Borussia Mönchengladbach have officially confirmed the capture of Japanese striker Shuto Machino. The 25-year-old moves to the Niederrheiner from relegated Bundesliga outfit Holstein Kiel. Kicker reports that the transfer fee is a little less than initially reported, with Gladbach shelling out between €6m and €8m for the eight-times-capped Samurai international. “Shuto is a versatile striker who…
Jemma Aldridge had previously said she hoped to launch the business in Toftwood, near Dereham, where she lives with her two children. However, Breckland Council sparked confusion this week after it revealed it had not granted any of the necessary permissions for the unique venture. Ms Aldridge has now clarified that the patch of land…
Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant known for pumping out thousands of new clothing styles daily, has landed in hot water again — this time with a $47 million fine from French authorities. The country’s antitrust agency found the company “deceived consumers about the authenticity of discounts they could benefit from” and made environmental claims it…
China has expanded an equity investment pilot program that provides bank funding for tech companies for the third time in six months, as the government intensifies efforts to support innovation and new quality productive forces — a concept put forward by President Xi Jinping in 2023 to focus on advanced technologies. The aim is to…
By Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The dollar is on course for its best week of the year, as unfolding U.S. trade deals are succeeding in raising tariffs without attracting much retaliation or causing major economic damage so far. A…
In summary Samsung could debut major new software versions on its foldables Galaxy S phones will now get ‘One UI X.5’ versions This may not mean major changes, however Samsung Galaxy S phones will no longer debut the latest version of Google’s Android OS, according to a rumour, but everything is not quite as it…
US President Donald Trump said he was not seeking a special meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. At the same time, he noted that he had received an invitation to visit China, UNN reports with reference to Trump’s post on his own social network The Truth Social. Details Fake news reports that I am seeking…
Shelf of pharmaceutical products. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Pharma firms are calling for clarity on tariffs imposed under the new U.S.-EU trade agreement, as analysts warn that punitive sector-specific levies could risk blowing up the entire deal. Ambiguity abounds around the terms for pharmaceutical goods under the trade truce agreed Sunday, which imposes…
SWANSEA councillors will roll back the years and sit down to a school meal as Welsh ministers consult on plans to reduce fried food, processed meat and cakes served to primary pupils. The group want to see and taste for themselves what’s on the menu, having heard from education and school catering staff at a…
Local leaders in every UK nation can now target science and tech funding towards regional strengths, from AI to life sciences and beyond, to help unlock discoveries that improve lives as part of £500 million fund Glasgow City Region, Cardiff Capital Region and Belfast/Derry-Londonderry now backed on top of 7 English regions with funding available…