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Prime Minister Donald Tusk announces a formal probe into potential links between the late Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence services, warning of possible security implications for Poland and the broader West.
Newly released emails show extensive private communications between Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Chairman Brad Karp and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, including discussions of confidential matters and high-profile misconduct cases. The law firm states Karp 'regrets' the interactions.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape as his high-profile trial opens, facing a total of 38 charges including abuse and covert filming.
Two foreign contract workers have been detained on suspicion of deliberately damaging multiple German naval vessels at the port of Hamburg. Authorities allege the sabotage, involving engine sabotage and critical system tampering, was discovered just before a warship's scheduled departure.
In a move seen as a diplomatic gesture, Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the extradition of a major drug trafficker to the United States just hours before his first official meeting with President Donald Trump, following months of suspended extraditions and public tensions.
A major U.S. order for Finnish-made icebreakers, crucial for Arctic access, is shadowed by geopolitical tensions and President Trump's controversial interest in Greenland, raising questions about the future of the partnership.
AMD and GIGABYTE are significantly expanding their collaboration, aiming to embed advanced AI capabilities directly into consumer hardware like laptops, motherboards, and monitors, signaling a strategic push to make on-device AI a mainstream feature.
French specialty chemicals giant Arkema has inked a strategic battery partnership and secured a top sustainability rating. Analysts are weighing whether these moves signal a transformative shift for the company's role in the EV and energy storage sectors, and if its current share price fully reflects this potential.
The prominent venture capital firm confirms a wave of partner departures resulted from internal disagreements, as it intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence investments and prepares to open a U.S. office, while reaffirming India as its core market.
A growing financial strategy sees parents leveraging children's modest earnings from chores or gigs to open custodial Roth IRAs, harnessing decades of tax-free growth to secure a future far beyond college savings.
Snowflake's stock has tumbled nearly 30% over three months, pushing its valuation close to internal estimates and sparking debate among investors. While long-term holders remain in the green, recent momentum has faded, raising questions about its premium pricing in a competitive AI data landscape.
In a historic break from its 54-year tradition, Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating, premium options, and bag fees. The strategic pivot, mirroring major competitors, is central to an ambitious plan to dramatically boost profitability within two years.
Shares of Helmerich & Payne gained over 5% following the announcement of a planned CEO succession and the reactivation of seven idle drilling rigs in Saudi Arabia, signaling a strategic pivot towards international growth.
New data reveals the U.S. freight market tightened further in January, with transportation prices soaring at their highest rate since the peak of the 2022 boom. Analysts point to a combination of regulatory pressures, severe weather, and shifting inventory strategies as key drivers.
Amid improving freight trends and a strategic shift toward air and parcel services, Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) is poised for margin support. The logistics giant, a celebrated Dividend Aristocrat, navigates near-term rate pressures while its long-term growth narrative remains intact.
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Josh D'Amaro, the executive behind its lucrative parks and experiences division, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move ends a prolonged and turbulent succession search, placing a company insider at the helm to navigate challenges from AI disruption to streaming wars.
In a notable shift from typical FTSE ownership patterns, individual investors now control half of London's historic pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner. The structure raises questions about governance and future strategy for the 177-year-old business.
Stephens slashes its price target for Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) to $16, citing a mixed outlook. The stock, already down nearly 50% over the past year, fell further this week amid broader energy sector weakness.
Shares of LNG infrastructure firm New Fortress Energy (NASDAQ: NFE) plummeted more than 23% this week following reports it is negotiating a debt restructuring plan that could shift control of key assets to creditors.
