News•Feb 24, 2026
London Southend Airport to Allow 2 Litres of Liquid in Cabin Baggage
London Southend Airport announced that passengers can now carry up to two litres of liquid in cabin baggage, thanks to the installation of C3 screening technology. The same system also permits laptops, iPads and tablets to remain inside bags during security checks. Full‑body scanners will be used for every traveler, making Southend one of the first airports worldwide to deploy this integrated solution. The Department for Transport highlighted the upgrade as a step toward faster, more efficient passenger screening.
By Airport Industry-News
News•Feb 24, 2026
ET Fuels Secures Bunkering Buyer for Texas E-Methanol
Irish developer ET Fuels has signed a binding long‑term offtake agreement with UK shipping firm RFOcean to supply e‑methanol at a fixed price starting in 2030. The fuel will be produced at ET Fuels’ advanced Rattlesnake Gap plant in Texas,...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 24, 2026
AntennaWare and SynchronicIT Collaborate to Offer Significant Improvements in UWB Applications
AntennaWare has partnered with Dutch module vendor SynchronicIT to integrate its BodyWave™ antenna into UWB‑based real‑time location systems. The patented antenna boosts link margins by 6‑12 dB in non‑line‑of‑sight scenarios, effectively doubling range or halving power consumption for on‑body and on‑metal...
By Microwave Journal
News•Feb 24, 2026
Lululemon Announces 100th Store Opening in EMEA
lululemon announced the opening of its 100th store in the EMEA region, slated for March 13 in Warsaw, Poland, marking the brand’s first location in the country. The milestone follows a decade‑long expansion that now covers 19 EMEA markets and...
By A1 Retail Magazine (UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
SFO Names New Chief Financial Officer
San Francisco International Airport announced Ronda Chu as its new chief financial officer. Chu will manage the airport’s operating budget, fiscal programmes, and revenue‑enhancement initiatives while overseeing finance, accounting, risk‑management, and procurement services. She brings more than 25 years of...
By Airports International
News•Feb 24, 2026
Ukrainian Bitumen Imports to Remain Steady in 2026
Ukrainian bitumen imports held steady in 2026, following a record‑high 190,000 tonnes in 2025 after a 111,700‑tonne year‑on‑year jump. Major suppliers from Poland and Lithuania, led by Orlen, plan to ship roughly 100,000 tonnes this year, while Orlen Lietuva targets about 550,000 tonnes...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 24, 2026
USDOT’s Proposed Amtrak Restructuring Plan Draws Scrutiny
USDOT is evaluating a sweeping restructuring of Amtrak, proposing a holding company with three subsidiaries for infrastructure, rolling stock, and operations. The Rail Passengers Association warns that without guaranteed public funding, the plan could jeopardize service levels, increase fares, and...
By Railway-News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Solar Firm Told to Refund ₹8.1 Lakh for Failed Panel Installation
The Karnataka District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered a solar‑panel distributor to refund ₹8.1 lakh and pay ₹35,000 for mental anguish after a rooftop system, promised to generate 40 units daily, failed shortly after installation. The ruling highlights inadequate after‑sales support...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Citizens’ CIO on the Ethos that Led the Bank Into the Cloud and Beyond
Citizens Bank’s Chief Information Officer Michael Ruttledge outlines how the institution’s "Next Gen Technology" initiative has driven a full migration of its legacy mainframe workloads to public cloud platforms Azure and AWS. Since joining in 2019, Ruttledge has overseen a...
By Tearsheet
News•Feb 24, 2026
How Full Is the USA Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve sits at 415.4 million barrels, roughly 58.2% of its 714 million‑barrel authorized capacity, according to the EIA’s February 13 report. This marks a 5.1% rise over the same week last year and a 15.6% increase from 2024, reflecting...
By Rigzone – News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Indian Navy to Commission Latest ASW-SWC Corvette
The Indian Navy will commission the ASW‑SWC corvette Anjadip on 27 February 2026, the third vessel of an eight‑ship anti‑submarine warfare shallow‑water craft program. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata, the 77‑metre ship was delivered in December 2025 and...
By Naval Technology
News•Feb 24, 2026
Illegal Mining Remains a Nationally Coordinated Organised Crime Threat, SAPS Tells ...
South African Police Service warned that illegal mining has resurged, becoming a coordinated organized‑crime threat across Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape and KwaZulu‑Natal. Syndicates are re‑occupying abandoned shafts, using heavy equipment and engaging in armed clashes while expanding chrome...
