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David’s Bridal plans to spin off AI platform Pearl into publicly traded company
David’s Bridal plans to separate its artificial intelligence platform Pearl into an independent publicly traded company with a target valuation of approximately $350 million, expected to close in the first half of 2027.
Comcast beats earnings expectations as media revenue offsets weakness in connectivity
Comcast surpassed third-quarter earnings expectations, with its Peacock streaming service posting a quarterly profit and media revenue rising 13% year-over-year, offsetting weakness in connectivity and theme parks.
Sonay Kartal on ‘dream come true’ Wuhan Open run as British player reaches first WTA 1000 final
British player Sonay Kartal reached her first WTA 1000 final at the Wuhan Open with a 7-6 (11-9) 7-6 (7-5) victory over Jelena Ostapenko, becoming only the second British woman to achieve this milestone.
Man City 3-2 Ipswich: Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Etihad Stadium
Manchester City defeated Ipswich 3-2 at home, extending their unbeaten league start to seven consecutive victories while sitting six points clear atop the table amid ongoing off-field scrutiny.
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Burnham mulls insolvency law shake-up to help bring utilities under public control
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is exploring changes to insolvency laws to facilitate public control of struggling utilities like Thames Water, though the plan faces potential legal challenges from creditors.
Trump hails ‘historic’ deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela’s oil
The US has secured control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves under a new agreement, with President Trump stating the deal will double American oil reserves and lower gas prices.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels stand at 63% capacity—their lowest point in 13 years—prompting concerns about winter price volatility and potential supply challenges across the region.
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
The US and Canada are escalating trade tensions with new tariffs on vehicles, construction materials, and household goods, threatening to raise consumer prices and disrupt supply chains across North America.
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
The Trump administration plans to end military aid to Iraqi Kurdistan’s Peshmerga forces, according to US Department of Defense officials, despite the group’s role in defeating ISIS and facing intensifying Iranian attacks.
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says
Berlin’s mayor says the city is being blackmailed by hackers who compromised municipal systems and stole data earlier this month, with officials refusing to pay the ransom demand.
Number of Australians missing in Nepal’s deadly floods rises again, as Albanese deploys more personnel
The number of Australians missing in Nepal’s catastrophic flooding has risen to 41, though one woman has been confirmed safe after making contact with her family.
Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest
Spain requested Frontex assistance processing approximately 5,000 migrants in Ceuta following a major border crossing incident one month prior, as local tensions escalated.
Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism
Cambodia claims it has eliminated all scam compounds that made the country a hub for cybercrime, though rights groups and analysts express skepticism about the verifiable nature of the assertion.
US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies
US officials corrected statements about Chinese hackers attacking government agencies, clarifying that several were targeted but only some were successfully compromised.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy orders military to triple daily long-range strikes on Russia
Ukraine’s president ordered military forces to triple daily long-range drone strikes on Russia to 1,000 per day, while Russian fuel production declined significantly due to refinery attacks.
Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels freed approximately 60 Malian soldiers in a prisoner exchange for a senior rebel leader, with Niger’s government directly overseeing the deal, according to security sources.