French energy major TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Czech group EPH’s flexible power generation platform in Western Europe, in a €5.1 billion all-stock transaction in line with its larger goal of becoming one of the region’s leading integrated electricity players. The move will see EPH, majority-owned…
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal after being found guilty of crimes against humanity. The tribunal ruled that Hasina ordered a violent suppression of student-led protests in 2024 that resulted in hundreds of deaths. According to United Nations estimates…
The copper price outlook for the medium to long-term remains upbeat amid signs of a supply deficit and heightened demand from decarbonization, urbanization, and modernization. Nonetheless, its upside potential in the short term has been curbed by the persistent economic uncertainties. Indeed, Dr Copper’s current price action mirrors the jitters…
The recent crypto market crash continued today, Nov. 16, with Bitcoin moving below $95,000. Other top coins like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Tron also continued their strong plunge. The market cap of all tokens dropped to $3.28 trillion.Crypto market crash continues as stimulus check odds fallOne potential catalyst for the…
Top crypto stocks will be under pressure on Monday as Bitcoin and most altcoins continue their downtrend. The Bitcoin price has crashed to $95,000, down by about 25% from its highest point this year. Ethereum price has retreated to $3,200, down by about 35% from the year-to-date high, while XRP has…
San Francisco-based AI firm Anthropic has uncovered what it describes as the first large-scale cyberattack predominantly carried out by artificial intelligence. The incident, which surfaced in mid-September, marks a shift in the nature of digital threats, with AI tools not only supporting cyberattacks but executing them directly.Anthropic, which operates the…
Google’s YouTube and Walt Disney have struck a deal to restore the media giant’s networks to YouTube TV, ending a two-week blackout that left millions of US viewers without access to key programming, including Election Day coverage and “Monday Night Football.”The companies said Disney’s full portfolio — including ABC, ESPN,…
Tim Cook’s tenure at Apple may be nearing its end, and attention inside the world’s most valuable company has turned to a key question: who will lead next?People familiar with internal discussions say Apple has ramped up its succession planning in recent months, preparing for Cook to potentially step down…
Reporting a decisive lead in more than 200 seats in the rural and agriculturally dominant state of Bihar, India’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) appeared firmly on course for victory in the crucial assembly elections. The early trends, signalling political continuity, set off a swift turnaround in the equity markets…
A renewed wave of spending from Chinese consumers, coupled with steady demand in the US, is breathing life back into the global luxury sector.After a challenging year marked by economic uncertainty and shifting consumer habits, brands like Richemont, LVMH, and Ralph Lauren are emerging as standout beneficiaries of this rebound.Experts…