Samsung workers to take home $340,000 on average thanks to union's vote to approve historic profit-share deal Memory makes much money, mate. PC Gamer · May 28
France Is Banning Zyn and Threatening To Jail People for 5 Years The French government has criminalized the use of nicotine pouches. Users can be punished with up to 5 years in prison and a fine of almost half a million dollars. Reason · May 26
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewing Europe is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair competition and overcapacity. Several EU nations are pushing for stronger trade measures. This shift reflects a growing fear of deindustrialization and a desire for strategic autonomy. The EU is increasingly… The Economic Times · May 26
Morrisons to shut 100 lossmaking convenience shops as cost pressures bite The shops set for closure have been unprofitable for years and were former McColl’s shops which the chain rescued in 2022. Evening Standard · May 22
Arsenal clinch Premier League title after 22-year drought PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 20, 2026: The 17th Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is getting a lot of coverage. Papers are looking into the impact of recent aid cuts on the emergency response plan. In the United States, President Donald Trump's battle with the Internal Revenue Service continues… France 24 · May 20
Will UK supermarkets cap food prices and how could it work? Everyday food items such as eggs and milk could have their prices capped, according to reports The Independent UK · May 20
Treasury urges supermarkets to cap food prices to alleviate cost-of-living crisis Chancellor fears Iran war will push up bills even further for struggling households but supermarket bosses brand plan ‘desperate’ The Independent UK · May 19
Government urged supermarkets to limit food prices, according to reports The proposals would see grocers cap the prices of essential groceries such as eggs, bread and milk, according to the Financial Times. Evening Standard · May 19
'The Butterfly Trust’: How Deutsche Bank maintained Jeffrey Epstein as a client until he was arrested The bank said it fired Epstein as a client in 2018. In reality, it kept his accounts open until after he was jailed in 2019. Fortune · May 17
Eric Trump plans to sue MS NOW over report blasting his presence in China: ‘A loving son who adores my father’ Eric Trump’s motives for joining his father on a trip to China this week have been under scrutiny due to his reported ties to a potential Chinese business venture The Independent UK · May 15
Eric Trump Threatens to Sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW Over China Trip Segment Eric Trump threatened to sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW after the former White House press secretary aired a segment questioning his presence on President Donald Trump's trip to China while a Trump-linked company explored a deal involving a Chinese tech firm. Latin Times · May 15
Weapons Shortage Concerns Grow as Pentagon Holds Off on New Munitions Deals: 'There Just Aren't Going to Be Enough Missiles to Go Around' The Pentagon has reportedly warned allies including the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect serious delays for missile systems Latin Times · May 15
Saudi Arabia Floats Non-Aggression Pact With Iran After Regional War Saudi Arabia has discussed a possible non-aggression pact between Middle Eastern states and Iran, an effort to contain regional tensions after the U.S.-Israel war with Tehran and prevent a weakened Iran from becoming more unpredictable, according to diplomats cited by the Financial Times. Latin Times · May 15
Anthropic has agreed terms for $30 billion funding deal at $900 billion valuation: FT AI firm Anthropic is reportedly nearing a $30 billion fundraising round, valuing the company at $900 billion. This significant valuation surge, driven by rapid revenue growth and strong investor interest, positions Anthropic to potentially surpass rival OpenAI. The company is also expanding infrastructure partnerships and seeing increased customer adoption. The Economic Times · May 15
Android Central · May 14 Amazon exec says those phone rumors you've heard aren't what you think An Amazon exec discussed the company's AI in an interview, but the major highlight is what's really going on with those phone rumors.
Latin Times · May 12 Former Barcelona Star and Shakira's Ex Gerard Piqué Fined More Than $200,000 For Insider Trading Since retiring from professional soccer, Piqué has been linked to several controversies involving both his personal life and business dealings. Last year, he appeared before a judge as part of an investigation into alleged illegal payments tied to the relocation of Spain's Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.
The Economic Times · May 12 Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machine The Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO markets are slowing, with billions in transactions stalled. Even Dubai's property sector and major projects face delays and rising costs, forcing a reassessment of risk premiums.
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Airlines still have to pay compensation if flights cancelled due to fuel crisis, EU says Ryanair says that unlike others it will not be cancelling summer flights as it hedged fuel contracts before Iran war
Tom’s Hardware · May 7 Samsung chip workers reject $340,000 one-time bonus, demand annual payouts like SK hynix's $900,000 — workers want share of AI windfall, impending 18-day strike could cost Samsung up to $11.7 billion Negotiations between the National Samsung Electronics Union, which represents workers in the company’s chipmaking division, and management have seemingly broken down over a single issue.
The Independent UK · May 5 Rachel Reeves and Scott Bessent ‘argued’ in Washington after chancellor’s Iran war criticism Ms Reeves reportedly hit back that she did not work for the US treasury secretary
The Independent UK · May 2 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fighting escalates as Putin’s troops attempt to invade new Ukraine city Kostiantynivka is part of Ukraine’s heavily fortified fortress belt in the country’s east
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Phone bans are spreading across the US workplace Phone bans, first popular in schools, are now spreading to workplaces across all sectors
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 30 Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon capex spending to hit $725 billion in 2026, up 77% from last year — analyst says bear thesis is 'garbage' Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta collectively plan to spend $725 billion on capex in 2026, up 77% from last year's record $410 billion.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30 Financial Times journalists in dispute with management over plans for office days FT branch of NUJ say there is not ‘compelling case’ for mandate for editorial staff to be in office four days a week
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 29 OpenAI has effectively abandoned first-party Stargate data centers in favor of more flexible deals — company now prefers to lease compute and says Stargate is an umbrella term OpenAI has reportedly modified its arrangement on several Stargate projects, leaving the direct ownership set up and instead preferring to lease compute from other partners who took on the direct risk of investing in the infrastructure.