By Mining Weekly
News•Feb 24, 2026
Weidmuller Releases New PV Connector Series for 1,500-V Systems
Weidmuller USA introduced the WM4 C PV connector series, engineered for advanced solar installations up to 1,500 V. The UL‑ and CSA‑approved connectors feature robust crimp contacts for 4 mm² and 6 mm² (12 AWG/10 AWG) conductors and are rated IP67 for harsh environments. An anti‑tampering...
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 24, 2026
‘No Project Above 100MW Is Fully Merchant’: Bankability in Focus as Energy Storage Summit 2026 Kicks Off
The opening panel at the Energy Storage Summit 2026 focused on making large‑scale battery energy storage systems bankable. Speakers highlighted that roughly 80% of UK BESS capacity is underwritten by tolls or floor contracts, and no project above 100 MW operates fully...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 24, 2026
European Aviation Calls for Continued EU Funding
European aviation groups CANSO, ACI Europe and Airlines for Europe have urged EU ministers to maintain co‑funding of the SESAR programme beyond 2027. They argue that continued financing through the Connecting Europe Facility and the European Competitiveness Fund is essential...
By Airports International
News•Feb 24, 2026
Industry Groups Call for Increased Transport Funding in EU Budget
European transport organisations representing rail, road and logistics have urged EU leaders to dramatically increase funding for the bloc’s transport infrastructure in the 2028‑2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. They propose boosting the Connecting Europe Facility to at least €100 billion and highlight...
By International Railway Journal
News•Feb 24, 2026
Archer Aviation: The Billion-Dollar Battleground
Archer Aviation’s shares swung from a near‑$9 rally in January to about $6.93 by late February, a 20% drop driven by short‑seller allegations of certification delays. The decline was cushioned by BlackRock’s increased passive stake to 8.1% and a strategic...
By MarketBeat News
News•Feb 24, 2026
A Major Satellite TV Service Is Shutting Down & Going Streaming Only
The American Forces Network (AFN) will cease its eight‑channel direct‑to‑home satellite service on March 22, 2026, moving all overseas viewers to the AFN Now streaming app. The shift affects hundreds of thousands of service members, families, retirees and civilians living off‑base in Europe...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Mobile Handset Is Now the Front Door to the Future of Banking in Africa
The Africa Digital Banking Experience report shows mobile handsets have become the primary gateway to banking across the continent. With mobile penetration rising and smartphones becoming affordable, banks are shifting to mobile‑first strategies and redesigning products for handset users. While...
By African Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Philippine Navy Commissions Two Naval Vessels
The Philippine Navy commissioned the offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS‑20) and the fast‑attack interdiction craft BRP Audrey Bañares (PG‑910) at Subic on February 24. The OPV, built by South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries, arrived five months ahead of...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 24, 2026
Shein to Open Five More Stores in French BHV Department Stores
Chinese fast‑fashion leader Shein will open five new shop‑in‑shop corners inside France's BHV department‑store chain on 25 February, covering Limoges, Angers, Dijon, Grenoble and Reims. The roll‑out was originally slated for November but was postponed by several months while BHV evaluated...
By Retail Detail (EU)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Credo Beauty and True Botanicals Join Programme Focused on Developing Kelp-Derived Beauty Formulas
Credo Beauty, True Botanicals and eight other brands have been selected for Kelp CoLab, a new R&D programme launched by GreenWave and ingredient supplier Macro Oceans. The initiative will help participants formulate products using kelp‑derived ingredients sourced from regenerative ocean...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Chinese Ports Are the Next Geoeconomic Battleground
China’s state‑owned and private firms have built a maritime logistics empire spanning 133 ports in 67 countries, turning the global ports network into a new geoeconomic battleground. The United States, European Union and Australia are mounting legal, regulatory and acquisition‑based...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Egypt’s NCIC Awards Fertilizers Sales Tender: Update
Egyptian state‑owned NCIC announced the award of its latest fertilizer sales tender on 19 February, covering March loading. The tender granted 20,000 t of DAP at $750/t FOB, 25,000 t of TSP at $560/t FOB, 20,000 t of granular urea at $492/t FOB, 20,000 t...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 24, 2026
LambdaVision Taps Starlab for Post-ISS Manufacturing Plans
LambdaVision announced it has pre‑booked manufacturing time and space on Starlab’s yet‑to‑launch commercial space station, positioning the biotech firm for post‑ISS production. The company, which raised a $7 million seed round and completed nine ISS missions, uses microgravity to fabricate higher‑performance...
