Tuesday, July 28, 2026

World & Politics

Impartial news and analysis to help you understand the global events, diplomatic shifts, and political movements shaping our world.

Italian Court Convicts 32 Over Deadly Genoa Bridge Collapse

An Italian court has convicted 32 people over the 2018 collapse of Genoa's Morandi Bridge, which killed 43 people. The landmark verdict concludes one of Italy's largest infrastructure disaster trials, holding former motorway executives and engineers responsible for failures that contributed to the tragedy.

Europe

Business & Tech

Essential insights into the markets, trends, and breakthroughs driving the modern world forward.

Porsche’s Future Plan: Luxury Automaker Begins Major Transformation

Porsche and its works council have agreed on a comprehensive future package aimed at making the sports car manufacturer more competitive. The plan includes thousands of job reductions, extended site guarantees and major investments as Porsche responds to slowing demand, rising costs and challenges in the global automotive market.

Business

Volkswagen Intensifies Restructuring Amid Growing Industry Challenges

Germany’s automotive giant is pushing ahead with cost-cutting measures and structural changes as it faces weak demand, rising competition from Chinese manufacturers and the expensive transition to electric vehicles. The company’s transformation has become one of the biggest challenges facing the global car industry.

Business

Samsung Forecasts Sharp Profit Growth as AI Chip Demand Surges

Samsung Electronics expects a significant increase in second-quarter operating profit, driven by strong demand for AI memory chips. Despite the upbeat forecast, investors remain focused on the company's ability to maintain momentum in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market.

Markets

NVIDIA reports soaring revenue as AI demand continues to surge

Nvidia has reported another sharp rise in revenue, with demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continuing to drive growth. The results exceeded expectations and reinforced the company's central role in the global AI race, as technology firms continue investing heavily in data centres and advanced computing systems.

Markets

Culture

Exploring the stories, trends, and experiences across entertainment, lifestyle, travel, film, and music that define modern culture.

Sports

Unrivalled coverage and analysis of the teams, athletes, and defining moments shaping the world of sport.

IOC Moves to Lift Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, opening the way for closer integration into the Olympic movement. The decision does not yet restore Russia’s national symbols at the Games and comes amid ongoing debate over the role of athletes and politics in international sport.

Sports

Opinion / Analysis

Provocative perspectives and expert analysis on the ideas and issues defining our time.