The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after a deal between the U.S. and Iran, but clearing the backlog of ships and restoring full supply will take weeks, potentially months. Experts cite unresolved logistical and security questions, including permission requirements, tolls, naval escorts, and mine clearance, complicating the restart.
The UK's driving test waiting times are not expected to be reduced to the target of seven weeks until autumn next year, according to the Transport Secretary. Despite previous targets, demand remains high, and new measures are being implemented to combat speculative booking and touting.
Kingboard Holdings will sell 155 million shares in Kingboard Laminates at a discount, aiming to expand business and production capacity to meet surging demand. The deal is expected to close on June 22.
An attorney criticizes France's justice system for closing cases of elder abuse and fraud simply to clear backlogs, citing a 2021 interministerial directive. The client, a 77-year-old victim, is devastated by the decision.
The UK's asylum appeal backlog has reached a record 87,500 cases, a 70% increase year-on-year, despite government efforts to speed up initial decisions. Experts note a shift of cases from one backlog to another, with lower initial grant rates leading to more appeals.
CC1 công bố báo cáo tài chính 2025 với doanh thu tăng 21,1% lên hơn 11.617 tỷ đồng và lợi nhuận trước thuế tăng 16,4%. Backlog vượt 50.000 tỷ đồng, củng cố vị thế nhà thầu lớn.
The UK Ministry of Justice will trial AI legal assistants in Crown Courts to reduce a record backlog of over 80,000 criminal cases, with AI aiding case analysis and court scheduling, alongside AI transcription tools for probation officers.
An investigation reveals Colorado's oil and gas regulator has allowed major companies like Chevron, Oxy, and Civitas to avoid billions in cleanup costs for defunct sites, potentially leaving taxpayers liable.
Scotland's high court trial backlog has nearly tripled to ~1,000 cases, driven by complex organised crime and historic sex abuse cases, causing system-wide pressure and delayed justice for victims, witnesses, and the accused.
A new US immigration policy will grant "adjustment of status" for green card applicants only in "extraordinary circumstances," forcing most to apply from abroad and potentially disrupting families and careers of Asian migrants.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora believes AI's productivity gains will not lead to job cuts but rather enable companies to tackle backlogs and hire more staff with new skill sets. He argues that AI will allow businesses to clear long-delayed product roadmaps and create capacity for innovation, contrasting with other tech leaders who foresee AI reshaping staffing needs.
Britain faces a severe pothole crisis, with millions of holes and rising damage claims. Despite government funding and political promises, councils struggle with shrivelled budgets and the climate emergency, leading to a cycle of decline. Marsh Street in Bristol exemplifies the problem, with a planned resurfacing offering a glimmer of hope.
Britain faces a severe pothole crisis, with millions of defects on its roads. Despite government funding and political promises, councils struggle with shrivelled budgets and the escalating costs of repair, exacerbated by climate change and increased traffic. Long-term solutions are hampered by short-term funding cycles and strict targets, leading to a cycle of managed decline.
Unprecedented delays at England and Wales's Employment Tribunal mean unfair dismissal claims can take up to five years to be heard, leaving claimants in legal limbo and businesses unable to resolve cases. The backlog has grown to nearly 72,000 claims.
Germany plans to allocate €10 billion by 2029 to bolster civil defense and emergency management, including modernizing buildings and procuring specialty vehicles for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW). The initiative aims to address growing hybrid threats and improve preparedness for mass casualty events and potential war scenarios.
Germany plans to allocate €10 billion by 2029 to bolster civil defense and emergency management, including modernizing buildings and procuring specialty vehicles. The initiative addresses growing hybrid threats and lessons learned from past disasters.
AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI are set to dominate future cloud revenues, reportedly accounting for half of a massive $2 trillion backlog. These companies' substantial, multi-year spending commitments, reaching hundreds of billions, are significantly shaping the financial outlook for major cloud providers like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, highlighting a massive shift in infrastructure demand.
Forensic Science Queensland was the subject of two commissions of inquiry, over failures in testing and cultural issues which may have led to miscarriages of justice.
For Hong Kong-based artist Apple Tong Wing-yin, Wang Fuk Court has always been more than a home address. It was a library of her life’s work. Tong, a prominent deaf illustrator and graphic designer who communicates through what she calls her “silent language” of art, kept the many canvases that spoke for her inside her flat in the Tai Po housing estate. In November last year, that library was reduced to ash in one of Hong Kong’s deadliest fires. She lost everything – her awards, her backlog of...
Anthropic's $200B, 5-year deal with Google and similar AI startup-cloud provider agreements project a $2T revenue backlog for Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle by leveraging AI growth dependencies.
As Brisbane courts face delays and backlogs, cases involving people with limited English are being adjourned when interpreters are unavailable — a problem advocates warn is set to worsen.
A survey by the National Association of Head Teachers finds 50% of headteachers say parts of their schools are out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould, asbestos and ageing infrastructure. Almost three-quarters (73%) report toilet blocks that are closed or not fit for purpose, while 41% say SEND facilities are unsuitable. The National Audit Office estimates £14bn is needed to restore school buildings in England to satisfactory condition, with 96% of respondents saying they received insufficient capital funding. The government has committed to almost £3bn per year over the next decade through a new 10-year estates strategy.
WuXi AppTec reported record Q1 revenue of 12.44 billion yuan (US$1.72 billion), up 28.81% year-on-year, beating market expectations of 10.78 billion yuan. Net profit rose nearly 27% to 4.65 billion yuan, exceeding forecasts of 3.9 billion yuan. The pharmaceutical contract manufacturer has a record order backlog of 59.77 billion yuan, up 23.6% from a year earlier.
Geoffrey Robertson KC, founder of Keir Starmer's barristers' chambers, has strongly criticized proposed restrictions on jury trials in England and Wales, calling them a 'betrayal of Labour values' and a 'cure worse than the disease'.
