Hanwha Aerospace has established an independent committee of 11 external safety experts and two labor union representatives to oversee its safety system following a fatal factory fire that killed five people. The company also announced significant investment increases for workplace safety improvements.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
Tata Electronics, a key supplier of iPhone parts to Apple, is accused by an Indian pollution regulator of contaminating groundwater in nearby farmlands with its wastewater. The company faces potential closure if it fails to provide a satisfactory explanation for the alleged violations.
Four Palestine Action activists received lengthy prison sentences for a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems UK factory near Bristol, causing over £1.2 million in damage. The court deemed the offences to have a 'terrorism connection,' a first for criminal damage convictions in Britain, leading to harsher punishments. One activist also received a longer sentence for injuring a police officer.
India's pollution regulator has accused Tata Electronics, an Apple iPhone supplier, of contaminating groundwater near its Hosur factory. The regulator found wastewater discharge polluted farmland wells and warned of a shutdown. This adds to recent issues faced by Apple's Indian supply chain.
A new $22 million high-protein peanut powder factory has opened in Kingaroy, Australia, capitalizing on the global protein trend. Plenty Foods' facility uses second-grade peanuts to create a low-fat, high-protein powder, offering a local alternative to traditional protein sources and targeting both domestic and export markets.
Four Palestine Action activists have been jailed for causing £1.2m of damage at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol. Samuel Corner received the longest sentence for criminal damage and assaulting a police sergeant. The case is believed to be the first where criminal damage convictions are linked to terrorism.
Four Palestine Action activists have been sentenced to lengthy custodial terms for damaging drones and equipment at an Elbit Systems UK factory. A judge ruled there was a "terrorist connection" to the offences, citing the planned nature of the attack and its aim to intimidate the government and public for political causes. The damage caused was estimated at £1.2m.
Four Palestine Action activists were sentenced as terrorists for damaging an Israeli arms plant, setting a new precedent in UK law. Supporters protested outside the courthouse, leading to over 100 arrests.
Three high-ranking officials in Hunan's emergency management system are under investigation for serious violations following a deadly fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang that killed 37, injured 51, and left 1 missing.
A 40-meter high grey factory facade in Germany, visible from Dresden's city center, is still awaiting the "Infineon" lettering. The grand opening is scheduled for July 2nd, with high-profile guests potentially including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, marking a significant private investment in a key high-tech sector.
SK Telecom and Nvidia partner to build a gigawatt-scale AI cloud and AI factory in South Korea by 2027, leveraging Nvidia's DSX platform for end-to-end AI operations.
L'Oréal celebrated the 30th anniversary of its first China factory in Suzhou, highlighting its growth and commitment to the Chinese market. The factory is now the group's largest global manufacturing base, with a new AI-driven smart manufacturing workshop launched.
The US FDA has issued an import alert for Dabur India's factory in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India, due to significant data integrity and maintenance lapses, including falsified manufacturing records and unsanitary conditions.
Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage in the UK face potential sentencing as "terrorists" on Friday, a move criticized by legal experts who argue it blurs the line between protest and terrorism.
A cidade de Starbase, no Texas, centrada nas operações da SpaceX, gera empregos e turismo, mas também processos judiciais e preocupações ambientais. Moradores estão divididos entre o progresso impulsionado por Elon Musk e os danos causados pelos lançamentos de foguetes.
China's industrial sites, once off-limits, are transforming into popular tourist destinations. From shipbuilding yards to breweries and steel plants, these locations offer unique experiences, driving significant revenue and reflecting a growing trend in industrial tourism.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
A stage production fusing Shakespeare's Hamlet with Radiohead's 2003 album 'Hail to the Thief' will open at London's Barbican theatre on October 31. Co-created by Thom Yorke, the show features a live performance of the album.
Ukraine attacked a Russian arms factory with cruise missiles. Bulgaria will no longer supply weapons to Ukraine, citing economic losses and advocating for peace.
Ukraine launched Flamingo FP-5 missiles targeting the Progress factory in Cheboksary, Russia, which produces key components for drones and missiles. The attack, confirmed by local officials who reported three injuries, aimed to disrupt the supply of Kometa antennas used by Russia.
Hong Kong evicts 20 Tin Sam Tsuen villagers for Northern Metropolis project despite unresolved compensation and relocation concerns.
China launches the world's first prefabricated energy hub in Qingdao, providing 100% green power to computing facilities, and introduces a nationwide smart factory system.
Funeral held in Daejeon for one of five victims killed in Hanwha Aerospace factory explosion while cleaning propellant powder residue.
