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Space-Brewed Sake Sells for Record Price
Cultureder-standardstraits-timesdh-les-sports21d ago3 sources

Space-Brewed Sake Sells for Record Price

A bottle of sake that was brewed in space has been sold for a record-breaking amount, fetching nearly $900,000 (or almost 600,000 euros). This unique alcoholic beverage commanded a high price at auction.

Large Raids in Barcelona Area to Combat Rising Crime
Politicsel-mundo1mo ago

Large Raids in Barcelona Area to Combat Rising Crime

Major police raids are being conducted in the Barcelona metropolitan area to address an increase in crime, with police pressure and the 'Kanpai plan' reducing repeat offenses in Barcelona but seeing a rise in neighboring towns, prompting new offensives and calls for more resources.

Data Protection Authority fines Intesa Sanpaolo €31.8 million for data breach
TechnologyYahoochannel-news-asiaANSA1mo ago3 sources

Data Protection Authority fines Intesa Sanpaolo €31.8 million for data breach

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 30 - The Italian Data Protection Authority has fined Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. €31.8 million for serious shortcomings in personal data security, due to the inadequacy of the technical and organizational measures adopted, the authority said Monday on a data breach notified in July 2024. The Authority's investigation, initiated following the data breach notified by the bank, found - a statement explains - that "an employee accessed, without justifiable reaso...

Global Economy Grapples with Iran War's Energy Shock; Asia Responds to Fuel Crisis
WorldAPReutersBBC+107bloombergNYTwsjFTThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+99 more1mo ago110 sources

Global Economy Grapples with Iran War's Energy Shock; Asia Responds to Fuel Crisis

The Iran war continues to cause a global energy shock, driving fuel prices up and shaking the world economy, with Asia looking to COVID-era playbooks to tackle the crisis from the Strait of Hormuz blockage. Daily life in Asia is disrupted by the fuel crisis, and poor countries face catastrophe as the global economy pays a high price for the conflict.

Commerzbank willing to talk to UniCredit when proposal made - CEO
BusinessReutersbloombergtagesschau+4fazder-standardYahooANSA2mo ago7 sources

Commerzbank willing to talk to UniCredit when proposal made - CEO

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 17 - Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp said Tuesday that German bank was willing to talk to UniCredit but only when the Italian lender has presented a draft proposal about what a possible merger between the two would look like. UniCredit said Monday that it has launched a bid to take its stake in Commerzbank above the 30% threshold which, under German law, makes a full buyout offer mandatory. UniCredit, Italy's second biggest bank after Intesa Sanpaolo, said it did not expect ...

Privacy watchdog fines Intesa Sanpaolo €17.6 million
BusinessANSA2mo ago

Privacy watchdog fines Intesa Sanpaolo €17.6 million

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - Italy's privacy watchdog on Thursday fined the country's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo €17.6 million for illicit data handling of some 2.4 million clients it unilaterally transferred to its digital banking unit Isybank Spa. "The Italian Data Protection Authority has fined Intesa Sanpaolo Spa €17,628,000 for unlawfully processing the data of approximately 2.4 million customers, unilaterally transferred to its wholly-owned subsidiary Isybank Spa, a fully digital bank," th...

Flags at half‐mast as Durban remembers giants
Politicsmail-guardian2mo ago

Flags at half‐mast as Durban remembers giants

The prestigious Mount Edgecombe Estate, home to one of South Africa’s iconic golf courses, honoured long-standing resident, former club captain and high‐handicap golfer Kiruban Dhanpal Naidoo

A century of Kruger
Environmentmail-guardian4h ago

A century of Kruger

Kruger National Park’s 100-year milestone reflects both South Africa’s conservation history and SANParks’ efforts to shift from exclusionary “fortress conservation” to community partnerships and…

FIFA World Cup Squads and Preparations Unfold
CultureAPBBCAl Jazeera+29France 24la-repubblicaorfvgmorgunbladiddelfi-ltEL PAISpolitiken+21 more6d ago32 sources

FIFA World Cup Squads and Preparations Unfold

National teams are announcing their squads for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with Japan confirming its selections and Kaoru Mitoma's absence due to injury. Preparations also include discussions on tournament logistics, budget, and the release of the 2026 World Cup's official song.

Austrian Senior Representatives Halt Pension Adjustment Talks
Businessder-standardorfdie-presse12d ago3 sources

Austrian Senior Representatives Halt Pension Adjustment Talks

Senior representatives in Austria have declared themselves unwilling to enter negotiations regarding pension adjustments and the national budget at this time. This stance indicates a potential deadlock in discussions over future financial provisions for retirees.

