I am returning from Eurosatory 2026 with an important realisation.
Many people still talk about the Ukrainian defence sector as a collection of separate successful companies. But at Eurosatory, I saw something different: I saw the birth of a new industry.
There are political decisions that change policy. There are diplomatic decisions that change relationships. And there are symbolic decisions that change the moral atmosphere between nations.
The decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to revoke the Order of the White Eagle from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy belongs to the third category. It is not merely a dispute about a medal or a procedural act concerning a state decoration. It is a decision that struck at the symbolic heart of Polish-Ukrainian solidarity at a time when that solidarity remains historically and strategically vital.
Franchising is often associated with burgers, coffee shops, hotels, fitness studios and everyday consumer services. Yet behind this familiar business format lies one of the most effective wealth-creation mechanisms in the modern economy.
In a world where many people are searching for a reliable path to financial independence, franchising offers something rare: the opportunity to build a business with an already tested brand, a proven operating system and a clear commercial model.
Every woman carries within herself a unique combination of intelligence, emotional depth, creativity, intuition, leadership, resilience, care, ambition and the ability to transform the world around her. Yet potential alone is never enough. Potential is like a seed: it may contain the future of a powerful tree, but without the right soil, light, water and climate, it may never fully grow. This is why women’s potential needs the right environment.
A woman may be talented, educated and strong, but if she is surrounded by criticism, fear, outdated stereotypes, emotional pressure, social limitations or weak opportunities, her inner strength may remain hidden. On the other hand, when a woman enters a healthy, ambitious and supportive environment, her confidence grows, her vision expands, her energy increases and her leadership becomes visible.
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In the 21st century, the concept of women’s leadership has definitively moved from the realm of human rights discussions into the sphere of macroeconomic and political strategy. Modern empirical research increasingly shows that ensuring gender equality and actively involving women in state and corporate governance are connected with stronger institutions, higher social trust, broader economic participation and more resilient public decision-making.
Global institutions, such as the World Economic Forum and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, annually assess the progress of nations in this area. According to global gender equality research, closing the gender gap remains a long-term challenge; nevertheless, a group of leading countries demonstrates outstanding progress, setting new standards for public life where women are a key driver of progress.
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There are moments in history when a war stops being only a military confrontation and becomes a civilisational test. There are moments when the old world loses its authority, old institutions expose their weakness, and a new centre of moral, technological and political gravity appears where nobody expected it.
Ukraine has now reached such a moment.
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Entrepreneurs who already have children understand one essential truth very clearly: children are their most important “business”, their most valuable long-term investment, and the greatest legacy they will ever create.
A company may grow, decline, be sold, transformed, or replaced by a new venture. Markets change. Technologies become obsolete. Professions disappear. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping entire industries and eliminating many traditional career paths. Yet the development of a child’s intelligence, character, values, leadership, creativity, resilience, communication skills and entrepreneurial mindset remains the deepest and most strategic investment a family can make.
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On 4 July 2026, the United States of America will celebrate one of the most significant milestones in modern history: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Known as the Semiquincentennial, this historic occasion marks a quarter of a millennium since the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from the British Empire and began the ambitious experiment of building a new nation based on liberty, self-government and individual rights.
Few countries have had a greater impact on the modern world than the United States. During its first 250 years, America evolved from a small collection of colonies along the Atlantic coast into the world’s largest economy, a technological superpower, a leader in science and innovation, and one of the most influential political and military forces in history.
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On 14 July, the latest MINIBOSS Startup Forum took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. Children and teenagers aged 6–17 presented their first startup ideas to an expert audience, received feedback from mentors and business angels, and gained valuable support for further product development.
The event, now in its third year in South Africa, has become a significant educational milestone for youth entrepreneurship. Under the leadership of Wendy Silinyana, franchise owner and Director of MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL in Johannesburg, the Forum demonstrated how practical business education can raise the standard of learning, confidence and leadership among the next generation.
