The department store has been a one-stop luxury shop for for nearly two centuries… but now it seems it may be on the verge of collapse.
News24 | Pope Leo condemns Iran killing protesters after Trump social media attacks
Pope Leo firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after US President Donald Trump criticised the Catholic leader for not doing so while speaking out against the US-Israel war with Iran.
EY survey of 18,000 people across 23 countries: ~49% of consumers have used AI over the past six months to support their savings and investment decisions (Emma Dunkley/Financial Times)
Emma Dunkley / Financial Times:
EY survey of 18,000 people across 23 countries: ~49% of consumers have used AI over the past six months to support their savings and investment decisions — Gen Z and millennials the most likely groups…
Farage admits he hasn’t spoken to Trump for months as Reform leader questions president’s judgement
The Reform UK leader previously suggested the US president had been badly advised ahead of military action
At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects “symbolic” EU membership
Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.
Taylor Maritime handing back $30m to shareholders in fleet sell-off
UK-listed owner says payouts since IPO total $317m
Hical Technologies Joins India-Germany Defence Industry Roundtable in Munich as India Deepens Global Co-Development Partnerships
Bengaluru, April 23, 2026. Hical Technologies, a leading Indian aerospace and defence manufacturing company, announced that its Managing Director, Yashas Jaiveer, is participating in the India–Germany Defence Industry Roundtable being held in Munich. T…
US soldier charged with using classified intelligence to win bet on Maduro raid
Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture the Venezuelan president in January.
Tracxn: global edtech funding fell from $16.7B in 2021 to $2.6B in 2025, while the number of startups launched dropped from 10,491 in 2021 to just 645 in 2025 (Ananya Bhattacharya/Rest of World)
Ananya Bhattacharya / Rest of World:
Tracxn: global edtech funding fell from $16.7B in 2021 to $2.6B in 2025, while the number of startups launched dropped from 10,491 in 2021 to just 645 in 2025 — Venture capital is moving away fro…
Massive fire breaks out at Brit holiday tourist resort as restaurant engulfed in flames in front of horrified guests
A MASSIVE fire has torn through a popular British tourist hotspot in Bali, leaving terrified guests scrambling to safety. The blaze broke out around 7am local time, igniting on the second level of the main restaurant at Club Med Bali in Nusa Dua. Drama…