Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. According to Stubb’s office, the discussion with Putin focused on upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi, where Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators are expected to hold
Porsche reported a significant recovery in operating profit for the first nine months of 2026, reaching €1.74 billion compared with just €40 million in the same period last year. The results indicate early progress under CEO Michael Leiters, who took charge in January and introduced a restructuring strategy focused on reducing costs, streamlining operations and […]
Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time, extending Spain’s dominance of the award to six consecutive years. The 32-year-old captained Barcelona to a quadruple-winning season in 2025-26 before joining Women’s Super League club London City Lionesses in July. She now shares the record of three titles with […]
Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink internet service after accusing the Ukrainian military of violating its terms by using the civilian network for offensive drone strikes. Ukrainian officials said the connectivity problems had been resolved, with President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting that connection speeds had returned to the required
American rapper Macklemore launched his “Free Palestine” concert tour in Dublin on October 26, pledging to continue speaking out against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The Grammy-winning artist received a loud welcome from fans carrying Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyeh scarves. The tour follows his removal as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s US concerts […]
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a dramatic 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in a thrilling El Clasico encounter. Mbappe opened the scoring shortly before half-time after a deflected clearance sent the ball into the net. The French forward later struck the post as both sides created several scoring opportunities in an intense first […]
Deutsche Bank is using artificial intelligence to speed up corporate lending decisions, reducing processing times for some smaller businesses from weeks to just minutes. The technology, launched during the summer, has also shortened lending decisions for multinational corporations from months to weeks, according to Marie-Jeanne Deverdun, the bank’s technology chief.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has faced criticism from Germany’s leading trade union following his appearance alongside US President Donald Trump at a rally in Perry, Georgia, on October 24. The event announced plans for a $4 billion Audi assembly plant in Georgia, which is expected to produce 200,000 SUVs annually. The proposed investment still requires […]
Chinese beauty brands are increasingly expanding into international markets after achieving strong growth at home. Proya Cosmetics, China’s largest beauty brand by revenue, plans to introduce two skincare lines across 400 Ulta Beauty stores in the United States and online from November. The company has also opened a research and development centre in Paris. Other
Fresh anti-government protests erupted in Albania’s capital, Tirana, on Sunday, October 25, despite new measures announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama to curb unrest. Demonstrators gathered outside the Education Ministry before marching to the prime minister’s office, where they set fire to chairs placed there as an invitation for dialogue with the government. The









