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In this day in 1979: The Clash released London Calling
When The Clash released London Calling in December 1979, the record did far more than cement the band’s status as...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay unveils MSTRmarine, a rugged smartphone built for extreme environments
MSTRpay has expanded its growing device portfolio with the launch of MSTRmarine, a rugged smartphone engineered for users who operate...
US Politics
Trump defends economic record, says voters need time to ‘figure it out’
Donald Trump has defended his economic policies amid persistent criticism, arguing that voters will ultimately recognise their benefits even if...
House Democrats release Epstein photos featuring Trump, Clinton and other powerful figures
House Democrats have released a new batch of photographs linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting political controversy in...
Financial insights
Global markets brace for a data-heavy week with rates, inflation and geopolitics in focus
The global financial week ahead is set to test investor confidence as markets weigh fresh inflation data, central bank signals...
Global news
EU moves to lock up Russia’s frozen assets to bypass veto risks
The European Union is preparing a legal and political mechanism to lock up hundreds of billions of euros in frozen...
Africa
Africa’s air fleet set to more than double by 2044, Boeing forecasts
Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet is expected to more than double by 2044, according to a new forecast from Boeing, underscoring...
AI - Tech
Microsoft ‘Promptions’ aim to fix why AI prompts keep falling short
Microsoft has unveiled ‘Promptions’, a new framework designed to tackle a persistent problem in artificial intelligence: prompts that look clear...
How people really use AI: new analysis of billions of interactions reveals surprising patterns
A large-scale analysis of billions of user interactions with artificial-intelligence systems has revealed a striking shift in how people integrate...
Climate & energy
Polar bear DNA changes may aid adaptation to global heating, study suggests
Genetic changes observed in polar bears could help the species adapt to rising Arctic temperatures, according to a new scientific...
Blockchain
Bitcoin rebounds after Fed rate cut as analysts eye larger rally ahead
Bitcoin bounced sharply after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third interest rate cut of the year, reigniting optimism across...
Neobanking
MSTRpay unveils MSTRmarine, a rugged smartphone built for extreme environments
MSTRpay has expanded its growing device portfolio with the launch of MSTRmarine, a rugged smartphone engineered for users who operate...
Newshub long-read
The 2026 global debt shock: Are governments running out of time?
The world is heading toward a pivotal financial moment as global sovereign debt reaches record highs, interest rates remain elevated...
Business of the week
WiPay emerges as a leading force in the Caribbean’s digital payments revolution
WiPay, a Trinidad and Tobago–based fintech founded in 2016, has become one of the Caribbean’s most prominent digital-payments companies, transforming...
Press releases
MSTRpay Appoints Dean Petkanas as Chief Executive Officer
Fintech veteran brings over 25 years of capital markets experience to lead MSTRpay’s next phase of global growth Stockholm, 16...
Influential women
Dame Helen Mirren: A legendary figure in film and theater
Helen Mirren, the celebrated British actress, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment throughout her illustrious career....