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Five of the biggest New Year’s Eve fireworks happening tonight — and where to watch them
From Dubai to New York, these five New Year’s Eve fireworks displays promise the world’s biggest celebrations tonight.
UK education group signs agreement to operate UN training centre network hub
GEDU Global Education partners with the UN to operate a UK CIFAL training centre, supporting global SDG education.
Cornwall project to open new UK test airspace for drones and autonomous aircraft
Cornwall Airport Newquay and Spaceport Cornwall create segregated airspace to test drones and autonomous aircraft safely.
Birding tourism market set for rapid growth through 2032, report finds
Global birding tourism is set to grow rapidly, with Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific driving demand for specialist travel.
Luxury travel market set to more than double by 2035 as older, wealthier travellers drive demand
The luxury travel market will surpass $2.1tn by 2035, driven by older, affluent travellers and high-end European tourism.
UK and South Korea finalise upgraded free trade agreement
The UK and South Korea finalise an upgraded trade deal expected to boost services exports and digital cooperation.
Trump lawsuit against BBC raises questions over legal pressure on European public broadcasters
Donald Trump’s BBC defamation lawsuit raises wider concerns about legal exposure, editorial standards and press freedom across Europe.
UK government sets up Women in Tech taskforce amid gender imbalance concerns
The UK government launches a Women in Tech taskforce to address gender imbalance and stem billions in annual economic losses.
Mycelium breakthrough shows there’s mush-room to grow in greener manufacturing
S.Lab’s mycelium packaging breakthrough in Europe secures home-compost certification, paving the way for scalable sustainable materials.
Marriott strengthens South African portfolio with new Autograph Collection hotel in Cape Town
Marriott launches Morea House in Camps Bay, expanding its Autograph Collection portfolio and boosting Cape Town’s tourism market.
Oxford to host new annual youth climate summit on UN World Environment Day
Oxford will host a new youth climate summit bringing young leaders together to develop global, human-rights-focused climate solutions.
Countdown to Davos 2026 as Switzerland gears up for the most heated talks in years
Davos 2026 global dialogue gathers world leaders to address economic instability, geopolitical strain and rapid technological disruption in Switzerland.
Paribu buys CoinMENA in USD 240m deal as regional crypto markets consolidate
Paribu acquires CoinMENA for $240M, expanding its regulated crypto operations across Türkiye and the MENA region.
AI innovation linked to a shrinking share of income for European workers
AI adoption in Europe shifts income from labour to capital, slowing wage growth and raising economic inequality concerns.
African airspace overhaul set to shorten flight times for European travellers
Free-route airspace across West and Central Africa shortens flight times, reduces emissions, and improves efficiency for European travellers.
Exclusive: Global United Nations delegates meet in London as GEDU sets out new cross-network sustainability plan
UN delegates meet in London as GEDU launches a global sustainability plan guiding SDG progress and cross-network collaboration.
Fast fashion brands ‘greenwash’ shoppers with guilt-easing claims, study warns
A new study shows fast fashion brands use influencers and eco-friendly language to mask overproduction, guilt-ease shoppers, and appear sustainable.
Europe’s shrinking middle class is turning to the radical right, new study suggests
A WU Wien study shows shrinking middle-class stability across Europe is boosting economic insecurity and support for radical-right parties.
Private sector set to overtake government as main driver of corporate sustainability in 2026, report suggests
Corporate sustainability in 2026 will be shaped by the private sector, AI tools, and growing consumer-driven expectations.
Europe emphasises AI governance as North America moves faster towards autonomy, Digitate research shows
Digitate’s study shows Europe strengthening AI governance while North American firms push faster toward semi-autonomous enterprise systems.
JPMorgan plans multibillion-pound tower in Canary Wharf
JPMorgan unveils plans for a £9.9bn Canary Wharf tower, housing 12,000 staff and boosting London’s post-Brexit economy.
