2025-04-29

Business

Novartis posts better-than-expected sales driven by medicine demand

The Swiss pharma company also raised its full-year guidance, with sales expected to grow by high-single digits and core operating income set to grow by low double-digits.

29/04/2025

Business

HSBC plans multibillion share buyback as profits drop in first quarter

HSBC has announced a multibillion-dollar share buyback plan despite a decline in profits and revenue. The bank stated that economic uncertainties are weighing on business growth, expecting a low single-digit percentage direct impact on group revenue.

29/04/2025

EuroVerify

Is the US blocking German plans to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine?

As German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz hints at a change in policy on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, unfounded claims are circulating that the Trump administration could block the move.

29/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party

Europe's most powerful political party, the European People’s Party (EPP), is holding its two-day Congress in Valencia. Members are expected to re-elect the party chair, Manfred Weber. But what explains his longevity in the EPP?

29/04/2025

Economy

European markets rise as Trump prepares tariff reduction on auto parts

The White House has confirmed President Trump’s plan to reduce tariffs on auto parts for cars made in America, just days before the exemption on 25% import levies expires. Global markets continue their week-long winning streak, with major European indices opening higher.

29/04/2025

USA

Four children killed after car crashes through Illinois building

The victims at the YNOT After School Camp are believed to range in age from four to 18, police said.

29/04/2025

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29/04/2025

Travel News

Some journeys in France are almost twice as fast by train as by plane

In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours.

29/04/2025

World News

First victims of Iberian blackout confirmed as fallout rumbles on

A sweeping power outage left millions of people across Spain, Portugal and parts of France without power on Monday. Authorities are still unclear about what caused the incident. Follow for live updates.

29/04/2025

Canada

Canada election: Carney set to form another Liberal government

The resurgence of the Canadian Liberals that began with Donald Trump's presidency appears to have returned them to power.

29/04/2025

Europe News

Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know

Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.

29/04/2025