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WA news LIVE: WA construction company cops hefty fine over worker’s death; AC Milan wipes out Perth Glory at HBF Park
A West Australian construction company has been fined $250,000 over the death of a 19-year-old worker four years ago. Nathaniel Good was killed when he was hit by a sea container “drawbridge” ramp on a worksite in North Coogee. Nathaniel Good,...

Michelsen ousts third-seeded Musetti at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round of men's singles at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Michelsen, the tournament's 26th seed, earned a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over the...

Michelsen upsets No. 3 seed Musetti at National Bank Open in Toronto
Tennis Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round of men's singles at the National Bank Open on Thursday. American star, world No. 2 Gauff advances to women's 4th round in Montreal The...

Italian textile machinery market stabilising
In the second quarter of 2025, Italy’s textile machinery sector recorded early signs of domestic recovery, according to figures released by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers. While overall order intake was down by...

Italy Inflation Steady At 1.7%
Italy's consumer price inflation held steady in July after easing slightly in the previous month, preliminary data from the statistical office showed on Thursday. Consumer price inflation stood at 1.7 percent in July, the same as in the previous...

Pakistan to expand trade footprint across Africa, EU with Algeria’s help
Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan held a significant meeting with the Ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan, Dr. Brahim Romani, to deepen economic ties and expand Pakistan’s strategic trade footprint across Africa and Europe through...

In Q2 2025 Signs Of Recovery In The Domestic Market
MILAN — July 31, 2025 — In the second quarter of 2025, the index of orders for textile machinery, compiled by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, showed a slight decrease compared to the...

Alex Michelsen upsets 3rd-seeded Lorenzo Musetti in Toronto in the National Bank Open
TORONTO (AP) — Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 on Thursday in the third round of the National Bank Open. Michelsen is seeded 26th. Eleventh-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia and No....

Leonardo purchases Italian ground vehicle maker Iveco Defense for almost $2B
WASHINGTON — Italian defense giant Leonardo has acquired land vehicle firm Iveco Defense in a €1.7 billion ($1.94 billion) deal, the company announced this week. The deal, which is expected to close by first quarter 2026, consolidates some of...

NewPrinces’ move for Carrefour’s Italy stores stuns food sector
The origins of Italy’s NewPrinces date back little more than 20 years but, in its two decades of existence, the food and drinks group has grown mainly through M&A and its deal-making has often attracted attention. The company’s moves for, say, UK...

Italian Barbie Doll Designers Killed in Car Crash
Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, a gay couple known for designing the Barbie and Madonna dolls, were killed in a car crash on Sunday. The business and romantic partners died after 82-year-old Egidio Ceriano drove roughly four miles in the wrong...

Michelsen ousts third-seeded Musetti at National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO – Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round of men’s singles at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Michelsen, the tournament’s 26th seed, earned a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over the...

Did Tech Win in the Trade Deal?
President Donald Trump forced Europe to accept a 15% tariff on most exports to the US. But he didn’t win concessions on the issues angering US tech: digital taxes and onerous digital regulations, not to mention forcing Europeans to pay higher...

Trump’s Trade Accord Meets Europe’s Nuclear Rebound
Nuclear in EU 27 Countries. Status as of 31 July, 2025. Qimeng Yang; Taurus Xu; Anna Broughel In July 2025, the Trump Administration and the European Commission unveiled a trade accord to strengthen transatlantic collaboration as the EU works to...
Stocks fade tech earnings upside ahead of trade deadline - Newsquawk US Market Wrap
SNAPSHOT: Equities down, Treasuries flat/up, Crude down, Dollar up REAR VIEW: MSFT & META top earnings expectations; PCE hotter than expected Y/Y; Continued and initial claims fall; Employment costs above expectations; Chicago PMI beats; US...

Eliza Spencer – Princess Diana’s niece – engaged to SA businessman
Lady Eliza Spencer – the niece of the late Princess Diana – has announced her engagement to South African businessman, Channing Millerd. The blonde model is the twin sister of Amelia and the younger sibling of Kitty. Their father is Charles...

Croatia’s Summer Slump: Economic Confidence Falls for First Time Since Spring
For the first time since spring, economic expectations in Croatia have taken a notable downturn, according to the European Commission’s July Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI). The index dropped by 1.2 points from June’s revised figure, landing at...

Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market For Bio-Based Adhesives
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 29, 2025 11:35 am - Sugar, starch, or soy: more than 15% of all adhesives are already made from renewable raw materials. In the spirit of the bio-economy and circular economy, the proportion of plant- and...

Minibus Hire Italy for First-Time Travelers: What You Need to Know
Are you planning your first trip to Italy with your family, friends, or colleagues? Then you probably wondered: How can we all move around the country together? Renting a minibus is one of the most convenient ways to travel with a group,...

Italian and Chinese mafias involved in VAT fraud in Romania, EPPO head says
The chief prosecutor of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, or EPPO, Laura Codruţa Kovesi, stated in an interview that the Italian and Chinese mafias may be involved in VAT fraud in Romania. The Italian mafia has already committed fraud with...