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Deep-sea mining: Can we restore the ocean floor after it’s been ravaged for rare minerals?
KINGSTON, July 21 — Scientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it’s unclear if it’s possible to restore damaged sea floor ecosystems—or how long it would take. One of the last wild zones on the...

Dutch consumer association criticises KLM’s new hand luggage trial
The Dutch Consumers’ Association (Consumentenbond in Dutch) has raised concerns about KLM’s new trial fare that excludes carry-on luggage. As of July 1, the airline is testing a “basic” ticket on select European routes, allowing only a small...

Industrials
Delta Air Lines has strategic partnerships with Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, China Eastern, Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, and WestJet. The company's hubs include Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bogota, Boston, Detroit, Lima, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles,...

OPINION: The Sun Is More Than Energy – It Is an Asset
Ten years ago, investments in solar energy were considered an experiment or a manifesto of environmental activists. Today, it is one of the most stable and promising sectors for long-term investments, independent of political situations, as a new...

Browzwear Acquires AI-generated Model Maker Lalaland.ai
As AI and innovative technology are edging more into the fashion industry, Browzwear, a digital product creation specialist, has acquired Lalaland.ai, a maker of AI‑generated fashion models. The deal broadens Browzwear’s artificial intelligence...

Sanoma Corporation, Half-Year Report 1 January30 June 2025: Increased Operational EBIT Driven By Learning
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Sanoma Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 30 July 2025 at 8:30 a.m. EET Sanoma Corporation, Half-Year Report 1 January–30 June 2025: Increased operational EBIT driven by Learning This release is a summary of...

Acwa Power signs pacts to export renewable energy and green hydrogen to Europe
Saudi Arabia's Acwa Power has signed preliminary agreements to export renewable energy and green hydrogen to Europe under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project. A multi-party deal was signed by Acwa Power with Italy's...

Minister: No indication right now of US troop withdrawal from Baltic states
There is no indication at present of any withdrawal of United States troops from Estonia or the other Baltic states, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said Tuesday. While Washington does intend to reduce its military presence in Europe, the...

Rampant Bayern Munich crush Basel in Champions League
Mario Gomez scored four goals as Bayern Munich marched into the Champions League quarter-finals by smashing Basel 7-0 in the second leg of their last 16 clash. It was their biggest win in a Champions League knockout match as records tumbled in...

AngloGold Ashanti piggery and aquaculture projects inspires agricultural transformation
It is an undeniable fact that the livelihoods of most resource-rich countries are tied to the existence of the natural resources of the country. Yet, this does not translate into long-term sustainable economic gains for all since such resources...
Europe close: Stocks rise on strong earnings, trade deal hopes
All major markets posted a decent performance, including gains of 0.6-0.7% in London and Paris, a 1.0% jump in Frankfurt and a 1.2% surge in Milan. The Stoxx 600 benchmark, however, rose just 0.3% due to the composition of the index. US Treasury...

Govt will probe irregularities, if any, in Payra port dredging: shipping adviser
A high-level technical probe committee will be formed to assess the matter, says M Sakhawat Hossain The government will investigate any irregularities in the capital dredging work of Payra Sea Port, if such allegations prove substantial, Shipping...

Tata Motors shares slide 4% as investors weigh $4.5 billion Iveco acquisition
Shares of Tata Motors fell as much as 3.7% on Wednesday to Rs 666.45 on the BSE amid market concerns over its planned $4.5 billion acquisition of Italian truck maker Iveco, the automaker’s largest ever deal, as the board prepared to approve the...

Coming to a stage near you: St. Pete theater’s new season
Part 1 of 2. The Tampa Bay area’s professional theater companies are enjoying their brief summer breaks before roaring back to life in the fall. Here’s an advance look at what the 2025/26 season has in store; tickets (subscription and, in most...

Amsterdam Marks 750th Anniversary With Epic Car-Free Highway Festival
Amsterdam750 on the Ring highway June 21, 2025 Paul Allen/Andfotography2 Amsterdam has been celebrating 750 years of officially being a city since October 2024. In 1275, the city began its transformation from a small fishing village to a major...

Dutch consumer association criticizes KLM’s new hand luggage trial
The Dutch Consumers’ Association (Consumentenbond in Dutch) has raised concerns about KLM’s new trial fare that excludes carry-on luggage. As of July 1, the airline is testing a “basic” ticket on select European routes, allowing only a small...

Amsterdam’s New Culinary Era: The 15 Best Places to Eat and Drink
Amsterdam is often associated with rowdy visitors, crowded tourist attractions and billowing pot smoke. But the Dutch city, with its rich history, culture and culinary scene, is far more nuanced than that dated perception. Impressive museums,...

These 11 European Villages Were Made for Walking (And Daydreaming)
There’s something magical about European villages that makes time slow to the pace of your footsteps. Maybe it’s the way morning light filters through narrow medieval streets, or how every corner reveals another perfectly preserved piece of...

Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
ANGERS: Veteran Dutch rider Marianne Vos took the overall leader's jersey in the women's Tour de France on Monday after finishing second behind compatriot Lorena Wiebes on the third stage. Three-time former world champion Vos, 38, moved six...

Malta Limits Historic Marijuana Legalization Law, Sending Threat Letters To Consumers Over ‘Nuisance’ Odors
“We’re back to punishing plants and people instead of fixing the real problems, which are housing density, social stigma and lack of safe venues.” By Felipe Neis Araujo, Filter In late 2021, Malta became the first European country to legalize...