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Every year, leading entrepreneurs from five continents who are interested in developing business connections, studying and supporting innovation, establishing new trade missions, and shaping a global business civilisation gather at GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK — an international platform for a series of business forums and strategic corporate retreats.
GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK 2026 is the world’s leading arena for business diplomacy. It is a next-generation format: a trade initiative, an entrepreneurial diplomacy platform, and a continuously operating ecosystem of international business connections, where entrepreneurs gain access not only to knowledge and networking, but also to practical tools for entering the global arena.
MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL is one of the most recognisable international brands in children’s business education. Its mission is ambitious and unusual: to teach children entrepreneurship, invention, leadership and financial thinking from the age of six.
Over the years, the MINIBOSS methodology has helped develop tens of thousands of young entrepreneurs around the world — children who learn not only how to build a business, but how to think independently, solve problems creatively and realise their own potential.
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Every parent wants their child to grow into a confident, intelligent, emotionally strong and future-ready person. But in the 21st century, this cannot be achieved through academic knowledge alone. Children need environments that develop not only memory and school performance, but also the brain systems responsible for decision-making, self-control, communication, creativity, motivation, leadership and adaptive thinking.
This is the mission of MINIBOSS STARTUP CAMP 2026 — an inspiring in-person summer programme for kids and teenagers aged 6–17, created to develop entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, leadership, creativity, communication skills, teamwork and self-confidence.
The camp is designed for international locations including Glasgow, Davos, Odesa, Taipei, Baku, Almaty, Ashgabat, Brisbane, Erbil, Dubai, and other cities.
Since 2000, MiniBoss Business School has been developing a unique international approach to children’s business education. Over the years, MiniBoss programmes have evolved from entrepreneurial classes and business projects into a global educational ecosystem that includes Saturday business schools, startup camps, business games, championships, forums, project-based learning and international communication.
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There are clocks that help us organise ordinary life. They tell us when to wake up, when to leave home, when to start a meeting, when to catch a train, when to finish a working day. But there is one clock in the world that does not measure ordinary time. It measures anxiety. It measures responsibility. It measures the distance between human civilisation and the disasters that human civilisation itself has made possible.
That clock is the Doomsday Clock. It is not a real scientific instrument in the mechanical sense. It does not predict the exact date of a nuclear war, a climate catastrophe, a biological disaster or an artificial intelligence crisis. It does not count down to an inevitable apocalypse. And yet, for almost eight decades, it has remained one of the most powerful symbols in global public life because it translates something almost impossible to imagine into a single image: how close humanity is to midnight.
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On 12 June 2026, users in different countries began reporting serious disruptions across Meta services. According to user reports and independent outage-monitoring platforms, Facebook, Messenger and Instagram have been affected, with some users also mentioning instability across other parts of the Meta ecosystem.
The problem appears to be affecting users in different ways. Some cannot load their Facebook feed. Others are experiencing login issues, unexpected logouts, authorisation errors, frozen pages, problems sending or receiving messages in Messenger, and unstable performance in mobile applications.
The most concerning aspect of the situation is the scale of the reports. Users from different parts of the world have been reporting problems almost simultaneously, suggesting that this is not simply a local issue with one device, one internet provider or one country. It appears to be a wider disruption affecting Meta’s digital infrastructure.
There are banks that serve customers. There are banks that finance companies. There are banks that trade currencies, manage wealth or issue credit cards. And then there are institutions that become part of the invisible operating system of the global economy.
Citigroup Inc., known worldwide as Citi, belongs to the latter category.
This 100%NEWS analysis is part of our Business & Growth coverage: a story about a bank, but also about infrastructure, globalisation, technology, risk and trust.
It is not merely an American bank with a global presence. Citi is a financial network that connects corporations, governments, investors, consumers, currencies, markets and payment systems across continents. It helps multinational companies move money, manage liquidity, finance trade, raise capital, hedge risks, serve clients and operate across complex jurisdictions.
48 teams. 104 matches. Three host countries. Sixteen host cities. One final. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is not only the largest World Cup in football history; it is also a tournament that many fans will need to follow through a simple, clear and practical daily guide.
