Addressing concerns over hidden costs, the Reserve Bank of Australia has moved to ban credit and debit card surcharges within six months, while slashing interchange fee caps to 0.3 percent.
Eidos Montreal has cut 124 jobs and parted ways with studio head David Anfossi. The move follows a pattern of intense restructuring under parent company Embracer Group.
Nicole Daedone, co-founder of the wellness company OneTaste, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for forced labor. The court also ordered the forfeiture of $12 million following a trial that exposed systemic psychological and sexual manipulation.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has launched a £7.5 billion redress scheme for 12.1 million mis-sold car loans, with average payouts of £829 expected by late 2026.
Major U.S. indexes have entered correction territory amid a worsening geopolitical landscape and spiking energy costs. Investors remain cautious as the market pivots from AI-fueled optimism to a focus on fundamental valuations.
Heineken is introducing 'The Clinker,' a smartband technology debuting at Coachella 2026, designed to help fans match musical tastes and build lasting social connections. The innovation will be available exclusively at the festival's popular Heineken House.
Ukrainian leaders have sharply criticized Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger for dismissing the nation’s advanced drone technology as "Lego" projects created by housewives.
Uber has introduced a complex new pricing structure, leading to fare increases of up to 40 per cent in some areas. The model relies on variable ranges and additional surge multipliers, leaving many riders struggling to predict costs.
A surge in fuel prices, triggered by the Iran conflict, is hitting businesses and households in Kosovo. Local companies are calling for government intervention as inflation rates climb to 6%.
The Indian rupee climbed 1.3% on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India introduced a $100 million cap on net open foreign exchange positions to curb speculation. The intervention follows a turbulent month in which the rupee faced significant pressure from surging global crude oil prices.
A consortium led by Axelspace has been selected by JAXA to develop high-precision, cost-effective CO2 monitoring sensors. The technology will utilize a coordinated network of satellites and aircraft to track global emissions with unprecedented accuracy.
The BBC is facing accusations of being 'anti-British' for plans to cut its royal events production team to one person, even while maintaining massive staffing for festivals.
