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Portugal's pension surplus is an illusion, new report warns
Business • 2:33 PM
11 min
Two personal finance experts urge Portuguese taxpayers to overcome inertia and secure complements to their pensions beyond state social security, after a report on the system's sustainability revealed weaknesses.
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ChatGPT to start showing ads across Europe next week
Business • 2:26 PM
4 min
Millions of ChatGPT users across Europe will start seeing adverts from Monday, as it remains unclear how regulators will approach ads in AI chatbots.
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Nearly 40,000 "non-compliant" condoms sold in France: authorities urge testing
Business • 2:21 PM
4 min
Around 30 products sold online and in chemists have been flagged by the consumer watchdog as posing a risk of STIs or unwanted pregnancies.
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Could magnesium become the new lithium for electric vehicles?
Business • 1:13 PM
6 min
While magnesium is cheaper, more abundant and potentially safer than lithium, significant practical considerations remain before magnesium batteries can become more common in electric vehicles.
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Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to control
Business • 1:02 PM
3 min
Europe is facing a growing mosquito-borne disease threat — and the continent’s ability to fight it remains uneven, according to the EU’s disease prevention agency.
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Takeover shield: Monte dei Paschi bids for BPM, Generali to forge €80bn Italian bank
Business • 10:06 AM
4 min
Monte dei Paschi clears €34 billion twin bid for Banco BPM and Banca Generali to fend off Intesa Sanpaolo, creating a stronger, bigger €80 billion Italian bank.
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Meta smart glasses ban ignores Europe's wider surveillance threat
Business • 5:32 AM
5 min
The German digital rights group filed a criminal complaint against Meta/Ray-Ban smart glasses, raising concerns about the proportionality and applicability of the same idea in other EU Member States.
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No nicotine-containing products are safe for your heart
Business • 5:17 AM
3 min
Smoking, vaping or taking a nicotine pouch – while not equally dangerous, all nicotine-containing products are harmful to the heart.
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West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert
Business • 12:39 AM
3 min
Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.
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Yesterday
Monte dei Paschi board approves dual exchange offers for Banco Bpm and Banca Generali
Business • 5:10 PM
4 min
CEO Luigi Lovaglio's plan aims to bolster MPS and fend off Intesa Sanpaolo's 30.5-billion-euro Opas. Approved with nine votes in favour and four abstentions.
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AI has failed to win people's trust. Its makers? Even less trusted
Business • 3:10 PM
4 min
Surveys on both sides of the Atlantic reveal a public more wary than wowed by AI, with distrust extending well beyond the technology and onto the tech executives promoting it.
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DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks, WHO says
Business • 2:08 PM
4 min
The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which includes the WHO and other partners, said the doses will be released immediately following a request from DR Congo’s government.
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Nearly €1bn earmarked as five-part plan targets business growth, AI and exports
Business • 2:07 PM
12 min
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the measures at annual dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva. They include lower energy prepayments, new credit guarantees and easier access to capital markets, alongside regulatory changes that will limit inspections
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Meta 'knew and did nothing,' whistleblower reveals in child safety trial
Business • 1:16 PM
5 min
Prosecutors have claimed that Meta was aware of the damage its platforms did to young users' mental health, but chose to hide it and keep harvesting their data.
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Strasbourg hospital A&E disrupted by illicit drone deliveries to nearby prison
Business • 11:33 AM
3 min
Since early August, the Hautepierre University Hospital heliport has been shut down at night because of drone "deliveries" to Elsau prison.
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Overcome market fragmentation or miss the AI train, Lagarde warns the EU
Business • 10:43 AM
3 min
An overly fragmented single market cannot support Europe’s top priority of competing globally in the AI race, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warns.
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“I wanna try it so bad”: How TikTok shapes what teenagers eat — and the role parents can play
Business • 10:14 AM
6 min
TikTok trends are influencing what teenagers eat, from viral restaurant dishes and fast food to recipes and influencer diets. But new research suggests parents may also have a role in limiting the platform’s influence.
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In London, children’s lungs grow faster as traffic pollution falls
Business • 5:01 AM
3 min
A new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London.
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Wednesday, august 19, 2026
ECB unveils new banknote designs with a defiant message: Don't count cash out yet
Business • 2:23 PM
4 min
With cashless payments on the rise, and a growing belief that cash is being replaced by the digital euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) is introducing new banknotes carrying a clear message to citizens: cash is here to stay.
