Amazon terminates iRobot deal, Roomba maker to lay off 31% of staff
Amazon and iRobot said regulatory concerns made it impossible for the deal to move forward, sending the Roomba makers’ shares plummeting.
Hungary accuses EU of blackmail over Ukraine aid standoff
Hungary on Monday accused the European Union of blackmail after a leaked document suggested that the bloc plans to sabotage Budapest’s economy if it vetoes fresh aid for Ukraine.
Britain’s King Charles leaves hospital after prostate treatment
Britain’s King Charles left hospital on Monday after a three-night stay following treatment for an enlarged prostate, television footage showed.
Kate, the Princess of Wales, is out of the hospital after abdominal surgery
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William, Britain’s future king, will now take a prolonged period of rest, putting her normally busy schedule of public and private engagements on hold.
‘Biggest, baddest ship on the planet’: World’s largest cruise ship stokes environmental concerns
The world’s largest cruise ship set sail from Miami, Florida over the weekend, stoking concerns about the environmental impact of cruise tourism.
Disposable vapes to be banned in UK after stark warnings of risks to young people
Figures show 9% of 11- to 15-year-olds in the U.K. use vapes, despite it being illegal to sell them to young people under the age of 18.
How does a desert turn green?
In the parched deserts of the Middle East, countries such as the United Arab Emirates are spearheading new technologies to combat desertification and water scarcity, making significant and transformative investments. The Emirates is one of the region’s…
Ryanair trims annual profit forecast after travel agents halt sales
Ryanair on Monday trimmed its profit forecast for the year to the end of March after some online travel agents suddenly stopped selling its flights in December.
Philips’ U.S. sales of sleep apnea devices face years-long halt after FDA deal
Dutch health technology company Philips will not sell new devices to treat sleep apnea in the U.S. as it works to comply with an FDA settlement.
