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Boots Ireland found guilty of misleading Black Friday discounts

DUBLIN, Ireland: Boots Ireland has admitted to breaking pricing laws during a Black Friday sale in 2023, leading to an investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

The company appeared in Dublin District Court this week before Judge Anthony Halpin. The case involved wrongly advertised discounts on electric toothbrushes and perfume.

Swedish-based Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs

FRANKFURT, Germany: Volvo Cars, based in Sweden, is cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs as the automobile industry struggles with trade tensions and economic uncertainty.

Of these job cuts, about 1,200 will affect staff in Sweden. Another 1,000 positions, held mainly by consultants in Sweden, will also be eliminated. The remaining layoffs will take place in other countries. Most of the jobs being cut are office r

Japan's troubled automaker Nissan banks on hybrid EV technology

YOKOSUKA, Japan: Facing mounting losses and global restructuring, Japan's Nissan Motor Corp. is turning to its unique "e-Power" hybrid system as a potential lifeline — especially in the U.S. market, where tariff headwinds and sluggish sales have rattled Japanese automakers.

Unlike conventional hybrids such as Toyota's Prius, e-Power vehicles always run on electric drive. A gasoline engine charges the batte

Court in Ireland clears way for class action suit against Microsoft

DUBLIN, Ireland: An Irish High Court judge has allowed the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) to begin a class action-style lawsuit against Microsoft. The case involves alleged data breaches that may have affected many Irish consumers.

The ICCL says Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. is breaking GDPR rules and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. The group claims Microsoft is processing personal data through

French farmers bring tractors to Paris to press for ease in rules

PARIS, France: French farmers brought traffic to a crawl around Paris and gathered outside the National Assembly on May 26, using their tractors to send a clear message: support proposed legislation that would ease farming regulations.

The demonstration was triggered by a wave of amendments from left-wing lawmakers to a bill that farmers say is vital for cutting red tape and protecting their competitiveness. The

France, Vietnam sign deals worth $10 billion as Macron visits Hanoi

HANOI, Vietnam: Amid shifting global trade dynamics and growing concerns over U.S. tariffs, France and Vietnam have signed more than US$10 billion worth of agreements during French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Hanoi — his first and the first by a French leader in nearly a decade.

The two countries finalized 14 deals on May 26, covering aviation, defense, rail and maritime transport, satell

Ireland's HSE chief alarmed by alleged waiting list abuse for children

DUBLIN, Ireland: The head of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE), Bernard Gloster, has said he is very concerned about claims that a doctor may have misused the public hospital waiting list system, causing delays for sick children needing surgery.

He was reacting to a report in The Sunday Times, which said that a consultant broke HSE rules by sending patients from his public hospital practice to hi

Five skiers found dead near Zermatt in Swiss Alps

ZERMATT, Switzerland: Five skiers were found dead on a mountain in Switzerland near the popular ski resort of Zermatt, officials said on May 25. Emergency teams were called after someone found abandoned skis at around 4,000 meters (13,000 feet).

Other skiers reported the skis over the weekend on the Rimpfischhorn mountain, east of Zermatt and south of the village of Saas-Fee. Rescue teams searched the area by ai

Visa, Mastercard face EU antitrust heat, Bloomberg News reports

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union antitrust regulators are examining fees imposed by payment giants Visa and Mastercard, Bloomberg News reported this week, adding to the mounting scrutiny of global card networks.

The investigation reportedly focuses on whether the fees charged by the two companies may violate EU competition rules. Both firms have previously been probed over cr

Nearly 500 children with hip surgery in Dublin hospitals to face recall

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 500 children who had hip surgery at two Dublin hospitals between 2021 and 2023 may need to be recalled for review following a clinical audit that revealed many of the procedures did not meet the standard threshold for surgery.

The final report, published by Children's Health Ireland (CHI) and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC) this week, found that Temple Street and Cappagh

Prices for new US drugs doubled in 4 years, focusing on rare diseases

BRUSSELS, Belgium: U.S. drugmakers are charging significantly more for new treatments, particularly those targeting rare diseases, as the median launch price for new pharmaceuticals more than doubled in just four years, a Reuters analysis has found.

According to a survey of 45 new medicines launched in 2024, the median annual list price exceeded US$370,000 — a sharp rise

"No country called Pakistan a terrorist state...": Congress leader Pawan Khera

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the Centre's foreign policy on Friday, saying its result was seen during and after 'Operation Sindoor.' 'No country called Pakistan a terrorist state,' Khera said.

While speaking to ANI, the senior Congress leader said, 'The result of our failed foreign policy was seen post-Pahalgam, during Operation Sindoor. No countr

"Delegation that PM Modi has sent is having an impact," All-Party Delegation member says

Copenhagen [Denmark], May 30 (ANI): Former Union Minister MJ Akbar, who is a part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the remarks made by Denmark's side showed their support to India.

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad too, while talking to ANI said that they had a wonderful meeting with the Denmark's side. The delegation met Christian Friis Bach, Chairperson of Danish Parliament's For

"Denmark was the first to convey solidarity...": Ravi Shankar Prasad thanks Danish leaders for understanding India's position on terrorism

Copenhagen (Denmark), May 30 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday met with Danish leaders to discuss terrorism and bilateral relations. The meetings included Christian Friis Bach, Chairperson of the Danish Parliament's Foreign Policy Committee, and Danish MP Trine Pertou Mach.

The Danish leaders expressed solidarity with India against terrorism, with Denmark being the first

HRCP calls for repeal of PECA 2025, slams crackdown on free speech and digital rights

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 30 (ANI): A report issued by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) revealed significant shortcomings in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025 and urged for the complete repeal of the law, rejecting any coercive enforcement of its versions from 2016 to 2023, as reported by Dawn.

Developed by HRCP's Legislation Watch Cell, the report was shared by digital rights

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