Slovakia faces political tensions over waste incinerators, ambulance reform blocked by Minister Taraba, and criticism of political polarization from the Evangelical Church. Read more...

UK regulators investigate TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over data privacy, while AI transforms education in English schools and sparks copyright debates. Read more...

Recent political developments show Trump halting aid to Ukraine, leaving Starmer and European leaders scrambling, while a Labour peer faces scrutiny over lobbying. Read more...

Greggs hits £2bn in sales while expanding, M&S boosts staff pay, Fenwick launches a new restaurant, and Warrington seeks funding for road projects. Read more...

A roundup of today's top business news, including hedge fund lobbying efforts, undervalued UK small caps, Blackstone's Schwarzman's massive income, and a European defense stock rally. Read more...

Brussels is increasing defense spending as global alliances shift. With Lukashenko noting US-Europe rifts, Zelensky seeking ceasefire, and Von der Leyen eyeing €800B for rearmament, Europe faces new realities. Read more...

Global investment flows are shifting away from the US due to trade wars, European stimulus, and China's tech leadership. Stripe founders call for European economic reform. Read more...

From Israeli pressure on Syria to Canadian boycotts of American goods and a US-Canada trade dispute, global tensions are on the rise, impacting international relations and economies. Read more...

Google faces scrutiny over monopoly concerns while pushing forward with AI in search and offering deals on the Pixel 9. A new tool for AMD Zen microcode manipulation also emerges. Read more...

The European Commission is pushing for electric vehicle adoption and grappling with defense strategies amidst internal disagreements and external symbolic protests. Read more...

A roundup of recent news surrounding the British Army, covering topics from new Apache helicopters and alleged VP insults to a case of misconduct and lobbying allegations. Read more...

A spike in domestic violence plagues Iraq amidst COVID-19 lockdowns, with reports of abuse surging by up to 50%. Activists are calling for stronger legal protections for victims. Read more...

A roundup of recent news from London, including a rape conviction, sexual assault on the Tube, ULEZ expansion backlash, and a hunger strike by a human rights activist. Read more...

The EU is increasing defense spending amid lobbying efforts and debates over support for Ukraine, with some nations dissenting. Von der Leyen unveils a five-step financing plan. Read more...

Blackstone's chief earned over $1B as the firm boosted payouts. Meanwhile, Rightmove sees a property revival, BP pivots, and hedge funds fight new regulations. Read more...

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority supports Gatwick expansion, citing consumer benefits even with Heathrow's third runway plans. Heathrow's CEO also believes both airports can expand. Read more...

A look at the latest political developments in Spain, including debt forgiveness debates, lobbying transparency concerns, and escalating tensions between major parties. Read more...

Health Minister Kamil Šaško is battling to block a waste incinerator near the spa town of Dudince, citing rare resources and local opposition. The move sparks debate and involves Minister Tomáš Taraba. Read more...

AI's rapid growth presents both opportunities and challenges. From teenagers exploiting ChatGPT for fraud to debates over copyright in creative industries, the implications are significant. Read more...