ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks
Elderson, who is vice chair of the ECB’s bank supervision arm, said in an interview in ECB publication Supervision Newsletter that euro area banks’ lack of acce
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European stocks rise as sentiment recovers, but government bond yields, oil still elevated
Wall Street stocks had fallen after U.S. inflation data on Tuesday showed consumer prices rose the most in three years, driven by an increase in energy-related
Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs
Yields on 10-year government bonds – which determine how much the government will pay for future borrowing – on Tuesday hit their highest since 2008 at 5.13%
Sterling edges lower as Starmer pressure keeps markets cautious
The pound was last 0.2% lower against a broadly stronger dollar at $1.351
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Sterling fell on Wednesday and was on trac
EU to block Brazil animal product exports from September
In a statement to Reuters on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the European Commission said the move is linked to EU rules restricting the use of certain antimicrobia
Nurses celebrated as ‘backbone’ of health system
The island marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall
Bermuda marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
The statement by the State Department comes ahead of a high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week, where
Early bird tickets on sale for September finance summit
The Lumina Festival is pleased to announce that its flagship event, The Financial Literacy Summit, will be returning on Friday, Sept 25 at the National Museum o
Detectives strengthens financial crime skills
Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Leroy Mathurin and Acting Detective Inspector, Zoenique Williams of the Bermuda Police Service’s Specialist Invest
US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump’s 10% global tariff
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration’s 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act
Retailers accused of selling vapes potentially face prosecution
The Health Minsiter provided an update on the seizure of illegal vape products from local retailers
Retailers reportedly found with illegal nicotine-base
Education Minister denies overreach in row over student
A petition is calling for teacher who was put on administrative leave to be reinstated
Students knowing the right answer
The Ministry of Education is awa
Public invited to energy policy meeting
Residents encouraged to review and comment on Bermuda’s proposed National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 ahead of the May 21 consultation deadline
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UK mid-caps drop as political uncertainty and Middle East concerns hit sentiment
Starmer defied calls to resign, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite a “destabilising” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for
Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza
The contest, traditionally a good-natured celebration of pop music and high camp now in its 70th year, has become mired in crisis over Israel’s military offensi
Greenland’s leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump’s diplomats
President Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, has sparked tension between Washington,
EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta’s ‘addictive designs’ for teens
Europe is hardening its stance against social media, with nations from Norway and France to Turkey and Britain debating or rolling out legislation to ban or lim
Battle of the Atlantic: Bermuda braced for high-stakes Cayman clash
The Rugby Americas North (RAN) interregional test cycle reaches a fever pitch this week as Bermuda prepare to host the Cayman Islands in a pivotal Men’s Tier
NMB lecture examines heritage tourism
The talk will be presented by Dr. Alexander Goodrich this Thursday via Zoom
The National Museum of Bermuda (NMB) is continuing its free Bermuda
History rewritten: Trott identified as Premier Division pioneer
The history books of Bermudian cricket have undergone a significant revision this week, following the discovery that Cleveland County’s Ja’Shay Trott was the first female to feature in the Premier Division. While the sporting community recently celebrated Somerset’s Brianna Ray for a perceived “first,” archival data reveals the glass ceiling was actually shattered a full […]
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Bermuda takes the leap with first skydiving venture
A brand-new tourism experience is preparing to send Bermuda to exhilarating new heights.
