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150-1 pacemaker becomes biggest-priced winner of elite race in Britain
It was a noise, a different noise, a noise unlike any ever heard on a racecourse. It was the sound of 16,000 Goodwood racegoers saying, “How the hell did that happen?” A purported pacemaker called Qirat had won the Sussex Stakes at 150-1, the...

32-year-old Indian weighs leaving Germany for India for comfort, internet says it will be a mistake
A 32-year-old Indian professional living in Germany has sparked discussion online after sharing his inner conflict over returning to India despite a financially stable and fulfilling life abroad. Working in the rapidly evolving AI sector, then he...

Iraq, Germany Strengthen Ties Through Financial Cooperation Talks
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) held talks with the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, with aims to modernise public financial management. Photo courtesy: Iraqi Ministry of FinanceLed by Ms. Sawsan Khalaf, the Director General of the...

Employers embracing pay transparency building trust with employees, improving talent management: expert
Read: How B.C.’s pay transparency legislation could impact employers A recent survey by Aon found just 19 per cent of global organizations consider themselves ready for pay transparency. The survey, which polled more than 1,400 employers across 40...

‘It’s the sense of community’: France embraces line dancing craze
They wear ten-gallon hats and cowboy boots, have embraced line dancing with a passion, but are from la France profonde, not the American Midwest. Magali Xuereb, a choreographer, presides over a line dancing session every Thursday night in the...

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD): Trailblazers in Climate Finance Initiatives Europe 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plays a transformative role in aligning financial flows with sustainable development objectives across its regions of operation. Originally mandated to bolster private sector growth in...

Spain’s inflation rate rises for second straight month due to higher electricity prices
SPAIN’S inflation rate in July climbed to 2.7% due to higher electricity prices. Preliminary monthly figures released on Wednesday by the National Statistics Institute(INE) showed the month-to-month increase was a significant 0.4%. It’s the...
A new ship just launched in southern Europe with some of the best dining at sea
Paul Brady/Travel + Leisure The pool deck of the Oceania Allura. Oceania Allura The newly launched ship is the second in Oceania’s Allura ship class, which notably offers more space, more amenities, and, according to frequent cruisers, some of the...

Family claims Delta employee used child's missing iPad to take explicit videos
A plane of US airline Delta approaches for landing at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City on July 22, 2025. (Photo by YURI CORTEZ/AFP via Getty Images) CHARLESTON, S.C. - A South Carolina family is suing Delta after they say one of...

NAPTIP exposes traffickers’ fake job, education scams
Launches revised data collection system From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised the alarm about the ever-evolving dangerous tactics of human traffickers and their criminal...

Employee investors sue wealth firm over alleged conflicts in US$4.6 billion equity dilution
As reported by Bloomberg, FNZ’s ownership structure includes CDPQ, Temasek, and Generation Investment Management, which collectively hold about 66 percent. Motive Partners and CPPIB hold an additional 6 percent. Roughly 28 percent is controlled by...

10 most jaw-dropping moments in Sandie Peggie employment tribunal vs NHS Fif
Ms Peggie is suing her employer and Dr Beth Upton after she complained at having to share a changing room with the transgender medic at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy on Christmas Eve 2023. She was placed on special leave after Dr Upton made an...

Motive Exhibitions Earns Made in Britain Recognition
The recognition is awarded to companies that uphold high standards in employment, sustainability, and business ethics. A Rare Honour in UK Manufacturing Out of 115,655 UK limited companies in the manufacturing sector, just 2,155 have been granted...

Premier Claims Britain Paid to Influence Slovak Election, Demands Explanation
Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) claims that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of Great Britain paid influencers via a media agency to influence the Slovak general election in 2023 to the detriment of Smer-SD and in favour of...

Germany’s look at the FIFA 2026 World Cup leaked
Adidas has been nearly flawless of their Germany kits. Over the years, they have provided brilliant home and away shirts for Die Mannschaft. Sadly, that partnership is reaching its twilight year before Nike takes over as Germany’s official brand....

Dusit Brings Thai-Inspired Luxury to France Through New SYDEL Partnership
Thailand’s renowned hospitality brand, Dusit International, is set to make its mark in France through a new joint venture with French real estate investment company SYDEL. The collaboration introduces Dusit’s unique Thai-inspired luxury and...

Pharma giant MSD confirms no current plans for job cuts in Cork
Pharmaceutical manufacturing giant MSD has confirmed that there are no current plans to cut Cork jobs following the release of a recent financial report. MSD announced yesterday that the organisation would be looking to slash up to $3bn in...

France’s Hermes Q2 momentum lifts H1 sales to $9.2 bn; outlook firm
French luxury fashion house Hermes has posted strong results for the first half of 2025, with consolidated revenue reaching €8 billion (~$9.20 billion) as of the end of June 2025, up 8 per cent at constant exchange rates and 7 per cent at current...

The Media Line: Britain Warns It Will Recognize a Palestinian State in September if Israel Doesn’t End the Gaza War
Audio By Carbonatix Britain Warns It Will Recognize a Palestinian State in September if Israel Doesn’t End the Gaza War By The Media Line Staff The United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire...

How AI Threatens Entry-Level Jobs—and What Companies Can Do About It
We Can’t Afford to Let AI Eliminate Entry‑Level Jobs This is not to say that we should react (or overreact) based on assumptions; rather, we should recognize the possible outcomes and try to prevent or mitigate those that represent risks. One...