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West African energy regulators are advancing plans for a regional fuel pricing benchmark and trading hub in Abuja, aiming to reduce dependence on European and Mediterranean price signals as output from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery reshapes regional supply. Abuja Conference Focuses on Regional Price Independence Regulators, refiners, traders, and financiers gathered in Punch Newspapers on Tuesday … Read more

As summer temperatures soar and heatwaves stress residential buildings, a growing number of homeowners are discovering that air-source heat pumps can cool living spaces just as effectively as they heat them, shifting the conversation around renewable energy technologies. For years, homeowners viewing heat-pump technology through a strictly seasonal lens understood the units simply as low-carbon … Read more

Portland’s historic Lloyd Center ice rink closed permanently on Saturday after nearly seven decades of operation. Opened in 1960, the beloved community hub shut its doors alongside the rest of the shopping center as the property prepares for redevelopment. When the Lloyd Center shopping mall first opened its doors in 1960, it boasted a unique … Read more

Cera Sanitaryware reported a strong rise in first-quarter revenue for fiscal 2027, according to Investing, though profit growth lagged as higher input costs and temporary disruptions squeezed margins. Revenue from operations climbed 19.5% year-over-year to INR 486 crores from INR 407 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue Growth and Financial Overview … Read more

Two passenger aircraft narrowly avoided a serious ground collision at Sydney Airport when an Airbus A320 was forced to brake firmly as a Boeing 777 was towed across its path. The incident left a cabin crew member injured, damaged the towing connection, and intensified scrutiny over ongoing air traffic control staffing shortages. The Tarmac Near-Miss … Read more

An airline seating dispute sparked an international debate when a mother was verbally abused by a fellow passenger for travelling in business class with her one-year-old baby. The incident highlights recurring tensions around public accommodation, entitlement, and the co-existence of families and child-free travellers in premium spaces. The Cabin Confrontation on a Singapore-Bound Flight A … Read more

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567m and alter how its major social media platforms operate for young users across the state. The decision comes in the second phase of a landmark trial after jurors previously found the company responsible for harming children’s mental health. A New Mexico court on Thursday ordered Meta … Read more

Airbnb raised its 2026 revenue forecast and topped Wall Street earnings estimates for the second quarter on Thursday, driven by robust travel demand in the United States and Europe, accelerating bookings, and higher average daily rates across core markets. The vacation rental company delivered a strong financial performance during the quarter, outperforming consensus expectations and … Read more

Ghana’s central bank incurred massive losses of 22 billion cedis ($1.9 billion) in 2025 under a domestic gold purchase program. Despite the financial hit, Africa’s largest gold producer successfully grew its bullion reserves to $11.9 billion by the end of the year. The Bank of Ghana launched its domestic gold purchase program with a clear … Read more

Beginning 17 August 2026, the 16-17 Saver railcard in the United Kingdom will remain valid for a full 12 months from purchase, even if the holder turns 18. The Department for Transport reform addresses rules that previously left more than 70,000 students annually £175 worse off. Rule Changes Eliminate Annual Losses for Teenagers Young people … Read more