NHX - Investigations
Europe’s protest wave: One headline, two different stories
France and Italy have witnessed widespread demonstrations that have escalated into violent confrontations with police. Although the scenes appear similar,...
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Alberta - Referendum
Alberta votes on possible independence in historic challenge to Canadian unity
Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta are heading to the polls on Monday, 19 October, in a referendum that...
Financial insights
Global markets split as Asian shares rebound and Gulf exchanges retreat
Global stock markets delivered a mixed performance...
On this day
The €88 million Louvre heist: The day France’s crown jewels disappeared
On 19 October 2025, one of the world's most famous museums became the scene of an extraordinary daylight robbery. In...
Ukraine vs Russia
Zelenskyy thanks Trump as US restores intelligence sharing amid deadly energy strikes
"> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Donald Trump for restoring critical US intelligence sharing after a temporary suspension, while...
Digital banking
Manny Pay’s November reset: A new app, old questions
Manny Pay, the Philippine digital wallet associated with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, is preparing a major transformation. The company insists...
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Asia
Japan’s central bank on rates
Japan's central bank has signalled that further interest rate increases remain possible as underlying inflation approaches its 2% target. The...
MSTRpay & Mimi
Mimi is finding her voice — one conversation at a time
MSTRpay’s AI companion Mimi is beginning to speak, and visitors are invited to help her find her voice. Mimi’s new...
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Europe
France erupts in riots as anger over living costs and education reaches boiling point
France is facing its most serious wave of civil unrest in years after nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs, education...
Financial inclusion
South Africa opens payment system to fintechs in major financial inclusion reform
South Africa is preparing one of its most significant financial reforms in decades, allowing fintech companies, telecommunications operators and retailers...
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African financial markets reach decade-high strength as 21 countries improve — but liquidity remains a major obstacle
Africa's financial markets are showing their strongest overall performance in a decade, with 21 of 29 countries recording improvements in...
LATAM
Mexico’s Banamex prepares risky dollar bond sale as historic Citigroup separation approaches
Mexico's Banamex is preparing to issue high-risk, US-dollar-denominated bonds as it moves towards financial independence from American banking giant Citigroup....
Middle east
Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz offer as US military buildup raises risk of renewed war
The confrontation between Washington and Tehran is entering a more dangerous phase after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to...
Newshub Finance
Alberta votes on possible independence in historic challenge to Canadian unity
Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta are heading to the polls on Monday, 19 October, in a referendum that...
Indonesia
Indonesia’s Bank Jago expands AI use as digital banking grows
Indonesia’s Bank Jago has allocated approximately 5 billion rupiah to artificial intelligence as it seeks to improve lending assessments, fraud...
China - US
The Ozempic revolution: billions in lost food sales — could the world’s shrinking appetite help feed the hungry?
Sweden forecasts a €2 billion blow to food retailers. In America, even a small change in eating habits could reshape...
Leapfrog economies
The Solar Projects Waiting for Finance: Odyssey’s Bid to Close the Gap
Odyssey Energy Solutions has raised $74 million to help smaller companies build solar projects across emerging markets. Its approach tackles...
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India
India’s digital payments forecast to reach 702 billion transactions
India’s digital payments market could reach approximately 702 billion transactions annually by the financial year ending March 2031, according to...
Caribbean
Jamaica opens a new door for fintech innovation
Jamaica is expanding the infrastructure around its fintech economy, creating a new regulatory sandbox that will allow financial companies to...
Climate & Energy
The world is draining its water savings account
The world's rivers experienced one of their driest years in more than three decades in 2025, while freshwater stored in...
Tesla - Losing the battle?
Tesla: A wonder in decline?
Tesla revolutionised the automotive industry and transformed electric vehicles from a niche product into a global phenomenon. Yet the company...
Blockchains hidden treasures
Europe’s Crypto Transparency Revolution: Why 2027 Could Change Everything
Europe is preparing one of the most significant changes to cryptocurrency taxation since Bitcoin was created. Under the European Union’s...
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The Wallenbergs, 170 years of power
Part 8 — The Wallenberg empire after 1945: How Sweden’s untouched industry became a European powerhouse
When the Second World War ended in 1945, much of Europe's industrial infrastructure lay in ruins. Sweden, having remained outside...
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The Ozempic revolution
The Ozempic revolution: billions in lost food sales — could the world’s shrinking appetite help feed the hungry?
Sweden forecasts a €2 billion blow to food retailers. In America, even a small change in eating habits could reshape...
Nobel prizes 2026
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace...
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for reinventing literary boundaries
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced in...
Business of the week
BasiGo puts Kenya’s electric transport ambitions on the road
A Nairobi start-up is showing how cleaner public transport can become a practical business proposition. By combining electric buses with...
AI - Tool or Threat?
Council of Europe and Microsoft agree cooperation on responsible AI
he Council of Europe and Microsoft have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at protecting human rights, democracy and the rule...
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Inside the scam - Serie
Inside the scam (Part 5): Can anyone stop the scam economy?
Online fraud has evolved into a global industry supported by trafficking networks, stolen identities, artificial intelligence and an international system...
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