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France faces freezer meltdown as hackers strike supermarket chains
Hackers overheated refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, destroying food, triggering fires and causing millions of euros in suspected...
Bumble shares soar 50% amid $1bn takeover talks
Bumble shares surged almost 50 per cent amid reported $1bn takeover talks, following years of declining users, revenue and valuation.
China slump drives Volkswagen to sharpest quarterly fall in more than four years
Volkswagen deliveries fell 14.3 per cent in the third quarter as China’s market slump overshadowed growth in Europe and South...
Hollywood mega-powerhouse created as Paramount completes Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery creates Skydance, uniting major Hollywood studios, television networks and streaming platforms under one roof.
Gamers face gridlock as latest Grand Theft Auto download ‘nears two days’
GTA VI could take nearly 45 hours to download on slower broadband connections, leaving gamers waiting almost two days to...
Samsung profits soar ninefold to record £61bn amid AI chip boom
Samsung forecasts record £61bn quarterly operating profits as booming AI chip demand drives higher sales and earnings at the technology...
New Springer books put the UN’s struggling sustainability goals to the real-world test
New Springer books examine how organisations can put the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into practice as the 2030 deadline approaches.
Europe’s solar boom set for two-year slowdown after record growth
Europe’s solar market faces a two-year slowdown before growth resumes, as batteries, EV charging and AI reshape renewable energy systems.
Let it pea. Musicians turn vegetables into instruments at Beatles’ Abbey Road studios
The London Vegetable Orchestra creates music from vegetable instruments at Abbey Road Studios, including corn flutes, jalapeño trumpets and onion...
Golden naked Trump statue unveiled at European Parliament
A 23-carat gold-covered statue of a naked Donald Trump has been unveiled at the European Parliament as political satire.
Jaguar puts controversial rebrand on the road with £130K 1,030PS Type 01
Jaguar unveils its £130,000 electric Type 01, the first production model under its controversial “Copy Nothing” rebrand.
Deepfakes and identity fraud drive new wave of post-hire background checks
Deepfakes, identity fraud and falsified work histories are driving employers to expand background checks and rescreen employees after hiring.
Spain crowned Europe’s top retirement destination
Spain has been named Europe’s top retirement destination, ranking third worldwide for quality of life, mobility and residency procedures.
More than half of UK professionals report workplace burnout
More than half of UK professionals report workplace burnout, with understaffing, heavier workloads and stalled careers driving growing pressure at...
More than 1.2m English drivers may have eyesight too poor for the road, study finds
More than 1.2 million English motorists could have eyesight below the legal driving standard, with roadside checks revealing serious concerns.
David Reuben, Britain’s second richest person, leaves London for Monaco
David Reuben, Britain’s second richest person, has reportedly moved to Monaco, becoming the latest wealthy Briton to relocate overseas.
UK prisoner release plan faces a major lag as tougher rules risk sending inmates back to jail
UK prisoner release plans face growing pressure as tougher licence rules and rising recalls raise concerns over repeat jail returns.
Brits trust AI with their health but not their money
Brits are more willing to trust AI with health and legal problems than money, according to research into consumer attitudes.
Britain still hungry for Italian food as exports hit €4.56bn despite Brexit
Italian food, drink and tobacco exports to Britain reached €4.56bn in 2025, remaining Italy’s largest export category despite Brexit.
Women who earn more than their partners still pay the price at work, landmark study finds
Women who earn more than their partners still face career setbacks because they shoulder a disproportionate share of household chores.
Vape expectations go up in smoke as new UK tax sparks fury
New UK vaping tax adds £2.20 per 10ml, with existing users warning higher costs could drive some back to smoking.
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France faces freezer meltdown as hackers strike supermarket chains
Hackers overheated refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, destroying food, triggering fires and causing millions of euros in suspected...
Bumble shares soar 50% amid $1bn takeover talks
Bumble shares surged almost 50 per cent amid reported $1bn takeover talks, following years of declining users, revenue and valuation.
China slump drives Volkswagen to sharpest quarterly fall in more than four years
Volkswagen deliveries fell 14.3 per cent in the third quarter as China’s market slump overshadowed growth in Europe and South...
Hollywood mega-powerhouse created as Paramount completes Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery creates Skydance, uniting major Hollywood studios, television networks and streaming platforms under one roof.
Gamers face gridlock as latest Grand Theft Auto download ‘nears two days’
GTA VI could take nearly 45 hours to download on slower broadband connections, leaving gamers waiting almost two days to...
Samsung profits soar ninefold to record £61bn amid AI chip boom
Samsung forecasts record £61bn quarterly operating profits as booming AI chip demand drives higher sales and earnings at the technology...
New Springer books put the UN’s struggling sustainability goals to the real-world test
New Springer books examine how organisations can put the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into practice as the 2030 deadline approaches.
Europe’s solar boom set for two-year slowdown after record growth
Europe’s solar market faces a two-year slowdown before growth resumes, as batteries, EV charging and AI reshape renewable energy systems.
Let it pea. Musicians turn vegetables into instruments at Beatles’ Abbey Road studios
The London Vegetable Orchestra creates music from vegetable instruments at Abbey Road Studios, including corn flutes, jalapeño trumpets and onion...
Golden naked Trump statue unveiled at European Parliament
A 23-carat gold-covered statue of a naked Donald Trump has been unveiled at the European Parliament as political satire.
Jaguar puts controversial rebrand on the road with £130K 1,030PS Type 01
Jaguar unveils its £130,000 electric Type 01, the first production model under its controversial “Copy Nothing” rebrand.
Deepfakes and identity fraud drive new wave of post-hire background checks
Deepfakes, identity fraud and falsified work histories are driving employers to expand background checks and rescreen employees after hiring.
Spain crowned Europe’s top retirement destination
Spain has been named Europe’s top retirement destination, ranking third worldwide for quality of life, mobility and residency procedures.
More than half of UK professionals report workplace burnout
More than half of UK professionals report workplace burnout, with understaffing, heavier workloads and stalled careers driving growing pressure at...
More than 1.2m English drivers may have eyesight too poor for the road, study finds
More than 1.2 million English motorists could have eyesight below the legal driving standard, with roadside checks revealing serious concerns.
David Reuben, Britain’s second richest person, leaves London for Monaco
David Reuben, Britain’s second richest person, has reportedly moved to Monaco, becoming the latest wealthy Briton to relocate overseas.
UK prisoner release plan faces a major lag as tougher rules risk sending inmates back to jail
UK prisoner release plans face growing pressure as tougher licence rules and rising recalls raise concerns over repeat jail returns.
Brits trust AI with their health but not their money
Brits are more willing to trust AI with health and legal problems than money, according to research into consumer attitudes.
Britain still hungry for Italian food as exports hit €4.56bn despite Brexit
Italian food, drink and tobacco exports to Britain reached €4.56bn in 2025, remaining Italy’s largest export category despite Brexit.
Women who earn more than their partners still pay the price at work, landmark study finds
Women who earn more than their partners still face career setbacks because they shoulder a disproportionate share of household chores.
Vape expectations go up in smoke as new UK tax sparks fury
New UK vaping tax adds £2.20 per 10ml, with existing users warning higher costs could drive some back to smoking.