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Who is automotive giant Stellantis and why did it recall nearly 1 million cars?
Business • 2:15 PM
5 min
The world's fourth-largest carmaker is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles — its third major safety campaign this year.
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Unstable hours, unequal health: The hidden health cost of unpredictable work
Business • 2:15 PM
3 min
For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women.
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SEC unveils new crypto rules hailed as a win for the digital asset industry
Business • 2:11 PM
3 min
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new framework for crypto assets, offering firms two clear paths to raise money without full securities registration. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the plan, calling its terms consid
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Strength training during pregnancy may help reduce diabetes risk
Business • 1:34 PM
3 min
When we see a pregnant woman lifting something heavy, our first instinct may be to offer a helping hand. But what if lifting weights could actually be good for her?
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Unitree's viral dancing, rollerblading robots make a 600% stock market debut
Business • 1:16 PM
3 min
Unitree, known for its dancing and backflipping robots, saw shares surge as much as 629% on its Shanghai stock market debut.
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Major album releases linked to 15% rise in traffic deaths, study finds
Business • 10:41 AM
6 min
A new US study found that traffic deaths rose 15% on days when major albums by artists including Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were released and music streaming surged.
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OpenAI pledges to slow down its model development amid cybersecurity concerns
Business • 8:40 AM
3 min
OpenAI announced it has paused key stages of its most advanced AI training for two weeks and is overhauling security across its research operations, a month after one of its own models broke out of a test environment and infiltrated the systems of AI plat
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Meta collects three times more user data than Microsoft or Apple
Business • 7:49 AM
2 min
New research shows Meta's apps collect an average of 25 out of 35 possible data types, more than any other tech giant.
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Where are Portugal's priciest homes? Cascais leads with prices of €4.35mn
Business • 6:34 AM
5 min
From Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent.
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Hot nights are stealing your sleep and affecting your health. Here’s how
Business • 5:00 AM
3 min
The heat-stress season is getting longer. And heatwaves don’t just affect us during the day. Researchers are increasingly warning about the consequences of hotter nights for sleep and health.
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Trump says last minute deal reached with Canada to delay 50% US tariffs on imports from Ottawa
Business • 4:52 AM
8 min
The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours.
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Tuesday, august 18, 2026
Commerzbank, German resistance wanes: UniCredit nears deal, what could change
Business • 5:23 PM
11 min
UniCredit eyes control of Commerzbank as Berlin opens the door on its 12.7% stake. What it means for Italy, Germany and European banks
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Why do astronauts get constipated in space? Blood tests offer new clues
Business • 3:30 PM
4 min
Blood tests from 52 astronauts suggest that gut bacteria break down more protein during spaceflight. The findings may also be relevant for patients on Earth.
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Midnight showdown looms as US and Canada meet to sidestep Trump’s tariff blitz
Business • 2:51 PM
4 min
The US and Canada are locked in last-minute talks to prevent a fresh wave of tariffs from striking at 00:01 ET on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has vowed to slap 50% duties on $20 billion (€17.2bn) worth of Canadian products if a deal is not reache
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From code to reasoning: AI reshapes the skills of young programmers
Business • 1:07 PM
7 min
At the International Olympiad in Informatics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 386 young programmers from 97 countries faced six algorithmic problems as AI reshapes coding, problem-solving and computer science education.
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How Cyprus became one of Europe's biggest video game hubs
Business • 11:18 AM
13 min
A small Mediterranean island now ranks among Europe's top 10 gaming markets by revenue — and third in the world for mobile downloads, behind only China and Vietnam.
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Nasdaq confirms 23-hour trading from December with new overnight session
Business • 9:05 AM
3 min
Nasdaq will begin trading US stocks for nearly 23 hours a day from 6 December, adding a new overnight session from 9pm to 4am ET, as the exchange races to compete with round-the-clock crypto and tokenised markets and with investors abroad clamouring for a
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Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country’s worst as virus spreads at “exceptional pace”
Business • 8:41 AM
2 min
Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,300 people, making it the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever recorded in the country.
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Everything you need to know about Meta's biggest legal battle yet
Business • 12:55 AM
5 min
A landmark trial in California could force Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram after four states accused the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and hiding what it knew about the harm.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with new safety guardrails
Business • 12:13 AM
5 min
The AI company is rolling out age-specific protections for 13- to 17-year-olds, as researchers and parents raise growing concerns over teenagers' emotional reliance on chatbots.
