UK-based Smith+Nephew sees profitability rise amid strong demand
British medical device maker Smith+Nephew on Tuesday forecast improved profitability this year after broadly meeting market expectations for earnings in 2023, driven by strong growth in the orthopaedics and sports…
New Zealand set to repeal the world’s first tobacco ban
New Zealand will on Tuesday repeal the world's first law banning the sale of tobacco to future generations, the government said, despite researchers and campaigners warning of the risk that…
Expedia to cut around 1,500 jobs globally amid slumping travel demand
Online travel platform Expedia said on Monday it was cutting about 1,500 jobs worldwide, or about 9% of its total workforce, as part of its "organisational and technological transformation".
Google steps up criticism of Microsoft and warns of rival monopoly in cloud
Alphabet Google Cloud on Monday stepped up criticism of Microsoft's cloud computing practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that will hurt the development of new technologies such as…
Microsoft’s deal with Mistral AI is under EU scrutiny
Microsoft's deal with French tech startup Mistral AI is under scrutiny in the European Union. Microsoft announced on Monday that it will soon make Mistral's artificial intelligence models available through…
The Oilers beat the Kings and ended the skid
Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, helping the Edmonton Oilers end a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Los…
Andy Murray wins 500th career hard court victory
Three-time Major champion Andy Murray of Great Britain won his 500th career hard court match as he defeated Canadian Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the first round of…
Cafolla regained the world apnoea jumping record in just 36 hours
Valentina Cafolla took just 36 hours to reclaim her world apnea diving record from Yasuko Ozeki, diving to a depth of 140 metres with one fin and without oxygen or…
Meloni loses control of Sardinia after election defeat
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suffered her first significant electoral setback since taking office in 2022, as her right-wing bloc lost power on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. Alessandra Todde,…
Biden says Israel is ready to suspend hostilities in Gaza
Israel is ready to end attacks in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan through a ceasefire that could be signed as early as next week, Joe…
