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Toblerone owner sues British vegan chocolate brand over chunky shape
Mondelēz, owner of Toblerone, is suing British vegan chocolate maker Catherine’s Originals over its O’bar product, claiming it illegally copies the Swiss chocolate bar’s distinctive segmented shape.
Cheaper cars are selling considerably faster than at the beginning of the year
Budget-priced vehicles are selling significantly faster than earlier in the year, with cars priced $20,000-$29,999 moving 20% quicker, though overall affordable vehicle sales have declined.
ASML says it’s getting order interest through 2030 as profit smashes expectations
ASML reported third-quarter profit exceeding expectations and noted customer interest in placing orders for 2029 and 2030, with supply constraints expected through 2028.
TSMC posts record profit for a sixth straight quarter, beating estimates on AI boom
TSMC reported record third-quarter profit for a sixth consecutive quarter, driven by surging demand for AI chips, with revenue guidance pointing to 58% year-over-year growth at midpoint.
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At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
At least 13 Tunisian migrants are missing after a boat capsized off the Tunisian coast while traveling toward Italy, with only two survivors rescued from the vessel.
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
Nigeria and three Sahel nations forming the AES alliance face a widening political divide amid shared security threats, with recent diplomatic incidents highlighting deepening tensions over cross-border coordination.
‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam
Devastating floods in Assam killed over 100 people, destroyed thousands of villages, and displaced 700,000 residents after intense rainfall swelled rivers in mid-July.
China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission, launching as early as Monday, aims to locate and assess water ice in permanently shadowed craters at the moon’s south pole using an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper.
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says
Somalia faces a severe child malnutrition crisis as over 200 health and nutrition facilities have closed following cuts to international aid, with UNICEF reporting a 32 percent surge in severe cases.
World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent
The World Bank projects Lebanon’s economy will contract by 6.4 percent this year following a March 2026 conflict escalation that disrupted tourism, supply chains, and housing infrastructure.
Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell
Thousands of skilled Libyan professionals have emigrated since the 2011 revolution, seeking stability and opportunity abroad while the country grapples with governance challenges and corruption.
A bridge too far? Why link to Sicily is still a dream despite 2,000 years of plans
A proposed €13.5bn bridge linking Sicily to mainland Italy has faced repeated construction delays despite promises from officials. The project remains stalled by environmental concerns, seismic risks, and corruption investigations.
Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking
President Trump announced a plan to temporarily increase beef imports without tariffs to lower prices ahead of midterm elections, but cattle ranchers and Republican senators quickly opposed the move.
Tempers are flaring, fists are flying around the NFL during joint practices
Altercations have erupted at multiple NFL joint practices this week, with the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints each fined $500,000 following a brawl-filled session.
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
Israel has announced tenders for 1,200 settlement homes in the occupied West Bank’s E1 region, drawing international condemnation and concerns it would undermine Palestinian statehood prospects.
Backcountry guide company faces $150K in fines after California’s deadliest modern avalanche
California fined a backcountry guide company $151,300 following an avalanche that killed nine skiers in February, marking the state’s deadliest modern avalanche.