2026-09-23

McDonald's (MCD.N) on Wednesday unveiled new financial targets including a goal to lift operating margins, and said it will roll out food-quality training and provide financial support to franchisees undertaking restaurant renovations. The measures form part of the McDonald's > NEXT growth plan announced in June, focused on new restaurant design, upgraded food and beverages, consumer-driven innovation and improved employee service. Executives had previously disclosed few implementation details o

McDonald's (MCD.N) on Wednesday unveiled new financial targets including a goal to lift operating margins, and said it will roll out food-quality training and provide financial support to franchisees undertaking restaurant renovations. The measures form part of the McDonald's > NEXT growth plan announced in June, focused on new restaurant design, upgraded food and beverages, consumer-driven innovation and improved employee service. Executives had previously disclosed few implementation details or near-term financial impacts. The strategic push comes as McDonald's U.S. business seeks to recover from weak sales and as persistently elevated inflation has weighed on restaurant traffic.

2026-09-23

Ukraine's agriculture minister says the country expects to be able to export 20 million tonnes of grain via the Baltic Sea route.

Ukraine's agriculture minister says the country expects to be able to export 20 million tonnes of grain via the Baltic Sea route.

2026-09-23

乌克兰农业部长：乌克兰预计可通过波罗的海航线出口2000万吨粮食。

乌克兰农业部长：乌克兰预计可通过波罗的海航线出口2000万吨粮食。

2026-09-23

A participant in the talks said Volkswagen, IG Metall and VW’s works council will meet on Sept. 30 to review the 2024 labor agreement. The meeting follows concerns about Volkswagen’s planned new round of layoffs in Germany.

A participant in the talks said Volkswagen, IG Metall and VW’s works council will meet on Sept. 30 to review the 2024 labor agreement. The meeting follows concerns about Volkswagen’s planned new round of layoffs in Germany.

2026-09-23

Poland’s operational command said a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter from the Kaliningrad exclave briefly violated NATO-member Poland’s airspace on Wednesday, remaining inside for 42 seconds and penetrating about 300 metres (328 yards). Fighters were scrambled and ground forces put on alert; the statement said the incident indicates Russia was testing Poland’s air-defence readiness. Poland said it remains highly vigilant to any airspace incursions related to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Poland’s operational command said a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter from the Kaliningrad exclave briefly violated NATO-member Poland’s airspace on Wednesday, remaining inside for 42 seconds and penetrating about 300 metres (328 yards). Fighters were scrambled and ground forces put on alert; the statement said the incident indicates Russia was testing Poland’s air-defence readiness. Poland said it remains highly vigilant to any airspace incursions related to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

2026-09-23

September 23 — Xiaomi unveiled a transparent special edition of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. The 16GB+1TB Xiaomi 18 Pro is priced at 9,999 yuan; the 16GB+1TB 18 Pro Max at 10,999 yuan.

September 23 — Xiaomi unveiled a transparent special edition of the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. The 16GB+1TB Xiaomi 18 Pro is priced at 9,999 yuan; the 16GB+1TB 18 Pro Max at 10,999 yuan.