern Indian state of Assam, Nilam Brahma once regarded the butterfly pea flower as just another climbing vine. That changed two years ago when she...

#Trade #Agriculture #Rural Development #Women Entrepreneurs #Natural Products

2 weeks ago

UK shifts Brexit focus to single market alignment, Starmer rules out customs union

Starmer signals new approach to EU relations British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer outlined a strategic pivot in the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the European Union on Saturday, prioritiz...

#Trade #Politics #Economic Policy #European Union #Brexit

2 weeks ago

Trump pledges US control of Venezuela’s oil reserves after Maduro seizure

Trump vows to exploit Venezuela's oil after Maduro's capture US President Donald Trump announced plans to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro,...

#Infrastructure #Geopolitics #Sanctions #Energy #Oil

2 weeks ago

India eyes domestic aircraft production amid aviation boom and delays

India's aviation market surges, but plane orders face delays India's aviation sector, one of the world's fastest-growing, is expanding rapidly as carriers place massive aircraft orders-but global...

#Infrastructure #Trade #Geopolitics #Manufacturing #Aviation

2 weeks ago

Tokyo tuna auction smashes record with $3.2m bid for bluefin

Record-breaking tuna sells for $3.2m at Tokyo auction A massive bluefin tuna weighing 243 kilograms became the most expensive fish ever sold at Tokyo's Toyosu market on Monday, fetching 510.3 mil...

#Economy #Trade #Culture #Food

2 weeks ago

Gold and silver surge as Maduro detention fuels geopolitical unease

Precious metals rally on Venezuela turmoil Gold and silver prices climbed sharply on Monday after the United States detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, heightening investor concerns ove...

#Geopolitics #Investment #Markets #Commodities

2 weeks ago

Jellycat plush toys become emotional refuge for China's stressed youth

Pandemic spark ignites plush toy craze Stella Huang, 32, turned to Jellycat plush toys in 2021 after losing her job during Beijing's strict COVID-19 lockdowns. What began as a single gingerbread...

#Retail #E-commerce #Consumer Trends #Mental Health #Youth Culture

2 weeks ago

K-beauty boom: How snail mucin and viral trends reshaped global skincare

From niche to mainstream: The rise of K-beauty A sticky substance once dismissed as unusual-snail mucin-has become a cornerstone of skincare routines worldwide. The ingredient's surge in populari...

#Innovation #Social Media #Consumer Trends #Beauty #Skincare

2 weeks ago

Toronto's micro-condo market collapses as supply outpaces demand

Toronto's tiny apartments lose value amid housing glut Once a rare sight in Canadian real estate, micro-condos-units under 300 square feet-have flooded Toronto's market over the past decade. Now,...

#Immigration #Economy #Real Estate #Housing #Urban Development

2 weeks ago

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta after trade talks

US reduces tariffs on Italian pasta imports The Trump administration has significantly lowered proposed tariffs on pasta from 13 Italian producers, avoiding a potential price surge for American c...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Inflation #International Relations

2 weeks ago

UK mandates crypto account sharing to tackle unpaid taxes

New tax rules target cryptocurrency gains From 1 January, UK cryptocurrency investors must disclose account details to tax authorities or risk penalties, as part of efforts to recover unpaid taxe...

#Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Finance #Taxation

2 weeks ago

UK defence sector struggles to attract tech talent amid ethical and cultural barriers

Defence industry faces growing skills shortage The UK's defence sector is grappling with a widening skills gap as it competes with tech firms for graduates in science, technology, engineering, an...

#Technology #Education #Defence #Employment #Workforce

2 weeks ago

2026 gaming landscape: blockbuster releases, AI debates, and Saudi ownership shake-ups

2026 in gaming: unpredictability and high stakes The video game industry enters 2026 amid sweeping changes-from record-breaking acquisitions to supply chain disruptions and fierce debates over ar...

#Ai #Technology #Business #Mergers #Gaming

2 weeks ago

RAM price surge set to inflate costs of smartphones, laptops in 2026

RAM costs double since October, threatening device prices The price of random-access memory (RAM), a key component in smartphones, laptops, and medical devices, has more than doubled since Octobe...

#Economy #Supply Chain #Ai #Technology #Consumer Electronics

2 weeks ago

BYD poised to surpass Tesla as top global EV seller in 2025

BYD edges ahead of Tesla in annual EV sales Chinese automaker BYD is set to become the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) seller for the first time, outpacing Tesla in 2025 annual sales, accor...

#Trade #Technology #Automotive #Business

2 weeks ago

Gold and silver poised for strongest annual gains since 1979

Precious metals surge to historic highs Gold and silver are set to close 2025 with their largest annual price increases in over four decades, capping a volatile year marked by record highs and sh...

#Economy #Trade #Investment #Markets #Commodities

2 weeks ago

US stocks close 2025 with strong gains despite trade and AI concerns

US markets end 2025 on a high after volatile year Wall Street wrapped up 2025 with robust gains, defying earlier turbulence from trade disputes and economic jitters. The S&P 500 is set to fin...

#Economy #Trade #Technology #Investment #Stocks

2 weeks ago

Trump Media to launch cryptocurrency token for shareholders

Trump Media announces digital token for investors Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, revealed plans Wednesday to is...

#Politics #Technology #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Finance

3 weeks ago

Bulgaria adopts euro as 21st member, sparking mixed reactions

Bulgaria joins eurozone amid political and public divide Bulgaria has officially become the 21st member of the eurozone, surpassing wealthier candidates like Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republ...

#Currency #Economic Policy #Political Instability #Public Opinion #Eurozone

3 weeks ago

Channel Tunnel services resume after major disruption strands thousands

Channel Tunnel services resume after overnight repairs Eurostar and Le Shuttle operations through the Channel Tunnel restarted Wednesday morning following a full day of cancellations and delays c...

#Infrastructure #Travel #Transport #Disruption

3 weeks ago

Welsh firm tests orbital factory for ultra-pure semiconductors

Orbital factory achieves 1,000°C milestone A Cardiff-based startup has successfully activated a compact manufacturing unit in orbit, reaching temperatures of approximately 1,000°C inside its furn...

#Innovation #Space #Science #Technology #Manufacturing

3 weeks ago

Ador sues NewJeans member Danielle in escalating K-pop feud

Ador files $30m lawsuit against NewJeans star Danielle South Korean record label Ador has initiated legal action against NewJeans member Danielle Marsh, her relative, and former CEO Min Hee-jin,...

#Legal Dispute #Music Industry #K-pop #Celebrity Feud

3 weeks ago

Beyoncé becomes fifth musician to reach billionaire status

Beyoncé joins billionaire musicians' club Forbes has officially recognized Beyoncé as a billionaire, making her the fifth musician to achieve this financial milestone. The singer now stands along...

#Entertainment #Business #Music #Wealth

3 weeks ago

Young Britons flee high costs and job scarcity for opportunities abroad

Exodus of young talent as UK struggles with living costs Nearly 200,000 Britons under 35 relocated overseas in the year ending June 2025, driven by soaring rents, stagnant wages, and a bleak job...

#Migration #Economy #Youth #Cost Of Living #Employment

3 weeks ago

Trump-era ICE raids deter Honduran migrants but boost remittances

Honduran Uber driver pauses US migration plans amid ICE crackdown Elías Padilla, a ride-hail driver in Tegucigalpa, has delayed his journey to the United States after witnessing images of undocum...

#Crime #Migration #Economy #Remittances #Immigration Policy

3 weeks ago

Russian billionaires hit record high under Putin despite sanctions

Updated 28 December 2025 - Russia's ultra-wealthy have seen their numbers swell to unprecedented levels during the war in Ukraine, even as their political influence wanes under President Vladimir P...

#Sanctions #Wealth #War Economy #Elite #Political Control

3 weeks ago

Kentucky bourbon faces downturn amid economic pressures and trade disputes

Bourbon's golden era fades as market struggles Kentucky's signature spirit, bourbon, is experiencing a sharp decline after years of rapid growth, as post-pandemic economic challenges and global t...

#Economy #Trade #Consumer Trends #Bankruptcy #Alcohol Industry

3 weeks ago

AI-generated influencers surge as creators cash in on viral 'slop' content

AI avatars flood social media feeds Virtual personalities like Gigi, an AI-generated influencer, are gaining millions of views-and revenue-by posting surreal, hyper-stylized videos that blur the...

#Social Media #Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Digital Culture

3 weeks ago

Arkansas ticket wins $1.8bn Powerball jackpot, second-largest in history

Record $1.8bn Powerball prize claimed in Arkansas An anonymous player in Arkansas secured the second-largest lottery jackpot ever, winning $1.817 billion in the Christmas Eve Powerball drawing, o...

#Finance #Records #Gambling #Lottery

3 weeks ago

Inside Guangzhou's 'Shein village': The grueling hours behind fast fashion's rise

Guangzhou's 'Shein village' powers global fast fashion giant The relentless hum of sewing machines fills Panyu, a district in Guangzhou, southern China, where thousands of factories operate aroun...

#Supply Chain #Fast Fashion #Labor Rights #Exploitation #Global Trade

3 weeks ago

India's solar boom risks environmental threat from unmanaged panel waste

India's solar expansion faces growing waste challenge India's rapid shift to solar energy has positioned it as the world's third-largest producer, but the country lacks a plan to handle the mount...

#Renewable Energy #Sustainability #Environment #Climate Policy #Waste Management

3 weeks ago

BP sells 65% of Castrol to US firm for $6bn to refocus on oil and gas

BP offloads majority stake in Castrol to Stonepeak The UK energy giant has agreed to sell a 65% share of its motor oil division, Castrol, to New York-based investment firm Stonepeak for $6 billio...

#Finance #Mergers #Energy #Corporate Strategy

3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Texas tech hub sparks divided opinions among rural neighbors

Musk relocates corporate empire to rural Texas Elon Musk has shifted his business operations from Silicon Valley to a sprawling campus near Bastrop, Texas, marking a significant departure from hi...

#Politics #Technology #Environment #Business #Urbanization

4 weeks ago

Murdoch family Christmas strained after bitter succession battle

Murdoch family skips traditional Christmas reunion amid feud The media dynasty, known for rare but lavish holiday gatherings, will spend this Christmas apart following a contentious legal battle...

#Conflict #Media #Business #Family #Succession

4 weeks ago

US economy accelerates to 4.3% growth in third quarter

US GDP surges to two-year high The United States economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.3% between July and September, outpacing forecasts and marking the strongest quarterly growth in two years...

#Economy #Trade #Inflation #Consumer Spending

4 weeks ago

UK to trial Chinese robotaxis in London from 2026 under Uber and Lyft deals

UK regulators to assess Chinese autonomous taxis in 2026 London could see driverless vehicles from Baidu's Apollo Go service as early as next year, following partnerships announced by ride-hailin...

#Technology #Transport #Regulation #Autonomous Vehicles #Urban Mobility

4 weeks ago

Trump nears decision on Federal Reserve chair amid political tensions

Trump poised to name Powell's successor in coming weeks U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce his pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair before Powell's term expires in M...

#Economy #Politics #Leadership #Finance

4 weeks ago

FDA approves first oral weight-loss drug Wegovy in pill form

FDA greenlights Wegovy pill, a first in weight-loss treatment The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss medication Wegovy, developed by Danish pharmaceuti...

#Health #Pharmaceuticals #Weight Loss #Regulatory Approval

4 weeks ago

Lush co-founder Mark Constantine embraces 'woke' label as business ethos

Lush co-founder defends activist business model Mark Constantine, the outspoken co-founder and CEO of Lush, proudly identifies his company as 'woke,' using its platform to champion social causes...

#Activism #Retail #Business #Corporate Ethics #Family Business

4 weeks ago

Britain's railways face festive overhaul amid network strain

Rail workers prepare for major Christmas upgrades Teams in orange high-visibility gear are finalizing preparations at a rail yard near Milton Keynes, readying massive track sections for installat...

#Infrastructure #Economy #Climate Change #Transport #Holidays

4 weeks ago

Gold surges past $4,400 per ounce amid rate cut expectations and geopolitical risks

Gold reaches historic high above $4,400 an ounce Gold prices soared to an unprecedented peak on Monday, surpassing $4,400 per ounce for the first time as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset...

#Trade #Geopolitics #Finance #Markets #Commodities

4 weeks ago

Zagreb's Christmas markets drive winter tourism boom in Croatia

Zagreb Advent transforms Croatia's tourism season Croatia's capital has turned its December Christmas markets into a major economic engine, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors and extending...

#Economy #Tourism #Festivals #Winter Travel

4 weeks ago

Jim Beam halts Kentucky distillery production for 2026 amid trade pressures

Jim Beam suspends main Kentucky distillery operations for 2026 The producer of Jim Beam bourbon will idle its primary Kentucky distillery throughout next year to undertake facility upgrades, the...

#Economy #Trade #Manufacturing #Alcohol

1 month ago

US sets tough demands for Canada in stalled USMCA trade talks

US outlines key conditions for extending North American trade pact American trade officials have presented their most detailed requirements yet for maintaining free trade with Canada, as negotiat...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Technology #Agriculture #Energy

1 month ago

TikTok secures US future with investor deal amid national security concerns

TikTok finalizes US ownership deal with global investors TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to ensure the app's continued...

#Social Media #Trade #Technology #Investment #National Security

1 month ago

Ben & Jerry's ex-chair accuses owner of smear threats amid board dispute

Ben & Jerry's ex-chair alleges smear campaign threats Anuradha Mittal, former chair of Ben & Jerry's independent board, has accused Magnum Ice Cream Company of threatening to publish "def...

#Conflict #Activism #Business Ethics #Corporate Governance

1 month ago

Truth Social owner merges with Google-backed fusion firm in $6bn deal

Truth Social parent company enters $6bn energy merger Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's social platform Truth Social, is merging w...

#Politics #Technology #Finance #Mergers #Energy

1 month ago

Bank of England warns AI job displacement mirrors Industrial Revolution

AI set to disrupt jobs as Industrial Revolution did, warns BoE governor Artificial intelligence (AI) could displace workers on a scale comparable to the Industrial Revolution, the Bank of England...

#Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Education #Employment

1 month ago

Bank of Japan raises rates to 30-year high amid inflation battle

Bank of Japan hikes benchmark rate to 0.75% The Bank of Japan (BOJ) increased its main interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Friday, bringing it to approximately 0.75%-the highest level...

