Pirelli selects SCQ SCX and SC0 compounds for WorldSBK Estoril Round

Pirelli graphic showing the Circuito Estoril layout and tyre compounds for the Estoril Round

Riders will have Pirelli’s softest rear options for the Portuguese weekend as the championship returns to the low-grip Circuito Estoril. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Pirelli has selected the softest compounds in its range for the Estoril Round of the 2026 FIM … Read the full press release →

PwC and Cohere form global alliance to move secure enterprise AI from pilots to production

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Partnership launches in Canada and combines Cohere’s sovereign AI platform with PwC’s industry risk regulatory technology and transformation expertise. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs PwC and Cohere have formed a global alliance beginning in Canada to help organisations deploy secure enterprise AI … Read the full press release →

Pirelli to debut F0515 soft rear Moto2 tyre at Indonesia’s Mandalika circuit

Pirelli Moto2 tyre development image for the Indonesian Grand Prix

New specification combines the SC0 compound with a redesigned structure aimed at greater stability and more consistent performance under severe thermal stress IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Pirelli will introduce its new F0515 soft rear development tyre for Moto2™ at the Grand … Read the full press release →

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi launch autonomous freight operations for Warp on Dallas–Houston route

Volvo VNL Autonomous truck hauling a Volvo-branded trailer on a highway

Volvo VNL Autonomous trucks powered by the Waabi Driver are carrying Warp freight to third-party facilities in Texas while current autonomous hauls retain an observer in the driver’s seat. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi have started autonomous … Read the full press release →

Sund & Bælt and Odense Port move toward partnership for Rødbyhavn Fehmarnbelt facilities

Aerial view of the Fehmarnbelt project production facilities and work harbour near Rødbyhavn

Exclusive negotiations will examine the future development and operation of the Fehmarnbelt production site and work harbour on Lolland. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Sund & Bælt and Odense Port have entered an exclusive negotiation process aimed at establishing a future partnership … Read the full press release →

Delivery Hero alumni have built 150 startups valued at €7.5 billion according to Dealroom analysis

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Berlin-based startups account for €4.9 billion of the network’s enterprise value as alumni-founded companies and investors reinvest talent and capital across Europe IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Delivery Hero says a new Dealroom.co analysis identifies its alumni network and European brands as … Read the full press release →

HEINEKEN research finds local hospitality venues are shaping European travel choices

Collage of bar and pub scenes with Europe’s Living Rooms and HEINEKEN and Magnum branding

Survey findings link pubs bars cafés and tavernas with neighbourhood visits longer stays and stronger local connection while HEINEKEN and Magnum Photos launch Europe’s Living Rooms IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs HEINEKEN says new research across 11 European markets shows local pubs, … Read the full press release →

Alpiq shareholders elect Alberto de Paoli to Board ahead of October chairmanship transition

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International energy executive will succeed Johannes Teyssen as Chairman on 15 October 2026 following the Extraordinary General Meeting IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Alpiq Holding Ltd. shareholders elected Alberto de Paoli to the Board of Directors at the Extraordinary General Meeting on … Read the full press release →

AstraZeneca opens Kendall Square R&D centre as $1 billion Massachusetts investment expands research footprint

AstraZeneca R&D building in Kendall Square in Cambridge Massachusetts

The 570,000-square-foot Cambridge facility will work alongside AstraZeneca’s genomic medicine site at 100 Binney Street and support nearly 2,000 researchers and scientists. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs AstraZeneca has opened a new global strategic R&D centre in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, as … Read the full press release →

ANDRITZ targets €10 billion revenue and 10% comparable EBITA margin by 2029

ANDRITZ headquarters in Graz Austria

The group is updating its profitable growth strategy around decarbonization, digitalization and customer service while opening a new Experience Center in Graz. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs ANDRITZ is using its Capital Markets Day 2026 in Graz to introduce new medium-term financial … Read the full press release →

Renault Group to showcase 50 vehicles and major brand premieres at 2026 Paris Motor Show

Renault Group Paris Motor Show 2026 graphic with a stylised vehicle and the event dates October 12–18.

Renault, Dacia and Alpine will present electric, hybrid and performance models across Paris Expo Porte de Versailles while the Group marks 15 years of collaboration with fire and rescue services. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Renault Group will present 50 vehicles, concept … Read the full press release →

Robeco survey finds climate investment plans holding firm as energy security and physical risks reshape priorities

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60% expect to raise climate-focused allocations over three years while 75% say Middle East conflict will speed the shift toward renewable energy IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Robeco’s 2026 Global Climate Investing Survey finds that 60% of respondents expect to increase allocations … Read the full press release →

C.F. Møller’s Fjordpladsen recognised in Aalborg for linking urban life with the Limfjord

Stigsborg Waterfront development with apartment buildings and a landscaped promenade beside the Limfjord

Aalborg Municipality honours the Stigsborg Waterfront square for combining recreation and access to the Limfjord with rainwater treatment and environmental safeguards. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Fjordpladsen at Stigsborg Waterfront has received recognition from Aalborg Municipality for a public-space design that connects … Read the full press release →

Alexion to present 16 studies on HPP, hypoparathyroidism and early research at ASBMR 2026

AstraZeneca facility with company signage and a large sculptural installation.