By Payload
News•Feb 24, 2026
Europe Is Helping Ukraine Resist a US Push for Peace at Any Price
European governments are stepping up to shield Ukraine from a U.S. push for a rapid peace settlement that would require territorial concessions. While Washington seeks a quick ceasefire, the EU has increased military aid by 67 percent in 2025 and approved...
By Chatham House – All Content
News•Feb 24, 2026
GitHub Issues Abused in Copilot Attack Leading to Repository Takeover
Security firm Orca disclosed a critical vulnerability in GitHub Codespaces that lets attackers exfiltrate the automatically generated GITHUB_TOKEN and seize full control of a repository. The exploit, dubbed RoguePilot, leverages malicious content hidden in a GitHub issue, symbolic links, and...
By SecurityWeek
News•Feb 24, 2026
Coty Launches AI-Driven Fragrance Concept Store in Hong Kong
Coty has opened “My Scent Edit,” an AI‑enhanced fragrance concept store inside Langham Beauty in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district. The shop‑in‑shop showcases brands such as Calvin Klein, Gucci and Kylie Cosmetics, and offers AI‑driven digital consultations, an AI photo booth, and...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
'If They Leave Mai as Is, There'll Be Riots' — Daigo Umehara Shares His Thoughts About the Upcoming Patch for...
Capcom will release the new Street Fighter 6 character Alex on March 17, 2026, alongside a sweeping balance patch aimed at calming community frustration over previous updates. Veteran player Daigo Umehara warned that the unaltered Mai Shiranui could spark player riots, calling for immediate nerfs....
By EventHubs
News•Feb 24, 2026
Herat Panchal Joins First Economy as Chief Growth Officer
First Economy has created a chief growth officer role and appointed Herat Panchal to lead it. Panchal will design integrated growth frameworks that unite brand, media, partnerships, and performance functions. He brings dual expertise from the publisher and agency sides,...
By afaqs! (India)
News•Feb 24, 2026
TRAI Unveils IMT Spectrum Auction 2026 Plan: 600 MHz Incentives, 6 GHz Reserve, Lower Net-Worth Norms
TRAI released recommendations for the 2026 IMT spectrum auction, encompassing bands from 600 MHz to 26 GHz and using a simultaneous multiple‑round format. The regulator cut the net‑worth eligibility to ₹50 crore per LSA (₹25 crore for Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast circles) to...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 24, 2026
Kyndryl and University of Liverpool to Spearhead Health Innovation with Agentic AI
Kyndryl and the University of Liverpool’s Civic Health Innovation Labs have launched a partnership to apply Kyndryl’s Agentic AI Framework to co‑develop blueprints for next‑generation healthcare technologies. The first phase will generate conceptual AI projects, emphasizing conversational agents that help...
By AiThority
News•Feb 24, 2026
Delhi Drive Report January 2026: Airtel, Jio Lead in 5G Speeds, MTNL Records Higher Drop Call Rate
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s January 2026 drive test in Delhi shows Airtel and Jio (Reliance Jio Infocomm) dominating 5G data performance, with Jio achieving the highest average download speed of 267 Mbps and Airtel leading upload speeds at 31 Mbps....
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 24, 2026
ACI World Reveals Best Airports for Customer Experience in 2025
The Airports Council International (ACI) World announced its 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards, recognizing 100 airports with 195 honors across categories from staff dedication to cleanliness. The awards arrive as global passenger traffic is projected to hit 9.8 billion in 2025...
By Airport World
News•Feb 24, 2026
Neutrogena Owner Agrees $4.7 Million Settlement over Skin360 Biometric Data Privacy Claims
Johnson & Johnson’s consumer arm, now Kenvue, agreed to a $4.7 million settlement over claims that its Neutrogena Skin360 app captured and stored users' facial biometric data without proper consent, violating Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Plaintiffs alleged the app...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Distinctive and Engaging – Zetland Hoping to Hit the Right Tone with Its Expansion Strategy
Zetland, Denmark’s audio‑first news publisher with over 40,000 paying members, is scaling its mission‑driven, ambassador‑campaign model across Europe. After a successful Finnish launch, Uusi Juttu, the company reached 20,000 members and is now rolling out Demo in Norway, hitting its...