#Economy #Inflation #Central Banks #Monetary Policy

1 month ago

UK unemployment climbs to 5.1% as youth joblessness surges

UK unemployment rate hits four-year high The United Kingdom's jobless rate rose to 5.1% in the August-to-October period, up from 4.3% a year earlier, according to official figures released on Tue...

#Economy #Inflation #Youth #Unemployment #Wages

1 month ago

UK-US tech deal stalls over trade barrier concerns

Negotiations hit snag amid US trade concerns Talks between the UK and US on a landmark technology partnership have stalled, with Washington reportedly raising objections to broader UK trade polic...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Technology #Investment

1 month ago

Ford scraps large electric vehicle plans amid weak demand and regulatory shifts

Ford pivots away from large electric vehicles US automaker Ford announced on Monday it will abandon plans to produce large electric vehicles (EVs), citing sluggish demand and recent regulatory ro...

#Automotive #Regulation #Electric Vehicles #Business Strategy

1 month ago

UK and South Korea seal trade pact to boost luxury exports and digital ties

UK-South Korea trade deal finalised to protect £2bn in exports The UK and South Korea have signed a trade agreement to maintain tariff-free access for 98% of goods, safeguarding £2bn in British e...

#Economy #Trade #International Relations #Exports #Brexit

1 month ago

Ben & Jerry's board members ousted under new term limits

Board members to step down after governance changes Three long-serving members of Ben & Jerry's independent board will leave their roles after the ice cream maker introduced a nine-year term...

#Conflict #Activism #Business #Corporate Governance

1 month ago

Germany to build world's largest river-sourced heat pump in Mannheim

Massive heat pump project to transform former coal plant site Mannheim, Germany, will soon host one of the world's most powerful heat pump systems, drawing water from the River Rhine to supply di...

#Innovation #Infrastructure #Technology #Climate #Energy

1 month ago

Aldi's budget skincare line sparks debate over luxury dupes

Aldi launches affordable skincare range resembling luxury brands Rachael Parnell, 34, was eager to try Aldi's new Lacura face cream after noticing its striking resemblance to Augustinus Bader's £...

#Retail #Consumer Trends #Affordability #Beauty

1 month ago

Ofcom probes BT and Three over UK-wide mobile network failures

Regulator launches inquiry into major outages UK communications watchdog Ofcom has opened an investigation into BT and Three following nationwide mobile service disruptions that disrupted emergen...

#Infrastructure #Technology #Regulation #Telecoms

1 month ago

Evri couriers allege pay pressures fuel missing parcel crisis

Customers report undelivered parcels despite delivery confirmations Residents in the Hampshire village of Twyford discovered their parcels had vanished despite receiving delivery notifications fr...

#Retail #Consumer Rights #Logistics #Labor Issues

1 month ago

Spain fines Airbnb €64m for advertising unlicensed rental properties

Spain imposes €64m fine on Airbnb over illegal listings The Spanish government has penalized Airbnb with a €64 million (£56 million) fine for promoting unlicensed rental apartments, including som...

#Economy #Tourism #Regulation #Housing

1 month ago

Rockstar North fires 31 staff amid unionization claims, sparking industry outcry

Mass dismissals at Rockstar North spark unionization dispute Former employees of the Grand Theft Auto developer allege they were sacked for attempting to unionize, a claim the company denies. The...

#Labor Rights #Employment Law #Unionization #Gaming Industry

1 month ago

Spain's green energy push faces scrutiny after nationwide blackout

Wind turbine symbolizes Spain's renewable energy shift A lone wind turbine in Figueruelas, a small town in Aragón, northeastern Spain, stands as a testament to the country's expanding renewable e...

#Renewable Energy #Infrastructure #Politics #Investment #Climate

1 month ago

Google secures approval for £79m Essex data centre on former RAF site

Google wins green light for major Essex data hub Epping Forest District Council has approved Google's plans to transform North Weald Airfield into a large-scale data centre campus, promising 780...

#Infrastructure #Technology #Planning #Employment #Local Economy

1 month ago

Hollywood reels as Warner Bros faces sale amid industry turmoil

Warner Bros sale sparks industry anxiety Hollywood's creative workforce is bracing for further upheaval as Warner Bros, the storied studio behind classics like Casablanca and Harry Potter, faces...

#Entertainment #Technology #Labor #Business #Mergers

1 month ago

TikTok sale deadline nears as investor awaits US decision

Investor ready to buy TikTok amid looming US deadline A billionaire investor prepared to acquire TikTok's US operations says he remains in limbo as the latest deadline for the app's sale approach...

#Regulation #Business #National Security #Tech

1 month ago

UK economy contracts unexpectedly ahead of Budget announcement

UK economy shrinks as Budget looms The United Kingdom's economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in October, according to official data released on Friday, deepening concerns about sluggish growth as...

#Economy #Trade #Inflation #Budget

1 month ago

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down amid sales slump

Lululemon announces CEO departure after seven-year tenure Calvin McDonald, chief executive of Lululemon Athletica, will leave the company at the end of January 2026, the Canadian athleisure brand...

#Retail #Leadership #Business #Consumer Trends

1 month ago

Prada launches Kolhapuri-inspired sandals after cultural appropriation row

Prada unveils limited-edition Kolhapuri-inspired footwear Italian luxury brand Prada has announced a collaboration to produce 2,000 pairs of sandals inspired by traditional Indian Kolhapuri chapp...

#Trade #Fashion #Cultural Appropriation #Craftsmanship

1 month ago

Disney-OpenAI deal sparks concern among creative workers over AI use

Disney partners with OpenAI in $1bn deal for AI-generated content A new agreement allowing OpenAI's ChatGPT and Sora to use Disney characters has raised alarms among entertainment industry profes...

#Entertainment #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Labor Rights #Copyright

1 month ago

2026 World Cup ticket prices spark outrage among fans

Fans face steep price hikes for 2026 World Cup final Supporters hoping to attend next year's World Cup final in New Jersey will encounter ticket prices up to seven times higher than those at the...

#Sports #Protests #Tournament #Economics

1 month ago

US pressure on Venezuela fuels debate over oil motives

Maduro accuses US of targeting Venezuela's oil reserves Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused Washington of intensifying pressure on his government to seize control of the country's vas...

#Trade #Geopolitics #Sanctions #Energy #Oil

1 month ago

Oracle shares drop 10% after revenue misses analyst forecasts

Oracle shares tumble following quarterly revenue shortfall Oracle's stock price fell over 10% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the cloud computing firm reported revenues of $16.1bn for t...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Finance #Markets

1 month ago

Mexico enacts sweeping tariffs on imports to protect local industries

Mexico approves new tariffs on hundreds of imports Mexican lawmakers passed a package of import tariffs on Wednesday, targeting over 1,400 products in a bid to strengthen domestic manufacturing,...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Tariffs #Manufacturing

1 month ago

Lugano embraces bitcoin as everyday currency amid global skepticism

Swiss city integrates bitcoin into daily commerce In the heart of Lugano, a Swiss city nestled by a lake and surrounded by mountains, a customer at a McDonald's asks to pay for coffee with bitcoi...

#Economy #Technology #Cryptocurrency #Finance #Commerce

1 month ago

Federal Reserve cuts rates again amid deepening policy split

Fed trims rates for third time in 2025 The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, setting the target range at 3.50 %-3.75 %, the lowest in three ye...

