Two NSW blueberry farmers and an earthmoving contractor were fined a total of $130,000 by the NSW Land and Environment Court for building an illegal dam and clearing native vegetation on a property north of Coffs Harbour.
Attorney for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn says legal remedies are being considered after prosecutors dropped felony charges over Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool damage, which was actually caused by faulty contractor work.
Protesters in Lochiel, Arizona, are staging a tree sit to prevent the destruction of a 200-year-old cottonwood tree by federal contractors building double border walls along the Mexico border.
WuXi AppTec reported a 33.7 per cent rise in H1 net profit to 11.08 billion yuan, beating expectations driven by strong demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs and US growth.
Colombian prosecutors are investigating a video showing a subcontractor handing $19,000 in cash to a China Harbour Engineering Company manager in Bogotá, allegedly to secure payment for metro work. The consortium denies wrongdoing, claiming the money was a retention payment.
Wuxi AppTec, Asia's largest contract pharmaceutical research provider, reported H1 net income of 11.08 billion yuan, surpassing market estimates. This strong performance was driven by robust demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs, alongside significant growth in its US business.
Hong Kong's Fire Services Department concluded its investigation into the Wang Fuk Court inferno, referring contractors China Status Development and Engineering and Victory Fire Engineering to a disciplinary board for alleged negligence in deactivating fire systems. Both firms reportedly continue operations.
The Justice Department dismissed a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, initially charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Government lawyers now attribute the damage to "flawed installation" by a contractor, not vandalism, citing new documents received after the indictment.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
US prosecutors dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, initially blamed by Donald Trump for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence suggests the damage resulted from a "flawed installation" by contractors overseen by the Department of Interior, not vandalism.
The UK government is investing £8.4 billion in the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine program, with £5.9 billion allocated to BAE Systems. This funding aims to support 47,000 jobs and ensure the first submarine, HMS Dreadnought, enters service with the Royal Navy in the early 2030s.
Donald Trump appealed a federal judge's order that found his $10 billion lawsuit was filed in bad faith to secure an advantageous settlement. The appeal follows Trump's frustration over the scrapping of a controversial $1.776 billion "lawfare" fund, which impacted his attorney general nominee.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
District councillor Peggy Wong and Prestige Construction directors Gordon Ho and Hau Wah-kin deny allegations of gift bag exchanges for proxy votes and bid-rigging in Wang Fuk Court renovation contract selection.
Residents of Nethy Bridge, evacuated due to a large wildfire in Cairngorms National Park, can return home after the immediate threat was neutralized by firefighting efforts.
BAE Systems CEO Dr Charles Woodburn warns the UK is complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He advocates for significantly increased defence spending, beyond current commitments, to counter modern warfare challenges and autonomous weapons, despite recent boosts.
WuXi AppTec's Hong Kong-traded stock jumped 37% as major shareholders JPMorgan Chase, UBS Group, and BlackRock increased their stakes. The company is set to release its half-year earnings on August 3, with high market expectations.
BAE Systems CEO Dr. Charles Woodburn warned the UK has been too complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He welcomed increased defence spending but stated much more is needed to meet the 3.5% GDP target by 2035, also highlighting the nearing use of autonomous lethal weapons by adversaries.
UK government contractor Mitie has agreed to a £3.1bn cash takeover by private-equity owned rival OCS Group, ending its nearly four decades on the London stock market. The deal, recommended by Mitie's board, offers a 46.8% premium to shareholders.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce dependence on China for defense-related critical minerals, directing military contractors to shift supply chains away from Beijing-linked sources by January 2027, citing national security in an era of great power competition.
Japanese logistics firm AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings plans to use JPYC, a yen-denominated stablecoin, for payments to 2,300 business partners, marking a significant corporate adoption in Japan for faster, fee-free transactions.
Lockheed Martin announced plans to develop and manufacture a new air defense weapon with US and European partners, with initial production expected within 36 months, capitalizing on Europe's rearmament boom fueled by the war in Ukraine.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
A contractor, later linked to North Korea, worked on MetaMask code for Consensys from March to April before access was terminated. Consensys's investigation found no asset or data misappropriation, malicious code, or impact on user safety. The incident highlights the need for rigorous third-party contractor security, including identity verification, least-privilege access, and continuous monitoring.
