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US heat wave puts 185 million under alerts as July 4 events are cancelled
A dangerous US heat wave has put 185 million people under alerts, cancelled July 4 events and strained power grids across major cities.
July 4, 2026
Pope Leo uses US 250th anniversary to press America and Europe on migration
Pope Leo used America’s 250th anniversary and a Lampedusa visit to challenge tougher US and European policies on migration and asylum.
July 4, 2026
Ecolab closes $4.75bn CoolIT acquisition as AI data centers confront a cooling bottleneck
Ecolab has completed its acquisition of CoolIT Systems, combining water treatment, cooling hardware, digital monitoring and service capabilities. The deal places Ecolab deeper inside the physical infrastructure required to operate increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems.
July 4, 2026
Craneware (AIM: CRW) shares plunge 25% as CRW’s FY26 growth slips into FY27 on 340B delays
Craneware’s FY26 warning has shifted investor attention from identifying 340B opportunities to converting them into revenue, executing contracts and rebuilding forecast credibility.
July 3, 2026
US rejects USMCA renewal and starts 10-year countdown threatening North American trade
USMCA remains alive, but Washington has started a 10-year expiry clock. Auto rules, China and tariffs now threaten North American trade.
July 3, 2026
US move puts Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as UN logistics face 2027 cutoff
Washington may leave Somalia’s peacekeepers authorised but unsupplied. Without UN logistics, AUSSOM could collapse and strengthen Al-Shabaab.
July 3, 2026
Why Merck KGaA is spending $11.3bn on Bio-Techne instead of another drug pipeline
Merck KGaA plans to acquire Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion. Read why laboratory tools, recurring revenue and debt-funded growth could reshape its strategy.
July 3, 2026
Stakk (ASX:SKK) halts on a major acquisition as its A$26m revenue story faces a dilution test
Stakk has reached a A$26m revenue run-rate, then halted for an acquisition and capital raise. The deal must justify its dilution risk.
July 3, 2026
India and Japan deepen AI, defence and energy ties as strategic partnership enters new phase
India and Japan are joining forces on AI, defence and critical minerals. The real test is whether summit promises become industrial capacity.
July 2, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ten-man United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 as Tillman seals Belgium clash
Ten-man United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 as Malik Tillman’s free kick secured a FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Belgium.
July 2, 2026