Phase III HICKORY results for efzimfotase alfa and CALYPSO skeletal data for eneboparatide are among three oral presentations in Boston from 9 to 12 October 2026. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, will deliver 16 presentations, including three oral … Read the full press release →

Port Summit sets cross-border agenda for ARRRA cluster across Flanders, Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia

Participants at the 2026 Port Summit in Meise, Belgium

Governments target circular value chains, CO2 and hydrogen infrastructure, resilient inland shipping and automated freight as they seek EU recognition for the Antwerp-Rotterdam-Rhine-Ruhr Area IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Flanders, the Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia have agreed a joint agenda to strengthen … Read the full press release →

Associated British Ports invites public feedback on proposed wind turbine at Port of Ipswich

Aerial view of the Port of Ipswich

Two consultation events on 14 and 15 October will present plans for a single turbine intended to generate renewable electricity for port operations. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Associated British Ports (ABP) is inviting the public to consultation events on its proposal … Read the full press release →

ABP marks Port of Ipswich cruise record as HANSEATIC spirit makes historic call

HANSEATIC spirit berthed at the Port of Ipswich

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expedition vessel called at Ipswich on 3 October during a 13-night voyage from Reykjavik to Hamburg, giving passengers access to the town and River Orwell. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Associated British Ports (ABP) welcomed Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ HANSEATIC spirit to … Read the full press release →

National Grid completes $32 million Perry Street substation upgrade to expand Buffalo power capacity

National Grid Perry Street substation exterior in Buffalo with utility lines and mural panels on the brick wall

The modernized 110-year-old facility adds 13,200-volt delivery for large loads in Larkinville and the First Ward and marks the first of around a dozen planned Buffalo substation projects. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs National Grid has completed a $32 million modernization of … Read the full press release →

University of Liverpool’s LINC designated WHO Collaborating Centre in Brain Health

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The four-year designation will support WHO work across brain health, neurodevelopment and perinatal mental health from June 2026 to June 2030. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The World Health Organisation has designated the University of Liverpool’s Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) as … Read the full press release →

DNB restructures Technology & Services as AI adoption drives reduction of about 400 FTEs

DNB headquarters building

The bank plans to complete the downsizing in the fourth quarter of 2026 as it expands agentic AI across support and technology processes. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs DNB is restructuring its Technology & Services organisation as it increases the use of … Read the full press release →

CEP and CEJFE Explore Digital Probation Practice at Sixth Core Correctional Skills School in Barcelona

Panel session during the sixth International Training School on Core Correctional Skills in Barcelona.

Twenty-six participants from Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States joined the 28 September–2 October 2026 programme combining practical training, virtual reality and international exchange. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The Confederation of European Probation (CEP) and the Centre for Legal Studies … Read the full press release →

IATA sets people, technology and global standards as priorities for next aviation safety gains

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At WSOC 2026 in Istanbul, IATA highlights knowledge transfer, resilient technology use and consistent implementation of existing global standards. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the next advances in aviation safety will depend on people, technology … Read the full press release →

EDF says home EV charging could cut annual fuel costs by more than £1,350

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GoElectric customers driving 7,100 miles a year could spend £135.10 on charging, with a seven-hour overnight off-peak window and an optional Smart Charging saving IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs EDF says drivers switching from petrol or diesel to an electric vehicle and … Read the full press release →

BCLP outlines contract structures for managing U.S. tariff risk in energy build-transfer agreements

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The firm highlights Change in Law clauses, component limits, pre-NTP thresholds and closing true-ups as tools for allocating tariff exposure between project developers and buyers. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs BCLP examines how tariff volatility can affect U.S. energy project development under … Read the full press release →

Thales Canada and Cohere to Integrate Agentic AI into Royal Canadian Navy Fleet Support

Royal Canadian Navy vessel on the water

New AJISS task order will automate selected maintenance and logistics workflows under human oversight to support ship readiness and availability IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Thales Canada and Cohere have reached a new milestone in the Royal Canadian Navy’s adoption of artificial … Read the full press release →

SVT commissions Filmlance for Nordic thriller My Mother, with production set for spring 2027

Hooded character standing outdoors in a snowy forest scene from My Mother

The second installment in Karin Smirnoff’s bestselling Janna Kippo saga reunites Amanda Jansson, Rasmus Johansson and director-head writer Sanna Lenken. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Banijay Entertainment says Filmlance has been commissioned by SVT to produce My Mother, the second installment of … Read the full press release →

Banijay Kids & Family Expands Mr Bean Licensing With New Global Product and Promotional Partnerships

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New agreements span food promotions, apparel, watches, arcade games, gifts and toys, alongside renewed partnerships across Asian markets. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Banijay Kids & Family has expanded the licensing partnership slate for the Mr Bean brand with new agreements covering … Read the full press release →

Roman Rossfeld-edited study of Swiss growth debates wins 2026 Swiss Economic Archives Research Prize

Book cover of “Mehr!” alongside a portrait of editor Roman Rossfeld.

