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Austria records highest temperature in its history as heatwave grips Central Europe

Austria has recorded its highest temperature since modern weather observations began, as an intense heatwave continues to affect large parts of Central Europe. Meteorological authorities reported temperatures exceeding 41°C, setting a new national record and highlighting the increasing frequency......

Global coffee prices climb to six-month high amid supply concerns

Coffee prices rose sharply in July, reaching their highest levels in six months as adverse weather conditions, strong global demand, and ongoing supply chain disruptions continued to pressure international agricultural markets. Market data showed that Robusta coffee futures increased by around 9% compared......

Shein prepares for Hong Kong IPO amid lower valuation expectations

Shein is preparing to begin investor meetings ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, marking a significant step toward one of the most closely watched stock market listings in the global e-commerce sector. According to reports, the online fashion retailer will use the meetings......

European gas prices climb to their highest level since early 2023

European natural gas prices rose sharply in July 2026, reaching their highest level since the beginning of 2023 as supply concerns and strong seasonal demand continued to influence the region's energy market. According to recent market data, the average price of natural gas increased significantly......

Proposed Hormuz Strait Agreement Raises Hopes for Safer Maritime Trade

Diplomatic efforts to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz appear to be gaining momentum as reports suggest that a temporary agreement could soon be announced. The proposed arrangement is expected to improve maritime security, support the free movement of commercial vessels, and reduce tensions......

US official sees possible agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz within days

The United States has expressed cautious optimism that an agreement with Iran could soon lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said negotiations between Washington......

Heineken cuts 3,000 jobs as restructuring boosts first-half profits

Dutch brewing giant Heineken has eliminated approximately 3,000 jobs during the first half of 2026 as part of a global restructuring programme aimed at improving efficiency, while reporting a double-digit increase in net profit. The world's second-largest brewer, behind AB InBev, said the workforce......

Netflix restores service after global outage disrupts streaming for thousands of users

Netflix experienced a global service disruption on Tuesday evening that temporarily prevented thousands of subscribers from accessing the streaming platform before normal operations were restored later in the night. The outage affected both the Netflix website and its mobile application, prompting users......

Aramco warns global oil inventories could take 18 months to recover after Hormuz disruption

Saudi Aramco has warned that the disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could have long-lasting consequences for global energy markets, with depleted oil inventories potentially requiring up to 18 months to recover, even if normal shipping operations resume immediately. According to......