WBD reveals Cortina d’Ampezzo studios as countdown to Olympic Winter Games gets underway

100 days before the Opening Ceremony, WBD has unveiled its purpose-built studios and details of the coverage to come Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe has revealed details of its Winter Olympics studios. With 100 days to go before the opening...

Forged Picasso, Rembrandt and Kahlo paintings seized by Bavarian police

Bavarian police officers seized an array of forged works with false attributions to artists including Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt, Juan Miro, Amadeo Modigliani and Frida Kahlo earlier this month. The operation involved coordinated raids on homes and...

Why are European champions England in pot 2 for Women’s World Cup qualifying?

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Charitable giving comes under pressure as donors slash education aid 

Children in Africa will be among the hardest hit by cuts to education funding, says UNICEF. In Ivory Coast, the Jacobs Foundation is financing a programme to improve quality of education for four million pupils. Malte Jäger / Laif Listen to the...

Interview with Outdoor Industry Veteran Alex Kutches

When you think about brands that have left their mark on the outdoor industry, Mystery Ranch is definitely one that comes to mind. During his time as President, Alex Kutches helped shape the brand’s identity, grow its audience, and set it up for...

What is Maritime Mutual?: NZ insurer probed by police for Iran oil shipments alleged links

That was an increase of 27.9% from its 2023 insurance revenue of US$84.8m ($146.7m), and a 457% increase since 2019 pre-Covid revenue of US$19.4m ($33.5m). The insurer’s profit has also grown substantially, increasing from US$577,671 ($999,437) in...

Grant Thornton adds New Zealand firm

Grant Thornton Advisors is adding Grant Thornton New Zealand to its multinational platform, extending its reach into the Asia Pacific region. The New Zealand firm has over $40 million in revenue and more than 300 employees. The deal is expected to...

IHC divests its stake in real estate company Modon Holding

International Holding Company, the largest listed company in the UAE, is divesting its entire stake in Modon Holding as the Abu Dhabi conglomerate seeks to avoid "over-concentration" of its portfolio in any single sector. The company will be...

Legal Battle Over Billionaire's Fortune Breaks Into U.S. Courts

(BPT) - In a new legal turn, a U.S. federal court may require the daughter of Polish media mogul Zygmunt Solorz to hand over documents related to an ongoing dispute over the succession of his companies. A new filing in California alleges that the...

Iraq 8th in Arab 2026 GDP per capita rankings

2025-10-25T22:34:57+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq is projected to rank eighth among Arab countries and 116th globally in GDP per capita by 2026, with income per person estimated at $5,873, according to US-based...

Eighteen-year-olds have ten days to get a free interrail pass

EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLDS in Ireland can travel anywhere in the European Union by train for free for up to 30 days next year – but they have to apply before 13 November. Teenagers born between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007 must complete a quiz and...

Craig Bellamy ally reveals Celtic next manager tip as Dermot Desmond left with dilemma

Wales boss Craig Bellamy(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) Joe Ledley has told Celtic that Craig Bellamy would be PERFECT for the job - if they are willing to wait. Record Sport understands Wales boss Bellamy has been identified by head of...

Former US ambassador pessimistic about tariff breakthrough

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Ranked: Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025

Ranked: 35 Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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DWP PIP claimants who go abroad could face penalty

You could face a penalty for going on holiday(Image: Getty Images) Those receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could face penalties if they travel overseas for lengthy periods without notifying authorities. PIP is a benefit typically...

Episode 5: On the Frontline of Financial Intelligence with Daniel Thelesklaf

In this latest episode of the STR podcast, host Tom Keatinge catches up with Daniel Thelesklaf, long-time friend of RUSI’s Centre for Finance and Security. Through FIU leadership positions from Liechtenstein to Germany via Switzerland, and roles...

PIP claimants who go abroad could face penalty

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:35, 02 Nov 2025 PIP claimants could be at risk of a penalty(Image: Getty Images) People claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could be at risk of facing a penalty if they decide to go abroad for an...

Warner Bros Discovery unveils Olympic Winter Games studios

Warner Bros Discovery has revealed a first look at its studios for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The purpose-built studios will broadcast live coverage of the games, which take place from 6-22 February 2025. Winter...

PIP claimants who go abroad for this amount of time could face a penalty

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:35, 02 Nov 2025 You could be penalised for going on holiday(Image: Getty Images) People claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could be at risk of facing a penalty if they decide to go abroad for an...