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CVS Health plans to split itself up. Here’s why a breakup could make sense now
CVS Health announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies by mid-2028, separating its retail pharmacy business from its insurance and pharmacy benefit management operations after improving financial performance.
French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
French blood storage facilities were compromised by hackers targeting refrigeration systems, though staff prevented damage and no blood products were lost. Authorities investigate multiple theories about the attackers’ identity.
‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
An independent investigation found “concerning cultural issues” at Britain’s grid operator after whistleblowers alleged executives covered up blackout risks during a June heatwave.
Asia Is Building the World’s Next $15 Trillion Energy Market
Asia is projected to require $1 trillion annually in energy investments over the next 15 years, with the region accounting for roughly 70% of global net energy demand growth through 2040.
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Blow to NHS as Royal Mail raises prices for bulk users by a third
Royal Mail is raising wholesale postal service prices by up to a third starting in October, affecting the NHS and other major organisations that rely on bulk mail delivery.
Burnham urged to increase tax on banks as Barclays’ profits soar
Barclays reported a 30% increase in its half-year bonus pool as profits rose, prompting union calls for higher taxes on UK banks to address cost-of-living pressures.
Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends
Security firm MTC reported UK revenue decline after losing an asylum centre contract but secured a new six-year deal managing asylum processing facilities that could be worth up to £539m.
France and Spain wildfires: Witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, with residents describing intense flames, thick smoke, and widespread fear across affected regions.
‘Do the right thing’: Savannah Guthrie pleads to mother’s kidnappers
Television presenter Savannah Guthrie appeals to her mother Nancy’s abductors in a video, begging them to reveal her location. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home in January and investigators believe she was kidnapped.
China’s new challenge as natural disasters strike – fake AI videos
China faces a surge of AI-generated fake videos during natural disasters, including fabricated footage of flooding and casualties that spreads rapidly across social media platforms.
Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
Yemen’s Houthi movement aims to control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait like Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global maritime trade, according to the Yemeni government’s foreign minister-designate.
US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
The FAA warned that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX planes in the US may have been improperly installed and could require inspection to prevent passenger injuries during emergencies.
Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reform Britain’s social care system, warning the NHS could collapse without significant changes. However, over three decades of failed attempts suggest the political and financial challenges remain formidable.
Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings
Four Palestinians were killed in Tal in the occupied West Bank on July 24 after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, triggering widespread retaliation across the territory including raids, demolitions and settler attacks.
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Ukraine’s largest volunteer organization, Dobrobat, mobilizes over 55,000 volunteers to rapidly repair homes damaged by Russian attacks, providing aid to more than a million Ukrainians across the country.
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel returned to Gaza on Monday, arriving at a hospital in Khan Younis with visible signs of physical trauma and describing harsh detention conditions.