Severe storm Éowyn batters UK and Ireland disrupting travel and power
Severe Storm Éowyn wreaks havoc in the UK and Ireland, causing power outages, widespread travel disruptions, and dangerous winds of up to 113 mph. Authorities...
Month : January 2025
EU relocates defence summit venue to Brussels for security reasons
EU relocates its informal defence summit from Limont Castle to Egmont Palace in Brussels, citing security concerns, as leaders prepare to discuss Europe’s growing role...
Amazon to close all Quebec warehouses, cutting 1,700 jobs
Amazon announced the closure of seven Quebec warehouses, eliminating 1,700 jobs, amid allegations the move is linked to recent unionization efforts at a Montreal-area facility....
Protected Bitcoin ETF debuts with focus on volatility management
Calamos launches a Bitcoin ETF offering 100% downside protection, combining U.S. Treasuries and Bitcoin-linked options, with capped annual returns, targeting risk-averse investors....
Study finds healthy weight and exercise key to cutting cancer risk
Maintaining a healthy waist size and regular exercise reduces cancer risks by 15%, according to a groundbreaking study involving 315,000 people, highlighting the need for...
Trump targets China, EU, and Canada in fresh tariff threats
Trade tensions rise as Trump considers tariffs on China and the EU. Canada warns of countermeasures, while China calls for cooperative solutions to trade disputes....
OpenAI Softbank Oracle invest $500B in AI initiative led by Trump
Former US President Donald Trump announces a $500B AI initiative with OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle, launching the Stargate project to maintain US dominance in technology....
French authorities warn of Viagra-laced honey flooding the black market
French authorities seized 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs in 2024, raising health concerns over a growing black-market trend involving dangerous, drug-laced...
UK private-sector pay rises sharply but job cuts increase
UK wages rose 6% in November, defying expectations, but jobless claims rose. The Bank of England faces mixed signals as it considers interest rate cuts...
Record-breaking DAX contrasts with Germany’s faltering economy
Germany's DAX surpassed 20,000 points, a record high, even as the country’s economy faces recession, job cuts, and political instability, reflecting strong investor confidence in...