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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
Poundland, a UK and Ireland retailer with 600 stores and 12,000 employees, is in rescue talks seeking a buyer after recent ownership transitions and operational challenges.
‘I was making no money’: Travel agent side hustle promoted by influencers criticised over fees
Influencers promote travel agent schemes through PlanNet Marketing and InteleTravel, but former participants report struggling to earn money after paying sign-up and monthly fees.
In one of the country’s most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks reelection in Washington’s highly competitive 3rd Congressional District against Republican state Sen. John Braun, a race with major implications for House control.
Former Irish Olympic swimming coach and child abuser George Gibney to be sentenced
George Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, faces sentencing in Dublin on Monday for abusing four young female athletes in the 1970s and 1980s after decades of pursuit.
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State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-colonial chief executive, who died on September 8 at age 89, marking only the third such honour since the 1997 handover.
Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice – now we’re married
Former students of an Indonesian boarding school head teacher organized to expose alleged sexual assaults and gathered recorded evidence of abuse and coercion, later developing a romantic relationship.
Eritrea’s G-15 political prisoners: ‘I don’t even know if my parents are alive’
Hanna Petros Solomon’s parents, both prominent Eritrean officials, were arrested in 2001 and 2003 for political dissent and remain imprisoned without trial 25 years later, their fate unknown to their children.
Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
Ukraine reported 148 cultural heritage sites damaged or destroyed last month amid ongoing Russian attacks, highlighting persistent challenges in holding actors accountable for wartime cultural destruction globally.
‘The rules have changed’: has Russia begun to order assassinations on US soil?
The US Department of Justice unsealed indictments against five individuals allegedly working for Russian intelligence services who conspired to conduct attacks and murders in the United States, marking a potential shift in Cold War-era operational constraints.
Why China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI development
China is resisting US calls to slow AI development, viewing such proposals as attempts to lock in American technological advantages amid intensifying superpower competition in frontier AI capabilities.
Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
SpaceX plans to build a 125,000-acre facility in Louisiana capable of launching approximately 30 rockets daily, but local residents and environmental advocates express concerns about wildlife impacts and lack of public input.
UK credit scores: should you worry about a big shake-up?
TransUnion, a major UK credit agency, is changing its scoring system from a top mark of 710 to a 0-999 range later this month, which will affect borrowers’ visible scores but not lending decisions.
Living abroad doesn’t end your U.S. tax obligations. What young expats need to know
U.S. citizens living abroad remain subject to American tax laws even while complying with their country of residence’s requirements, creating complex filing obligations for young expats.
Student loan borrowers exiting SAVE may face sharply higher payments if they don’t take action soon
Over 6.9 million federal student loan borrowers face the prospect of significantly higher monthly payments if they fail to transition from the SAVE repayment plan before their deadlines, with some facing bills that could double or triple.
Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security
Okta’s shares surged 20% after the identity software provider topped fiscal second-quarter estimates, with revenue climbing 11% and AI-related deals driving significant new product adoption.
CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as ‘Mythos moment’ drives AI cyber wave
CrowdStrike surged over 11% after reporting record fiscal second-quarter results, with revenue up 26% year-over-year as demand for AI security solutions intensifies.