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Iran seizes two ships, Brent hits $100: Ceasefire means nothing as IRGC fires on pre-cleared vessels and US sends more carriers
Iran seized two ships and attacked a third in the Strait of Hormuz on 22 April 2026, hours after Trump's ceasefire extension, as Brent crude hit $100 and Lufthansa cut 20,000 flights.
Elbit Systems (ELST) wins $750m Hellenic Armed Forces contract for PULS rocket artillery systems
Elbit Systems wins $750m PULS rocket artillery contract with Hellenic Armed Forces. What it means for NATO rearmament and ESLT's European expansion. Read more.
Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD) to acquire Foran Mining (TSX: FOM) in C$3.8bn all-share deal to expand gold-copper output
Eldorado Gold is acquiring Foran Mining in a C$3.8B all-share deal. Find out how this merger could reshape the gold-copper landscape in 2026 and beyond.
Intralot to acquire Bally’s digital gaming unit in €2.7bn deal to build global lottery leader
Find out how Intralot’s €2.7B acquisition of Bally’s interactive business could reshape global lottery and iGaming strategy in Europe and North America.
Scorching Europe: Wildfires erupt near Athens as record June heatwave hits 42°C+
Southern Europe just hit 42°C as wildfires rage and tourists flee—see what’s changing for cities, safety, and climate policy.
Olive oil under the microscope: How it’s made, what it contains, and why it’s a medical essential
Explore how olive oil is made, its chemical makeup, and its modern uses in medicine, skincare, and digestion in this scientific deep dive.
Strong earthquake shakes Eastern Mediterranean: Rhodes epicenter sends tremors across region
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Greece near the island of Rhodes early Tuesday…
PureHealth expands global reach with $2.3bn Hellenic healthcare group acquisition
PureHealth Holding PJSC, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has taken a major step in its…
BP completes full takeover of solar JV Lightsource BP, solidifying renewable expansion strategy
In a landmark move reflecting BP’s commitment to green energy, the British oil giant has acquired the remaining…
Shareholders approve merger of Attica Bank and Pancretan Bank to create new banking giant in Greece
In a landmark move that could reshape Greece’s banking landscape, Attica Bank’s shareholders have approved the long-anticipated merger…