Thames Water seeks to delay £12bn in debt repayments
Thames Water has unveiled intends to push back over around £12 billion of its debts due until March 2028 in a move giving the stricken supplier vital breathing space as it looks to secure a rescue deal. The UK’s biggest water group – which is struggling under a debt mountain of over £20 billion – stated the planned deal will extend repayments on debts that were due in March 2027 for another year.
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Sheikha Al Mayassa Opens AISP Exhibition and Honors Doha Design Prize Winners
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad al-Thani, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums, has officially opened the inaugural Artists Intensive Study Programme (AISP) exhibition at Fire Station. During the same event, she honored the four winners of the Doha Design Prize 2026.
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KDDI Targets Autonomous Driving Revenue of 528 Billion Yen by 2028
Telecommunications giant KDDI has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to generate 528 billion yen ($3.5 billion) in revenue from autonomous driving services by fiscal year 2028. The company aims to establish itself as a central hub for the automotive industry through strategic alliances with technology firms like newmo and robotics developer ELYZA Robotics.
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Family of Woman Who Died at Voting Station Condemns Official Silence
Nomusa Zulu, a 63-year-old woman who died after collapsing at a polling station in KwaZulu-Natal, was buried on Saturday. Her family states that the absence of assistance or condolences from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and other government bodies has intensified their loss, with relatives declaring they will no longer participate in elections.
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US and China Officials Hold Frank Trade Talks Ahead of APEC Summit
Senior economic officials from the United States and China engaged in frank discussions on Friday, highlighting persistent tensions over trade implementation just days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen. While both sides agreed to manage differences, Washington emphasized concerns over Beijing's adherence to previous agreements, while China criticized recent US sanctions.
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First Drive: 2027 BMW i760 xDrive Review
The 2027 BMW 7 Series enters its second half-century with extensive updates, including design, driving dynamics, and technologies from the Neue Klasse initiative. Among three distinct powertrains available in Canada, the all-electric i760 xDrive offers a blend of luxury, range, and performance.
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Nick Harkaway Expands John le Carré’s Spy Universe in 'The Taper Man'
Nick Harkaway has released "The Taper Man," a new spy thriller set in 1965 that follows British spymaster George Smiley to the United States. The novel expands the fictional universe created by his late father, John le Carré, while drawing parallels between Cold War tensions and contemporary global anxieties regarding national decline and international relations.
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Gary, Indiana Blackout Exposes FEMA Relief Disparities Along Racial Lines
Nearly two weeks after a powerful derecho struck Gary, Indiana, leaving the majority-Black city without power, the slow pace of recovery has reignited debates over racial equity in federal disaster relief. Critics argue that FEMA’s allocation formulas systematically favor wealthier, whiter communities, leaving Black and poor residents to suffer prolonged hardships while data centers for artificial intelligence remain operational.
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Live: Team News and Pre-Match Analysis
Crystal Palace host Liverpool at Selhurst Park in a crucial Premier League encounter that carries significant weight for both clubs' early-season trajectories. Head coach Pierre Sage faces mounting pressure to secure his first win as the Eagles remain in the relegation zone, while Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool side seeks to rebound from recent European and domestic defeats.
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Ugly (UK) Brings Chamber Pop and Halloween Masks to Rough Trade Nottingham
Cambridge-based ensemble Ugly (UK) brought their distinctive blend of chamber pop and post-rock to Rough Trade in Nottingham on Halloween night. The band performed songs from their debut LP 'The South Facade' while wearing beige nylon-tight masks, marking a theatrical return after a two-year hiatus.
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