Business
The Department for Business and Trade has released a list of 658 firms that failed to pay the National Minimum Wage, including major retailers and food‑service chains. Officials say the move is part of a broader push to tighten compliance ahead of new holiday‑pay rules in 2027.
News
Bulgaria’s air force reports that the latest batch of F-16 fighter aircraft arrived without onboard self‑protection and warning systems. The shortfall has sparked a demand for additional jet purchases to ensure operational readiness.
News
The Ukrainian navy launched a powerful strike on the Russian supply vessel NEFRIT docked in Sochi, marking a high‑profile naval action in the ongoing conflict. The attack has become Ukraine's top domestic news story, underscoring the war's maritime dimension.
News
The water level at the Orlík reservoir has fallen to its lowest recorded point, sparking concerns over drinking‑water availability and hydroelectric generation in the Czech Republic. Authorities are evaluating emergency measures as the drought persists.
Business
The Portuguese government says it will lose €401 million in personal income tax revenue by 2027, even before any new tax cuts take effect. The shortfall raises concerns about the sustainability of the budget and could force policy adjustments ahead of planned tax reforms.
Sports
The league levied a $30 million fine on the Los Angeles Clippers, forfeited five future first‑round draft selections and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year after finding salary‑cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Leonard himself was fined $700,000 but avoided suspension.
Business
Rising bond yields triggered by higher oil prices and debt concerns are pushing mortgage rates higher in the United Kingdom and Australia. Borrowers are being urged to lock in deals while loan applications in Australia have already slipped 15%.
World
Tensions in the Middle East have significantly escalated after Iran launched missile and drone attacks against US bases and allies in the region. The strikes followed US airstrikes that reportedly killed 18 people in Iran, prompting warnings of a potentially brief but intense conflict from former President Trump.
Business
Oslo has hit a historic high in properties listed for sale, deepening concerns about affordability in Norway's capital. The surge coincides with a rebalancing push at NBIM, led by Alex Knapp, that could influence the broader real‑estate market.
News
A prolonged nurses' strike has forced dozens of county hospitals across Kenya to suspend services, leaving patients to seek costly private care. The stalemate highlights deep tensions over pay and working conditions in the country’s health sector.
News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that any civil servant found negligent in the Punjab Institute of Mental Health fire will face strict disciplinary action. He also ordered immediate safety upgrades and broader health‑sector reforms.
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A passenger bus flipped over on a highway near New Borg El Arab, killing 22 people and injuring several others. Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation and are providing assistance to victims' families.