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Monday, august 17, 2026
Being attentive can influence what happens inside your body, study finds
Business • 2:09 PM
4 min
We know that where we direct our attention can change how we experience pain. Now, new research suggests that attention may affect more than just how pain feels: it may also influence the body’s immune response.
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Revolut is set to launch airport lounges, with the first opening in Copenhagen in 2027
Business • 1:06 PM
3 min
The fintech company’s first foray into the market will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area.
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How to avoid tick bites and diseases they spread this summer
Business • 11:32 AM
2 min
Summer means long days outdoors — but across much of Europe, it also means peak tick season. The good news is that a few simple habits can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.
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Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds
Business • 10:03 AM
5 min
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe - but a new study finds that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England took no protective action. Why aren't warnings translating into action?
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Ferrari’s first EV sells for record $40 million at auction
Business • 9:32 AM
2 min
The Italian luxury carmaker’s first electric car has set a record for a new vehicle sold at auction, just months after its unveiling drew backlash.
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What Nvidia's $500 billion Wall Street deal signals about the AI boom
Business • 6:05 AM
5 min
Nvidia and six of the world's largest investment firms announced plans last week to channel more than $500 billion (€433bn) into AI infrastructure, an arrangement designed to let tech companies build data centres without loading the cost onto their own ba
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What does your ‘biological age’ actually mean? Scientists take a closer look
Business • 5:02 AM
3 min
US scientists analysed blood samples from more than 3,200 people to decode what five of the most widely used biological ageing tests are actually picking up in the body.
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New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity
Business • 3:53 AM
3 min
Researchers at Spain's CSIC have developed a polymer nanostructure that sheds heat into outer space using solar radiation, potentially cutting reliance on air conditioning in buildings, vehicles and electronic devices.
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AI 'slop' could cause cognitive decline and violent tendencies among kids, study says
Business • 12:09 AM
3 min
In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study.
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Saturday, august 15, 2026
Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation
Business • 11:59 AM
3 min
Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation.
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Gut viruses are evolving new tricks to beat bacteria — and could help fight superbugs
Business • 6:30 AM
6 min
Scientists have found that some viruses can deliberately generate genetic diversity to evade bacterial defences, offering a potential new clue for developing treatments when antibiotics fail.
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Friday, august 14, 2026
Maersk brings back another shipping service through Suez, but wider return remains distant
Business • 1:20 PM
6 min
The latest move is part of a cautious return to the Suez Canal, with four Maersk services switching back since early July, the most recent in mid-August, while nine others continue to sail around Africa.
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Fuel prices: study says there is no "profiteering by operators"
Business • 1:05 PM
5 min
An ERSE study found that in the first seven months of 2026 domestic prices broadly followed international costs, with no "evidence of profiteering by operators". Fuel prices are set to soar again next week.
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Smokers know tobacco causes cancer. They’re less clear on the heart risks
Business • 11:23 AM
5 min
A new research covering more than 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds little progress in understanding the cardiovascular damage caused by tobacco — raising questions about whether decades of health warnings are getting through.
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Trump imposes drone tariffs of up to 100% with a lower rate for the EU and UK
Business • 10:45 AM
5 min
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, with EU manufacturers facing a preferential rate of 15% and British firms 10%, in a measure meant to rebuild American production of a technology central t
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Poland forces Starlink U-turn over roaming price hike
Business • 9:54 AM
5 min
SpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for Polish users and reignited questions over the company's reliability as Ukraine's wartime lifeline.
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Uber and China’s Pony AI to launch over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe
Business • 8:58 AM
3 min
The expanded partnership with blend a mobility platform, fleet management capacity and autonomous driving technology.
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BP returns to Venezuela with Gulf partners as post-Maduro energy opening speeds up
Business • 8:54 AM
5 min
Venezuela has awarded BP a licence to develop the offshore Loran gas field alongside state-backed partners from the UAE and Qatar, marking the British company's return to a country whose energy sector has been reopening to foreign investors since US force
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18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media
Business • 8:20 AM
4 min
Internet use was the focus of a study by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) carried out among young people on National Defence Day 2025.
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Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead?
Business • 8:10 AM
4 min
The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries.
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Thursday, august 13, 2026
