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Easyjet rejects latest takeover bid but leaves door ajar

British no-frills airline EasyJet rejected Thursday a fourth informal takeover proposal from a US private equity firm, but left the door open to possible talks on a higher offer.

Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Trump rift

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron to build on a nascent rapprochement and tighten ties.

Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients' emissions

A French court ordered oil and gas giant TotalEnergies on Thursday to account for the emissions from the use of its products by clients, in a high-stakes climate case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris.

US Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits fresh three-year high

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure hit a fresh three-year high in May, as elevated energy prices from President Donald Trump's Iran war pose a key test to his Republican Party ahead of midterm elections.

Stocks rally on AI optimism after Micron's blowout forecast

Stock markets rallied Thursday after bumper earnings from US chip titan Micron helped calm investor worries about promised payoffs from the massive AI investment boom.

At-risk UK elderly bid to stay cool as heatwave bears down

Fans in bedrooms, cold drinks, iced lollies under canopy cover in the garden: a UK care home has been doing what it can to keep vulnerable residents cool amid Europe's heatwave.

Amazon pledges additional $13 bn in India AI investment

E-commerce giant Amazon announced on Thursday an additional $13-billion investment by 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence footprint in India, months after declaring plans to invest more than $35 billion.

Struggling VW to sell majority stake in marine engine unit

Volkswagen said Thursday that it would sell a majority stake in its marine engine unit to a US investment firm for 7.4 billion euros ($8.4 billion) as the struggling German carmaker pushes ahead with an overhaul.

Confirmation still a rite of passage in Denmark but less Christian

At 15, like most Danish teenagers, Nora Pihl chose to get confirmed but for her, as for a growing number of young Danes, it wasn't a religious affair.

Punta Gorda Real Estate Expert Luke Andreae Quoted in Barron's on Florida Condo Market Recovery

Broker/Owner and team lead of The Andreae Group at REMAX Harbor Realty cited alongside national economists on condo pricing, insurance costs, and market conditions in Southwest Florida

Trust Consulting Services Awarded NASA SEWP VI Government-Wide Acquisition Contract

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2026 / Trust Consulting Services, Inc. (Trust), a leading provider of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, program management, and enterprise technology solutions, proudly announces that it has been selected as an awardee under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Announces Investment Committee Appointment, New AI Initiative, and Team Expansion

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, today announced the appointments of Jonathan Sinnott to the Investment Committee, the establishment of a dedicated artificial intelligence team led by Al Rahrooh and supported by Ahsan Hashmi and Alejandro Urrea, and the addition of Tyler Woodhouse, Adolfo Guerra, and Francisco Lima across portfolio operations and compliance, along with a new investment team member, Saiesha Sharma, as an associate.

Horizon Aircraft's Leadership Team to Participate at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2026 / New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:HOVR) announces its participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, one of the world's premier aerospace and defence events. From July 20-24, 2026, the Company's senior leadership team will meet with global aerospace and defence stakeholders to discuss the Cavorite X7, Horizon Aircraft's dual-use hybrid eVTOL designed for a wide range of time-critical commercial and defence missions.

Hyundai Motor America Partners with Spiffy and MSX to Accelerate Mobile Service Across Dealer Network

Following a successful 2025 pilot, HMA invests in scaling mobile service with Spiffy technology and MSX-led implementation

Modigliani nude sets European record at London auction

The first part of a London auction of a museum-worthy private art collection raked in $392.6 million Wednesday, powered by an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait that set a new European record.

US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran.

Stocks steady after tech rout, Brent falls below $75

Stock markets rebounded slightly Wednesday from the previous day's rout in technology shares, caused by concerns over massive AI spending even as borrowing costs are rising.

German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axed

Germany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the anti-submarine warship project suffered delays, a setback for the country's ambitions to overhaul its military.

Europe swelters under record-breaking heatwave

Europe struggled to cope with a record-breaking heatwave on Wednesday, with at least 94 million people expected to experience temperatures above 35C, most of them in France and Spain.

S.Korea chip giant SK hynix seeks $29 bn in Nasdaq listing: regulatory filing

South Korea's SK hynix, a maker of memory chips for artificial intelligence data centres, said Wednesday it plans to raise 45.45 trillion won ($29 billion) through a listing on Wall Street's tech-heavy Nasdaq stock index.

French-German tank maker KNDS fires starting gun on mega-IPO

French-German tank maker KNDS said Wednesday that it would launch a stock market flotation in Paris and Frankfurt within weeks, firing the starting gun on Europe's biggest defence sector IPO in years.

Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions

Silent prayer vigils, cautiously worded protest banners and T-shirts pleading for neighbourhoods to be spared -- Hanoi residents are showing rare public opposition to a massive redevelopment scheme that could displace hundreds of thousands.

Race for robotaxi market arrives in London

Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London's streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe's emerging autonomous vehicle market.

SMX: State Recycling Mandates Are Creating a New Demand for Verifiable Materials

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / As states impose stricter recycling, recycled-content and producer-responsibility laws, SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is entering a policy environment increasingly built around the one issue its technology was designed to address: proof. The next phase of recycling compliance will not be defined only by who collects more material. It will be defined by who can verify what that material is, where it came from, how it moved, and whether it was actually recovered and reused.

Amplify Capital Group Reports Record Quarter, Closing Approximately $450 Million in Car Wash Transactions

Firm Surpasses $700 Million in Closed Transactions Over the Trailing Nine Months and Remains on Pace to Exceed $1 Billion for the Year

New River Electrical Appoints Jerod Steigenberger as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Treasurer

GRANVILLE, OH / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / New River Electrical Corporation (NRE), a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with a growing national footprint, announced today that Jerod Steigenberger has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Corporate Treasurer. Steigenberger will lead the company's financial strategy and operations as NRE continues expanding its national footprint while strengthening the employee-ownership culture that has defined the company for decades.

HireSDR.io Launches Largest Specialist Marketplace For Hiring Remote SDRs & BDRs

HireSDR.io launches the largest pre-vetted, AI-powered marketplace for hiring SDRs, BDRs and other sales professionals.Unlike a traditional recruiter, the new service by HireSDR gives users complete freedom to browse a network of thousands of pre-vetted candidates before making a hire.There are no up-front costs or hidden fees for using the HireSDR marketplace; users can save up to 90% on hiring expenses and salaries.

Allied Universal Among America's Most Patriotic Companies According to Newsweek

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Allied Universal®, one of the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been named one of America's Most Patriotic Companies according to Newsweek. In its recently released workplace study, the news outlet recognizes companies for their dedication to ethical practices and alignment with fundamental American values.

Insider Buying: Bonk, Inc. President Mitchell Rudy Acquires Additional 10,000 Shares in Open-Market Purchase

Second Consecutive Insider Acquisition Demonstrates Executive's Confidence in Company Fundamentals

Bank Levies Take 21 Days Before Funds Move - Clear Start Tax Explains the Narrow Window Taxpayers Have to Act

When the IRS Freezes a Bank Account, the Bank is Required to Hold the Funds for 21 Days Before Sending Them - a Narrow Window in Which an Experienced Taxpayer Can Sometimes Secure a Release

Meta offers lower cost glasses as wearables competition heats up

Meta on Tuesday launched a new line of smart glasses priced slightly lower than its Ray-Ban-branded glasses, as competition heats up in the AI-powered wearable tech space.

Hollywood powerhouses bring AI fight to Europe

Cate Blanchett brought Hollywood starpower to Brussels on Tuesday as she launched a free tool to give people the right to decide how their image can be used by AI firms.

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