Applegreen to create 150 jobs in Naas with new forecourt
Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen said it plans to open a new €15m roadside service area and electric vehicle hub in Naas, Co Kildare, which will create 150 jobs.
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Rescue helicopter contract in jeopardy after parliamentary inquiry
NSW Ambulance is being urged not extend contracts with Northern New South Wales Helicopter Rescue Services unless it is satisfied with ongoing workplace safety.
As Ganeshotsav nears, the PoP idol battle drags on in Bombay HC
Over the past two years, the Bombay High Court has heard multiple petitions seeking restrictions on immersion of PoP Ganesh idols in natural water bodies; the matter remains pending with interim…
Apollo’s latest flagship private equity fund tops $12bn in commitments
Apollo Global Management has raised more than $12bn for its latest flagship private equity fund, providing further evidence that leading alternative asset managers continue to attract institutional capital despite a challenging fundraising environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Tony Modra medical record probe expands to extra staffer
Another staff member is being investigated for allegedly inappropriately accessing the private medical records of AFL legend Tony Modra, SA Health says.
Hellman & Friedman’s Baker Tilly shelves $3bn refinancing and dividend recapitalisation
Baker Tilly has abandoned plans for a roughly $3bn leveraged loan refinancing after investor demand fell short of expectations, highlighting the increasingly selective conditions facing PE-backed…
P&G agrees $3.8bn acquisition of Thorne, delivering major exit for L Catterton
Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire nutritional supplements company Thorne in an all-cash deal valued at $3.8bn, providing private equity firm L Catterton with a lucrative exit just three years…
Three Arrows liquidators seek $40m from co-founder’s wife over Dubai property sale
Liquidators for collapsed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) are pursuing legal action against the wife of co-founder Zhu Su in a bid to recover approximately $40m from the sale of a Dubai…
Government warns restaurants and hotels against levying unlawful service charges
Department of Consumer Affairs warns restaurants over undisclosed service charges on invoices, says violators will face action
Meta’s Safe Harbour Under Threat As Parliamentary Panel Seeks Zuckerberg’s Apology
Meta’s regulatory scrutiny in India has intensified after the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology sought an “unqualified…
Karachi police register case under terrorism law following scuffle at MQM-P's Karachi headquarters
Karachi police have registered a case under terrorism charges following a scuffle between two groups at the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s headquarters in Karachi on Sunday.
A controversial plan to update Line 5 just suffered a major loss at the Michigan Supreme Court
Opponents are hopeful that a recent ruling by the state's highest court to vacate a key permit could eventually shut down the pipeline altogether.
Google is killing one of Gmail’s most useful power-user features
In January 2027, Gmail will officially discontinue third-party "Send as" address support.
Scaleup Europe Fund makes first investment, co-leading Iceye's €1BN round
Europe’s €5bn investment fund aimed at scaling up future European tech giants has disclosed that its first investment is in Finnish satellite startup Iceye.
Tech unwind trims hedge fund gains, but industry remains up 8% for 2026
TOP STORY: Global hedge funds surrendered almost three percentage points of performance in July as a sharp reversal in technology stocks triggered losses across multiple strategies, although the…
Ex-Citadel managers’ FIFTHDELTA rebounds with 8.6% gain in volatile July
FIFTHDELTA, the $1.5bn hedge fund founded by former Citadel portfolio managers Niall O'Keeffe and Tio Charbaghi, generated an 8.6% return in July, capitalising on sharp market swings that caught many…
At the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, 20+ mathematicians reflect on how AI advances are transforming their work and field; many are optimistic (Kai Williams/Understanding AI)
I talked to 20 mathematicians about rapid AI progress in their field. … At a July 23 press conference in Philadelphia …
Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres
Energy minister says Australian households and energy reliability will be protected by new federal legislation Energy minister Chris Bowen says the federal government will override state governments…
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: From gold for newborns to laptops for students, all major announcements in Vijay's first budget
While presenting the budget, Wilson praised Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for a number of incentives, including stopping kickbacks to some parties and individuals while giving them government tenders.
IHC moved over delay in presidential nod for judicial appointments
ISLAMABAD: A writ petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday, challenging President Asif Ali Zardari’s delay in assenting to a summary forwarded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the appointment and confirmation of judges to various high courts.
Health, wealth, and legacy planning converge as new wave of SEA insurtechs emerges
Southeast Asia’s insurance industry has quietly turned into one of the region’s most crowded battlegrounds for digital disruption. Behind traditional insurers’ glossy premiums and paperwork-heavy claims lies a swarm of insurtechs rewriting the rules, some genuinely solving access gaps, others simply repackaging old products with an app…
Electronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout , with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) now the majority owner. Read more
I took a 7-year career break to care for my parents. I lost my professional identity — then found a new one.
A "raging workaholic" left her job to care for her aging parents. What she thought would be a two-year break lasted 7.5 years.
NASA’s new dark energy space telescope can also detect killer asteroids
At the end of August, NASA is set to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Its quest is to help us better understand how the universe works, from the…
Freshworks beats revenue estimates, turns profitable in Q2
SaaS firm Freshworks reported a net profit of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, reversing a year-ago loss, as revenue climbed 16% to $237.4 million.
Brent: Deal hopes pressure prices below $80 – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Brent has dropped below $80 per barrel as markets price in a potential short-term US-Iran deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Why context engineering is AI’s next hiring challenge
As AI moves into production, hiring shifts from prompt writers to engineers who build the surrounding context.
Bombay HC orders takedown of deepfake posts linking Gadkari to E20 policy
The court observed that the content flagged by Gadkari was “vile and abusive” and said such material should not be present on public platforms.
