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A court in Oslo convicted a 28-year-old Norwegian man of spying for Russia and Iran. The man, a former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway, received a three-year and seven-month prison sentence on Wednesday. Prosecutors said he shared embassy floor plans, security procedures, and details about diplomats, according to Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. The man admitted to the indictment’s facts but denied criminal guilt. NRK reported that US ties to Israel and the war in Gaza motivated him to contact Russian and Iranian officials. The case has drawn strong attention due to its international implications and timing amid…

Nestlé will cut 16,000 jobs — about 6% of its global workforce — over the next two years as part of a major cost-cutting drive under new chief executive Philipp Navratil. The layoffs will include 12,000 white-collar and 4,000 manufacturing roles as the company seeks to save 3 billion Swiss francs (£2.8 billion) by 2027. “The world is changing and Nestlé needs to change faster,” Navratil said, promising “respect and transparency” during the process. He replaced Laurent Freixe last month after the former CEO was dismissed for failing to disclose a relationship with a colleague. Nestlé, which owns brands such…

Hidden beneath the surface of the soil, Rhizanthella is a remarkable orchid unlike any other. This elusive plant spends its entire life underground, never producing leaves or emerging into the light. Instead, it survives by drawing nutrients from a fungus that connects to the roots of the broom bush (Melaleuca uncinata), forming a delicate underground network of dependence. The species first captured global attention in 1928, when a farmer in Western Australia unearthed it while ploughing a field. Nearly a century later, Rhizanthella remains incredibly difficult to locate. Botanists must identify suitable habitats and then carefully remove layers of soil…

OpenAI has partnered with Broadcom in a landmark agreement to secure a 10-gigawatt chip supply, a deal that is expected to accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence hardware. The collaboration represents a major step forward for both companies and the broader AI industry. The deal comes as demand for AI computing power continues to surge. OpenAI, known for developing cutting-edge AI models, requires significant hardware resources to train and operate its systems. Broadcom, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, will provide the high-capacity chips needed to meet these growing computational demands. Industry experts say this partnership could reshape the AI hardware landscape. The…

The commercial real estate market is showing signs of recovery after a period of slowing performance, according to Deloitte’s 2026 commercial real estate outlook. Experts say this turnaround marks a positive shift for investors, developers, and tenants across the sector. After facing several challenging years, including rising interest rates and tightening lending conditions, the commercial property sector now appears to be stabilizing. Deloitte’s latest report highlights improvements in both transaction volumes and rental activity. Analysts suggest that this recovery could lead to renewed investor confidence and stronger market activity in the year ahead. A key factor driving the positive outlook…

Relations between the US and China continue to worsen as both countries impose shipping fees, unsettling investors. The new trade battle unfolds despite President Trump’s social media claim: “Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine!” European markets opened lower on Tuesday despite Monday’s Wall Street rally, sparked by Trump’s assurances about US-China relations. Investor confidence remains fragile as the two largest economies escalate trade hostilities. Both nations began charging fees on each other’s ships on Tuesday after Washington’s probe into China’s dominance in shipbuilding. The US set a $50 (€43.27) per tonne fee on Chinese vessels entering its…

Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to cancer in Europe, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer research agency. Experts say that stronger government action to reduce drinking could prevent thousands of cancer cases and deaths every year. In the European Union — the region with the world’s highest alcohol consumption — alcohol was responsible for more than 111,000 new cancer cases in 2020, the report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) revealed. Globally, alcohol use was linked to an estimated 741,000 cancer cases that year, with men accounting for nearly 70…

Scientists have successfully grown embryo-like structures from human stem cells that produced blood cells — a landmark step toward developing lab-grown blood for medical use. The team from the University of Cambridge’s Gurdon Institute says the discovery could one day allow doctors to create bone marrow transplants using a patient’s own cells, eliminating the need for donors and reducing rejection risks. “It was an exciting moment when the blood-red colour appeared in the dish – it was visible even to the naked eye,” said lead researcher Dr Jitesh Neupane. “This helps us understand how blood naturally forms in the embryo…

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu jointly revealed a sweeping 20-point strategy on September 29 to end the war in Gaza.Trump developed the plan after extensive consultations with Arab and Muslim nations, including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.Reports indicate that an Israeli airstrike on Doha, which violated Qatar’s sovereignty and targeted Hamas negotiators, triggered Trump’s push to halt the conflict.With domestic politics allowing greater flexibility, Trump increased pressure on Israel during his second term, as Israel had already met key military goals in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza.On October 8, Trump confirmed that Israel and Hamas had signed…

Germany’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing renewed optimism, with business sentiment turning positive for the first time since 2022. A recent survey by Creditreform found that the morale index for the “Mittelstand” rose to 0.1 in 2025, up from -4.8 in 2024. Experts say this shift indicates a cautious but growing confidence among Germany’s small firms. SMEs, which form the backbone of the German economy, have faced challenges in recent years, including supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and global economic uncertainty. The survey highlights that firms are gradually regaining confidence in their business outlook. Improved economic conditions, stabilizing…