Apple Reports Record Quarterly Profit Despite Supply Chain Challenges
BusinessAPReutersBBC+40bloombergNYTwsjFTThe Guardiannzzyle-uutisetcnbc+32 more20d ago43 sources

Apple Reports Record Quarterly Profit Despite Supply Chain Challenges

Apple announced record quarterly earnings, surpassing expectations despite ongoing supply chain disruptions. CEO Tim Cook highlighted strong demand for new iPhones and discussed future growth opportunities, including in India.

Iran Maintains Strait of Hormuz Stance Amid US Blockade
PoliticsReutersBBCbloomberg+103NYTwsjFTwapoThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnzz+95 more29d ago106 sources

Iran Maintains Strait of Hormuz Stance Amid US Blockade

Iran has tightened its control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stating it will not fully reopen the critical waterway while a US blockade remains in effect. This stance comes amidst ongoing US-Iran tensions, with experts warning of challenging months ahead as both sides test each other.

Olivia Rodrigo Releases New Single Amid Latest Music Drops
Cultureindex-hrpolitikenrolling-stone+2billboardvanguard-ng1mo ago5 sources

Olivia Rodrigo Releases New Single Amid Latest Music Drops

Olivia Rodrigo has released her new single 'drop dead,' which is among several new music releases this week. Other artists like Buju Banton and Tokischa also debuted new tracks, contributing to a busy period for the music industry.

Finance Ministers Attend IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
Financeyle-uutisetlsm-lviefimerida+1express-tribune1mo ago4 sources

Finance Ministers Attend IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings

Finance ministers and delegations from various countries, including Ukraine, Greece, and Finland, are attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. The discussions are focused on global economic stability, funding, and ongoing reforms.

European Economies Face Iran War Economic Shock; Putin Profits from Oil
Politicsnosdennik-nThe Independent+3luxemburger-wortindian-expressnl-times1mo ago6 sources

European Economies Face Iran War Economic Shock; Putin Profits from Oil

European nations are considering energy measures amid the economic impact of the Iran war, with the Slovak economy experiencing a slowdown. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Russian President Putin is making significant daily profits from oil amidst the US-Israel Iran conflict.

EU Court Rules Member States Must Adapt ID Documents for Transgender Individuals
Politicsdr-dknzzberlingske+9DWder-standardorfrzeczpospolitadie-presseobservadorcyprus-mailoc-media+1 more2mo ago12 sources

EU Court Rules Member States Must Adapt ID Documents for Transgender Individuals

The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU member states must adapt gender entries in identification documents to reflect the rights of transgender individuals, making everyday activities like travel and package collection less uncomfortable.

Copenhagen Opens New Kranparken Park in Nordhavn
Cultureberlingske25d ago

Copenhagen Opens New Kranparken Park in Nordhavn

Copenhagen's newest park, Kranparken, has opened to the public in Nordhavn. Located in the shadow of Nykredit's new headquarters, the park features a nearly 200-meter-long crane track for balancing and offers picnic opportunities.

Israel Marks Independence Day with Milei Visit, Tensions
WorldThe GuardianAl Jazeeranzz+8nosindex-hrobservadorhaaretzjerusalem-postklix-banaftemporikibatimes29d ago11 sources

Israel Marks Independence Day with Milei Visit, Tensions

Israel celebrated its 78th Independence Day, featuring Argentine President Javier Milei's participation and praise for the nation. The observances were also marked by internal tensions, protests, and some incidents, reflecting a nation grappling with conflict and division.

Grazia Deledda's Sardinia is the topic of discussion in Luxembourg
CultureANSA3mo ago

Grazia Deledda's Sardinia is the topic of discussion in Luxembourg

(ANSA) - ROMA, 18 FEB - To mark the centenary of Grazia Deledda's Nobel Prize for Literature, the Italian Embassy in Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Cavour Foundation, is organizing an evening dedicated to the great Sardinian writer, entitled 'Trame di terra e leggenda. Grazia Deledda's Sardinia between anthropology and literature'. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 6.30 p.m., in the Intesa Sanpaolo House Auditorium. The protagonist of the meeting will be Prof. Duilio Caocci, professor of Italian and Sardinian literature at the University of Cagliari, who will guide the audience through a reinterpretation of Deledda's work. The evening will also be enriched by the presence of visual artist Benedetta Cocco, recently featured in the European Investment Bank's Artists Development Programme. Read article...