The AI dictation app everyone is talking about just got a powerful new Notetaker
Wispr Flow's new AI Notetaker might make you ditch your Pixel's Recorder app.
Japanese Yen struggles against US Dollar ahead of US private employment data
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gives back its early gains and flattens at around 157.70 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday.
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Aipac-backed rival in Michigan Democratic Senate primary, NBC reports
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Aipac-backed rival in Michigan Democratic Senate primary, NBC reports Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 08:51 Progressive advocate overcame more than $60m in spending to defeat Congresswoman Haley Stevens Off Progressive advocate Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan on…
El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year
UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity About 50 million people are likely to be pushed into acute hunger before the end of next year by the rapidly developing El Niño weather system , according to forecasting.
Half of the world's dams could be 'functionally inoperable' by 2060 from being flooded with sediment — and the American West is a major hotspot
Research shows a fifth of the world's reservoirs are currently at high risk of filling with sediment, creating a "ticking time bomb" that threatens lives and livelihoods.
Total solar eclipse: how to watch live from home
A total solar eclipse is coming to Europe. The European Space Agency (ESA) will broadcast live from 19:30 CEST on 12 August, allowing you to experience this rare event from anywhere in the world.
Raptor PR launches Early Gaming Growth platform to help gaming startups navigate B2B communications
Raptor PR has launched Early Gaming Growth (EGG) , a communications platform designed for gaming startups. Read more
iPhone Ultra rumors: Everything you need to know about the foldable iPhone
iPhone Ultra is coming later this year, and here's everything we know about Apple's first foldable so far.
Equities: Global risk rally extends on softer inflation – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a broad-based rally in global equities as lower Oil prices, easing inflation expectations and resilient US data support risk appetite.
Central banks made the highest purchase of gold in June for 2026, says World Gold Council
They continued to buy for the 3rd month in a row, accumulating a net of 51 tonnes, led by Poland and China
Flights at German airport disrupted after suspect objects sighted
BERLIN (AP) — Flights at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, a major cargo hub, were disrupted during the night after a sighting of a flying object was reported and another object was found near a…
How and where to get certified glasses to see the total eclipse in August for free?
The ONCE and the Government are distributing two million units. Many establishments give them away: this is how they check that they are approved.
Test for Australia’s best laundry detergent sees Aldi and Omo tied for first place
In a Choice test of 48 products, the Aldi powder also came out on top for top loaders Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Consumer advocacy group Choice has put more than 40 supermarket laundry detergent products through the wringer, naming two Omo and one Aldi product as its best performers – while some other…
Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted
The razor-thin margin will only deepen divisions over the future of the Democratic Party.
Alex Eala timeline: Filipina star's meteoric rise from Nadal academy to world's top 20
Alex Eala made history on Monday by becoming the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour-level title at the Mubadala DC Open, rising to a career-high No 20 in the world.
Why Syria will not join the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Why Syria will not join the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon Submitted by Ali Rizk on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 19:49 Such a move could undermine bilateral relations, while potentially empowering IS in its…
Meta And WhatsApp’s Moderation Machines Have A Transparency Problem
WhatsApp today is more than just a messaging app. For millions of users, it serves as the primary channel for…
SpaceX and Nvidia are taking their relationship exclusive — here's what Musk said about their new status
On SpaceX's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk said that his company was committed to buying graphics processing units from Nvidia only.
“Children Can’t Always Bathe” – Water Shortages Leave Musina Families Struggling With Basic Hygiene
Health-e News “Children Can’t Always Bathe” – Water Shortages Leave Musina Families Struggling With Basic Hygiene Geraldine Norton’s grandchildren do not always bathe before going to school.
Technology: Infineon achieves record sales and promises double-digit growth
The chip manufacturer is benefiting from the boom in artificial intelligence. Customers are now securing production capacities years in advance.
Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sites
Hong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites, with plans to add artificial intelligence (AI) to identify smoking workers.
Real Estate: Supply Increased by 514 Percent – Why More and More Houses on Sylt Are for Sale
Sylt is one of the most exclusive real estate markets in Germany. In four years, the supply on the holiday island has increased sixfold. According to the study, this development is exceptional.
The 48-hour water trick that brought my heat-stressed lavender’s smell back
Is your lavender fading in the heat? High temps drain essential oils fast. Here's the fix to restore your plant's aroma in 48 hours.
E‑Mobility: Why the electric truck boom is stalling at the power connection
The prices for electric trucks are falling, their range is increasing - many haulage companies are now switching. The problem: The charging infrastructure can't keep up.
View from The Hill: Burke struggles to wrangle numbers as opposition and One Nation apply heat on migration
The minister cancelling his press club appearance was embarrassing and revealing.
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
NEW YORK (AP) — When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.…
Is this why China finds it so hard to inflate producer prices?
This paper investigates why China’s recurrent credit expansions have coincided with persistently weak inflation. We argue that this pattern reflects the country’s production-oriented monetary regime. At the aggregate level, faster monetary-financial expansion temporarily raises PPI inflation but depresses it over longer horizons.
Cloudflare introduces wallets for AI agents, plans stablecoin payments
Cloudflare introduced programmable Wallets for AI agents and said payment features using stablecoins will launch in a future update.
Enchanting photo of three curious monkeys gatecrashing an online class was commended at the 2025 Living with Wildlife Photography Competition – and now it’s your turn to enter
Indian photographer Manas Khasnabish was highly commended at last year’s event for his endearing image of monkeys sitting in on the lesson – and you can now enter the 2026 awards