Vatican envoy discusses humanitarian issues, visits POWs in Russia, Foreign Ministry says

Procter & Gamble says economic pressures have consumers focused on smaller pack sizes and promotions. The consumer packaged goods company released earnings Wednesday (July 29) showing sales up 3% for its most recent quarter and 1% for the year. Speaking to analysts during an earnings call, Chief Financial Officer Andre Schulten pointed to the price of gas having a “specific…

Britain gained full access to the CPTPP, the huge Pacific free-trade zone, last week after Canada’s ratification. It is by far the most significant trade deal that Britain has been able to secure since leaving the EU. Though, with the bond markets in meltdown, the cost of Britain’s debt starting to soar, and the economy…

With oil prices uncomfortably high, the same being true of inflation, and all the talk of a new supercycle dawning, it’s not surprising commodities are in the spotlight. The asset class is garnering plenty of adulation this year. But many investors believe they need to bolster their commodities knowledge before getting involved. Others are more…

OpenAI is putting its misbehaving models on the record. The AI company disclosed six more reports on Wednesday detailing concerning behaviors observed during training or evaluation over the past six months, alongside a new framework for tracking, investigating, and publicly disclosing cases of model misalignment. “We do not believe that the AI industry has solved…

12:01 AM, 18th August 2026, 1 hour ago One of the UK’s largest social housing providers claims modular homes could be the key to solving Britain’s housing crisis. Places for People (PfP) wants to work with councils across the country to prioritise modular housing for temporary accommodation instead of costly hotels and B&Bs. A modular…