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The conflict has upended shipping in the region

Business

Strait of Hormuz impasse squeezes world shipping

With few captains willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war rages around the Gulf, companies will have to do business without one...

AFPMarch 2, 2026

Abnormal levels of groundwater and soil pollution were detected near a 3M site in Zwijndrecht, outside the port city of Antwerp, in 2021

Business

Post-it maker 3M faces Belgian trial over ‘forever’ chemicals

Hundreds of Belgians living near a 3M plant have sued the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called “forever...

AFPFebruary 24, 2026

Russia abandoned the Kourou launchpad in response to European sanctions over Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine

World

Russian era ends at abandoned launchpad in South American jungle

“Stop. Danger of death. Work in progress.” This sign, written in Russian, is still hanging inside an office at the site where Russia once...

AFPFebruary 18, 2026

To launch Amazon Leo's 32 satellites, the Ariane 6 was upgraded with four strap-on boosters

Business

Europe’s Ariane 6 to launch Amazon constellation satellites into orbit

An enhanced version of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket will blast off Thursday to launch 32 satellites into orbit, forming part of the Amazon Leo network,...

AFPFebruary 10, 2026

Shares in Novo Nordisk have taken a beating this week after it warned of lower sales revenue in the United States as intensified competition pushes down prices

Business

Novo Nordisk vows legal action to protect Wegovy pill

Novo Nordisk said Thursday it would take legal action against a US chain offering a copycat of the new pill version of its Wegovy...

AFPFebruary 5, 2026

Henry Jullien's 'Top Gun'-style shades with blue lenses and a silver frame, now feature on the French presidency's online store

Business

French eyewear maker in spotlight after presidential showing

The aviator sunglasses that captured the world’s attention when French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair on stage in Davos in a faceoff with...

AFPJanuary 30, 2026

Lactalis said it was acting 'over the presence of cereulide in an ingredient supplied by a supplier'

World

France’s Lactalis recalls baby formula over toxin

French group Lactalis on Wednesday announced a recall of batches of infant formula in France and other countries including China, Australia and Mexico over...

AFPJanuary 21, 2026

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni is accused of fraud in a case linked to a charity endorsement.

Business

Italian influencer Ferragni acquitted in Christmas cake fraud trial

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni was acquitted Wednesday of aggravated fraud over charity endorsement deals in a case that has led to greater regulation...

AFPJanuary 14, 2026