This first part of our coverage is the concise guide: groups, host cities, group-stage fixtures, kick-off times, venues and official ways to watch the tournament live. The interactive voting, live fan ranking and deeper dashboard tools are placed in our separate Fans’ Choice Ranking article.
Join the World Cup 2026 Fans’ Choice Ranking — absolutely free. Support your national team, invite your friends and help your country rise in the global fan ranking.
Open Fans’ Choice RankingThe tournament is hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. It starts on 11 June 2026 and ends with the final on 19 July 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The format uses 12 groups of four teams. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, move into the new Round of 32.
Canada: Toronto, Vancouver.
Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey.
United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇰🇷 Korea Republic, 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Group B | 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇶🇦 Qatar, 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Group C | 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇭🇹 Haiti, 🏴 Scotland |
| Group D | 🇺🇸 United States, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇹🇷 Türkiye |
| Group E | 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇼 Curaçao, 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire, 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| Group F | 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇳 Tunisia |
| Group G | 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Group H | 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| Group I | 🇫🇷 France, 🇸🇳 Senegal, 🇮🇶 Iraq, 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Group J | 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| Group K | 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇨🇩 Congo DR, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| Group L | 🏴 England, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇵🇦 Panama |
Each team plays three group matches. A win gives three points, a draw gives one point and a defeat gives no points. The top two teams in each group advance automatically. The eight strongest third-placed teams also qualify, which means the third-place table may become one of the most important and emotional parts of the tournament.
Times shown: ET and local venue time. Always check your official broadcaster or FIFA’s live schedule before the match, because broadcast listings and local conversions can change.
| # | Date | New York Time | Local Time | Match | Group | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 13:00 | 🇲🇽 Mexico v 🇿🇦 South Africa | A | Mexico City | Mexico City Stadium |
| 2 | 11 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 20:00 | 🇰🇷 Korea Republic v 🇨🇿 Czechia | A | Guadalajara | Guadalajara Stadium |
| 3 | 12 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 🇨🇦 Canada v 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | Toronto | Toronto Stadium |
| 4 | 12 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 18:00 | 🇺🇸 United States v 🇵🇾 Paraguay | D | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 5 | 13 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 🇭🇹 Haiti v 🏴 Scotland | C | Boston | Boston Stadium |
| 6 | 13 Jun 2026 | 00:00 | 21:00 | 🇦🇺 Australia v 🇹🇷 Türkiye | D | Vancouver | Vancouver Stadium |
| 7 | 13 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 🇧🇷 Brazil v 🇲🇦 Morocco | C | New York/New Jersey | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 8 | 13 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 🇶🇦 Qatar v 🇨🇭 Switzerland | B | San Francisco Bay Area | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 9 | 14 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire v 🇪🇨 Ecuador | E | Philadelphia | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 10 | 14 Jun 2026 | 13:00 | 12:00 | 🇩🇪 Germany v 🇨🇼 Curaçao | E | Houston | Houston Stadium |
| 11 | 14 Jun 2026 | 16:00 | 15:00 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands v 🇯🇵 Japan | F | Dallas | Dallas Stadium |
| 12 | 14 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 20:00 | 🇸🇪 Sweden v 🇹🇳 Tunisia | F | Monterrey | Monterrey Stadium |
| 13 | 15 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia v 🇺🇾 Uruguay | H | Miami | Miami Stadium |
| 14 | 15 Jun 2026 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 🇪🇸 Spain v 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | H | Atlanta | Atlanta Stadium |
| 15 | 15 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 18:00 | 🇮🇷 Iran v 🇳🇿 New Zealand | G | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 16 | 15 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 🇧🇪 Belgium v 🇪🇬 Egypt | G | Seattle | Seattle Stadium |
