News from August 2025
Experts identify complex factors behind childhood entry into out-of-home care
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
A new review published in the Children and Youth Services Review Journal examines the factors that influence why children enter out-of-home care, such as foster or residential placements.
Vocus completes $5.25bn acquisition of TPG Telecom's enterprise fixed business
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Vocus has finalized its acquisition of TPG Telecom’s fibre assets and Enterprise, Government, and Wholesale fixed business for an enterprise value of A$5.25 billion.
Sun Life expands Family Leave Insurance offering to Massachusetts employers
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has announced the launch of Family Leave Insurance (FLI) in Massachusetts, expanding its family leave benefits to employers based in the state and allowing them to extend coverage to employees working outside Massachusetts.
Siemens tech boosts sustainability at Berlin State Library
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has installed smart building technology at the Berlin State Library’s ‘House Potsdamer Strasse’ in Germany.
Ubs posts higher Q2 profit amid cost cuts, asset growth
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
UBS reported a pre-tax profit (PBT) of $2.2 billion for the second quarter of 2025, with an underlying PBT of $2.7 billion and a net profit of $2.4 billion.
Morgan Stanley outlook sees opportunity as commercial real estate prices reset
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
The 2025 real estate mid-year outlook from Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) highlights the resilience of commercial real estate amid a volatile macroeconomic environment.
Researchers use mice to advance search for new dementia treatments
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Mice are playing a key role in research aimed at finding new treatments for dementia, according to researchers.
Oxford's new Global Health Building reaches construction milestone
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Construction has reached the highest point on the new Global Health Building at the University of Oxford’s Old Road Campus.
Australian consumer confidence remains steady as inflation expectations rise
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia saw a small increase last week, rising by 0.4 points to reach 86.7 points, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.
Cover Whale receives $40 million from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital for tech-driven insurance growth
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, Inc. has announced it secured $40 million in equity financing from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital.
Girls Enjoy Maths Summer School encourages female students towards mathematics careers
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Year 10 students from the Cambridge area participated in a programme aimed at encouraging more girls to consider careers in mathematics.
Macquarie Bank wins major lender award from MFAA for sixth straight year
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
Macquarie Bank has been awarded the title of ‘Major Lender of the Year’ by the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) for the sixth consecutive year.
Swansea University supports feasibility study on regional waterway corridor
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
The Centre for Heritage Research and Training (CHART) at Swansea University has collaborated with the Swansea Community Boat Trust to explore the development of a blue/green waterway corridor in the Swansea Valley, stretching from Clydach to Port...
United States and Bangladesh complete Tiger Shark joint military exercise
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
The United States and Bangladesh have completed the joint military exercise Tiger Shark, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and building capacity between their armed forces.
U.S., Indonesia strengthen disease outbreak preparedness with new Medan laboratory training
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
The U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Indonesian military (TNI) conducted a training program focused on biorisk management, disease detection, outbreak investigation, and laboratory safety from July 22 to 25 at Putri Hijau Army...
Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 8.7 quake off Kamchatka
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
A tsunami threat alert has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
Tsunami threat issued for South Pacific after major quake near Kamchatka
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake has occurred off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, prompting a tsunami threat for parts of the South Pacific.
Mandela Washington Fellow explores U.S. public health strategies during Arizona placement
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
A participant in the Mandela Washington Fellowship, part of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), has described their experience as transformative, highlighting the program’s impact on leadership development and global...
Tsunami warning issued for Ecuadorian coast after major earthquake near Kamchatka
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
The U.S. Mission in Ecuador has informed American citizens residing or traveling in the country of a tsunami warning for the Ecuadorian coast.
U.S. Embassy works with Ecuadorian postal service to address mail delays for Americans
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2025
U.S. citizens living in Ecuador continue to face challenges in receiving mail and packages from the United States, according to a recent update from the U.S. Embassy and Consulate.