#Inflation #Employment #Interest Rates #Monetary Policy #Political Pressure

1 month ago

Amazon and Microsoft commit over $50bn to AI in India amid global race

Tech giants pledge record AI investments in India Microsoft and Amazon have announced combined investments exceeding $50 billion in India, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure...

#Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Investment #Startups

1 month ago

McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after online criticism

McDonald's withdraws controversial AI Christmas advert McDonald's Netherlands removed a 45-second holiday commercial created using generative artificial intelligence on Monday, three days after i...

#Social Media #Technology #Advertising #Business #Holidays

1 month ago

Elon Musk says he wouldn’t repeat Doge role but calls effort ‘a little bit successful’

Musk reflects on turbulent Doge tenure Elon Musk stated in a recent podcast interview that he would not reprise his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) if given the chanc...

#Politics #Government #Controversy #Business

1 month ago

US court blocks Trump's wind energy permit freeze as unlawful

Court overturns Trump's wind energy permit ban A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down President Donald Trump's executive order halting new wind energy permits, calling the move "arbitra...

#Economy #Climate #Regulation #Energy #Lawsuits

1 month ago

Global Starbucks workers stage protests in solidarity with US strikers

Global protests support US Starbucks workers' strike Hundreds of Starbucks employees and union supporters across 11 countries are demonstrating today in solidarity with striking baristas in the U...

#Protests #Retail #Labour #Union #Strike

1 month ago

UK Budget measures to cut inflation by up to 0.5% in 2026, Bank of England says

Budget policies expected to ease inflation pressures The UK's inflation rate could drop by as much as half a percentage point next year due to fiscal measures introduced in Chancellor Rachel Reev...

#Inflation #Budget #Taxation #Economic Policy

1 month ago

Air Transat pilots secure tentative deal to avoid strike

Tentative agreement reached after 11-month dispute Air Transat and its pilots' union announced a last-minute deal on Tuesday, preventing a strike that would have grounded flights starting Wednesd...

#Transport #Aviation #Labor #Negotiations

1 month ago

Trump claims prices falling sharply as voters remain skeptical on economy

Trump touts economic progress at Pennsylvania rally Former President Donald Trump told supporters in Pennsylvania that consumer costs are dropping "tremendously," aiming to ease concerns about af...

#Trade #Elections #Inflation #Employment

1 month ago

Silver surges to all-time high on Fed rate cut bets and tech demand

Silver hits record as Fed rate cut looms Silver prices soared to an unprecedented $60 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate reduction and robust ind...

#Trade #Technology #Finance #Markets #Commodities

1 month ago

IndiGo stabilizes operations after mass cancellations, faces 10% schedule cut

IndiGo restores flight operations after cancellations surge India's largest airline, IndiGo, announced it has normalized operations following the cancellation of over 3,000 flights last week, whi...

#Transport #Aviation #Regulation #Business

1 month ago

EU probes Google over AI summaries and YouTube content usage

EU launches investigation into Google's AI practices The European Commission has initiated a formal inquiry into Google's use of artificial intelligence, focusing on whether the company exploited...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Media #Regulation #Copyright

1 month ago

IndiGo's mass cancellations trigger India's worst aviation crisis in years

Stranded passengers and a sector in turmoil Last week, Manjuri carried her husband's coffin across towns in India's northeast, hoping to board an IndiGo flight to Kolkata for his final rites. Ins...

#Safety #Transport #Aviation #Regulation #Business

1 month ago

Sweaty Betty faces accusations of copying slogans from female founders

Activewear brand accused of slogan copying Sweaty Betty is embroiled in a dispute with a period underwear company over allegedly similar advertising taglines. Nixi Body's co-founder Kelly Newton...

#Business #Gender #Marketing #Intellectual Property

1 month ago

Warner Bros Discovery takeover battle heats up as Netflix and Paramount vie for control

Hollywood's next mega-deal: Warner Bros Discovery in the crosshairs Two of Hollywood's most aggressive players are locked in a high-stakes fight to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, as the storied s...

#Entertainment #Finance #Streaming #Mergers #Corporate

1 month ago

Canadian provinces donate or sell US alcohol stockpiles amid trade dispute

Provinces offload millions in US alcohol amid tariff dispute Canadian provinces are clearing warehouses of American liquor pulled from shelves over retaliatory tariffs, with some donating proceed...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Alcohol #Charity

1 month ago

Trump announces $12bn farm relief amid trade war fallout

Trump unveils $12bn aid package for struggling farmers US President Donald Trump revealed a $12 billion financial support plan on Monday to assist farmers affected by declining crop prices and on...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Agriculture #Subsidies

1 month ago

AI job interviews spark debate as candidates report glitches and frustrations

AI interviews: A bumpy start to the future of hiring A candidate's recent experience with an AI-powered video interview left more questions than answers after the system crashed mid-conversat...

#Ai #Technology #Recruitment #Employment #Job Market

1 month ago

Ben & Jerry's co-founder warns brand will be destroyed under Magnum ownership

Ben Cohen warns of brand collapse under Magnum Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen has declared the iconic ice cream brand will be "destroyed" if it remains under the ownership of its new pare...

#Activism #Business #Corporate Governance #Branding

1 month ago

Trump permits Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to select Chinese buyers

Trump administration eases restrictions on Nvidia chip sales to China U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Nvidia will be allowed to supply its H200 AI chips to "approved customer...

#Trade #Ai #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics

1 month ago

Paramount counters Netflix with $108bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery Paramount Global, backed by the Ellison family, has submitted a new offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $30 per share, challenging Ne...

#Media #Regulation #Business #Streaming #Mergers

1 month ago

UK expands youth apprenticeships to 50,000 places in three-year push

Government unveils apprenticeship expansion plan The UK government has announced a major expansion of youth apprenticeships, aiming to create 50,000 new places over the next three years. The init...

#Policy #Youth #Education #Employment #Training

1 month ago

Japan's first female PM marks milestone but gender gap persists

Japan swears in historic first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first woman to hold the country's highest office in October, a landmark moment celebrated by advocates for gende...

#Politics #Leadership #Education #Gender Equality #Workplace Discrimination

1 month ago

Air Transat to suspend flights ahead of pilot strike deadline

Air Transat announces gradual flight suspensions Canada's Air Transat will begin canceling select flights on Monday as a precautionary measure before a potential pilot strike set to start Wednesd...

#Transportation #Aviation #Strike #Labor Dispute

1 month ago

Trump raises antitrust concerns over Netflix's $72bn Warner Bros Discovery deal

Trump voices potential antitrust issues with Netflix-Warner Bros merger US President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discov...

#Media #Regulation #Streaming #Mergers #Antitrust

1 month ago

Gary Lineker's Netflix deal marks bold shift from BBC to global stage

Haaland breaks Shearer's record, sparking podcast banter Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals in just 111 appearances this week, eclipsing Alan Shearer's long-s...

#Football #Entertainment #Technology #Media #Business

1 month ago

Freeze-dried candy craze sweeps snack aisles with crunchy twist

Crunchy candy trend takes off Toronto resident Savannah Louise West discovered freeze-dried gummies three years ago and was immediately hooked. "The crunch is so satisfying," she says. "It's fasc...

