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Google Takes AI Computing Into Orbit as Data Centre Demand Reaches a New Scale
The race to build increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems is beginning to move beyond traditional data centres. Google…
Tech giants agree to voluntary AI safety rules as governments push for stronger oversight
Some of the world’s biggest technology and artificial intelligence companies have agreed to a new voluntary framework for…
Meta is testing a human backup for its new AI agent Muse.
Meta is testing a feature that could reveal one of the less obvious challenges facing the next generation…
iGaming
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Malta Changes Its Gaming Tax Framework as Europe Tightens Oversight of Online Gambling
Malta has introduced a revised gaming tax and VAT framework that took effect on October 1, creating a…
iGaming suppliers turn toward player protection as regulation becomes a bigger part of the market
The global iGaming industry is entering a phase in which player protection and regulatory technology are becoming increasingly…
Polymarket wants Europe to see prediction markets as finance, not gambling.
Polymarket is taking its European expansion effort into a new phase, arguing that its prediction markets should be…
Business
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Global Businesses Prepare for a New Investment Cycle as Germany Launches Major Capital Summit
Germany is preparing to host its first “Invest in Germany Summit” in Berlin on October 19 and 20,…
Gold Fields keeps the door open to a $27 billion mining takeover after Northern Star rejection
Gold Fields is considering another attempt to acquire Australian mining company Northern Star Resources after its initial $27…
Paramount launches $7.5 billion debt raise as it moves to finance Warner Bros. takeover.
Paramount Skydance has launched a new $7.5 billion debt offering as it moves to finance its acquisition of…
Finance
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Weak US Jobs Data Calms Rate-Hike Bets as Global Markets Recover From Bond Shock
Global financial markets moved higher on Friday after new US employment data showed a much weaker labour market…
Global bond markets end a difficult September as rising yields put pressure on investors
Global bond markets have experienced one of their most difficult months in years, with government borrowing costs rising…
Inflation fears are back: markets brace for higher rates as energy costs keep pressure on prices.
The global inflation story is changing again. After months in which investors had increasingly focused on the possibility…
Marketing
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AI Shopping Agents Force Marketers to Rethink How Brands Are Discovered Online
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change not only how consumers search for products, but also how brands compete…
Amazon turns advertising into an AI-powered planning business
Amazon is taking another step toward automating digital advertising after unveiling new AI tools designed to help brands…
WPP brings AI directly into ad production with new London hub.
WPP is taking another step toward reshaping how advertising is produced, opening a new production hub in East…
Home & Deco
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Interior Design Moves Toward Softer Materials and More Personal Spaces for 2027
Interior designers are already looking toward 2027, and the latest trends point toward a broader shift away from…
Home design moves toward heritage-inspired interiors as consumers rediscover traditional forms
Home furnishing brands are increasingly looking toward historical design references as consumers search for interiors that feel more…
Kingfisher raises outlook as European home improvement demand shows signs of resilience.
Europe’s home improvement market is showing early signs of resilience after a difficult period for consumers, with Kingfisher…
Real Estate
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Australian housing market records a sixth consecutive monthly decline as transactions weaken
Australia’s housing market has recorded another month of falling prices, extending the downturn to six consecutive months and…
UK housing market shows signs of an autumn recovery, but buyers remain cautious.
The UK housing market is showing early signs of renewed activity after a subdued summer, with sellers raising…
What HOA fees typically cover, and questions worth asking before buying
Homeowners association fees vary enormously between properties, and understanding what a specific fee actually covers, rather than assuming…
Auto
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BMW puts AI and cost cutting at the centre of its next turnaround plan
BMW is restructuring its automotive business around artificial intelligence, cost reductions and new vehicle launches as the German…
Bentley unveils its first fully electric model and bets on luxury without a combustion engine.
