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France faces mounting debt crisis and riots ahead of budget vote

France faces mounting debt crisis and riots ahead of budget vote

Nationwide protests and a mounting $4 trillion debt crisis threaten France as the National Assembly prepares for a critical budget vote.

Business ·18 Oct 2026, 23:41 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Victoria Police hunt armed gunman after two officers killed in Porepunkah

Victoria Police hunt armed gunman after two officers killed in Porepunkah

An intensive manhunt is underway in Porepunkah after a shooting at a rural property left two police officers dead and a third seriously injured.

Business ·18 Oct 2026, 22:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Microsoft pulls out of Loughton AI datacentre project over power issues

Microsoft pulls out of Loughton AI datacentre project over power issues

Microsoft has terminated its agreement to act as anchor tenant for Nscale's planned AI supercomputer facility in Loughton, Essex. Power grid operators warned that sufficient electricity connections will not be available until the early to mid-2030s.

Business ·18 Oct 2026, 20:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
California produce contaminated with forever chemical pesticides in new study

California produce contaminated with forever chemical pesticides in new study

A newly published investigation reveals that nearly 40 percent of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of PFAS pesticide residues.

Business ·18 Oct 2026, 15:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

Vice President JD Vance confronted sharp voter inquiries regarding the Iran conflict, rising living costs, and immigration enforcement during a CBS town hall.

Business ·18 Oct 2026, 12:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Tata Motors Posts 15 Percent Sales Rise As Punch Crosses 20000 Units

Tata Motors Posts 15 Percent Sales Rise As Punch Crosses 20000 Units

Tata Motors recorded a robust 15.3% sales increase, reaching 68,810 units as popular nameplates like the Punch and Nexon surged past the 20,000-unit mark.

Business ·18 Oct 2026, 04:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV unveiled with 1,153 hp and 710 kW charging

Electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV unveiled with 1,153 hp and 710 kW charging

Mercedes-AMG has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the high-performance GT SUV, delivering up to 1,153 horsepower and ultra-fast 710 kW charging capabilities.

Business ·18 Oct 2026, 02:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Brent crude hits $110 a barrel for first time since May on supply fears

Brent crude hits $110 a barrel for first time since May on supply fears

Brent crude breached $110 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by compounding geopolitical conflicts and attacks on export infrastructure.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 23:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Renault Duster Strong Hybrid Launched in India at Rs 16.99 Lakh

Renault Duster Strong Hybrid Launched in India at Rs 16.99 Lakh

Renault has officially launched the Duster Strong Hybrid in India at an introductory starting price of ₹16.99 lakh, delivering 160 PS and 29 km/l mileage.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 22:15 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Axis Bank Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps 37.6% YoY on strong NII growth

Axis Bank Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps 37.6% YoY on strong NII growth

Axis Bank posted a standalone net profit of ₹7,003 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a 37.6% year-on-year surge fueled by a sharp reduction in provisions.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 20:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Uber drivers protest Wayve robotaxi rollout in London

Uber drivers protest Wayve robotaxi rollout in London

Uber drivers staged a protest outside Wayve's London headquarters, demanding that the city halt its trial of autonomous robotaxis over job loss fears.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 19:08 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed as 1153bhp electric flagship

Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed as 1153bhp electric flagship

Mercedes-AMG has officially unveiled its new bespoke electric flagship, the AMG.EA-based GT SUV, packing up to 1,153bhp and advanced performance tech.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 18:40 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Berkshire Hathaway invests over $900 million in software consolidator Bending Spoons

Berkshire Hathaway invests over $900 million in software consolidator Bending Spoons

Berkshire Hathaway has expanded its stake in Milan-based software consolidator Bending Spoons, pushing its total investment past $930 million.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 15:45 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
HDFC Bank reports 4.7 percent Q2 profit rise as treasury gains plunge

HDFC Bank reports 4.7 percent Q2 profit rise as treasury gains plunge

HDFC Bank posted a 4.7 per cent rise in standalone net profit to Rs 19,510 crore for the second quarter of FY27, as strong core lending offset a drop in treasury gains.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 14:06 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion in Fiscal 2026, Treasury Reports

U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion in Fiscal 2026, Treasury Reports

Driven by net interest payments over $1 trillion and billions in tariff refunds, the U.S. federal budget deficit climbed to $1.99 trillion for fiscal year 2026.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 13:03 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
ICICI Bank Posts 20 Percent Rise in Q2 Net Profit to Rs 14,843 Crore

ICICI Bank Posts 20 Percent Rise in Q2 Net Profit to Rs 14,843 Crore

ICICI Bank posted a standalone net profit of Rs 14,843.03 crore for the September quarter, outperforming analyst expectations amid strong loan growth.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 11:14 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Kent meningitis outbreak linked to nightclub after 20 cases confirmed

Kent meningitis outbreak linked to nightclub after 20 cases confirmed

Public health officials have confirmed an unprecedented cluster of twenty meningitis cases centred around a popular Kent nightclub, sparking urgent investigations into transmission.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 09:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil Hits $110 Barrels, Tech Stocks Lose $1 Trillion in Market Value

Oil Hits $110 Barrels, Tech Stocks Lose $1 Trillion in Market Value

Wall Street faced a severe correction on Friday as Brent crude surged past $110 per barrel and major technology stocks shed over $1 trillion in market value.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 05:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
MG Astor Discontinued, Replacement In The Works – Report

MG Astor Discontinued, Replacement In The Works – Report

JSW MG Motor India has discontinued the Astor following low sales and heavy competition, paving the way for a next-generation modular successor in 2027.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 04:44 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Tesla Roadster Fires Up SpaceX Tech for ‘Flying Car’ Demo

Tesla Roadster Fires Up SpaceX Tech for ‘Flying Car’ Demo

Tesla and Elon Musk showcased a prototype second-generation Roadster utilizing SpaceX technology to lift off the ground, with production slated for 2028.

Business ·17 Oct 2026, 02:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read