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KKR Acquires UK's Spectris in £4.7 Billion Takeover Deal

KKR wins bidding war against Advent to acquire UK's Spectris for £4.7B, marking a major UK takeover this year. ...Read more

#kkr, #spectris, #privateequity, #acquisition

Historic WHO Pandemic Agreement Adopted Amid U.S. Withdrawal

WHO adopts first legally binding Pandemic Agreement, but U.S. absence raises collaboration concerns. ...Read more

#worldhealthorganization, #pandemicagreement, #globalhealth, #uswithdrawal

BYD Surpasses Tesla in Global Electric Vehicle Sales for Third Consecutive Quarter

BYD's continued triumph over Tesla in EV sales marks a significant industry shift, highlighting competitive pricing and overseas growth. ...Read more

#ev, #byd, #tesla, #automotive, #sustainability

UBS Appoints Taylor Henricks as Head of M&A in the Americas

UBS names Taylor Henricks as new M&A head in Americas, boosting its US market presence post-Credit Suisse merger. ...Read more

#ubs, #mergers, #acquisitions, #investmentbanking, #technology

AI's Role in Fighting Climate Change: Potential and Challenges

AI may cut CO2 emissions by up to 5.4 billion tonnes annually by 2035, particularly in power, transport, and food sectors. ...Read more

#AI, #climatechange, #technology, #emissions, #sustainability

South Korea Revises Martial Law Guidelines to Strengthen Democracy

South Korea strengthens democracy by revising martial law, ensuring legislative integrity post-2024 crisis. ...Read more

#southkorea, #democracy, #martiallaw, #nationalassembly

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

ECB cuts rates again as US trade policies pose risks, impacting eurozone stability. ...Read more

#ecb, #interestrates, #trade, #eurozone

Creative Australia Reinstates Artist Khaled Sabsabi and Curator Michael Dagostino for 2026 Venice Biennale

Creative Australia reinstates Sabsabi and Dagostino for 2026 Venice Biennale after review highlights governance failures. ...Read more

#creativeaustralia, #venicebiennale, #khaledsabsabi, #michaeldagostino, #artisticfreedom

House Races to Pass Trump's Ambitious "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by July 4

Legislation seeks to extend tax cuts, increase defense spending, and impose cuts on social programs, stirring political controversy. ...Read more

#trump, #taxcuts, #socialprograms, #politics, #debt

Former Banker's Warning: Risks of a 2008-Style Financial Crisis Loom

Key vulnerabilities in global markets could trigger a crisis similar to 2008, warns a former banker. Vigilance is crucial. ...Read more

#financialcrisis, #markets, #economy, #globalfinance

Global Trade Tensions Loom: Investors Brace for Volatility

Key trade negotiations and political decisions heighten market volatility risks. ...Read more

#trade, #economy, #markets, #tariffs, #investors

European Union Launches Ambitious Quantum Strategy to Lead by 2030

The EU unveils a quantum strategy to enhance private investments and secure its technological future by 2030. ...Read more

#eu, #quantumtechnology, #innovation, #investment

Singapore to Host 22nd World Aquatics Championships, a First for Southeast Asia

Singapore will host the 22nd World Aquatics Championships in 2025, marking a Southeast Asian first with over 2,500 athletes competing. ...Read more

#singapore, #worldaquatics, #sportsdiplomacy, #aquatics, #2025

Senate Passes Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," Faces House Hurdle

U.S. Senate narrowly approves 'OBBBA,' advancing Trump's expansive economic and social reforms; faces tough House battle. ...Read more

#politics, #trump, #senate, #us, #healthcare

EPA's TCE Ban Faces Legal Challenges and Industrial Implications

The EPA's ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) sparks legal battles and industry shifts while highlighting health versus economic interests. ...Read more

#epa, #tce, #publichealth, #industrialsafety