#Social Media #Consumer Goods #Food #Trends

1 month ago

Lincolnshire shop sells 6 miles of velvet ribbon amid viral decoration craze

Viral trend sparks nationwide demand for velvet ribbon A small gift shop in Lincoln has sold over 6 miles (10km) of velvet ribbon in recent weeks, driven by a social media trend encouraging festi...

#Social Media #Retail #Holidays #Trends

1 month ago

Taxpayer-funded lifestyle app vVoosh collapses before launch

Taxpayer-backed app vVoosh fails without launching A lifestyle application backed by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, received over £1 million in UK government funds but collapsed before rele...

#Controversy #Business Failure #Taxpayer Funding #Tech Startups

1 month ago

Netflix's $5.8bn Warner Bros. bid sparks regulatory and industry showdown

Streaming giant moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets Netflix has unveiled plans to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery's film studio and HBO streaming networks in a deal valued at $5.8 bill...

#Entertainment #Regulation #Business #Streaming #Mergers

1 month ago

EU fines X €120m for deceptive blue tick verification system

EU imposes €120m fine on X over blue tick verification The European Commission has penalized Elon Musk's social media platform X with a €120 million (£105 million) fine, accusing it of misleading...

#Social Media #Regulation #Finance #International Relations #Tech

1 month ago

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros film and streaming units for $72bn

Netflix secures $72bn deal for Warner Bros entertainment assets Netflix has reached an agreement to purchase Warner Bros Discovery's film and streaming operations for $72 billion (£54 billion), m...

#Entertainment #Media #Finance #Streaming #Mergers

1 month ago

Meta redirects metaverse funds to AI glasses amid investor scepticism

Meta pivots investment from metaverse to AI wearables Meta is reallocating a portion of its metaverse budget to AI-powered glasses and wearable devices, a company representative confirmed on Frid...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Investment #Virtual Reality #Wearables

1 month ago

IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights as pilot shortage disrupts travel season

Mass flight cancellations strand thousands across India India's largest airline, IndiGo, grounded hundreds of flights on Friday, deepening travel chaos during the country's peak holiday period. T...

#Travel #Transport #Aviation #Labor #Regulation

1 month ago

Family businesses share strategies to avoid succession battles

Lessons from Murdoch's succession saga When Rupert Murdoch and his children resolved their protracted dispute over control of his media empire earlier this year, the resolution underscored a crit...

#Leadership #Business #Family Enterprises #Succession Planning

1 month ago

US court backs Adidas in shareholder lawsuit over Ye partnership fallout

Court rules Adidas did not mislead investors over Ye collaboration A San Francisco appeals court has rejected claims that Adidas concealed risks tied to its partnership with rapper Kanye West, kn...

#Entertainment #Legal #Finance #Business

1 month ago

IndiGo cancels over 300 flights as crisis deepens across India

Mass flight cancellations strand thousands nationwide India's largest airline, IndiGo, has canceled more than 300 flights since Tuesday, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers at major air...

#Transport #Aviation #Disruption #Regulations

1 month ago

UK bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads over misleading sustainability claims

UK watchdog bans ads for misleading green claims The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned paid Google advertisements from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste after ruling their sustainabi...

#Sustainability #Retail #Consumer Rights #Advertising

1 month ago

Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban to revive tourism

Thailand eases decades-old alcohol sales restriction Thailand has temporarily lifted its long-standing afternoon ban on alcohol sales in a bid to attract more tourists, officials announced. The s...

#Economy #Tourism #Consumer Rights #Regulation

1 month ago

Imperial Fabergé Winter Egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction

Record-breaking sale of historic Fabergé egg A Fabergé egg once owned by Russia's imperial family sold for £22.9 million ($30.2 million) in London on Tuesday, setting a new auction record for the...

#History #Art #Luxury #Auction

1 month ago

Dell family pledges $6.25bn to seed Trump-branded child savings accounts

Tech magnate and wife commit billions to children's investment initiative Michael and Susan Dell announced a $6.25 billion donation on Tuesday to fund Trump-branded savings accounts for millions...

#Philanthropy #Finance #Education #Tax Policy #Wealth Inequality

1 month ago

Airbus orders inspections for A320 jets over faulty metal panels

Airbus initiates checks on A320 aircraft due to supplier defect European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has mandated inspections for an unspecified number of its A320-family jets following the dis...

#Manufacturing #Safety #Transport #Aviation

1 month ago

Prada completes $1.38bn acquisition of Versace in luxury sector shake-up

Prada finalizes Versace takeover in $1.38bn deal Italian fashion giant Prada has officially acquired Versace, merging two iconic luxury brands under a single corporate umbrella. The transaction,...

#Fashion #Business #Mergers #Luxury

1 month ago

OBR defends Reeves amid claims she misled public on UK finances

OBR backs chancellor over Budget claims A senior official at the UK's fiscal watchdog has dismissed accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the public finan...

#Economy #Politics #Budget #Taxation #Welfare

1 month ago

Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk as tech valuations soar

Central bank raises alarm over AI-driven market risks The Bank of England has cautioned that equity valuations for major technology firms, particularly those focused on artificial intelligence, a...

#Debt #Technology #Economic Policy #Interest Rates #Financial Markets

1 month ago

Formula E's high-speed tech set to revolutionize everyday electric vehicles

Electric racing series pushes boundaries of EV technology Formula E, the world's premier all-electric racing championship, is not just about speed-it's a testing ground for innovations that could...

#Innovation #Technology #Sustainability #Automotive #Racing

1 month ago

Zipcar to exit UK market by year-end amid financial pressures

Zipcar to exit UK market by year-end amid financial pressures Zipcar, the US-based car-sharing platform owned by Avis Budget Group, announced on Tuesday it will cease operations in the UK by 31 D...

#Economy #Transport #Business #Layoffs #Consumer Services

1 month ago

Starbucks to Pay $35 Million in New York Worker Scheduling Settlement

Starbucks Reaches $35 Million Settlement Over Worker Scheduling Violations Starbucks has agreed to pay over **$35 million** to more than **15,000 hourly workers** in New York City, resolving clai...

#Retail #Labor Rights #Unions #Employment Law #Corporate Accountability #Wage Disputes

1 month ago

Jamie Laing’s Candy Kittens to acquire Graze from Unilever in 2026 deal

Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire Graze from Unilever in 2026 deal British television personality Jamie Laing's vegan confectionery brand, Candy Kittens, is set to take over snack company Gr...

#Sustainability #Consumer Goods #Food Industry #Mergers And Acquisitions #Business Strategy

1 month ago

Trump commutes sentence of GPB Capital founder David Gentile

Trump commutes sentence of GPB Capital founder David Gentile U.S. President Donald Trump has commuted the seven-year prison sentence of David Gentile, the former CEO and founder of GPB Capital, j...

#Justice #Fraud #Finance #White-collar Crime #Presidential Pardon

1 month ago

US Lawmakers Launch Probes Into Shein and Temu Over Forced Labor and IP Theft Claims

US Lawmakers Launch Probes Into Shein and Temu Over Forced Labor and IP Theft Claims Shein and Temu, two of the world's largest online retailers, are facing mounting legal and political pressure...

