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Yum Brands said Taco Bell traffic began recovering after a Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce reduced US sales.

China has warned it could retaliate if Washington follows through with restrictions on new robot imports, turning robotics into another flashpoint in the wider U.S.-China technology race.

A leading thinktank says higher oil prices and inflation linked to the Iran war could leave the UK facing hard choices at the next autumn budget

A Qantas aircraft has flown for more than 24 hours in what is believed to be a record-breaking test flight, marking another step in the airline's plan to operate direct ultra-long-haul routes between Australia and major

Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell by more than 10% as a sell-off in AI-related stocks intensified, driving South Korea's stock market down amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competition.

Train drivers are considering industrial action as unions say operators have still not fixed basic welfare problems a year after a regulator warning

The Islamabad High Court dismissed a petition filed by Meezan Bank challenging the constitutional validity of Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, upholding the levy of super tax on banks.

Basic Fun! CEO Jay Foreman discussed how President Trump's latest round of tariffs could affect his toy import business, which has already paid millions of dollars in import duties under earlier tariff rounds.

Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with additional tariffs after Brussels imposed fresh penalties on major US technology companies, including Google

Unite has urged Andy Burnham to back Airbus for a £2.4bn military satellite contract, warning that choosing Lockheed Martin could put hundreds of jobs at risk

Europe’s biggest defence contractor says the risk of attack is growing, adding urgency to Britain’s debate over readiness, resilience and military investment.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reviewed Pakistan’s IMF programme progress, underscoring how closely the government is tracking reforms, fiscal targets and external financing needs.

The State Bank of Pakistan has named 10 primary dealers for FY27, with UBL, NBP and Bank Alfalah among the top performers as the government leans on domestic borrowing.

The Justice Department move comes after a federal judge questioned how the subpoenas were handled, in a case The Times says tested press freedom.

Crude has returned to the $100 mark for the first time since May, as traders weigh escalating conflict risks spanning the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.

The European Commission hit Alphabet’s Google with fresh DMA fines while saying talks are moving in a constructive direction, reducing the chance of immediate further penalties.

In an expected court filing, The New York Times will contend the White House is misusing the justice system to pressure journalists, following coverage that reportedly angered the president.

A small Alabama festival briefly rebranded around AI, then reversed course after online criticism, opening a wider local conversation about data centers and the technology’s future.