| 17 | 16 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 🇫🇷 France v 🇸🇳 Senegal | I | New York/New Jersey | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 18 | 16 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 🇮🇶 Iraq v 🇳🇴 Norway | I | Boston | Boston Stadium |
| 19 | 16 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 20:00 | 🇦🇷 Argentina v 🇩🇿 Algeria | J | Kansas City | Kansas City Stadium |
| 20 | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:00 | 21:00 | 🇦🇹 Austria v 🇯🇴 Jordan | J | San Francisco Bay Area | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 21 | 17 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 🇬🇭 Ghana v 🇵🇦 Panama | L | Toronto | Toronto Stadium |
| 22 | 17 Jun 2026 | 16:00 | 15:00 | 🏴 England v 🇭🇷 Croatia | L | Dallas | Dallas Stadium |
| 23 | 17 Jun 2026 | 13:00 | 12:00 | 🇵🇹 Portugal v 🇨🇩 Congo DR | K | Houston | Houston Stadium |
| 24 | 17 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 20:00 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan v 🇨🇴 Colombia | K | Mexico City | Mexico City Stadium |
| 25 | 18 Jun 2026 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 🇨🇿 Czechia v 🇿🇦 South Africa | A | Atlanta | Atlanta Stadium |
| 26 | 18 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland v 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 27 | 18 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 15:00 | 🇨🇦 Canada v 🇶🇦 Qatar | B | Vancouver | Vancouver Stadium |
| 28 | 18 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 19:00 | 🇲🇽 Mexico v 🇰🇷 Korea Republic | A | Guadalajara | Guadalajara Stadium |
| 29 | 19 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 🇧🇷 Brazil v 🇭🇹 Haiti | C | Philadelphia | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 30 | 19 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 🏴 Scotland v 🇲🇦 Morocco | C | Boston | Boston Stadium |
| 31 | 19 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | 20:00 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye v 🇵🇾 Paraguay | D | San Francisco Bay Area | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 32 | 19 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 🇺🇸 United States v 🇦🇺 Australia | D | Seattle | Seattle Stadium |
| 33 | 20 Jun 2026 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 🇩🇪 Germany v 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire | E | Toronto | Toronto Stadium |
| 34 | 20 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | 19:00 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador v 🇨🇼 Curaçao | E | Kansas City | Kansas City Stadium |
| 35 | 20 Jun 2026 | 13:00 | 12:00 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands v 🇸🇪 Sweden | F | Houston | Houston Stadium |
| 36 | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:00 | 22:00 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia v 🇯🇵 Japan | F | Monterrey | Monterrey Stadium |
| 37 | 21 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay v 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | H | Miami | Miami Stadium |
| 38 | 21 Jun 2026 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 🇪🇸 Spain v 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | H | Atlanta | Atlanta Stadium |
| 39 | 21 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 🇧🇪 Belgium v 🇮🇷 Iran | G | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 40 | 21 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 18:00 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand v 🇪🇬 Egypt | G | Vancouver | Vancouver Stadium |
| 41 | 22 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 🇳🇴 Norway v 🇸🇳 Senegal | I | New York/New Jersey | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 42 | 22 Jun 2026 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 🇫🇷 France v 🇮🇶 Iraq | I | Philadelphia | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 43 | 22 Jun 2026 | 13:00 | 12:00 | 🇦🇷 Argentina v 🇦🇹 Austria | J | Dallas | Dallas Stadium |
| 44 | 22 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | 20:00 | 🇯🇴 Jordan v 🇩🇿 Algeria | J | San Francisco Bay Area | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 45 | 23 Jun 2026 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 🏴 England v 🇬🇭 Ghana | L | Boston | Boston Stadium |
| 46 | 23 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 🇵🇦 Panama v 🇭🇷 Croatia | L | Toronto | Toronto Stadium |
| 47 | 23 Jun 2026 | 13:00 | 12:00 | 🇵🇹 Portugal v 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | K | Houston | Houston Stadium |
| 48 | 23 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 20:00 | 🇨🇴 Colombia v 🇨🇩 Congo DR | K | Guadalajara | Guadalajara Stadium |
| 49 | 24 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 🏴 Scotland v 🇧🇷 Brazil | C | Miami | Miami Stadium |
| 50 | 24 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 🇲🇦 Morocco v 🇭🇹 Haiti | C | Atlanta | Atlanta Stadium |
| 51 | 24 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland v 🇨🇦 Canada | B | Vancouver | Vancouver Stadium |
