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Antwerp’s Electric Cranes Prepare for Changing Cargo
Katoen Natie has deployed six all-electric mobile harbour cranes at Antwerp’s Port, expected to displace approximately 500,000 litres of diesel fuel annually while providing flexible cargo-handling capabilities.
As Diesel Costs Surge for Farmers & Rural Businesses, Solar Offers a Lifeline
Diesel prices surged nearly 33% from 2025 to 2026, prompting rural farmers and businesses across Africa to adopt solar-powered alternatives for irrigation, milling, and backup power generation.
How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Several Western European nations have opposed renewed US-Israeli military action against Iran, citing concerns over disrupted oil supplies and rising household energy costs as winter approaches.
Eight killed in Gaza as Israel targets university campus and other sites
At least eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, including three security guards struck at an Islamic University campus in Gaza City.
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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he told President Trump he would adopt a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas drilling, amid debate over the government’s energy policy.
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will distribute income tax revenue shares to English city region mayors for the first time, as part of a broader devolution initiative transferring power from central government to local leaders.
Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos retail chain for £120m to three retail veterans led by former Morrisons executive Richard Pennycook, enabling focus on core food business.
Budget to be held on 28 October, John Healey announces
Chancellor John Healey has announced his first Budget will take place on 28 October, stating it will move power and resources out of Westminster to communities across Britain while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Boss of £300m used-car firm was ousted after ‘orchestrated plan’ by investors, judge rules
A judge ruled that private equity investors orchestrated the ouster of a used-car company boss through a pre-planned scheme, despite also finding he was legitimately dismissed for gross misconduct.
FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale
FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in a World Cup subsidiary to private equity firms has faced swift opposition from UEFA and Concacaf, which worry about outside investor influence on the sport.
Singapore fines French teen for iJooz vending machine straw-licking stunt
A 19-year-old French student studying in Singapore was fined S$600 for licking a straw from a juice vending machine and returning it to the dispenser.
Five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Zelensky reported that a Russian missile attack killed five members of the Voronov family near his hometown of Kryvyi Rih, calling it a “horrific crime” amid a broader barrage of over 70 missiles and 280 drones.
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
Ahmet Davutoglu, former Turkish Prime Minister and onetime Erdogan ally, announced he is stepping down from politics this week and dissolving his Future Party, citing corruption and democratic decline.
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount
Iran faces mounting internal crises including economic deterioration, public executions, broadcaster bias accusations, and large-scale corruption involving government trusts, even as the country remains engaged in an escalating five-month war with the US.
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against Houthis by sea and possibly land to protect its Red Sea oil exports, while organizing a multinational maritime coalition with 14 states.
Police chief resigns days after deadly shooting in US city of Seattle
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after a deadly shooting at a summer festival killed three people and injured four others, including a young child.