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A new submarine cable between Finland and Sweden has been announced, according to Sweden's public broadcaster SVT, citing Finnish media Yle. The cable would strengthen telecom connections across the Baltic Sea, a link that has drawn attention amid recent concerns over undersea infrastructure security in the region.

Attention is on the IAA mobility show in Munich, where European policymakers and industry leaders are presenting proposals to strengthen 'Made in Europe' manufacturing, particularly in the automotive sector. Discussion centres on which initiatives the European Commission and member states may put forward to boost European industrial competitiveness against competition from China and other rivals.

Rob Hernandez has published a preview of the 2026 WIAA girls golf Division 2 regional tournament in Wisconsin, laying out the field and offering predictions for how the competition will unfold. The rundown gives high school teams and players a look at what to expect as the regional round of the state tournament gets underway.

The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores, the main duty-free and travel retail body for the Americas, has rebranded as the Travel Retail Alliance of the Americas. The new name and identity were unveiled at the industry's annual gathering in Cannes, where the organisation said the change reflects its broader role across the Americas' travel retail sector.