By WAN-IFRA
News•Feb 24, 2026
UrbanChain Adds Centrica Wind to Market
UrbanChain has integrated Centrica Energy’s 26.5 GWh per year on‑shore wind asset in Cambridgeshire into its renewable trading platform, embedding the supply within its operating layer to match generation with local demand in real time. The partnership aims to deliver fully...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 24, 2026
Exclusive: Newtrace to Raise Pre Series A Funding Led by HDFC Bank
Climate‑tech startup Newtrace announced a Rs 28 crore pre‑Series A round, led by HDFC Bank with participation from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and existing backers. The funding, issued via 2,541 convertible preference shares, keeps the post‑money valuation flat at Rs 237 crore ($26 million). Proceeds will fund product...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 24, 2026
Domino's Hopes Its Largest Franchisee Can Turn Things Around
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (DPE), the pizza chain’s largest franchisee with 3,500 stores across Asia‑Pacific and Europe, reported its first annual loss in a 20‑year public history and announced the closure of more than 300 locations, most in Japan. The franchisee’s...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Sweetgreen Explores a New Menu Platform: Wraps
Sweetgreen is piloting three chicken‑based wraps—Classic Chicken Caesar, Chicken Jalapeño Ranch, and Chicken Salad Bacon Club—across New York, the Midwest and select Los Angeles locations. Each wrap contains over 40 grams of protein and is priced between $10.95 and under $15, positioning it...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
McDonald's Is Bringing Its Big Arch Burger to the U.S.
McDonald’s will roll out its half‑pound Big Arch burger in the United States on March 3 as a limited‑time offering. The sandwich, already a permanent menu item in the UK and sold in France and Canada, layers two quarter‑pound patties, white cheddar,...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
After Solid Year, First Watch Approaches 2026 with Caution
First Watch posted a solid 2025, achieving 3.6% same‑store sales growth and opening a record 64 restaurants despite a modest traffic dip. The chain projects 2026 same‑store sales growth of 1%‑3% and will temper expansion to 59‑63 new sites while closing...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Portillo's Is Still Learning What Not to Do From Texas
Portillo’s reported a 3.3% decline in fourth‑quarter same‑store sales and a 0.5% drop for the full year, driven largely by weak transaction growth in Texas. The chain announced new CEO Brett Patterson, succeeding interim CEO Mike Miles, who highlighted that...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Consumers Are Sending a Signal on Tech. Restaurants Should Listen
Consumers are increasingly demanding technology-driven experiences in restaurants, from mobile ordering to contactless payment. Recent surveys reveal a measurable shift toward digital convenience, prompting operators to reassess the balance between tech and traditional hospitality. Restaurants that integrate intuitive tech solutions...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Notice: Competition: Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 (Cycle 7)
The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) programme has opened Phase 3, Cycle 7, inviting proposals that can be manufactured, cost‑competitive and reach Technology Readiness Level 6 within twelve months. Submissions must not exceed £350,000 in funding (with a ceiling of £1 million per project) and...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Capital Constellation Forms Strategic Partnership with Gallatin Point Capital
Capital Constellation announced a strategic partnership with Gallatin Point Capital to co‑invest in lower‑middle‑market companies across North America. The alliance combines Capital Constellation’s deep sector expertise with Gallatin Point’s operational platform and capital resources. Both firms will jointly source, evaluate,...
By Private Equity Wire
News•Feb 24, 2026
Taiwan Security Firm Confirms Flaw Flagged by CISA Likely Exploited by Chinese APTs
TeamT5, a Taiwan‑based cybersecurity firm, confirmed that CVE‑2024‑7694 – a privilege‑escalation flaw allowing malicious file uploads and arbitrary command execution – was likely weaponized by Chinese advanced persistent threat groups Slime57 and Slime62. The vulnerability, patched in August 2024, was exploited...
By SecurityWeek
News•Feb 24, 2026
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides Finds Calling as PE Backs Defense Industry
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides has taken a senior role at Ventus Industrial, a private‑equity‑backed firm targeting the defense industrial base. He says his mission is to accelerate shipbuilding capacity and help portfolio companies produce at the pace the Navy...
By PE Hub
News•Feb 24, 2026
Sodium-Ion Batteries Key to EU Competitive Edge, Says EESC President
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is pushing sodium‑ion batteries to the forefront of the EU’s industrial strategy, urging the next 2028‑2034 Multi‑Annual Financial Framework to allocate dedicated funding. EESC President Séamus Boland argues that sodium‑ion technology offers a...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 24, 2026
How Flo Mobility’s AI Stack & Robots Are Disrupting The Construction Sector
Flo Mobility has introduced AI‑driven autonomous mobile robots that transport construction materials without manual labor, promising up to 45% faster delivery and 50% cost reductions. The Bengaluru startup raised a $2.5 million pre‑Series A round, bringing its total funding to roughly ₹23 crore,...
By Inc42