The 480-page German-language volume “Mehr!” traces economic growth and criticism of growth in Switzerland since 1945 through 15 essays by 14 authors. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The University of St.Gallen says “Mehr! Wirtschaftswachstum und Wachstumskritik in der Schweiz seit 1945”, edited … Read the full press release →

Digi Communications N.V. announces exercise of share options by the executive directors of the Company

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The options were granted on 3 July 2025 under the Company’s Share Option Plan and the 25 June 2024 Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting decision. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Digi Communications N.V. says its executive directors exercised their right to receive a … Read the full press release →

BCLP Advises Skyports on Ras al Khaimah Vertiport Network Agreement

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The agreement with the Ras al Khaimah Transport Authority covers an initial four vertiports supporting eVTOL aircraft and helicopters, with a planned first inter-emirate connection to Dubai. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs BCLP has advised Skyports Infrastructure on an agreement with the … Read the full press release →

Gate Terminal commissions fourth LNG storage tank at Maasvlakte, lifting annual capacity to 20 billion cubic metres

LNG storage tanks and terminal infrastructure at Gate Terminal on Maasvlakte

The new 180,000-cubic-metre LNG tank is complete as the Port of Rotterdam Authority advances a fourth jetty targeted for small-scale loading and bunkering by the end of 2028. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Gate Terminal has completed and commissioned its fourth LNG … Read the full press release →

Triton Partners to Sell OCU Group to TDR Capital Following Four-Year Expansion

OCU Group transaction announcement graphic

The agreed transaction would transfer the £1.2 billion-revenue critical infrastructure platform to TDR, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Funds advised by Triton Partners have agreed to sell OCU Group to funds managed by TDR … Read the full press release →

Savills appoints Adam De Acetis as director to expand private client property management offering

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The new director joins Savills’ Property Management portfolio team with a focus on property companies, private investors, family offices and high-net-worth clients. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Savills has appointed Adam De Acetis as a director in its Property Management division, where … Read the full press release →

DWS signs agreement to buy Peakside Capital Advisors and broaden European real estate alternatives

The planned 100 percent acquisition is expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to approvals, and would add a specialist manager with more than EUR 1.7 billion in assets. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs DWS has signed binding agreements to acquire 100 … Read the full press release →

Vonovia Launches Veveus to Unite Real Estate Management Services for Institutional Investors

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New brand brings investment, asset, property and facility management together, building on around 75,000 apartments already managed for third parties IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Vonovia is launching Veveus at EXPO REAL 2026 as a dedicated brand for institutional owners and investors, … Read the full press release →

AstraZeneca finalises $2 billion Summit Therapeutics investment to accelerate ivonescimab combination development

AstraZeneca logo at The Discovery Centre

Investment will support development of the PD-1/VEGF bispecific with sonesitatug vedotin and other AstraZeneca cancer medicines, including additional ADCs IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs AstraZeneca has completed its $2 billion equity investment in Summit Therapeutics, with the funding intended to accelerate development … Read the full press release →

Zalando unveils Access All Areas festival for Berlin, blending fashion, music and culture in April 2027

Promotional image of RAYE for Zalando’s Access All Areas festival

RAYE will headline the inaugural two-day event at Station Berlin and Tempodrom, with free access for Zalando Plus members in participating markets IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Zalando has announced Access All Areas (AAA), a new music, fashion and culture festival set … Read the full press release →

University of Copenhagen study links combined childhood adversity to more than sevenfold mortality risk in early adulthood

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Nationwide register analysis of 1.2 million Danes finds the highest risks among children facing both health-related problems and extensive family adversity IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs A University of Copenhagen study based on nationwide register data from more than 1.2 million people … Read the full press release →

TU Delft Develops Hybrid Metamaterial Transition Inspired by the Bone-Tendon Interface

Six-panel mechanical test sequence showing blue 3D-printed hybrid metamaterial specimens under torsion, torsion-compression and torsion-tension loading

New algorithm aligns sheet- and strut-based lattices through a compact transition cell, with 3D-printed tests confirming robust connections IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs TU Delft researchers have developed a new method for joining sheet-based and strut-based metamaterials in a compact transition inspired … Read the full press release →