#Trade #Investigation #E-commerce #Regulation #Intellectual Property #Forced Labor #Consumer Safety

1 month ago

Costco sues US government to reclaim tariffs ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Costco sues US government to reclaim tariffs ahead of Supreme Court ruling Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the US government, seeking a full refund of import duties paid under tariff...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Law #Supreme Court

1 month ago

Virgin Media fined £23.8m for failing vulnerable telecare users in digital switchover

Virgin Media fined £23.8m over telecare service failures during digital transition UK communications regulator Ofcom has imposed a £23.8 million penalty on Virgin Media after the company left tho...

#Public Safety #Consumer Protection #Regulation #Elderly Care #Telecommunications #Digital Transition #Fines

1 month ago

UK-US Deal Secures Tariff-Free Pharmaceutical Exports for Three Years

UK and US Reach Tariff Agreement on Pharmaceutical Trade The UK and US governments have finalized a trade agreement ensuring zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical exports to the US for the next...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals

1 month ago

UK opposition demands probe into Treasury’s pre-Budget briefings

Shadow chancellor alleges market abuse ahead of Budget Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has urged the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate potential market abuse by Treasury and Down...

#Economy #Politics #Scandal #Budget #Financial Regulation

1 month ago

Coupang apologizes for massive data breach affecting 34 million accounts in South Korea

Coupang discloses breach exposing 34 million South Korean customer accounts South Korea's leading e-commerce platform, Coupang, issued a public apology on Monday after revealing that a cybersecur...

#Investigation #Fraud #E-commerce #Regulation #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Data Breach

1 month ago

Elon Musk calls for H-1B visa reforms, warns against dismantling program

Elon Musk calls for H-1B visa reforms, warns against dismantling program Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the exploitation of the H-1B visa system by outsourcing firms during a podcast interview re...

#Immigration #Policy #Trade #Tariffs #Labor

1 month ago

Thieves steal €90,000 worth of snails from French gourmet farm

Thieves steal €90,000 worth of snails from French gourmet farm Thieves made off with €90,000 (£79,000; $104,000) worth of snails from a farm in northern France, dealing a major blow to the busine...

#Agriculture #Theft #Food Industry #Holiday Season

1 month ago

Kazakh couple accused of A$1.2m casino fraud using hidden tech in Sydney

Kazakh couple accused of A$1.2m casino fraud using hidden tech in Sydney A Kazakh husband and wife allegedly used concealed cameras, earpieces, and phone-linked devices to defraud an upscale Sydn...

#Crime #Technology #Fraud #Arrest #Gambling

1 month ago

Starmer backs Budget, vows to accelerate growth amid transparency row

Starmer endorses Budget, pushes for faster growth reforms Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will publicly support Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget in a Monday speech, pledging to advance "pro-growt...

#Infrastructure #Economy #Politics #Regulation #Budget #Taxation

1 month ago

Ukraine targets Russian oil tankers in Black Sea drone strikes

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers with naval drones Ukrainian forces used unmanned surface drones to attack two oil tankers linked to Russia's sanctioned "shadow fleet" in the Black...

#War #Diplomacy #Sanctions #Energy #Oil Trade #Drone Warfare

1 month ago

Airbus A320 fleet resumes flights after solar radiation software fix

Airbus A320 fleet resumes flights after solar radiation software fix Thousands of Airbus A320-family aircraft returned to service Saturday after a global grounding triggered by concerns over sola...

#Technology #Safety #Transport #Aviation #Disruptions #Software #Solar Activity

1 month ago

Downing Street denies Reeves misled public ahead of Budget amid OBR letter revelations

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#Economy #Politics #Budget #Taxation #Fiscal Policy #Transparency #Opposition

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Airbus Grounds Thousands of A320 Jets Over Solar Radiation Risk

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#Aviation Safety #Software Failure #Travel Disruption #Solar Radiation #Emergency Landing #Aircraft Maintenance #Regulatory Action

1 month ago

Manchester United battles escalating ticket tout crisis amid fan frustrations

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#Football #Crime #Fraud #Consumer Protection #Fan Culture #Sports Governance #Digital Enforcement

1 month ago

Black Friday deals often overhyped, UK consumer research reveals

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#Economy #Retail #Consumer Rights #Scams #Shopping

1 month ago

India Enacts Sweeping Labour Reforms Amid Union Protests and Industry Praise

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#Economy #Manufacturing #Protests #Unemployment #Foreign Investment #Labour Reforms #Gig Economy #Trade Unions

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#Consumer Rights #Regulation #Music Industry #Live Events #Ticketing #Artist Advocacy #Resale Market

1 month ago

Canada’s Carney Strikes Pipeline Deal with Alberta, Sparking Backlash

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#Economy #Politics #Climate #Energy #Indigenous Rights

1 month ago

Louvre raises non-EU ticket prices by 45% to fund modernisation

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#Infrastructure #Tourism #Culture #Funding #Heritage #Security #Pricing

1 month ago

Dutch startup 3D-prints military and leisure boats in days, not months

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#Innovation #Manufacturing #Sustainability #Maritime #Defense #Automation #Recycling

1 month ago

UK Chancellor unveils £26bn tax hikes, scraps two-child benefit cap in Budget

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#Economy #Debt #Politics #Cost Of Living #Budget #Taxation #Welfare

1 month ago

Amazon’s £550m Hull warehouse gears up for Black Friday with robotic precision

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$Argentina’s fracking boom transforms rural town but falls short of economic salvation$

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#Infrastructure #Energy #Fracking #Economic Growth #Environmental Impact #Trade Surplus #Investment Barriers #Political Consensus

1 month ago

Tesla opens largest India hub amid sluggish sales in key market

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#Infrastructure #Automotive #Electric Vehicles #Tax Policy #Business Expansion #Economic Challenges #Sales Trends

1 month ago

US Urges Air Travel Civility as Thanksgiving Crowds Surge Amid Industry Strains

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#Transportation #Infrastructure #Consumer Rights #Aviation #Public Policy #Social Behavior #Holiday Travel

1 month ago

Asahi Confirms Cyberattack Exposed Data of 1.5 Million Customers

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#Manufacturing #Cybersecurity #Data Breach #Ransomware #Corporate Crime

1 month ago

Binance sued by US victims of 7 October attacks over alleged terror financing

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#Sanctions #Terrorism #Cryptocurrency #Litigation #Money Laundering

1 month ago

US holiday hiring slumps to lowest level since 2008 as retailers cut back

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#Economy #Retail #Inflation #Consumer Spending #Employment #Labor Market #Holiday Season

1 month ago

Warner Music partners with Suno on AI-generated tracks after lawsuit settlement

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#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Litigation #Music Industry #Copyright

1 month ago

Canada’s Carney plays waiting game as US trade talks stall ahead of elections

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Elections #Tariffs #Politics #Manufacturing #Metals

1 month ago

Canada’s Carney downplays US trade talks timeline amid tariff tensions

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #G20

1 month ago

US links EU tech rules to steel tariff cuts in trade talks

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#Trade #Tariffs #Technology #Regulation #Negotiations

1 month ago

Is the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility now more powerful than the chancellor?

