According to the agency’s latest surveillance report, antibiotic resistance rose in more than 40 per cent of the bacteria-drug combinations tracked between 2018 and 2023, with average annual increases ranging from 5 to 15 per cent. “Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, threatening the health of families worldwide,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom […]
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The EU’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System, became operational on 12 October 2025. It will apply to non-EU travellers entering or leaving the EU and will make travelling smoother and safer for all. From now on, EU countries will start electronically registering the data of those coming into the EU for short stays […]
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Charlotte, N.C — The financial technology industry is mourning the sudden death of Doug Lebda, founder, chairman, and chief executive of LendingTree, who was killed in an ATV accident on Sunday. The company announced his passing in a statement, describing Lebda as a “visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services […]
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Paris/London, 13 October 2025 — The airline industry is bracing for a financial hit exceeding $11 billion in 2025, as supply chain bottlenecks continue to delay aircraft deliveries and restrict access to spare parts, engines, and maintenance capacity, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. Breakdown of Costs The IATA study, conducted with consultancy […]
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Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson has announced that Corneel Koster, the airline’s current Chief Customer and Operating Officer, will take over as Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2026. He will replace Shai Weiss, who has led the airline since 2019 and will depart on 31 December 2025. Leadership Transition Weiss joined Virgin Atlantic […]
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Chandler, Arizona, 13 October 2025 — Intel has officially started producing chips on its 18A process node at the company’s new Fab 52 facility in Arizona, marking the first time a two‑nanometer‑class semiconductor has been manufactured at scale on U.S. soil. The development is seen as a critical milestone in Washington’s push to restore domestic […]
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London, October 2025 — Kensington Palace has announced the creation of a National Suicide Prevention Network, a landmark initiative spearheaded by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The program, supported by over 20 charities and health organizations and funded with an initial £1 million donation, aims to address the 7,055 annual […]
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Geneva, 13 October 2025 — A new World Health Organization (WHO) Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report has revealed alarming levels of resistance in common bacterial infections, underscoring the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to global health systems. Key Findings Global Impact The WHO warned that antimicrobial resistance is already responsible for 1.27 million deaths […]
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British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has reached a sweeping agreement with the U.S. government to cut prescription drug costs while dramatically expanding its American manufacturing and research footprint. The deal, announced at the White House by CEO Pascal Soriot alongside President Donald Trump, commits the company to invest $50 billion over the next five years in […]
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Hong Kong, 14 October 2025 — Investor sentiment across the Asia-Pacific region is set to weaken after China announced it will begin charging 400 yuan ($56) per net ton on U.S.-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels docking at its ports. The move, effective October 14, mirrors Washington’s own port fees on Chinese ships, which also […]
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