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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
OTTAWA — France’s new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry. “In the defence sector and in other equally strategic
Trade minister leading 300-member mission to India this week
OTTAWA — International Trade Maninder Sidhu is in India this week as the two countries look to reach a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Sidhu is set to make stops in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru during his visit. He is being joined by almost 300
How Tree Rings Challenged the Myth of American Wilderness
By studying fire scars in ancient wood, many scientists have become convinced that Indigenous people transformed North America long before Christopher Columbus arrived. ...
The First Candid
In 1838, Louis Daguerre snapped a photo of a Parisian street, empty but for a shoeshine boy and his client. Now that some sleuths have zeroed in on the location, the city is marking it with a plaque. ...
Slide Show: New Yorker Cartoons October 19, 2026
Drawings from the October 19, 2026, magazine. ...
Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge
A Chinese industry association says passenger car exports surged 64% in September compared to the same month last
Around the World in Explorer Names
The American Geographical Society has long invited big-name adventurers—Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong—to sign its ceremonial globe. The latest? Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan. ...
Kramer and Fauci—Enemies to Friends to Protagonists
The playwright and the immunologist famously argued about AIDs live on C-SPAN, in 1993. Their heated exchange now unfolds in a new play that almost included a “Guys and Dolls” song break. ...
Cinema of Wayward Souls
The director Lee Chang-dong excavates the traumas of contemporary Korean history in starkly personal terms. ...
Business Beat: Longview extended stay hotel preps for opening
Swipe or click to see more Longview Regional Director of Clinical Outreach Stephani Reeves, RN, expirements with robotic surgery during a Meet the Robots event Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Longview Regional. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo) Swipe or click to
UAE’s wealth grows 12.7% to $3.6 trillion, set to reach $6 trillion by 2030
The UAE’s net wealth grew by 12.7 per cent between 2024 and 2025, rising from $3.2 trillion to $3.6 trillion, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Global Wealth Report 2026. Total net wealth is forecast to reach $6 trillion by 2030, representing a
Abu Dhabi plans Dh250 billion energy investment as AI demand drives power needs
Abu Dhabi is advancing a Dh250 billion investment programme in energy and water infrastructure between 2025 and 2035, as the emirate prepares for rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and industrial expansion, a
Look: New models launched at Paris Motor Show
The Jaecoo Omoda 5 Hybrid car during the 91st edition of the international Paris Motor Show at the
IMF says AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefits
Strong investment in AI infrastructure is keeping global growth at around 3%, yielding major benefits for many Asian economies that supply the hardware, such as Thailand, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday. The
Saudi Aramco studying new crude export routes, overseas storage expansion
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said
China records growth in consumption and investment in Q3 2026
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Derby manufacturer targets £100m turnover after business overhaul
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Derby-based manufacturer Charterhouse Holdings is targeting a fourfold increase in turnover to £100m within five years as it embarks on a major investment and expansion programme.
Cheshire F1 battery component maker battles global giants for pole position
A family-owned business is taking on some of the world's biggest battery markets after transforming itself from a specialist
Historic Leicestershire pub sold for around £1.5m
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Concept Life Sciences appoints new chief executive
Concept Life Sciences has appointed Dr Adrijana Vinter as chief executive, bringing more than two decades of experience in drug
Ex-Gateley corporate chief Paul Cliff joins Knights in Birmingham
Law firm Knights has hired Paul Cliff, the former head of Gateley’s national corporate team, as a partner in its Birmingham
East Midlands Airport passenger numbers rise 8% in September
East Midlands Airport recorded its strongest monthly passenger growth of the year in September, handling more than 483,000
Acquisition of Manchester comms group will create £12m-turnover UK business
A Westminster-based communications agency has acquired Manchester’s Social Communications Group in a seven-figure deal that will
Bitcoin-focused Smarter Web Company introduces weekly dividend through £10m share offer
The Smarter Web Company has raised £10m by floating a new class of preferred shares that pay investors a 12% annual dividend
G F Tomlinson appointed to £3bn West Midlands construction framework
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has been appointed to the Constructing West Midlands (CWM3) Medium Works Framework, which has
Bloor Homes acquires final 550-home phase at Rugby Gateway
Bloor Homes has acquired land with planning permission for 550 homes at Rugby Gateway, paving the way for the final residential
The AI Hiring Paradox: TCS Hired 24,000 Freshers In The Last Six Months. Why?
The commentary sounded confident around hiring demand. But what is driving this demand, remains the catch. ...