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Bayer Seeks EU Approval for Icafolin‑Methyl, Agriculture’s First New Herbicide Mode in 30 Years

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has filed for EU approval of icafolin‑methyl, its first new herbicide mode of action in over 30 years, after earlier submissions in Brazil, the U.S., and Canada. With peak sales estimated at €750 million, icafolin‑methyl is slated for … Read the full press release

Liverpool Hosts Record‑Breaking IAOO Congress to Advance Oral Cancer Research

(IN BRIEF) From 16–19 July, Liverpool hosted the IAOO’s 10th World Congress at ACC Liverpool, attracting over a thousand delegates from 55 countries. Organised by University of Liverpool experts and supported by Liverpool City Council, the congress focused on oral … Read the full press release

UEA and Majmaah University Launch Strategic Academic and Cultural Exchange

(IN BRIEF) UEA and Majmaah University have launched a formal collaboration to strengthen academic cooperation, student mobility, and research partnerships. The alliance began with a two‑week summer programme at UEA for Majmaah students and was solidified by a Memorandum of … Read the full press release

KPN Launches Campaign to Spark Daily Family Chats About Kids’ Online Lives

(IN BRIEF) KPN’s latest campaign under the #BetterInternet banner encourages parents to initiate daily conversations with their children about their online experiences by asking “How was your day online?” Research shows that while over a quarter of parents have limited … Read the full press release

Maxiforja Unveils 6,500‑Ton KERS‑Equipped Forging Press to Boost Capacity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Maxiforja has expanded its forging capabilities by installing a 6,500‑ton GLK 6500 press from ANDRITZ Schuler at its Canoas facility. This world‑record press features an energy‑saving Kinetic Energy Recovering System (KERS), which slashes power requirements by up to 40 percent compared … Read the full press release

Webuild Welcomes AC Milan Back to Perth as It Accelerates Major Australian Infrastructure Projects

(IN BRIEF) Webuild proudly supports AC Milan’s July 31 friendly against Perth Glory at HBF Park—echoing last year’s 56,000‑strong turnout at Optus Stadium—and reinforces its dedication to sport through the “  ” Olympic athlete campaign. As Australia accounts for 16 percent of Webuild’s backlog, the … Read the full press release

Basilea Launches FORWARD‑IM Phase 3 Trial of Fosmanogepix in Invasive Mold Infections

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has initiated FORWARD‑IM, a global Phase 3 trial evaluating fosmanogepix in adults with invasive mold infections. Building on positive Phase 1 and Phase 2 results—and following the FAST‑IC Phase 3 candidemia trial—this open‑label study will randomize about 160 patients to … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches On‑Control 3D‑Driven CNC Programming with Optimize MyProgramming 3D Scanner

(IN BRIEF) Optimize MyProgramming / 3D Scanner is Siemens’ new CNC programming application embedded inside Sinumerik Operate, debuting at EMO 2025. It automates the transfer of 3D CAD data into the machine control, letting users generate and fine‑tune part programs directly on the shop floor. … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Santé & Territoires Finalizes €243 Million Acquisition of Petits‑fils Senior Care Network

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Santé & Territoires has finalized its takeover of Petits‑fils, the leading national franchise for at‑home senior care in France, following regulatory clearance from the French Competition Authority. The deal—valued at around €243 million—integrates more than 290 Petits‑fils … Read the full press release

Didier Reboul to Lead Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring as New CEO from September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring’s board has named Didier Reboul as its new CEO, effective September 1, 2025, under the supervision of Stéphane Priami of Crédit Agricole S.A. He will also join Crédit Agricole S.A.’s Management Committee. Reboul takes over from … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Names Simone Kämpfer as General Counsel and Ralph Nash as Head of Anti‑Financial Crime

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is appointing Simone Kämpfer as its new General Counsel, effective September 15, 2025, replacing Friederike Rotsch, who will leave to pursue other opportunities. Kämpfer, a Freshfields partner and former public prosecutor, will join the Group Management Committee … Read the full press release

Eni’s Versalis and Acea Ambiente Partner on Mechanical and Chemical Recycling of Post‑Industrial Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Versalis and Acea Ambiente have signed an MoU to collaborate on recycling initiatives aimed at recovering value from post‑consumer and post‑industrial plastics. They will jointly identify waste streams at Acea Ambiente’s facilities suitable for Versalis’s mechanical and chemical … Read the full press release

Portugal Breaks Ground on Porto–Oiã High‑Speed Rail with €875 Million EIB Backing

(IN BRIEF) Infraestruturas de Portugal and the Avan Norte consortium have inked a 30‑year concession to deliver the Porto–Oiã section of the Lisbon–Porto high‑speed railway, marking the kickoff of Phase 1. The European Investment Bank will underwrite €875 million of the total … Read the full press release

Synaptiq’s AI Slashes Radiotherapy Planning Time with Automated Tumour and Organ Contouring

(IN BRIEF) Synaptiq is streamlining radiotherapy preparation with its AI‑driven contouring software, which automates the delineation of tumours and organs at risk. Founded by Dragoș Dușe and Roxana Săbău, the Romanian startup emerged from research at Germany’s Cancer Research Centre and now … Read the full press release

EIB Advances €50 Million for Iberdrola’s il·lumina to Rebuild Flood‑Damaged Valencia Grid

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has provided Iberdrola with two €25 million loans—half from its own funds and half via Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund—to back il·lumina, the utility’s project to reconstruct and future‑proof the Valencia distribution grid damaged in the 2024 floods. … Read the full press release

E.ON Hits 10,000 Digital Secondary Substations, Accelerating Smart Grid Rollout by 500 Units Monthly

(IN BRIEF) E.ON grid companies have installed their 10,000th digital secondary substation in Germany, a critical link for real‐time monitoring between medium‐ and low‐voltage networks. As renewable generation and electrification grow, these smart substations send two million measurements per minute to … Read the full press release

COVESA and ACEA Team Up to Standardise Onboard APIs for Commercial Vehicle Interoperability

(IN BRIEF) COVESA and ACEA have signed an MoU to co‑develop an industry‑standard onboard API for commercial vehicles, harmonizing data exchange across truck and bus manufacturers. The initiative extends COVESA’s Vehicle Signal Specification with a bespoke commercial‑vehicle data catalogue, accessed … Read the full press release

Leadec Assembles One Millionth Wheel for MAN’s Niepołomice Truck Plant

(IN BRIEF) Leadec hit a major milestone on 15 July 2025 by assembling its one‑millionth wheel for the MAN Trucks plant in Niepołomice, Poland. Partnering since August 2022, Leadec’s Kokotów assembly shop operates 24/7 with a 90‑strong team, producing 1,700 wheels daily to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Unveils MagentaZuhause Hybrid: Fixed‑Line and 5G Internet at Up to 500 Mbps with No Extra Fee

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaZuhause Hybrid service now offers the same plan speeds as its DSL packages—up to 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload—by merging fixed‑line and mobile networks. Using a Speedport Smart 4 router paired with a 5G receiver, the system automatically … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Appoints Ker Gilchrist to Lead £5 Billion UK Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed real estate veteran Ker Gilchrist as Head of Investment Management UK. Gilchrist will manage PATRIZIA’s £5 billion+ UK portfolio, set investment strategy and lead deal sourcing. With over 30 years’ experience—including directing the Welput office fund at … Read the full press release