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#Economy #Austerity #Fiscal Policy #Government Spending #Budget 2025 #Political Reform #Independent Bodies #Economic Forecasting

1 month ago

UK businesses brace for Chancellor Reeves’ Budget amid tax and growth concerns

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#Economy #Investment #Inflation #Taxation #Business Confidence #Labor Laws #Budget Policy

1 month ago

UK transport secretary dismisses Budget leak impact as economists warn of paralysis

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#Economy #Politics #Leaks #Budget #Taxation #Labour Party #Conservative Party #Welfare

1 month ago

London mayor eyes £240m annual tourist levy as devolution bill advances

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#Economy #Tourism #Taxation #Local Government #Devolution

1 month ago

UK nuclear costs soar as report slams 'overly complex' regulations

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#Infrastructure #Policy #Economy #Technology #Climate #Regulation #Energy

1 month ago

Japan bets billions on Hokkaido to revive chipmaking dominance by 2027

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#Innovation #Economy #Trade #Ai #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics #Manufacturing

1 month ago

Canada Post and union reach tentative deal to end nationwide strike

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#Economy #Government #Labor #Logistics #Strike

1 month ago

UK Budget 2025: Reeves faces tight constraints amid economic and political pressures

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#Economy #Debt #Politics #Cost Of Living #Budget #Taxation #Labour Party #Public Finance

1 month ago

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles

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#Publishing #Media #Regulation #Mergers #Journalism

1 month ago

Rare 1939 Superman comic fetches record $9.12 million at auction

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#Pop Culture #Heritage #Auctions #Collectibles #Comics #Record Sale

2 months ago

South Africa Pushes G20 Agenda Amid US Absence and Rising Tensions

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Climate #Multilateralism

2 months ago

UK budget retailers struggle as cost-of-living crisis reshapes shopping habits

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#Economy #Retail #Inflation #Cost Of Living #Consumer Behavior #High Street #Business Closure #Online Shopping

2 months ago

UK borrowing exceeds forecasts ahead of Chancellor’s Budget

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#Economy #Debt #Retail #Budget #Taxation #Fiscal Policy

2 months ago

Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant moves toward restart after Fukushima shutdown

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#Climate Policy #Energy #Nuclear #Disaster Recovery

2 months ago

Mercedes F1 valued at record $6bn as Toto Wolff sells 5% stake to CrowdStrike founder

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#Sports #Technology #Investment #Business #Mergers & Acquisitions #Motorsport #Valuation

2 months ago

PwC Chairman Warns AI May Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Amid Global Shifts

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#Economy #Trade #Ai #Technology #Regulation #Employment #Accounting

2 months ago

US market rally fades despite strong Nvidia, Walmart results as AI bubble fears persist

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#Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Inflation #Stocks #Federal Reserve #Markets #Investing

2 months ago

UK Prime Minister attends G20 summit in Johannesburg amid Trump absence

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#Conflict #Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Summit

2 months ago

Cardamom farming in Kerala: High rewards meet relentless challenges

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#Innovation #Economy #Trade #Agriculture #Climate Change #Sustainability #Labor

2 months ago

Reliance halts Russian oil imports ahead of EU and US sanctions

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#Economy #Trade #Geopolitics #Sanctions #Energy

2 months ago

US job growth rebounds in September, but unemployment edges higher

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#Economy #Ai #Inflation #Government Shutdown #Unemployment #Labor Market #Federal Reserve #Layoffs

2 months ago

Netherlands halts Nexperia intervention after China talks

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#Diplomacy #Trade #Supply Chain #Semiconductors #Technology

2 months ago

Nvidia reports record $57bn revenue, defying AI spending concerns

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#Earnings #Artificial Intelligence #Semiconductors #Technology #Investment #Stock Market #Trade Restrictions

2 months ago

MLB secures multi-year broadcast deals with Netflix, ESPN, and NBCUniversal

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#Sports #Streaming #Partnerships #Broadcasting #Media Rights

2 months ago

UK inflation dips to 3.6% in October as energy costs ease, but food prices climb again

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#Economy #Inflation #Cost Of Living #Interest Rates #Energy Prices #Food Prices #Budget 2025 #Monetary Policy

2 months ago

Google’s $90bn AI bet rides on custom chips as bubble fears loom

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#Innovation #Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Semiconductors #Geopolitics #Tech Bubble #Energy Crisis #Data Centers

2 months ago

White House apologizes to Hyundai after Georgia immigration raid

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#Immigration #Diplomacy #Trade #Manufacturing #Labor

2 months ago

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board amid Epstein email fallout

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#Justice #Politics #Technology #Scandal #Corporate Governance #Resignation

2 months ago

HP seeks $1.7bn from late Mike Lynch’s estate over Autonomy fraud case

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#Fraud #Litigation #Extradition #Corporate Governance #Maritime Accident

2 months ago

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals

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#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Litigation #Antitrust

2 months ago

Pinkfong’s stock debut soars as ‘Baby Shark’ legacy fuels $400m valuation

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#Entertainment #Business #Streaming #Viral Content #Ipo #Intellectual Property #Digital Media #Children’s Education

2 months ago

UK Government to Ban Ticket Resale Profits, Capping Prices at Face Value

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#Entertainment #Economy #Consumer Rights #Fraud #Regulation

2 months ago

India’s election freebies drive victories but strain state finances

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#Governance #Economy #Elections #Debt #Populism #Fiscal Policy #Welfare

2 months ago

Trump lifts tariffs on 200+ products in bid to ease cost-of-living pressures

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#Economy #Trade #Politics #Inflation #Consumer Prices

2 months ago

Canada’s Parliament Approves Carney’s Deficit Budget, Averting Early Election

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#Economy #Trade #Debt #Politics #Climate #Budget #Election #Parliament

2 months ago

India’s Exports to US Rebound 14.5% in October Amid Tariff Pressures

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Energy

2 months ago

Eminem sues Australian beachwear brand over ‘Swim Shady’ trademark dispute

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#Entertainment #Legal #Business #Trademark #Intellectual Property

2 months ago

China’s $2.1 trillion global investment push exposes Western vulnerabilities in tech and intelligence

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#Trade #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics #Investment #National Security #Espionage #Intelligence

2 months ago

Larry Summers steps back from public roles after Epstein emails released

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#Justice #Politics #Scandal #Finance #Education

2 months ago

Google CEO warns of AI bubble risks in exclusive BBC interview

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#Innovation #Economy #Technology #Investment #Climate #Jobs

2 months ago

Google CEO warns against blind trust in AI tools amid accuracy concerns

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#Innovation #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Misinformation #Corporate Strategy

2 months ago

Bridge collapse at DR Congo cobalt mine kills at least 32 after military confrontation

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#Human Rights #Military #Disaster #Accident #Labor #Mining #Cobalt

2 months ago

US Lifts Flight Cuts as Air Traffic Controller Staffing Rebounds Post-Shutdown

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#Travel #Safety #Government #Aviation #Labor

2 months ago

Brazil’s Amazon soy moratorium faces legal challenge amid deforestation fears

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#Policy #Trade #Conservation #Biodiversity #Agriculture #Climate Change #Deforestation

2 months ago

Canada’s pipeline feud deepens as Alberta pushes Pacific oil route to Asia

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#Infrastructure #Trade #Environment #Political Conflict #Climate Policy #Energy #Indigenous Rights

2 months ago

Japanese tourism and retail stocks tumble after China travel warning

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Travel #Stocks #Taiwan

2 months ago

UK’s £45bn China investment surge raises military tech transfer concerns

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#Trade #Semiconductors #Defense #National Security #Espionage #Technology Transfer #Foreign Investment #Uk-china Relations

