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AI Boom Set to Drive Singapore Growth as High as 5.5% This Year
Singapore upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast anew as the artificial intelligence boom lifts trade and manufacturing, offsetting the drag from continued fighting in the Middle East.

Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport
Heathrow said the case for expansion has “never been clearer” after it was overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport. The West London transport hub has long been Europe’s busiest travel destination, and is currently locked in a dispute with the regulator over its plans for a third runway.  “The

OpenAI’s head of ethics leaves start-up less than one year after joining
Chloé Bakalar’s departure is one of several high-profile exits at the group in recent weeks as safety concerns mount

Australia, Vietnam Deepen Defense as Supply Chain Risks Grow
Australia and Vietnam agreed to deepen military cooperation and support the free flow of essential trade as the two nations’ leaders met in Canberra on Tuesday, with both sides expressing concern over policies that threaten to disrupt global supply chains.

Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis
Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.

Can a 30-person start-up build Britain’s answer to OpenAI?
London-based Cosine has UK government backing to build a ‘sovereign AI’ model but faces far better resourced rivals

UK's biggest water company risks fresh storm over £1m payment to finance chief
Thames Water risks igniting a fresh storm over boardroom pay after handing a £1m signing-on fee to its finance chief even as it teeters on the brink of collapse.