Lionel Messi has become the second soccer player to reach billionaire status, following Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine forward, who currently plays for Inter Miami, is now worth an estimated $1 billion.
Fruit in the Netherlands is expected to become smaller and more expensive starting this September due to ongoing drought conditions across Europe. This forecast was provided by John Kusters, chairman of the Dutch Fruit Growers Organization.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to allow investors to buy shares in the World Cup has sparked concerns regarding commercial influence on the sport. Critics suggest the move could prioritize financial interests and potentially serve to secure Infantino's reelection.
Customer data stolen from telecommunications provider Odido in a February data breach has been repeatedly exploited in at least thirty phishing and spam campaigns. Researchers have identified that the leaked email addresses are being actively targeted by malicious actors.
Residents of Haarlem are being invited to share their preferences for the designs of upcoming new banknotes. The public can provide input on which themes, such as nature or historical figures, they would like to see featured on the future currency.
Shell reported a second-quarter profit of 10 billion dollars, nearly tripling its earnings compared to the same period last year due to high oil prices. A significant portion of these record profits will be distributed to shareholders.