Anant Ambani, son of Asia's wealthiest man, has proposed relocating a herd of hippopotamuses, originally owned by drug trafficker Pablo Escobar, from Colombia to his private Vantara zoo in India. Colombia has previously announced plans to cull 80 of the invasive animals.
Major technology firms, including Amazon and Meta, are increasingly attributing large-scale job reductions to advancements in Artificial Intelligence. This shift in narrative suggests AI is enabling companies to achieve more with fewer employees, a claim met with both support and scepticism.
Residents in Maesteg, Bridgend county, are adjusting their shopping habits in response to the rising cost of living, a key concern ahead of the Senedd election. Businesses report a shift towards more budget-conscious purchasing, with some expressing scepticism about political solutions.
Businesses affected by the devastating Union Street fire in Glasgow have until Sunday to apply for financial assistance from the Fire Recovery Fund, administered by Glasgow City Council with Scottish Government backing.
