Condor Brief

At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains derailed and collided near Adamuz in southern Spain, with emergency services continuing rescue efforts and the cause of the crash under investigation.

The U.S.-led military operation in Venezuela has captured President Nicolás Maduro, who has pleaded not guilty in a New York court, sparking global condemnation and emergency UN Security Council debate as President Trump threatens further actions including interest in Greenland and other countries.

Informa, the FTSE-100 events group behind major shows like the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, has started the search for a new chairman to succeed John Rishton with headhunters assisting in finding his successor ahead of a likely 2027 departure.

Donald Trump’s new “America First” tariffs are hammering U.S. manufacturers — companies are facing a confusing web of steep import duties, rising costs and growing red tape, while small suppliers in the auto industry struggle most.

The FIFA has stepped back from implementing dynamic pricing for all 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets — meaning fans may avoid unexpected ticket-price surges ahead of the tournament.

The upcoming Budget 2025 by Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being shaped by three major pressures: weak productivity, delayed welfare cuts, and limited fiscal tools — meaning the government may resort to measures like “fiscal drag” and future-spending squeezes rather than headline tax rises.