Charitable donations from the National Lottery have fallen to their lowest quarterly level in two years, driven by declining scratch card and EuroMillions sales and ongoing technical disruptions under new operator Allwyn.
A consortium of leading South African financial and tech firms has launched ZARU, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand. The move is seen as a strategic response to the rapid adoption of dollar-denominated stablecoins and aims to keep local currency relevant in the digital age.
Western Australian police have laid unprecedented terrorism charges after a homemade explosive device was thrown into a large 'Invasion Day' rally in Perth, an act authorities allege was motivated by racist ideology targeting the Aboriginal community.
Moscow pledges to remain a responsible nuclear power despite the lapse of the last major U.S.-Russia arms control pact, raising questions about the future of strategic stability and a potential new arms race.
As Thailand heads to the polls, the country reflects on a turbulent 20-year cycle defined by military interventions, mass protests, and judicial rulings that have repeatedly reshaped its leadership and deepened societal divides.
Moscow dismisses Western media reports and a Polish investigation announcement suggesting the late financier Jeffrey Epstein had ties to Russian spy agencies, calling the allegations an unproven distraction.
Iranian naval forces have intercepted two vessels in the Gulf waters, confiscating more than one million liters of what authorities describe as illicit fuel. The crews, comprising 15 foreign nationals, face legal proceedings.
A global hunger monitor warns famine has taken hold in two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur, signaling a rapid deterioration months after a major city was declared in famine. The grim assessment comes amid ongoing heavy fighting and a hospital attack that killed dozens.
Latvian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into potential human trafficking and sexual exploitation of its citizens, prompted by references to Latvian models and agencies in the recently unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files.
A proposed Indiana law requiring public schools to teach a conservative-backed three-step formula for avoiding poverty—finish school, get a full-time job, marry before having children—has ignited a fierce cultural and policy debate, exposing deep divides over the role of education in prescribing life choices.
While UBS's global wealth management arm saw robust client inflows from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, its Americas business suffered significant outflows, driven by ongoing advisor departures following compensation changes.
Private sector hiring in January fell dramatically short of forecasts, reinforcing a cautious labor market trend. Despite the weak numbers, analysts see little immediate pressure for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and a pending leadership transition.
The cryptocurrency market has shed half a trillion dollars in value in a week, with Bitcoin tumbling below key support levels and challenging its perceived role as 'digital gold' amid broader market turmoil.
The Department of Homeland Security's initiative to acquire and convert massive industrial warehouses into immigration detention centers, capable of holding thousands, is drawing fierce opposition from local communities, lawmakers, and contractors over logistical and humanitarian concerns.
Amid a sharp downturn in Bitcoin and related equities, MARA Holdings clarifies recent insider share transactions were for tax obligations, not open-market sales. Investors now watch the interplay between crypto market swings, mining difficulty adjustments, and the company's financial resilience.
While Laureate Education posts growing revenues, analysts and investors are scrutinizing its weak earnings per share and free cash flow margins. Sluggish student enrollment trends are casting doubt on the sustainability of its top-line growth and its ability to fund future initiatives or shareholder returns.
After years of losses, Elauwit Connection (NASDAQ: ELWT) is projected by analysts to reach breakeven by 2026, a critical milestone for the provider serving the multifamily and student housing sectors. Achieving this goal hinges on sustaining an aggressive growth trajectory.
The deep cuts at The Washington Post, blessed by owner Jeff Bezos, mark a pivotal moment. They underscore a broader trend where ultra-wealthy patrons are less saviors and more architects, fundamentally redefining news organizations to fit their vision—and their politics.
Annual current account switches in the UK fell by 11.4% in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of decline. While a strong final quarter provided a boost, the overall trend signals a cooling market, with Nationwide maintaining its dominant position and digital challenger Monzo solidifying its appeal.
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has certified more than 3,000 farms, ginners, traders, and brands in its inaugural year as a full-fledged certification scheme, a move industry observers say could accelerate the adoption of sustainable cotton sourcing standards globally.
