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Astut, an Oxford University spin-out, lands €1.8 million round for transparent reasoning-based AI
Astut, an AI startup spun out of Oxford University mathematics research, today announces €1.8 million in Seed funding to commercialise its breakthrough technology that helps organisations navigate unprecedented crises where traditional AI systems...
‘Like a bathroom exhaust fan’: West Gate Tunnel air stacks leave locals exposed to noxious fumes, report finds
Fumes will likely slide back down the structure’s facade and greatly increase exposure to pollution at nearby residences, sporting fields and businesses, the report says. “[The] design has an unusual and complex geometry and does not comply with...
Wines2Inspire brings international family wines to Portugal
With more than 20 years of experience in the international wine business, they combine expertise with a personal touch — offering carefully selected wines that tell a story of family, heritage, and craftsmanship. The foundation of Wines2Inspire...
First ‘Ready for gridX’ partnership in e-mobility with go-e
Sector coupling is the intelligent integration and control of multiple energy areas, namely electricity, heating and mobility. Since being founded in 2015, go-e has become a key provider of private charging in Germany and Austria, and is currently...
Paolini and Santoni: The account of two Italian pals who summited Kilimanjaro
Sometimes, all it takes for men to bond is a glass of bourbon or a shared passion for a football team. For Italian friends Paolo Paolini and Fabio Santoni, it was their mutual love for hiking that cemented their friendship. When Paolini arrived in...
Liverpool top target 'meets with Bayern' after shaky start to season in another major blow to Arne Slot
Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi had his representatives meet with Bayern Munich this week over a potential move this summer despite strong interest from Liverpool, a report has claimed. The Premier League champions were merely minutes away from...
Restoring external power supply to Zaporozhye NPP to take about one week — Grossi
VIENNA, October 18. /TASS/. Restoring the connection of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to external power grids will take about a week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said. "While it will...
Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Ohio
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...
If you want a better Hyrox time, an expert says you should do these five things on race day
If you’re not training for a Hyrox event, somebody you know probably is. Such is the popularity of the fitness race, which has taken the world by storm since its inception in 2017. It consists of eight functional fitness stations (think lunges,...
Swimmers aged up to 87 take part in Limassol games
More than 150 athletes aged up to 87 relived moments from their swimming careers at the 8th international veterans’ games, held this weekend at the Limassol Olympic swimming pool. Aided by excellent weather, many participants attending for their...
Forest beat Porto on Dyche debut
LONDON: Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday. Forest, who sacked Ange Postecoglou after...
Hibs star reveals head for heights as mountain-climbing No.1 plots route to summit during Easter Road stay
Austrian headed for yon bonny banks during international break If climbing the Scottish Premiership table remains a priority for all at Easter Road, Hibs goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger also has a few other peaks in his sights. And, with his sports...
‘Like a bathroom exhaust fan’: West Gate Tunnel air stacks leave locals exposed to noxious fumes
Fumes will likely slide back down the structure’s facade and greatly increase exposure to pollution at nearby residences, sporting fields and businesses, the report says. “[The] design has an unusual and complex geometry and does not comply with...
Evocabank has attracted USD 30 million from OPEC Fund
ArmInfo. The OPEC Fund has provided USD 30 million in financial facility to Evocabank to support the development and expansion of local businesses and green projects in Armenia. The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has...
Foreigners using NPS's 'buyback' system as longterm investment strategy
Published: 24 Oct. 2025, 07:00 Updated: 24 Oct. 2025, 18:30 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The National Pension Service’s logo is seen at its Seoul northern regional headquarters in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on Aug. 25....
Singapore is the Backdrop of ITMA ASIA + CITME
ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 is the region’s leading platform for sourcing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions across the entire textile and garment value chain. The show boasts 70,000m2 of gross exhibition space, with room...
My two-week Tring to Turkey rail holiday — that even won over my teens
It started innocently enough as a family discussion in which we each suggested places for our summer hols. My daughter wanted Prague and Bran Castle in Romania, my son suggested Budapest and Istanbul, and Mrs 61 added that some beach time in...
Vancouver City Council rejects creating City-owned for-profit housing company
After two years of planning by City of Vancouver staff, a framework to create a for-profit company wholly owned by the municipal government to build secured purpose-built market rental housing failed to pass in a Vancouver City Council meeting on...
Prolonged multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 linked to consumption of tomatoes in the European Union/European Economic Area – first update
A prolonged cross-border outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 is ongoing in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). From 2023 to 30 September 2025, 437 confirmed cases of S. Strathcona ST2559 were identified in 17 EU/EEA countries...
I Went on My First High Alpine Hike, and These Trekking Poles Were the Best Piece of Gear I Packed
As someone who has been hiking since they were a kid, I knew that my first week-long, high-alpine hiking trip would be rough. Unsurprisingly, I found myself gasping for air 10,000 feet above sea level this past summer, hauling my hiking pack up...