Skydive Bermuda, the island’s first-ever skydiving company, has su
Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers
The case came before the Court after Meta challenged the Italian communications authority AGCOM’s power to set the compensation that online platforms should pay
EU chief turns up heat on social media’s ‘addictive’ design
Von der Leyen said the Commission will specifically target “addictive and harmful design practices” in its Digital Fairness Act (DFA), due to be proposed toward
UK’s Starmer defies calls to quit, says he’s getting on with governing
It was the latest pledge from Starmer to press on with a premiership that has been dogged by scandal and policy U-turns since he won a large majority at a natio
Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent
Within hours of the case being made public, Eileen Wang, 58, resigned from Arcadia’s city council, along with the position of mayor she assumed in February on a
EU agrees draft deal to tackle essential medicine shortages
The move comes as the bloc seeks to ensure access to new drugs, with U.S. pricing policies under President Donald Trump disrupting the pharmaceutical sector and
Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse
Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3%, to $107.68 a barrel by 1045 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate was up $3.54, or 3.6%, at $101.61
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Dutch hospital quarantines 12 over breach of hantavirus protocol
The hospital staff members will be quarantined for six weeks, the Radboudumc hospital in the city of Nijmegen said, adding that the infection risk was very low
UK shares fall as political uncertainty, Middle East concerns hit sentiment
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.4% as of 1053 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 dropped 1.2%
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UK shares slipped on T
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty
Cole Allen, 31, of California, did not speak in court as his attorney Tezira Abe entered the plea on his behalf
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UK’s Starmer under renewed pressure to resign after appeal falters
At an address to the party faithful in London, Starmer had made an impassioned plea to both his party and voters to stick with him and avoid a leadership contes
SailGP: Thrilling finish to spectacular two-day event
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Perfect conditions on the Great Sound yesterday set the stage for a thrilling finish to the Apex Group Bermuda
Six people found dead in boxcar in Laredo, Texas, police say
A Union Pacific worker discovered them in a train yard at a remote location near the Mexican border, and police and firefighters later confirmed they had died,
Brown water discharge in Ferry Reach under investigation
DENR testing samples after discoloured water near Kindley Field Road is linked to suspected airport heat-exchanger discharge
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Britain’s bank regulator expects ‘quite significant disruption’ from latest AI models
Woods said firms would need to step up basic cyber hygiene and respond faster, with AI-driven defences becoming more important
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Stonecrusher Corner boat ramp reopens after upgrade
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has finished upgrades to the boat ramp at Stonecrusher Corner on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s
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Martello Re scholarships announced for Bermuda College students
Bermuda College Foundation has announced a new partnership with Martello Re Limited to provide two scholarships for students pursuing careers in actuarial
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as chip strength offsets Iran worries
U.S. President Donald Trump’s swift rejection of Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal stoked worries that the 10-week-old conflict could drag on and keep sh
Oil prices rise 3% as Trump says Iran ceasefire “on life support”
Brent crude futures were up $3.17, or 3.13%, at $104.46 a barrel at 12:15 p.m. EDT (1715 GMT)
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Oil prices climbed on
Last 6 passengers ready to leave Hantavirus-hit ship; captain praises their patience
The final passengers – four Australians, one Briton who lives in Australia and a New Zealander – were waiting to be taken off the MV Hondius, a polar expedition
UK’s FTSE 100 rises as miners jump, Airtel Africa hits record
The commodity-heavy FTSE 100 index closed 0.36% higher, while the midcap FTSE 250 index slipped 0.18%
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The UK’s blue-
Butterfield & Vallis hosts cancer awareness event for men
Focus on early detection and workplace support
Butterfield & Vallis recently partnered with Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre to host a private empl
Britain to take powers to fully nationalise British Steel, Starmer says
Starmer said his government would bring in new legislation to allow it to take ownership of the steelworks based at Scunthorpe, northern England, ensuring the c
European renewable projects with batteries set to grow more than 450% by 2030
Renewable projects such as wind and solar in Europe are increasingly being developed with battery storage alongside them
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EU Commission in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over AI models
Spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the Commission welcomed OpenAI’s proactive engagement, including its intent to grant access to its new AI model
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Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply
Memory chip prices doubled in the first quarter alone from the previous quarter and are forecast to climb up to 63% in the current quarter due to AI data centre
UK’s Starmer says he will not walk away and vows to prove doubters wrong
In a speech that was light on new policies but filled with pleas to his party and personal attacks on his opponents, he said he would build closer ties with the
Two test positive as evacuation of virus-hit cruise ship nears completion
A French passenger who was evacuated from the MV Hondius tested positive for the virus and her condition is deteriorating, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist
South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
Experts conducted an initial forensic analysis of the damage to the port stern, a Blue House official said
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Dollar steady as Iran war uncertainty keeps markets on edge
The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was little changed at 97.995
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