Skoda unveils affordable Epiq electric SUV with compact urban focus

Skoda Auto unveiled the new Skoda Epiq in Zurich on Tuesday, introducing its most affordable electric vehicle and the smallest SUV in its battery powered lineup. The compact crossover is positioned below the Skoda Elroq and Skoda Enyaq, targeting urban drivers and first time electric vehicle buyers with pricing designed to compete directly......

Musk backs orbital data centers as AI energy warnings grow

Elon Musk has renewed support for space-based computing infrastructure after Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang warned that artificial intelligence could soon overwhelm global power systems. Musk posted that space represents the only viable path forward, reinforcing his long-standing view that orbital data centers could solve rising energy......

AMD and Arm gain server CPU share as Intel slips

AMD and Arm have continued to take market share from Intel in the server processor segment in early 2026, as artificial intelligence driven data center demand accelerates structural shifts in global chip spending. A new analysis from UBS shows that competitive dynamics in the CPU market are changing faster than traditional seasonal patterns,......

Morocco takes a formal step toward joining TV5MONDE governance as first African state

Morocco has formally expressed its interest in joining the governance structure of TV5MONDE, the world's leading French-language audiovisual network, marking the first time an African country has entered this accession process. The move follows a letter sent on April 21, 2026, by Morocco's Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication,......

Adecco says temporary jobs continue to grow faster than permanent hiring

Adecco Group reported that demand for temporary and flexible jobs remained stronger than permanent recruitment during the first quarter of the year, reflecting continuing caution among employers in a climate of economic uncertainty. The international staffing company stated that permanent hiring declined in several areas of its business operations,......

Swiss voters divided over proposal to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland remains deeply divided over a controversial proposal aimed at limiting the country’s population to 10 million residents before 2050, according to recent opinion polls. The debate has become one of the most discussed political issues ahead of the national referendum scheduled for June. The initiative, promoted by the right-wing......

Swisscom says Italian tower dispute could take years to resolve

Swiss telecom group Swisscom has warned that its dispute over mobile tower infrastructure in Italy could take up to five years to fully resolve, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s highly competitive telecom market. The company is seeking to reduce its dependence on Italian tower operator INWIT, as part of a broader restructuring......

Three US states monitor residents who traveled on hantavirus cruise ship as Andes strain confirmed

Health authorities in at least three American states are monitoring residents who were aboard the MV Hondius, the Dutch expedition cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three passengers and left several others seriously ill during an Atlantic crossing. None of the individuals under surveillance are showing......

Swiss lawmakers push for swift decision on UBS capital rules

Swiss lawmakers have launched discussions aimed at rapidly deciding new capital requirements for UBS Group AG, the country’s largest bank. The debate reflects growing urgency to clarify financial regulations in the wake of recent banking sector upheavals. Parliamentary sources indicate that authorities are seeking to accelerate the......

Japanese yen crosses 160 level after sharp intervention warning

The Japanese yen weakened past the 160 per dollar mark on Wednesday, touching 160.73, its lowest level since July 2024, before reversing sharply after an unusually forceful verbal intervention from Tokyo officials. The move highlighted growing tension between currency traders and Japanese authorities as speculation against the yen intensified......

UBS reports 80 percent profit surge to 3 billion dollars

UBS reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 3 billion dollars. The figure marks an 80 percent increase compared with the same period last year and exceeds market expectations of about 2.8 billion dollars. The performance was supported by stronger trading activity and......

Kone to acquire TK Elevator in $34.4 billion landmark deal

Finland’s Kone has agreed to acquire German rival TK Elevator in a transaction valued at 29.4 billion euros, or $34.4 billion, marking one of the largest corporate takeovers in Europe in recent years. The deal combines cash and shares and is set to reshape the global elevator industry by creating the world’s largest manufacturer......

Swiss voters show growing support for population cap initiative

A growing number of citizens in Switzerland appear to support a proposal aimed at limiting the country’s population to 10 million, according to a recent opinion poll ahead of a national referendum. The initiative, backed by the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), calls for a cap on the permanent resident population by 2050. Supporters......

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