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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Roughly half of Gen Z doubt the state pension will exist when they retire, prompting many to increase private pension contributions amid concerns about aging populations and government finances.
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Ford and Rivian are expanding use of 3D printing in manufacturing to reduce costs and accelerate production timelines, with the technology becoming increasingly commoditized across the automotive industry.
UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
The UN Environment Programme reports that exceeding the 1.5C warming limit is now “inevitable” due to decades of insufficient climate action, with only potential to minimize the extent of overshoot.
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Britain will achieve net zero emissions by 2050 despite approving the Jackdaw gasfield, vowing to block future North Sea oil and gas licenses.
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AI leaders sign statement asking the government to do something about automated AI
Employees from leading AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic have signed a statement urging the US government to establish international governance frameworks for overseeing rapid AI development.
New era for Gibraltar with removal of border controls with Spain
Gibraltar is scheduled to remove border controls with Spain on July 15, ending restrictions that have defined the territory for generations and opening new economic opportunities for both sides.
Marmite and Dove owner Unilever warns of price rises due to growing costs
Unilever warned of accelerating price increases in the coming months as the consumer goods maker contends with rising commodity and ingredient costs stemming from geopolitical disruptions affecting oil prices.
GSK to cut jobs amid £1.9bn cost-cutting plan and bid for faster drug development
GSK announced a £1.9bn cost-cutting programme and £400m UK investment, including a new Cambridge research centre, with over 1,000 scientists relocating and the Stevenage site closing by 2029.
Visa is cutting 7% of employees in efficiency push as AI reshapes work
Visa plans to eliminate about 7% of its workforce, or roughly 2,600 positions, primarily in technology and product operations as CEO Ryan McInerney prioritizes efficiency and invests in growth areas.
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 if children take on apprenticeships
The UK government will provide parents on benefits with up to £4,500 annually to encourage their children to pursue apprenticeships, offsetting lost welfare payments.
Seattle pays tribute to festival shooting victims
Seattle held a candlelight vigil Monday to honor three people killed in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival the previous day, with the mayor condemning gun violence.
‘A narcissist’: Victim’s family hits out at Bryan Kohberger for challenging conviction for Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of four murders of University of Idaho students in 2022, is challenging his guilty plea and claiming false promises influenced his decision to avoid trial.
Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and traps many inside shopping mall
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring at least 100 people and trapping many inside a shopping mall where an explosion occurred.
Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has experienced a deadly crackdown against protesters, with local groups reporting at least 30 deaths over two days amid weeks of civil unrest.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with President Trump at the White House, describing it as a “good meeting” and discussing military cooperation and peace efforts to end the conflict with Russia.
New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced formation of a new political party after his ousting from the main opposition Republican People’s Party, alongside 90 breakaway lawmakers.