Heathrow Records Drop In Passenger Traffic Amid Middle East Tensions
Heathrow Airport has reported a decline in passenger traffic for April, attributing the drop largely to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the airport, approximately 6.7 million
What Americans Think of a TikTok Ban
Half of Americans support a US government ban on TikTok, while 22% oppose the idea and more than a quarter are unsure, according to a Pew Research Center survey released.
Air Peace Hikes Lagos-Abuja Ticket to N200,000 from November
Starting November 1, 2024, Air Peace will raise the cost of a one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000, marking a significant fare increase in Nigeria's domestic aviation
Mercedes and adidas Shift Gears with Futuristic Adiracer GT Sneaker Collaboration
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has accelerated its partnership with adidas by unveiling a fresh take on racing-inspired footwear: the Adiracer GT in a striking "Matte Silver" finish. This
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Resigns, Ending 27-Year Leadership
In a surprising announcement, Akbar Al Baker is stepping down from his role as the chief executive of Qatar Airways, marking the conclusion of one of the longest-running leadership tenures
Booming AI Chip Demand Creates Two New Members Of The $1tn Club
Rising global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has pushed semiconductor giants SK Hynix and Micron Technology past the $1 trillion (£740 billion) market valuation milestone. Shares of SK Hynix surged
Taco Bell Ventures into New Territory with Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is shaking up its menu with an unexpected addition: chicken nuggets. Known for its Mexican-inspired offerings, the fast-food chain is taking a more American approach with this limited-time
Bank of England’s Afua Kyei Named UK’s Most Influential Black Person in 2026 Powerlist
Afua Kyei, Chief Financial Officer of the Bank of England, has been named the UK’s most influential Black person, topping the 2026 Powerlist - an annual ranking that celebrates individuals
Shell and Partners Accused of Diverting $1 Billion Insurance Claim for Bonga Oil Spill Victims
The Oil Spill Victims Vanguard (OSPIVV) has raised serious allegations against Shell Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STATSCO) and its partners for allegedly diverting a $1 billion insurance indemnity meant
Microsoft Patent Hints at Potential Rival to PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller
Microsoft may be gearing up to challenge Sony’s PlayStation 5 DualSense controller with an innovative design of its own, according to details from a recently discovered patent. The patent, titled
Miranda Kerr Named Global Brand Ambassador for New Zealand Jewellery Brand
Renowned model Miranda Kerr has come full circle by accepting the prestigious role of the first global brand ambassador for the esteemed jewellery brand Michael Hill. The 40-year-old beauty, known
Bluesky: Twitter Alternative Surges in Popularity as Celebrities Join and People Fight Over Invites
Bluesky, a Twitter alternative supported by one of its original founders, may be the world’s hottest and most controversial app. The app was originally launched by then-Twitter chief executive and
Indian Man Wins Case Against Theater Chain Over Lengthy Pre-Movie Commercials
A 31-year-old lawyer from Bangalore, Abhishek M R, has won a legal case against India's largest movie theater chain, PVR INOX, after claiming that excessive advertisements before a movie caused
Adidas Finally Cuts Ties With Kanye West After Pressure From the Public
Adidas has ended its partnership with Kanye West after he made a series of antisemitic remarks and embraced a slogan associated with white supremacists that earned him widespread condemnation. The
LL Flooring Files for Bankruptcy, Announces Closure of 94 Stores
LL Flooring, previously known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy and announced plans to close 94 of its stores across the United States. The flooring retailer, which has been
Adidas Takes Lagos by Storm With New Flagship Store at Victoria Island
Adidas, the iconic sportswear brand, has just opened its flagship store in the bustling city of Lagos in Victoria Island and this has left quite a mark on fashion and
McDonald’s to Repurchase Israeli Restaurants Amidst Boycott Fallout
In response to the fallout from the Israel-Hamas conflict, McDonald's Corporation has announced plans to repurchase all its Israeli restaurants, marking a significant shift in its Middle Eastern operations. The
ChatGPT Warning Knocks $1 Billion Off Market Caps of Education Giants Pearson and Chegg
Shares in US-listed education firm Chegg and London-listed textbook publisher Pearson tumbled today - each seeing roughly $1 billion (£803 million) knocked off its market cap - after the former
Maker of Walmart, Amazon Store-Brand Baby Formulas Sees Shortages Through Rest of 2022
Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO.N), which makes store-brand baby formulas for retailers, including Walmart Inc (WMT.N) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), expects shortages and heightened demand to last for the "balance of
YouTube Introduces Handles Like Other Social Media, Plans to Launch in November
YouTube, an American online video-sharing and social media platform will be introducing handles for members of its community by 14 November 2022. For a long time, most popular social media
