Poland Detains Four on Espionage Charges in Russia-Bound Arms-Parts Probe
Polish prosecutors say six people face illegal-export and criminal-group charges, four also face espionage counts, and a court ordered three-month detention for four suspects.
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Peru Ombudsman Calls for Faster Probes Into Journalist Killings
Peru’s human-rights ombudsman pressed prosecutors and judges to act on crimes against journalists, as a press association’s 2025 tally documented four killings and 458 attacks.
US Employment Costs Rise 0.8% in Third Quarter, Easing From Previous Quarter
The US Employment Cost Index increased 0.8% in July–September, down from 0.9% in the previous quarter, while annual compensation growth held at 3.4%.
German Inflation Eases to 2.8% in October as Energy Price Growth Slows
Germany's preliminary annual inflation rate fell from 3.3% in September to 2.8% in October, with core inflation at 2.1%, according to official data released Friday.
Rio Tinto Begins Phased Restart of Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi Mine After Seismic Rockfall
The miner says underground operations are being restarted following safety checks after a rockfall injured workers, while separate border delays continue to constrain copper shipments.
UK Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Trial Passes 1,000 Participants as Five-Day Course Is Tested
The FAST-Forward Boost study is recruiting patients at 39 UK hospitals to assess whether a shorter treatment schedule with an additional targeted dose is safe and effective.
EU Household Electricity Prices Fall 2.2% but Remain Above Pre-Crisis Levels
Eurostat data show average household electricity prices eased to €0.28 per kWh in the first half of 2026, with large differences between member states.
AstraZeneca Targets $1.5 Billion in Annual Savings After Quarterly Revenue Rises 7%
The drugmaker outlined a restructuring programme through 2029 to support research investment, while reporting $16.21 billion in third-quarter revenue and maintaining its annual outlook.
Swiss National Bank Reports CHF 19.1 Billion Third-Quarter Profit on Gold and Currency Gains
Switzerland's central bank recorded investment gains in the July–September quarter, although profit was below the year-earlier level and its nine-month result does not determine future distributions.
Sanofi Raises 2026 Sales and Earnings Outlook as Dupixent Revenue Surges
The French drugmaker reported €14.44 billion in third-quarter sales, raised its full-year growth forecasts and signalled interest in acquisitions to strengthen its medicines pipeline.
Regeneron Quarterly Revenue Climbs 36% to $5.1 Billion as Sanofi Partnership Expands
The US biotechnology company reported higher sales across key medicines and detailed a $1 billion upfront payment in an expanded antibody-development alliance with Sanofi.
ECB Survey Lifts 2026 and 2027 Eurozone Inflation Forecasts
Professional forecasters now expect inflation of 3.0% this year and 2.6% next year, largely reflecting energy costs, while longer-term expectations remain at 2%.
Eurozone GDP Grows 0.4% in Third Quarter, Above Forecasts
Eurostat's preliminary estimate shows growth slowing from 0.6% in the previous quarter but exceeding economists' expectations, with uneven results across member states.
Chevron Reports $9.9 Billion Third-Quarter Profit Amid Strong Refining Margins
Chevron's adjusted earnings reached $10.4 billion, while its US refineries recorded high throughput and downstream earnings increased sharply from a year earlier.