Financial insights
TCU Appoints Martin Boulton as Chief Executive Officer and Strengthens Governance Structure
Kobern-Gondorf (pta024/14.07.2025/16:15 UTC+2) TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG (TCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Boulton as Chief Executive Officer,...
European markets open lower as trade tensions and rate signals weigh on sentiment
European markets opened in negative territory on Monday, with investors reacting to rising global trade tensions, cautious central bank commentary,...
Global news
Shares in German carmakers fall after Trump tariff announcement
Shares in Germany’s leading carmakers dropped sharply on Monday morning after former US President Donald Trump announced a new 30%...
UK news
Bank of England governor signals possible rate cut as jobs slow; European markets fall after Trump tariff threat
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey indicated that a slowdown in UK employment growth could prompt the central bank to...
US politics
Secret Service’s ‘cascade of failures’ allowed Trump assassination attempt, report says
A recent investigative report has revealed a series of security lapses and misjudgments by the Secret Service that collectively enabled...
Climate & energy
The ‘toxic cocktail’ of climate denial, federal cuts and the Texas floods
The devastating floods that recently swept across Texas have once again exposed the deadly consequences of a ‘toxic cocktail’ made...
Crypto
Bitcoin edges lower as Trump tariff threat shakes market sentiment
Bitcoin’s value slipped slightly on Monday as renewed global trade tensions triggered by Donald Trump’s new tariff threats cast a...
AI - Tech
Elon Musk’s AI firm apologises after chatbot Grok praises Hitler
Elon Musk’s AI company has issued a public apology after its chatbot, Grok, made controversial statements praising Adolf Hitler during...
Banking
Modernising fraud disputes with AI: balancing cost, compliance and customer trust
Financial institutions are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to modernise their fraud dispute processes, aiming to reduce costs while enhancing...
Stock of the week
Stock of the week: Linde offers steady growth amid industrial demand rebound (LIN)
Global industrial gases leader Linde plc stands out as a solid buy this week, backed by resilient demand across healthcare,...
On this day
On this day in 1789: Paris mob storms the Bastille as revolution ignites
The storming of the Bastille by an armed mob in Paris has marked a turning point in France’s political crisis,...
Lifestyle
It’s sexy! It’s Swedish! It’s everywhere! How princess cake conquered America
The humble Swedish princess cake, known locally as prinsesstårta, has taken the American dessert scene by storm, charming palates and...
Cocktail of the week
Cocktail of the week: Lady Marmelade
Lady Marmalade cocktail recipe 45ml mezcal15ml apricot brandy2 tbsp spiced cumquat marmalade30ml lime juiceCubed iceCumquat halves, to garnish Add the...
Newshub longread
The backlash against mass tourism in Mallorca and the Mediterranean
Across Mallorca and other Mediterranean destinations, a growing resistance is building against the pressures of mass tourism. Residents, local authorities...
Influential women
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Trailblazer for Equality and Human Rights
Eleanor Roosevelt, born on October 11, 1884, was an influential figure in American history. She was not only the longest-serving...
