German lawmaker pushing to repatriate gold from US
Berlin should repatriate its gold reserves held in the US amid uncertainty over Washington’s policies, a German lawmaker has said Read Full Article at RT.com
January 2026
Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett back campaign accusing AI firms of ‘theft’
Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett and hundreds of creatives have backed a new campaign accusing AI companies of stealing copyrighted work and calling for mandatory licensing deals. Read more: Scarlett Johansson…
Poundland shuts 149 stores and cuts 2,200 jobs in £1 refocus turnaround
Poundland has closed 149 stores and cut 2,200 jobs as part of a major turnaround plan, refocusing on £1 items and relaunching its Pep & Co clothing brand. Read more:…
Government steps in with £25m investment to keep AI firms listed in London
The UK government has made its largest direct investment to date through the British Business Bank, backing AI firm Kraken Technologies as ministers seek to keep high-growth tech companies listing…
Bank of England accelerates Leeds expansion as part of cost-cutting overhaul
The Bank of England plans to base half of all new external hires in Leeds as it cuts costs, reduces headcount and renovates its London estate, aiming to grow its…
Amazon set to cut thousands more jobs as AI overhaul accelerates
Amazon is preparing a second major round of job cuts as it looks to shed around 30,000 roles, with artificial intelligence and organisational restructuring driving reductions across corporate teams. Read…
Juspay raises $50m at $1.2bn valuation to accelerate global payments expansion
Payments infrastructure firm Juspay has raised $50m from WestBridge Capital in a Series D follow-on round, valuing the company at $1.2bn as it scales globally and deepens AI capabilities. Read…
Russian gas exports to China soar – data
China has sharply increased imports of Russian liquefied natural gas, with purchases hitting record highs in December, customs data shows Read Full Article at RT.com
EU countries’ debt climbs amid military buildup
The debt-to-GDP ratio of EU member states reached 82.1% in Q3 2025 amid the bloc’s growing militarization, according to official data Read Full Article at RT.com
Preply raises $150m at $1.2bn valuation to scale human-led, AI-enhanced learning
Language learning platform Preply has raised $150m in a Series D led by WestCap, valuing the company at $1.2bn as it accelerates AI-enhanced, human-led education worldwide. Read more: Preply raises…