2 months ago

Brazil bets on Amazonian ‘superfoods’ to drive climate action and local wealth

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#Climate Change #Deforestation #Economic Development #Amazon Rainforest #Sustainable Agriculture #Bioeconomy #Food Industry #Renewable Resources

2 months ago

US government shutdown relief fades as January deadline looms

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#Military #Economy #Politics #Shutdown #Government #Welfare

2 months ago

London High Court holds BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam disaster

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#Disaster #Environment #Compensation #Legal Battle #Corporate Liability

2 months ago

Trump Exempts Key Food Imports from Tariffs Amid Rising Costs

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#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Agriculture #Inflation #Consumer Prices #Policy Reversal

2 months ago

UK Chancellor Abandons Income Tax Hike After Improved Fiscal Forecasts

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#Economy #Politics #Budget #Taxation #Fiscal Policy

2 months ago

RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group

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#Politics #Investment #Media #Regulation #Business #Acquisitions #Press Freedom

2 months ago

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January, succeeded by John Furner

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#Tariffs #Retail #E-commerce #Leadership #Corporate Governance #Consumer Spending #Succession

2 months ago

Starbucks workers at 65 unionized stores strike over pay and staffing disputes

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#Protests #Retail #Labor #Wages #Unionization #Corporate Disputes #Workplace Conditions

2 months ago

Sonder Collapse Strands Guests as Marriott Cuts Ties Amid Bankruptcy

Sonder Files for Bankruptcy, Leaving Guests Displaced Mid-Stay Global property rental firm Sonder abruptly filed for insolvency this week, forcing guests to vacate accommodations mid-holiday afte...

#Travel #Consumer Rights #Bankruptcy #Hospitality #Corporate Collapse

2 months ago

US cuts tariffs on coffee, bananas in Latin America trade deals

US reduces import taxes on key goods from Latin America The Trump administration announced Thursday it will lower tariffs on coffee, bananas, and other agricultural imports from four Latin Americ...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Politics #Agriculture

2 months ago

Canadian travelers shun US trips amid Trump-era tensions and tariffs

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Travel #Tourism #Boycott

2 months ago

AI‑Powered Ads Now Mirror Your Personality, Raising Privacy Concerns

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#Artificial Intelligence #Privacy #Consumer Behavior #Digital Advertising #Data Surveillance #Marketing #Ethics #Personalization

2 months ago

Swiss Officials Report Progress in US Tariff Talks After High-Level Meetings

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Luxury Goods

2 months ago

Scotland Plans First Bond Issuance in 2026-27 After Credit Rating Boost

Scotland to Issue First Government Bonds in 2026-27 Scotland is set to launch its inaugural bond program in the 2026-27 financial year, First Minister John Swinney announced Thursday, marking a m...

#Infrastructure #Economy #Politics #Devolution #Credit Ratings

2 months ago

Valve unveils Steam Machine console and VR headset to challenge gaming giants

Valve revives Steam Machine console in bid to compete with Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation Valve, the company behind the Steam gaming platform, has announced a new Steam Machine home console, aim...

#Technology #Streaming #Competition #Gaming #Consoles #Virtual Reality #Hardware

2 months ago

UK economic growth slows to 0.1% amid cyber-attack fallout and weak spending

UK economic growth slows to 0.1% in Q3, missing forecasts The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in the third quarter, falling short of analysts' 0.2% projection and marking a sharp deceleration fr...

#Economy #Manufacturing #Inflation #Cybersecurity #Taxation #Consumer Spending #Central Banks

2 months ago

How China Built a Global EV Battery Empire in Two Decades

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#Innovation #Trade #Technology #Manufacturing #Automotive #Supply Chains #Climate Policy #Energy Transition

2 months ago

UK retailer warns AI and automation could cut jobs by two-thirds in three years

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#Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Retail #Automation #Employment #Tax Policy #Outsourcing

2 months ago

Foster’s Lager Cuts Alcohol Strength to 3.4% Amid UK Tax Policy Shift

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#Consumer Trends #Economic Pressure #Taxation #Beverage Industry #Alcohol Regulation

2 months ago

US ends penny production after 230 years, citing cost and digital shift

US halts penny production after 230 years The Philadelphia Mint will strike its final batch of one-cent coins on Wednesday, marking the end of over two centuries of production since the penny's d...

#Economy #Currency #Inflation #Government Spending #Digital Payments

2 months ago

Sydney fortune teller duo charged in A$70m fraud and money laundering scheme

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#Corruption #Legal #Fraud #Financial Crime #Organized Crime #Money Laundering #Scams

2 months ago

Skims secures $5bn valuation with $225m funding round led by Goldman Sachs

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#Celebrity #Fashion #Retail #Funding #Expansion

2 months ago

Mercedes F1 valued at record £4.6bn as Toto Wolff eyes partial stake sale

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#Sports #Investment #Finance #Motorsport #Valuation

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Ryanair ends printed boarding passes, mandates digital check-in from November 13

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EasyJet marks 30 years of budget flights amid growth and climate debates

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China eases chip export curbs and suspends US port fees amid trade thaw

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India’s 900 million internet users get free AI tools in global tech push

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US Flight Cancellations Surpass 1,400 as Government Shutdown Strains Air Travel

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Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026 amid rising expectations

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McDonald’s strengthens harassment safeguards after watchdog intervention

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Rightmove shares tumble 28% after £60m AI investment plan

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Sky in £1.6bn talks to acquire ITV’s broadcasting arm amid streaming competition

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US Court Dismisses Criminal Charge Against Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes

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Trump secures deals to slash weight-loss drug costs by up to 75%

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#Policy #Economy #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals #Obesity

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Trump signals progress in US-India trade talks, hints at 2026 visit

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US to slash flights at 40 major airports amid air traffic controller shortages

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#Shutdown #Travel #Government #Aviation #Labor

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Tesla Shareholders Approve $1 Trillion Pay Package for Elon Musk

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Derbyshire AI factory proposal targets UK’s sovereign computing needs

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Rockstar Games faces union-busting claims after firing 31 UK staff

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One year in: Trump’s inflation promises face mixed results

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Supreme Court questions Trump’s sweeping tariffs in pivotal trade case

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Kashmir Cricket League Abandoned as Organizers Flee Without Paying Dues

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#Sports #Fraud #Cricket #Financial Dispute #Event Collapse

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US to cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports as shutdown strains air traffic control

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#Transportation #Safety #Government Shutdown #Federal Budget #Aviation #Labor #Travel Disruptions

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Greenland’s untapped rare earths draw global interest amid China supply concerns

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Canada Unveils $78bn Deficit Budget to Counter US Tariffs and Spur Growth

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#Immigration #Economy #Trade #Politics #Technology #Defence

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#Obituary #Business #Wealth #Corporate Governance #Legal Controversy

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Canada’s $280bn budget targets G7 leadership with record spending and cuts

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#Immigration #Economy #Trade #Labor #Defense #Budget #Taxation #Climate Policy

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Paris prosecutors probe Shein, Temu, AliExpress over childlike sex dolls

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UK Chancellor Reeves signals tax hikes in upcoming Budget amid economic pressures

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Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue in $40bn consumer goods merger

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#Retail #Inflation #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals #Mergers #Consumer Goods #Litigation

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