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Facebook and Instagram users report widespread access issues worldwide

Facebook and Instagram users report widespread access issues worldwide

Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger suffered global access issues, leaving users unable to log in or refresh their feeds.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 22:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Moonshot AI Targets Hong Kong IPO Within Six Months After Kimi K3 Launch

Moonshot AI Targets Hong Kong IPO Within Six Months After Kimi K3 Launch

Moonshot AI has formally notified investors of its intent to list in Hong Kong, fueled by rising annual recurring revenue and its latest language model. The company is currently dismantling its offshore structure as part of its preparations for the public debut.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 20:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Thames Water creditors prepare for potential legal battle over nationalisation

Thames Water creditors prepare for potential legal battle over nationalisation

A group of institutional investors holding £17bn of Thames Water debt is bolstering legal support amid speculation about a special administration regime. The consortium maintains its goal is a solvent restructuring while preparing for potential government involvement.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Taco Bell lettuce identified as source of cyclospora parasite outbreak

Taco Bell lettuce identified as source of cyclospora parasite outbreak

Federal health officials have linked shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states to a widespread cyclospora parasite outbreak. While investigations continue, authorities are working to trace the contamination through the supply chain.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
CBN Sets Tough Cybersecurity Timeline for Nigerian Banks

CBN Sets Tough Cybersecurity Timeline for Nigerian Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued strict compliance deadlines for financial institutions to evaluate digital threats and strengthen security protocols.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 15:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Alternative battery tech including sand and sweat trials gain momentum

Alternative battery tech including sand and sweat trials gain momentum

Innovative energy storage projects using sand, molten salt, and enzymatic patches are gaining momentum as alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. These technologies aim to address renewable energy intermittency and decarbonize industrial heating.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 14:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Rolls-Royce seeks UK government support for return to narrowbody market

Rolls-Royce seeks UK government support for return to narrowbody market

Following a financial turnaround, Rolls-Royce is exploring a return to the narrowbody sector using its UltraFan architecture. The company is currently discussing potential government support to help de-risk the development of a 30,000-lb thrust engine.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 14:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Diabetes devices linked to surge in adverse incident reports across Australia

Diabetes devices linked to surge in adverse incident reports across Australia

A surge in reported malfunctions for insulin pumps and glucose monitors has prompted safety concerns and an ongoing investigation into device reliability.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Thames Water creditors plan to pursue buyout even if firm is nationalised

Thames Water creditors plan to pursue buyout even if firm is nationalised

A consortium of creditors is preparing for legal action to challenge a potential government takeover of Thames Water, as they push their own £10bn rescue plan.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Obong of Calabar warns against reversal of national language policy

Obong of Calabar warns against reversal of national language policy

Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its stance on indigenous language instruction, citing concerns over cognitive development.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Hampshire strawberry industry history explored via rail boom and heritage

Hampshire strawberry industry history explored via rail boom and heritage

The 19th-century rail network transformed Hampshire into a commercial berry hub, leaving an agricultural legacy that survives through modern heritage.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 09:01 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Prada, Michael Kors and Alaia top BofA luxury digital brand ranking

Prada, Michael Kors and Alaia top BofA luxury digital brand ranking

Prada, Michael Kors and Alaïa top Bank of America's luxury digital brand ranking.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 06:07 ·Maeve Turner 14 min read
London transport hit by multiple line closures and service disruptions

London transport hit by multiple line closures and service disruptions

London’s rail and underground networks are experiencing significant service disruptions this weekend due to scheduled engineering works and maintenance.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
DOJ updates white collar enforcement policy to balance corporate oversight

DOJ updates white collar enforcement policy to balance corporate oversight

The Department of Justice is shifting its prosecutorial strategy to balance corporate accountability with American enterprise, introducing new guidelines for self-disclosure and monitor duration.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 05:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
BHP decarbonisation hindered by fuel tax breaks, investor report warns

BHP decarbonisation hindered by fuel tax breaks, investor report warns

A briefing document suggests federal fuel tax credits undermine the financial incentive for BHP to replace its diesel-dependent fleets with electric alternatives.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 02:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil prices face new surge risk as emergency global stockpiles dwindle

Oil prices face new surge risk as emergency global stockpiles dwindle

Global energy markets face increased volatility as emergency petroleum reserves reach critical lows amid an escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that exhausted spare capacity and potential supply disruptions could push oil prices toward the $100-per-barrel threshold.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 01:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Hardie Grant ends annual updates for Australian street directories

Hardie Grant ends annual updates for Australian street directories

Hardie Grant has confirmed it will cease the annual update cycle for its printed street directories due to declining demand and high cartographic costs. While the books will remain available for purchase, the publisher will no longer maintain the intensive production cycles.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 00:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Sydney small bar owner nominated for national award as nightlife booms

Sydney small bar owner nominated for national award as nightlife booms

Sydney's Inner West is experiencing a hospitality boom, fueled by government-backed entertainment precincts and a wave of new small-bar entrepreneurs.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Disgraced podiatrist offloads his Woollahra home for $8.425 million

Disgraced podiatrist offloads his Woollahra home for $8.425 million

A residential property in Woollahra has sold for $8,425,000, with records identifying the vendor as Dr. Paul Bours. Following the sale, the home was placed on the rental market for $1250 per week through BresicWhitney East.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 23:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Children in England to receive free bus travel throughout August

Children in England to receive free bus travel throughout August

The government is launching a nationwide initiative offering free unlimited bus travel for children aged five to 15 throughout August.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 18:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read