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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This Company is Using AI for Work... Yet, It is Hiring

Block, a fintech company, is reducing its workforce while simultaneously hiring AI experts, highlighting a shift in job demand from traditional roles to those related to artificial intelligence.

Mar 1 • 06:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos Aquarium remains closed; construction progresses 9% and contract will be terminated

The city of Santos, Brazil, is set to terminate the contract with the construction company responsible for the renovation of the Municipal Aquarium after it completed only 9% of the work.

Feb 28 • 21:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Artificial intelligence must not decide life and death alone, claims company – Trump snapped: 'Leftist lunatics'

A U.S. company asserts that decisions regarding life and death should always involve human input, amidst a conflict with the Trump administration labeling it a national security threat.

Feb 28 • 01:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in a major $110 billion merger

Paramount Skydance has announced it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valuing the new combined company at $110 billion.

Feb 27 • 22:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paramount Skydance's shares skyrocket over 20% as it approaches a deal with Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance's shares surged over 20% as the company nears a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, outpacing Netflix in the acquisition race.

Feb 27 • 21:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pentagon threatens to intervene in Anthropic if it does not comply with military use of its AI

The U.S. Department of Defense is escalating tensions with AI company Anthropic over the military use of its technology, warning of potential intervention if demands are not met.

Feb 27 • 19:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

In Rožňava, a sixth district office may be rented by the Ministry of Interior from a Prague-based business group

The Ministry of Interior plans to establish a new client center in Rožňava, potentially making it the sixth location to rent property from a Czech company owned by the Pivoda family, leading to concerns about costly unfavorable contracts.

Feb 27 • 18:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Foodora is departing from Finland today, now it's time to act

Food delivery company Foodora is ceasing its operations in Finland today, with a final call for customers to use their campaign coupons before they expire.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 employees as CEO says AI 'does it better'

Fintech company Block is laying off 4,000 employees while shifting towards an AI-driven operational model, resulting in a surge in share prices.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tax Office seeks bankruptcy for nicotine pouch company - "it's a misunderstanding"

The Finnish Tax Administration has filed for bankruptcy against Snus Empire Finland, a company specializing in nicotine pouches; however, the CEO claims it is based on a misunderstanding.

Feb 27 • 04:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"It's Your Fault That Rice Prices Are So High" Continued Harassment Calls, Disposal Company is a Reseller?

A rice procurement company in Akita Prefecture, Japan, has been facing harassment calls blaming them for rising rice prices due to an incident involving unfulfilled rice stock contracts.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An automotive company cuts 20% of its workforce due to increasing losses

Aston Martin announced a 20% workforce reduction as it faces rising financial losses attributed to tariffs and declining demand in China.

Feb 26 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Vivendi Universal, France Telecom... Before Stellantis, these French companies also faced historical losses

The French automobile manufacturer Stellantis recently reported a staggering loss of €22.3 billion for 2025, marking it as the second-largest loss ever recorded for a French company.

Feb 26 • 15:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

CEZ is getting rid of wind turbines in Germany and France; it could gain billions

Czech energy company CEZ plans to divest its wind energy assets in Germany and France, potentially raising billions.

Feb 26 • 14:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Arja's Sofa Went for Warranty Repair and Disappeared Without a Trace – "Sometimes I Lie on the Dog's Bed"

A woman from Lahti, Finland, has become a victim of a furniture bankruptcy after sending her sofa for warranty repair, only to find out days before its return that it would not be delivered due to the bankruptcy of the company handling the repairs.

Feb 26 • 14:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lukoil to Bulgarians: You must buy Russian oil

Lukoil's trading company Litasco announced that Bulgaria's measures against it violate the Energy Charter Treaty, following Bulgaria's suspension of Russian oil imports and handling of Lukoil's assets.

Feb 26 • 12:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'My company has been ruined...' Founder expresses pain, fear spreads over AI!

Fear over AI impacts employees and companies alike, with significant business model challenges seen in major Indian IT firms.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Theatre company signals final curtain call as funding dries up

The Adelaide theatre company Slingsby announced it will shut down due to funding losses, culminating in its final performances at the Adelaide Festival.

Feb 25 • 19:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now it’s confirmed - Beloved sugars may disappear completely from stores

Finnish company Suomen Sokeri Oy announces that traditional types of sugar might vanish from shops entirely due to changes in production.

Feb 25 • 17:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Uncertainty about the future of one of the country's leading dairy companies: it accumulates rejected checks for $13.6 billion and its 3 plants are paralyzed

Lácteos Verónica, a major dairy company in Argentina, faces critical challenges as its operations have come to a halt, resulting in substantial debt and unpaid salaries for employees.

Feb 25 • 11:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Higgs threatens to seize Anthropic for its artificial intelligence

US Secretary of Defense Pete Higgs has threatened to blacklist AI company Anthropic if it does not remove restrictions on AI technologies provided to the Pentagon.

Feb 25 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Employees of this company earned almost 10 thousand euros in hand salary in January: what business is it engaged in?

Transocean Lithuania, a representative of the Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express, reported an average pre-tax salary of 15,900 euros for its employees in January, translating to about 9,600 euros after taxes.

Feb 25 • 08:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"They pulled him out like a rabbit from a hat." Opposition criticizes the swift replacement of the head of VZP

The Czech opposition is criticizing the rapid replacement of the director of the largest health insurance company, VZP, asserting that it reflects political maneuvering rather than genuine reform away from political influence.

Feb 25 • 06:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Not China, India is making Robodog! Know what it can do

An Indian company showcased its Made in India Robodog at the AI Impact Summit, claiming that it is 70% locally made, although some parts are imported.

