Bristol Airport plans to expand from 12M to 15M passengers annually, aiming for net-zero by 2030, excluding flight emissions. Climate campaigners oppose the expansion, arguing increased flights will negate efficiency gains from new aircraft and heat pumps, urging council leaders to reject the plans.
Thousands protested in Tokyo against Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's plans to revise the pacifist constitution, expand military capabilities, and increase defense spending. The demonstrations, which drew 25,000 people, coincide with falling government approval ratings.
Microsoft is cutting approximately 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, primarily impacting sales and Xbox teams. Affected US employees will receive severance packages including up to 39 weeks of pay, continued stock vesting, and paid health insurance.
Over 20 Chinese PCB companies, including Victory Giant Technology and WUS Printed Circuit, have announced significant capacity expansion plans in the first half of the year, committing hundreds of millions of dollars. This growth phase is primarily driven by the increasing demand for high-end boards used in AI servers.
A British charity, Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron, has sent nearly £200,000 to a religious school in Hebron, facilitating the expansion of an illegal Israeli settlement. Critics argue this funding supports obstacles to peace and increases violence against Palestinians.
Uber has reportedly put five of its planned 2026 European market launches on hold, including Austria, Norway, and Greece. The company cited recent successes in Finland and Denmark as a reason to focus on existing markets, but a potential acquisition of Delivery Hero may also be a factor.
Despite a prolonged crypto bear market and significant job cuts, mergers and acquisitions in the digital asset sector reached $9.37 billion in H1 2026. This consolidation is fueled by traditional financial institutions seeking established infrastructure and regulatory clarity, alongside blockchain networks acquiring consumer-facing applications, while the workforce shifts towards AI and compliance expertise.
Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) is exploring expansion, with several clubs expressing interest. Key discussions revolve around travel implications for non-professional players and the potential to strengthen international competition.
Volvo Cars, owned by China's Geely Holding, received a special authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce to continue importing and selling vehicles with Chinese-connected car technology in the U.S., despite a broader crackdown on such technology due to national security concerns.
Target opened six new stores across Arizona, Missouri, North Carolina, and New Jersey, bringing it closer to its goal of 30 additional locations this year. The new stores feature larger formats to enhance product selection and online order fulfillment.
OpenAI is hiring a 'community engagement lead' to address local opposition to its massive Stargate data centers in states like Texas and Michigan, focusing on water usage, electricity, and quality of life concerns.
Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 2 will reopen on May 27 as part of expansion plans. Fifteen airlines, primarily regional and low-cost carriers like HK Express and AirAsia, will move their check-in operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 in phases until June 10.
Pennsylvania has four competitive House races in 2026, all of which are in areas where Gov. Josh Shapiro has AI data center expansion plans.
Construction has begun on the Olympic cricket stadium at Fairplex in Pomona, California, which will host LA 2028 cricket tournament. The modular venue will open with 5,000 capacity this year, expanding to 15,000 for the Olympics. Kolkata Knight Riders chief Venky Mysore hopes the stadium could eventually host IPL exhibition matches as part of global expansion plans, though player availability remains a challenge.
