Ein kurdischer Hungerstreiker berichtet über die psychischen Schäden durch Zwangsfütterung in US-Einwanderungshaft.
Kepler Trust Intelligence released fresh research praising Invesco Global Equity Income Trust Plc (IGET) for its excellent returns over the past five years. The report, available free to UK investors, serves as a detailed reference for long-term holders.
Centrica plc's Non-Executive Director Carol Arrowsmith will step down at the end of the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 7. Sue Whalley takes over as Chair of the Remuneration Committee from that date.
Rome Resources plc identified new high-priority drill targets for tin and copper at its Mont Agoma prospect in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Geological analysis by Chemostrat pinpointed undrilled zones southeast and northwest of the existing deposit.
Omnicom Group reported fourth-quarter revenue of $5.5 billion for 2025, up 27.9% from a year earlier, but swung to a net loss of $941.1 million due to Interpublic Group acquisition costs and repositioning charges. Adjusted earnings per share hit $2.59, beating the prior year's $2.41.
Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan reviewed the condition of the National Highway in Samba district, emphasizing the need for timely completion and safety compliance during construction.
Debenhams Group raised approximately £40 million in gross proceeds from an oversubscribed and upsized share issuance at 18 pence each, a 5% discount to the prior closing price. Non-Executive Director Iain McDonald resigned immediately after participating in the fundraise, with new shares set to trade on AIM on February 23, 2026.
London stocks look set to climb at the open Thursday, with FTSE 100 futures signaling a 25-point, or 0.2%, gain. The upbeat mood follows solid U.S. gains and mixed Federal Reserve views on artificial intelligence's economic role.
Hindustan Unilever Limited approved a ₹2,000 crore investment to expand manufacturing in its premium Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care segments. The board-sanctioned plan spans two years and targets automation and 100% renewable energy sources.
Alkermes plc finalized its $2.3 billion all-cash acquisition of Avadel Pharmaceuticals on Thursday. The deal brings Avadel's FDA-approved narcolepsy drug Lumryz into Alkermes' portfolio and speeds entry into the sleep medicine market.
Reliance Industries and its telecom unit Jio will invest 10 trillion rupees ($110.13 billion) over the next seven years, Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced Thursday. The pledge arrives during a global AI summit in New Delhi drawing tech leaders and officials.
Inox Green Energy Services will acquire Wind World India's 600 MW independent power producer portfolio and 4.5 GW operations and maintenance business after creditor approval. The deal, greenlit by Wind World's Committee of Creditors on February 19, 2026, involves a consortium led by Inox Neo Energies.
India's National Stock Exchange will impose a 15% higher exposure margin on 18 futures and options stocks starting with the March series. The move targets securities where the top 10 clients hold more than 20% of the market-wide position limit.
India's Sensex fell 16.15 points to 83,718.10 in early trade Thursday. The Nifty 50 shed 4.20 points to 25,815.35, with realty and media shares leading declines while IT and pharma gained.
Kenya launched a buyback offer for up to $500 million of its Eurobonds due in 2028 and 2032, funded by new dollar-denominated bonds amid declining yields. The move targets $150 million of the 2028 notes and $350 million of the 2032 notes, with premiums to lure investors.
Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd climbed 1.13% to Rs 312.14 after the company secured a Rs 1,201.35 crore contract from Northern Railway. The deal covers design and construction of a new rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganga River near Varanasi.