Belgian firm Accelleran and French vendor Firecell announced a merger Tuesday to create a pan-European leader in private 5G networks for industrial plants and enterprises. The deal, backed by a €7.9 million investment, aims to deliver fully EU-sovereign solutions.
Shoppers at Next are rushing to buy a €21 Pink 3D Tulip Ceramic Vase as a Mother's Day gift. The spring-inspired piece has drawn rave reviews for its elegant design and compact size.
Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania refused the 'Most Valuable Film' award for her documentary The Voice of Hind Rajab at a Berlin gala on Monday. She walked away from the trophy after organizers also recognized an Israeli general at the event.
British police arrested Prince Andrew on Thursday over alleged misconduct during his public office tenure, as investigations into his links with Jeffrey Epstein intensify. The detention at his Sandringham estate came amid fresh claims he leaked confidential documents to the late financier.
Shell suits lead the list of fashion choices that make British adults cringe, according to a poll of 2,000 people. Low-rise jeans, peplum tops and cargo trousers follow close behind.
Fortis Renewable Energy has signed a mandate letter with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for potential financing of a 270 MW solar power plant paired with a 72 MWh battery storage system near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. The project, set to become the region's largest photovoltaic facility, targets construction start in the third quarter of this year.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a plan December 30, 2025, to boost automotive digitalization, aiming to lift vehicle makers' smart manufacturing by one level and cut R&D cycles 20% by 2027. Separately, energy regulators set a 15-gigawatt target for concentrated solar power capacity with costs matching coal by 2030.
The Swiss National Bank unveiled detailed rules Thursday for its extended liquidity facility, a standardized tool set to launch in 2027 that lets banks tap emergency funds against collateral. Officials say the measure will fortify Switzerland's financial system against shocks like the 2023 Credit Suisse collapse.
Brent crude futures rose 24 cents to $70.59 a barrel early Thursday, extending a more than 4% rally from the prior session. Traders cited risks of supply disruptions from escalating US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
A Venezuelan news outlet argues the United States originated in systematic genocide under George Washington's 1779 Sullivan Order. The piece ties the Revolutionary War campaign to modern U.S. foreign policy.
Russia's Urals crude oil traded at a record $28 per barrel discount to Brent last week, the widest gap since April 2023. The plunge stems from slumping exports to India and Baltic Sea ice disruptions.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will visit Naga City on Feb. 21 alongside Mayor Leni Robredo to inspect flood control efforts. The joint appearance by the former rivals draws attention amid talk of 2028 election alliances.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend accusing him of repeated physical assaults over 18 months. Dacoda Jones, mother of his two sons, filed the suit in Dallas County District Court on February 16, seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards, the first Black woman on the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team, has tallied seven points through six games as Team USA heads into Wednesday's gold medal final against Canada. The 20-year-old defenseman wears No. 10 and ranks second among Americans in ice time at 21 minutes, 37 seconds per game.
A Venezuelan commentary argues that true cybersecurity for nations in the Global South demands physical disconnection from the internet. The piece invokes a regional proverb to claim no online presence offers the ultimate protection against digital threats.