| 52 | 24 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina v 🇶🇦 Qatar | B | Seattle | Seattle Stadium |
| 53 | 24 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 19:00 | 🇨🇿 Czechia v 🇲🇽 Mexico | A | Mexico City | Mexico City Stadium |
| 54 | 24 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | 19:00 | 🇿🇦 South Africa v 🇰🇷 Korea Republic | A | Monterrey | Monterrey Stadium |
| 55 | 25 Jun 2026 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao v 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire | E | Philadelphia | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 56 | 25 Jun 2026 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador v 🇩🇪 Germany | E | New York/New Jersey | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 57 | 25 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | 18:00 | 🇯🇵 Japan v 🇸🇪 Sweden | F | Dallas | Dallas Stadium |
| 58 | 25 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | 18:00 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia v 🇳🇱 Netherlands | F | Kansas City | Kansas City Stadium |
| 59 | 25 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 19:00 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye v 🇺🇸 United States | D | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 60 | 25 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 19:00 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay v 🇦🇺 Australia | D | San Francisco Bay Area | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 61 | 26 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 🇳🇴 Norway v 🇫🇷 France | I | Boston | Boston Stadium |
| 62 | 26 Jun 2026 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 🇸🇳 Senegal v 🇮🇶 Iraq | I | Toronto | Toronto Stadium |
| 63 | 26 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | 20:00 | 🇪🇬 Egypt v 🇮🇷 Iran | G | Seattle | Seattle Stadium |
| 64 | 26 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | 20:00 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand v 🇧🇪 Belgium | G | Vancouver | Vancouver Stadium |
| 65 | 26 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | 19:00 | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde v 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | H | Houston | Houston Stadium |
| 66 | 26 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | 18:00 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay v 🇪🇸 Spain | H | Guadalajara | Guadalajara Stadium |
| 67 | 27 Jun 2026 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 🇵🇦 Panama v 🏴 England | L | New York/New Jersey | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 68 | 27 Jun 2026 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 🇭🇷 Croatia v 🇬🇭 Ghana | L | Philadelphia | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 69 | 27 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 21:00 | 🇩🇿 Algeria v 🇦🇹 Austria | J | Kansas City | Kansas City Stadium |
| 70 | 27 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | 21:00 | 🇯🇴 Jordan v 🇦🇷 Argentina | J | Dallas | Dallas Stadium |
| 71 | 27 Jun 2026 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 🇨🇴 Colombia v 🇵🇹 Portugal | K | Miami | Miami Stadium |
| 72 | 27 Jun 2026 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 🇨🇩 Congo DR v 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | K | Atlanta | Atlanta Stadium |
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Behind the Rolls-Royce Name: Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear Energy and Technologies of the Future
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc: Business Divisions, Shareholders, Innovation and Growth Strategy
The name Rolls-Royce is recognised across the world as a synonym for the highest standards of quality. In the public imagination, it is often associated first with the image of a flawless motor car: a long bonnet, a silent cabin, hand-crafted luxury, the Spirit of Ecstasy and a level of status that needs no explanation.
Yet in the twenty-first century, the name stands for far more than automotive luxury. The main company, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, is not a car manufacturer. It is one of Britain’s key engineering, aerospace, defence, energy and nuclear technology groups. It develops and supports engines for civil aviation, power and propulsion systems for defence, marine and industrial customers, and also participates in the development of small modular nuclear reactors.
At the beginning of 2026, this concern was strongly expressed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that the old rules-based international order was losing its strength. His message was clear: countries that are not global superpowers can no longer remain passive observers. They must either compete for the favour of larger powers or work together to create a more balanced and resilient alternative.