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Four Wind Farm Objections in a Year: When Radar and Renewables Collide
The MoD says the 23-turbine Hope Moor scheme would interfere with radar at RAF Leeming and an air defence site in Northumberland. It is at least the fourth such objection in a year.
Trump Eases Russian Diesel Sanctions Until 2027, but What Did the U.S. Give Up?
Trump says Putin agreed to ship over 4 million tons of diesel. Treasury eased sanctions through April 2027. What the U.S. gave up is not stated.
Moove was born in Lagos. It is leaving Lagos — but not Africa
Moove's retreat from Nigeria, one month after Uber's, is a test of whether the country can retain the capital-intensive mobility businesses it incubates. The strongest counter-argument — that this is one company's capital-allocation choice — deserves a fair hearing, but it does not fully explain why the Lagos-born unicorn is staying in Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.
Gilt yields hit 19-year high: can John Healey's budget calm the markets?
UK 10-year borrowing costs reached their highest since July 2007 on 8 October, part of a synchronized global sell-off that has also lifted US and French yields to multi-decade highs.
Why TSMC's best quarter yet left investors looking past it
TSMC posted its strongest quarter ever, then watched its shares slip 1.35% the same day. The gap says more about what investors are pricing next than what the company just delivered.
Trump's Super Intelligence Force: What powers will the new AI task force have?
President Trump has launched a federal task force to oversee AI, mandating a shift in terminology as the administration seeks to centralize control over the rapidly evolving technology.
Seoul yet to approve $54bn Alaska LNG project at heart of Trump deal
President Trump announced a massive South Korean energy investment, yet the largest project remains under commercial review with no formal commitment from Seoul.
From hype to risk: central banks warn of ai bubble threat
Two major central banks simultaneously flagged the financial stability threat from European exposure to US tech giants, moving the AI rally from hype to systemic concern.
Earnz PLC Restructuring: Dilution Risk Looms as Acquisition Target Unnamed
Earnz PLC has announced a comprehensive restructuring plan involving an acquisition, equity placing, and new debt facilities, pending shareholder approval.