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The Big Question: Can AI save healthcare from collapse?

“The opportunity is here to use this intelligence revolution to transform healthcare completely so we can lower the burden of disease and make sure that the citizens across Europe and the world can have better health outcomes in the future,” the CEO of HealthAI told The Big Question.

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Meet the co-founder of Airbnb: ‘It was never meant to be a business’

Airbnb was first dreamed up in 2008, with people initially asking “how could you trust a stranger ever in your own home?” In 2025, $92 billion was transacted on the platform. So how did they do it?

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Adventure travel is key for tourism, despite geopolitical uncertainty

Many destinations are seeing visitors spend more money and time in search of a more meaningful cultural experience.

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The rise of the 'founder': Why is everyone a CEO now?

As hiring slows across Europe, record numbers of professionals are rebranding themselves as a ‘Founder’ on LinkedIn. New data reveals a sharp rise in entrepreneurial titles — but is it ambition or necessity driving the trend?

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‘Consumers have become much more discerning,’ says PepsiCo CEO

“Consistency really can help build strong brands,” PepsiCo’s CEO of International Beverages tells The Big Question.

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The Big Question: Can Eurostar survive competition on the line?

‘If we want to have more passengers, we need to have more trains’, Eurostar’s Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer discusses their plans for growth.

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Security investment will create healthy tourism sector, says WTFI boss

Europe sends and receives some of the biggest tourist numbers on the planet. Collecting that behavioural data could revolutionise the industry, suggests the president of the World Tourism Forum Institute.

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The Big Question: How important is shipping for our economy?

The decision on a levy on carbon emissions from shipping, proposed by the UN’s International Maritime Organization, has been delayed until 2026. But is the industry ready for a decarbonised future?

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Wall Street trumps again: Why Europe still lacks financial firepower

“Member states would feel much more comfortable about ceding power to supranational European regulators if they thought they were pro-growth,” said former commissioner Lord Jonathan Hill.

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WTM London 2025 spotlights slow travel, culture and sustainability

At World Travel Market 2025 in London, global destinations showcased new trends from slow tourism to sustainable travel and cultural experiences reshaping the post-pandemic industry.

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The Big Question: How many EV chargers does Europe need?

“Unless the charging infrastructure keeps up, it will be difficult for the EV industry to sustain growth,” said Tata Elxsi CEO Manoj Raghavan.

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Revolut Western Europe CEO: “Not specifically in a hurry” for licences

Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier said that while additional European licences would support Revolut’s business operations, the focus is on meeting customer needs through innovation.

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Buying an electric car ‘is an act of faith’, says Hyundai Europe CEO

“If you're the second preferred vehicle for the customer, you're the first one they're not buying,” Xavier Martinet, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, told The Big Question.

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BYD: Should European manufacturers really be scared of Chinese EVs?

“The conversion rate from test drive to purchase is outstanding in every market,” BYD’s Maria Grazia Davino told The Big Question.

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Will foldable phones take over the global smartphone market in 2026?

With Apple jumping on the bandwagon next year, foldable phones are expected to rise in popularity and make up 10% of Europe’s premium mobile phone handset market by 2028.

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New energy vehicles made up almost half of car sales in China in July

In the first seven months of 2025, total vehicle sales in China rose 12%, buoyed by strong growth in sales of new energy vehicles.

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Sweden’s Scania to export half of China-produced trucks at new site

Scania’s new Chinese production facility will open in October in a bid to reduce costs in the Asian market and stay ‘close to rivals’.

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Cyber security: Would you pay someone to break into your office?

Do you really know who’s coming into your office building? “If you're wearing a uniform, people don't really question you,” security expert Daniel Dilks told Euronews.

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Spotify announces 9% price hike for individual plan subscribers

The music streaming platform announced a €1 price increase for customers on its individual plan starting from September.

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Is this Swedish start-up the answer to Europe’s ammunition shortage?

“Making short-term profit is not high on my agenda,” co-founder of Europe’s latest TNT production plant told The Big Question.

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