Bentley has entered the electric era with the launch of the Torcal, the British luxury carmaker’s first fully…
Rivian recalls over 100,000 vehicles, most of its production to date
Rivian Automotive announced in September 2026 that it is recalling approximately 100,700 vehicles, representing a majority of the…
Travel
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A new aviation problem emerges in the Middle East after pilots fight forces flight diversion
A commercial flight travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an…
Another air traffic control failure disrupts UK flights and raises fresh questions about aviation resilience.
Travellers across the United Kingdom faced another wave of flight delays and cancellations in September after a new…
European aviation posts busiest summer on record in 2026
Summer 2026 was the busiest summer on record for European aviation, according to EUROCONTROL, with an average of…
Lifestyle
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Dior’s Paris runway becomes a meeting point between Jane Austen romance and modern streetwear
Dior’s latest Paris collection is combining historical references with contemporary streetwear as creative director Jonathan Anderson continues to…
Luxury fashion turns back to spectacle as brands fight to win consumers again.
The world’s biggest luxury fashion houses are returning to one of the industry’s oldest tools in the search…
Study of 63 health experts ranks core habits above GLP-1 drugs and AI tracking for healthy aging
A panel of 63 health experts, surveyed for the second annual U.S. News Healthy Aging Survey in 2026,…
Health
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Ebola outbreak in Congo expands as WHO warns of growing cross-border risk.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to expand geographically, with the World…
Insomnia treatment may slow biological aging, UCLA study finds
A study from the University of California, Los Angeles, published in 2026 found that a standard insomnia treatment,…
How blue light actually affects sleep, and what glasses and filters can and can’t fix
Blue light’s effect on sleep centers on its influence on melatonin, the hormone that signals the body it’s…
Sports
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Yemen faces a growing public health emergency as conflict disrupts medical services
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is creating additional risks for public health as fighting intensifies and medical services…
Tigst Assefa comes within two kilometres of marathon world record before late injury ends her bid
Tigst Assefa was less than three kilometres away from rewriting the women’s marathon world record in Berlin when…
MLS sets records for both incoming and outgoing international transfers in 2026
Major League Soccer announced in late September 2026 that it had set records for both incoming and outgoing…
Esports
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League of Legends takes centre stage at the Asian Games as South Korea begins its title defence
Esports has returned to the Asian Games with League of Legends among the headline competitions, bringing some of…
How esports betting and fantasy leagues differ from traditional sports betting
Esports betting has grown into its own distinct market alongside traditional sports betting, but several structural differences set…
What makes a good esports coach, beyond deep game knowledge
Esports coaching has evolved well beyond simply having deep knowledge of a specific game, and top organizations increasingly…
Food & Drink
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Restaurant groups turn to technology as labour costs and consumer expectations reshape dining
Technology is becoming increasingly important in the restaurant industry as operators look for ways to improve efficiency while…
Michelin Guide adds 22 restaurants across Great Britain and Ireland in September
The Michelin Guide has expanded its restaurant selection across Great Britain and Ireland with 22 new additions in…
What makes a wine ‘age-worthy’, and why most wine isn’t meant to be aged
The popular image of wine improving indefinitely with age applies to only a small fraction of wines actually…
Politics
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Britain reopens the debate over its relationship with the European Union
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the United Kingdom should consider a wider range of options for…
Trump and Xi meet in Washington as the US and China seek to contain tensions.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have concluded a closely watched summit in Washington, with…
How a parliamentary system differs from a presidential one
Democracies around the world are generally organized around one of two broad structures, parliamentary or presidential, and understanding…
E-commerce
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AI is becoming the first stop in online shopping as agentic search grows rapidly
The way consumers discover products online is changing rapidly, with artificial intelligence increasingly becoming the first step in…
Amazon prepares $3 billion push to challenge India’s ultra-fast delivery leaders.
Amazon is preparing one of its biggest investments yet in India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce market, planning to put…
US holiday ecommerce spending projected to grow again in 2026, led by essentials
US online holiday spending for the 2026 season was projected to keep growing, with Cyber Week, the five-day…