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John Lewis reported a 73% increase in profits to £97m but will not pay staff a bonus for the third consecutive year. The retailer plans to invest in business and workers' pay instead, with a 7.4% pay rise for shop workers announced. New chairman Jason Tarry sees significant growth opportunities for both Waitrose and John Lewis brands. Full Article

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume stated that the company could utilize its partnership with Volkswagen to navigate potential tariffs from the U.S. government, as the lack of U.S. manufacturing operations leaves Porsche vulnerable. Blume emphasized the importance of a fair agreement between Europe and the U.S., highlighting Volkswagen Group's significant investments in the U.S. including an assembly plant in Tennessee and overall commitment to the market. He expressed hope for a fair resolution while underscoring the...

Jens-Frederik Nielsen's pro-business party, Demokraatit, won Greenland's parliamentary election, rejecting President Trump's bid to control the island and emphasizing Greenlanders' right to decide their own future towards independence from Denmark. With a focus on issues like healthcare and education, the election highlighted Greenland's path to independence, despite Trump's interest in the island's strategic location and resources. Demokraatit's victory prioritizes improving living standards and delaying independence until Greenland is self-sufficient, while negotiations with other parties will...

In Argentina, over 15 people were injured and 100 arrested as football fans and retirees clashed with police in Buenos Aires during a protest against President Javier Milei's economic policies, including pension cuts. The protesters were met with tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannon, with injuries including a shot police officer and a protester hit by a tear gas canister. Demonstrators, waving national flags and images of Diego Maradona, faced a heavy security presence...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ordering a review of military fitness and grooming standards to maintain the strength and effectiveness of the U.S. military. The review will assess existing standards related to physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, including regulations on beards, with a focus on maintaining high and uncompromising standards. Hegseth aims to reverse "woke" policies and restore the warrior ethos to ensure the military remains the world's most lethal and effective fighting force....

Ontario Premier Doug Ford imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York in response to President Trump's tariffs on Canada. Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel to 50%, questioning why the U.S. allows another country to supply electricity. Both sides eventually backed down and agreed to discuss trade issues. The U.S. and Canada share a power grid with over 30 major transmission lines connecting cities and...