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Built around the refinery and once known as Scotland's 'boomtown', Grangemouth has seen a steady decline in recent years

Scottish Refinery Closure Spells Trouble For Green Transition

Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town.

'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores

Tourist sales remain a key focus for the chain, which plans to open two new stores targeted at visitors in Japan next year

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

As Trump Family's Gulf Empire Grows, Rulers Seek Influence, Arms, Tech

Eric Trump recently signed a luxury real estate deal for the Trump Organization in Doha

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Debris from a drone on the outskirts of Amritsar in India

India And Pakistan Agree To Ceasefire After Days Of Attacks

Pakistan and India agreed Saturday to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks, the news surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump, who congratulated them on using "common sense".

The national mourning period in honor of the slain soldiers will run through Monday

Ecuador Declares National Mourning For 11 Troops Killed By Guerrillas

Ecuador's president declared three days of national mourning starting Saturday over the deaths of 11 soldiers who the army said were killed by dissident FARC guerrillas in an ambush near the Colombian border.

The Catholic Church's economic affairs have long been murky and scandal-prone

With Papacy, Leo XIV Inherits Vatican Money Troubles

Along with the spiritual leadership of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, Pope Leo XIV now inherits oversight of the Vatican's shoddy finances -- and his predecessor's efforts to clean them up.

President Joe Biden met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah in July 2022

Swords, Orbs And Fist-bumps: US Presidents In Saudi

In the first foreign tour of his second term, US President Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday before visiting Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

People visit a shop along a busy street in Beijing

China's Consumption Slide Deepens As Tariff War Bites

China said Saturday that consumer prices slumped in April for the third straight month, reflecting persistent challenges as leaders attempt to revive an economy stymied by sluggish spending and a fierce trade war with Washington.

The meeting comes a day after Putin hosted a vast military parade in Moscow

Europe Leaders Head To Kyiv On Unprecedented Visit

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland will make an unprecedented joint visit to Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire.

German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender blows a kiss

Margot Friedlaender, Germany's Voice Of Holocaust Remembrance

German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender, who has died at the age of 103, won plaudits at home and abroad for her tireless efforts to foster reconciliation and understanding.

The meharists also use the latest technology such as drones and GPS

On Patrol For Jihadists With Mauritania's Camel Cavalry

A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past but Mauritania's camelback cavalry play a vital role in the fight against jihadism today.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, left, with NATO chief Mark Rutte at the alliance headquarters on Friday

NATO Chief Seeks Defence Spending At 5% Of GDP By 2032: Dutch PM

NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday.

Administering the measles vaccine to a child at a health center in Lubbock, Texas

Measles Roars Back In The US, Topping 1,000 Cases

The United States' measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared eliminated.

Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter (R) and Economy Minister Guy Parmelin

Swiss Seize Window Of Opportunity On Trump Tariffs

Switzerland will once again Friday try to talk its way out of punitive tariffs on its exports to the United States, which would have serious ramifications for Swiss jobs and businesses.

Prosecutors said a voice mail shared between the two men showed they were revelling in the media coverage

Two Men Found Guilty Of Chopping Down Iconic UK Tree

An English court found two men guilty on Friday of the "deliberate and mindless" felling of one of the UK's most iconic trees, an incident that sparked national outrage.

British Airways owner IAG announced new orders for 32 planes from Boeing and 21 from Airbus for delivery from 2028 to 2033

British Airways Owner Unveils Big Boeing, Airbus Order

IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, announced Friday a multi-billion dollar order for Boeing and Airbus planes, as it maintained its outlook despite economic uncertainty.

Panasonic became a global household name in the latter half of the 20th century

Japan's Panasonic Targets 10,000 Job Cuts Worldwide

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said Friday it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability.

German Lender Commerzbank's Profits Jump As It Fends Off UniCredit

Revenues at Germany's second-biggest lender increased almost 12 percent to 3.1 billion euros, boosted by better than forecast interest and commission income.

A handout sketch received from the Supreme Court of Victoria on April 29, 2025 shows Erin Patterson, an Australian woman accused of murdering three people with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington, as she faces trial in a case that has grabbed global at

Poisoned Guests Rarely Invited Before Deadly Mushroom Lunch, Australia Trial Hears

An Australian woman accused of triple murder with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington had rarely invited her four guests to eat at her home before, a court heard Friday.

China and the United States are locked in a painful trade war, with each side hitting the other with massive tariffs

China Sales To US Slump Even As Exports Beat Forecasts

China said Friday sales to the United States slumped last month while its total exports topped forecasts, as Beijing fought a gruelling trade war with its superpower rival.

Trade between the world's two largest economies has skidded to a nearly complete halt since US President Donald Trump slapped China with levies of 145 percent

China Can Play Hardball At Looming Trade Talks With US: Analysts

A formidable set of cards that includes granting access to its vast market and an ability to withstand economic pain will allow Beijing to play hardball in upcoming trade talks with the United States in Geneva, analysts say.