Feb 25 • 05:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Director of VZP Was Dismissed Abruptly. ANO MP Proposed It as an Item "Various"

The director of the Czech health insurance company VZP was abruptly dismissed, following a proposal from an MP of the ANO party during a parliamentary session.

Feb 25 • 05:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It has 395 employees: the forest company Celulosa Argentina has been out of production for six months, there is no date for reopening and is seeking an investor

Forestadora Tapebicuá has been unable to produce for six months due to financial difficulties and is currently seeking an investor to resume operations.

Feb 24 • 17:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"With the little treasure they bought iPhones, TVs, and PCs": the EU prosecutor requests the arrest of 16 Italian professors and researchers

The European Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian educators and IT company employees for corruption and manipulating public contracts.

Feb 24 • 16:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The long-time head of Microsoft's gaming division is leaving. And it’s not the only change in important positions.

The article discusses the departure of the long-standing head of Microsoft's gaming division, amidst other significant changes within the company.

Feb 24 • 15:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial in Munich: Former IT Manager Allegedly Defrauded Dallmayr of Nearly 2.3 Million Euros

A former IT manager allegedly defrauded the Dallmayr company of approximately 2.3 million euros through fake invoices to support his lavish lifestyle, assisted by two friends.

Feb 24 • 15:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Company sued by Ford government says it faces bankruptcy, tries to speed up case

Keel Digital Solutions, embroiled in a $29.5 million lawsuit from the Ontario government over alleged fraud, is attempting to expedite the case by moving it to commercial court, despite the government’s resistance.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Windows: How secure is it still with Microsoft?

Microsoft's BitLocker encryption for Windows drives has raised security concerns after it was revealed that the company has been providing recovery keys to investigators, including the FBI.

Feb 24 • 07:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Revolution in the Ice Cream Empire. Giant Announces Changes

Nestlé plans to divest its ice cream production business by selling it to British company Froneri, with expectations set for the next year.

Feb 24 • 06:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Illegal’ Customs Refund Lawsuit Filed... FedEx Becomes the First Major U.S. Company to Sue

FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking refunds for tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, making it the first major U.S. company to do so based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 24 • 02:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Employee Photographs Secret Document with Smartphone and Sends it to 16 Colleagues

A Tokyo Electric Power Company employee photographed a classified document related to security measures at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant and sent it to 16 colleagues, raising concerns over security management lapses.

Feb 24 • 02:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel is not interested in selling São Paulo's energy distributor, says CEO

Enel's CEO, Flavio Cattaneo, declared that the company has no intention of selling its energy distribution concession in São Paulo, despite challenges it faces that could lead to the concession’s expiry.

Feb 23 • 15:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

WhatsApp's U-turn in the Supreme Court, now data will not be shared with Meta without your approval

WhatsApp has assured the Supreme Court of India that it will not share user data with its parent company Meta without explicit consent starting March 16.

Feb 23 • 13:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Youth politicians ran a housing business with state funds, which is in serious financial trouble

Finnish youth organizations have managed a housing company for decades, but it is now facing significant financial crises amidst loss of trust from state funding sources.

Feb 23 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Netflix boss says $83bn Warner Bros takeover will benefit industry

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos defends the company's $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, arguing it will promote growth in the entertainment sector.

Feb 23 • 11:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Danish company wants to compete with Airbnb: 'It's a potential hornet's nest we are sticking our hands into'

A Danish company named Landfolk is launching a summer house portal to provide authentic vacation rentals in competition with Airbnb.

Feb 23 • 06:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

When warfare on social media and a wave of hate can destroy a company. How to defend against it

An article discussing the dangers of social media backlash and hate campaigns that can harm companies, alongside ways to combat these issues.

Feb 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigerians should thank Dangote for inspiring refinery, says NNPC chief

The CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company has praised Dangote's leadership in establishing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, highlighting it as crucial for Nigeria's national pride and energy sector.

Feb 21 • 20:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Britain's loneliest sheep finally has company; it gave birth to lambs

Britain's loneliest sheep has given birth to lambs, ending its solitude.

Feb 21 • 17:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

A girl wrote to ChatGPT about a shooting, the company did not report it. Eight people were killed

A report reveals that a girl communicated with ChatGPT about a shooting incident, which the company failed to report to authorities, resulting in eight fatalities.

Feb 21 • 14:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

It is necessary to stay away from these 5 people, Chanakya has explained the reason

The article discusses five types of people whose company can hinder personal growth, according to Chanakya's teachings.

Feb 21 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Luxury resort Järvisydän conceals its intentions – indebted company 32 million in the red

The future of the spa hotel Järvisydän is uncertain as it seeks to restructure its finances while currently facing insolvency.

Feb 21 • 07:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Babiš no longer owns Agrofert. Who is who in the fund that manages it

Andrej Babiš has divested from Agrofert, with details emerging about the management of the fund overseeing the company.

Feb 20 • 17:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'India is a Leading Country in AI', said BJP Spokesperson

'India is on the path to becoming a leader in artificial intelligence', stated BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi, highlighting visits from major IT company leaders.

Feb 20 • 08:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

An Appeal Against Demand Charges - Now Speaking a Utility Company That Does Things Differently

The electricity company Lahti Energia has stated that it currently does not offer demand charge-free contracts for homeowners, despite a recent regulatory announcement suggesting households may have the right to choose such an option.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Customers allegedly unaffected: Hackers seize data of 27,000 employees of RTL Group

Hackers have reportedly stolen data of 27,000 employees from RTL Group and are selling it on the dark web, although the company claims that customer data is not affected.

Feb 19 • 17:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fate announced that it will comply with the mandatory conciliation ordered by the Government

Fate, a company in Argentina, has announced it will comply with the mandatory conciliation imposed by the government and plans to reopen when safety conditions are met.

Feb 19 • 16:13 UTC

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