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China GDP forecast at 4.4% as exports mask weak consumer demand
Economists expect Chinese economic growth to improve slightly in the third quarter, but strong exports are contrasting with continued weakness in consumption and private investment.
EU leaders confront energy price crisis and China trade tensions at Brussels summit
European Union leaders are debating high energy prices, Chinese import competition, spending priorities and future support for Ukraine as the Iran conflict strains the European economy.
IBM study finds 80% of executives report board-level AI incidents as governance falls behind
IBM's new survey of 3,221 executives reveals a widening gap between artificial intelligence adoption, board accountability and operational safeguards, raising questions about how enterprises will control increasingly autonomous AI agents.
France debt crisis deepens as ECB tells Paris to fix its budget problems at home
France’s debt is nearing 120% of GDP as borrowing costs surge. Find out why the ECB says Paris must solve its worsening budget crisis at home.
Drones sink cargo ship near NATO waters as 11 sailors vanish and Black Sea crisis deepens
Eleven sailors are missing after drones sank a cargo ship near Bulgaria. Find out why the attack is raising new NATO and Black Sea security fears.
ITM Power (AIM: ITM) advances 150 MW hydrogen project as Hydropulse targets recurring revenue
ITM Power's proposed European refinery hydrogen project introduces a potential 10-year revenue stream, although final investment approval, customer agreements and project financing remain outstanding.
WhiteHawk (ASX: WHK) completes Quixxi acquisition to enter AI governance and cybersecurity markets
WhiteHawk Limited has completed the acquisition of Quixxi, gaining artificial intelligence governance and application security products while taking on the challenge of integrating new technology, expanding enterprise sales and delivering revenue-linked acquisition milestones.
Roche’s vamikibart sustains vision gains for 52 weeks as July 2027 FDA decision approaches
Genentech has reported sustained visual improvements and reduced retinal swelling through one year in two Phase III studies of vamikibart for uveitic macular edema. Approximately two-thirds of eligible patients required no retreatment after week 16, strengthening the potential treatment's durability profile. However, mixed statistical results between the pivotal trials and the absence of a direct steroid comparison remain important considerations ahead of the expected July 2027 FDA decision.
US sanctions International Criminal Court as Trump administration escalates confrontation
Washington has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, extending restrictions beyond individual officials to the tribunal's access to American financial and technology services. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the measures defend US sovereignty, while the court and several American allies warn of serious consequences for international justice.
Romania names fourth prime-minister candidate in five months as political deadlock deepens
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has named diplomat Luca Niculescu as his fourth prime-minister candidate since May, giving him 10 days to assemble a government.