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Stripe and Advent Make $53 Billion Bid to Acquire PayPal

Payments technology company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings...

China’s Economy Records Slowest Growth in More Than Three Years Despite AI-Driven Export Surge

China's economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than three years during the second quarter of 2026, falling...

Ireland’s Construction Activity Contracts as Inflation and Shipping Disruptions Weigh on Sector

Ireland's construction sector recorded a sharp slowdown in June as rising costs and shipping disruptions linked to the conflict...

Irish Trade Unions Urge Government to Prioritise Workers in Upcoming Budget

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has urged the Government to focus Budget 2027 on improving living standards...

Fuel Prices Fall Across Ireland in July as Petrol and Diesel Costs Ease

Motorists across Ireland received some relief in July as the average prices of both petrol and diesel declined after...

Oil Prices Climb Over 2% as US-Iran Strikes Renew Fears Over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose by more than 2% on Monday after fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran...

IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast as Middle East Conflict and Trade Risks Weigh on Outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3%, warning that the world...

Rising Customs Fees Reflect Growing Political Influence on Global Trade, Experts Say

A new €3 customs handling charge on low-value online purchases may appear to be a minor inconvenience for shoppers,...

EU Court Rejects Apple Challenge Over Digital Markets Act Gatekeeper Rules

Apple has lost its legal challenge against the European Union's decision to classify its App Store and iOS operating...

Oil Surges Above 6% as Trump Declares Iran Truce ‘Over’

Oil prices climbed more than 6 percent on Wednesday, reaching their highest level in two weeks after US President...

Australian Dock Workers Seek 28-Hour Work Week as AI Expands Across Ports

Australian dock workers are calling for a 28-hour work week without any reduction in pay as automation and artificial...

Samsung Forecasts Record Profit Surge as AI Chip Demand Continues to Accelerate

Samsung Electronics expects to report a dramatic increase in quarterly profits, driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence...