Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Fleet Development with Norwegian Aura Launch and Ongoing Partnership with Fincantieri

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line have celebrated the launch of Norwegian Aura at the Monfalcone shipyard, marking the ship’s progression into its final construction phase ahead of delivery in spring 2027. The vessel, larger than previous Prima Plus … Read the full press release

Marks and Spencer Expands Value Food Range with Price Cuts on Key Vegetable Staples to Attract Family Shoppers

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has expanded its Remarksable Value and Dropped and Locked ranges by adding 22 vegetable staples and reducing prices on 19 items, as part of its strategy to attract more family shoppers and respond to increasing … Read the full press release

Swiss Technology Firm Centiel Goes Public to Accelerate Growth in Mission Critical Power Solutions Market

(IN BRIEF) Centiel SA has gone public on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker CNTL, achieving a market capitalization of approximately CHF 261 million at its debut. The listing was completed via a reverse merger with HT5 AG, involving … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Agrees Sale of Pakistan Business to IGI Investments as Part of Strategic Portfolio Restructuring

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has agreed to sell Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments, part of the Packages Group, in a deal valued at approximately €50 million. The divestment is part of AkzoNobel’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and … Read the full press release

Barco and Huddly Launch Microsoft Teams Certified Wireless Meeting Room Solution for Seamless Hybrid Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Barco and Huddly have launched a new wireless meeting room solution that integrates ClickShare Hub Pro with the Huddly C1 video bar, offering a seamless conferencing and presentation experience for small- and medium-sized rooms. Certified for Microsoft Teams, … Read the full press release

SSAB Subsidiary Tibnor Moves Forward with Ovako Metals Acquisition to Strengthen Nordic Market Presence

(IN BRIEF) Tibnor has secured regulatory approval for its acquisition of Ovako Metals Oy Ab, a Finnish steel distribution company, with the transaction expected to close in the coming weeks. The deal will allow Tibnor, a subsidiary of SSAB, to … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich and BGZ Launch Joint Research Lab to Advance Nuclear Waste Storage Safety Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich and BGZ have launched a joint research initiative at Campus Garching to advance the safety of interim storage and disposal of radioactive waste. With no final repository expected to be operational before existing … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Expands Operations in Mexico with New Querétaro Office to Support Growing Transport and Logistics Demand

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has strengthened its presence in Mexico by opening a new sales office in Querétaro, reflecting the country’s growing importance as a key market for commercial vehicles. Driven by increasing demand in logistics and passenger … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Research Inspires Major Art Installation Featured in Saatchi Gallery Summer Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool will showcase research-informed artwork at the Saatchi Gallery in London as part of the exhibition The Sun and The Moon Art Inspired by the Celestial. The featured installation, My Body is a Sundial by … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Oxford Study Finds Non Surgical Treatment Effective for Children’s Severe Wrist Fractures

(IN BRIEF) A large UK clinical trial involving the University of Liverpool and the University of Oxford has found that most children with severely broken wrists can be successfully treated without surgery. The CRAFFT trial showed that while surgery may … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia’s Norwich Business School Debuts in Global MBA Rankings with Strong Executive MBA Performance

(IN BRIEF) Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia has entered CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings for the first time, achieving Tier One status for its MBA programmes and securing the 28th global position for its Executive MBA. … Read the full press release

Study Led by Queen’s University Belfast Reveals Significant Ecosystem Impact of Sand Mining on UK’s Largest Freshwater Lake

(IN BRIEF) A new study involving Newcastle University and led by Queen’s University Belfast has revealed that sand dredging is contributing to significant environmental degradation in Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland. Using high-resolution sonar … Read the full press release

Siemens Showcases Industrial AI Innovations at Hannover Messe to Drive Manufacturing Efficiency and Future Ready Industry

(IN BRIEF) Siemens will use Hannover Messe 2026 as a platform to demonstrate how industrial AI and digital technologies are reshaping manufacturing and enhancing industrial resilience and competitiveness. By integrating AI across the entire value chain, Siemens aims to help … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Secures Contract to Deliver Mobile Counter Drone Systems to Strengthen German Federal Police Security Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has been commissioned to supply highly mobile counter-drone systems to the German Federal Police, aimed at improving the detection, verification, and mitigation of unmanned aerial threats. The solution includes rapidly deployable vehicles equipped with advanced sensors, effectors, … Read the full press release

Bouygues Telecom Iliad Group and Orange Enter Exclusive Talks with Altice France for Potential €20 Billion Acquisition of SFR Assets

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Telecom, the Iliad Group, and Orange have entered exclusive negotiations with Altice France to acquire SFR, following a due diligence phase and the submission of a revised offer valuing the assets at €20.35 billion. The proposed transaction … Read the full press release

DNV Integrates Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon Platforms to Enhance Data Reliability and Financing Confidence in Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) DNV has integrated its Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon platforms to improve data traceability and strengthen the bankability of renewable energy projects. As lenders place greater emphasis on the accuracy and completeness of pre-construction data, the combined solution … Read the full press release

New CLUE Framework from DNV and Equinor Introduces System-Based Approach to Improve Safety and Operational Insights

(IN BRIEF) DNV and Equinor have jointly introduced the Event Learning Taxonomy CLUE, a new incident classification framework designed to improve how organizations understand and learn from operational events. Moving away from traditional models that often emphasize blame and linear … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Researchers Introduce Functional Profiling Platform to Improve Treatment Selection in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, in collaboration with national clinical and research partners, have developed a functional profiling approach that could significantly enhance personalized treatment strategies for metastatic colorectal cancer. By using patient-derived spheroids—three-dimensional tumour models … Read the full press release

New Partnership Between NAGRAVISION and Harmonic Brings Flexible Cloud-Based Watermarking to OTT and Live Event Broadcasters

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION and Harmonic have expanded their long-standing partnership with the launch of a fully managed, event-based watermarking-as-a-service solution aimed at tackling the growing challenge of live sports piracy in the streaming era. By integrating Harmonic’s VOS 360 Media … Read the full press release

Kering Unveils ReconKering Strategy to Restore Growth and Strengthen Leadership in the Global Luxury Market

(IN BRIEF) Kering has unveiled its ReconKering strategy, a comprehensive transformation plan aimed at restoring brand desirability, strengthening operational performance, and positioning the Group for long-term leadership in the evolving luxury market. The strategy combines a renewed focus on traditional … Read the full press release