(FILES) A picture taken on April 27, 2023 shows the logo of German chemicals and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer at the group's plant in Wuppertal, western Germany. German agrichemical giant Bayer on August 4, 2026 returned to profit in the second quarter, helped by a strong performance at its agricultural business as well as a smaller legal bill. Net income for the three months to the end of June was 219 million euros (USD 252 million), Bayer said, compared to a loss of 199 million euros this time last year. Core earnings rose about 30 percent at the company's Crop Science division, which makes seeds, soybeans, weedkillers and insecticides, but were down slightly at its Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health divisions, both of which make medications. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images)

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Members of the military perform during a rehearsal for the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Redford Barracks on August 03, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dating back to 1949, the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-renowned military performance of music, dance, military precision, and technology, all set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This year's theme "A Call to Gather" celebrates global connection, community, and Scottish heritage. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Members of the military perform during a rehearsal for the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Redford Barracks on August 03, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dating back to 1949, the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-renowned military performance of music, dance, military precision, and technology, all set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This year's theme "A Call to Gather" celebrates global connection, community, and Scottish heritage. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Members of the military perform during a rehearsal for the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Redford Barracks on August 03, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dating back to 1949, the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-renowned military performance of music, dance, military precision, and technology, all set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This year's theme "A Call to Gather" celebrates global connection, community, and Scottish heritage. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Members of the military perform during a rehearsal for the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Redford Barracks on August 03, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dating back to 1949, the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-renowned military performance of music, dance, military precision, and technology, all set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This year's theme "A Call to Gather" celebrates global connection, community, and Scottish heritage. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

This photo taken on July 3, 2026 shows a nurse assisting in lung cancer surgery using the new Da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system, at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. The robotic systems can be used across a range of specialities including urology, gynaecology, colorectal, thoracic, and abdominal or general surgery. The UK government has set a target for robotic assistance to be used in 9 out of 10 keyhole surgeries in England by 2035. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH Britain-health-technology-cancer,FOCUS by Kimberley Mannion

This photo taken on July 3, 2026 shows a nurse assisting in lung cancer surgery using the new Da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system, at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. The robotic systems can be used across a range of specialities including urology, gynaecology, colorectal, thoracic, and abdominal or general surgery. The UK government has set a target for robotic assistance to be used in 9 out of 10 keyhole surgeries in England by 2035. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH Britain-health-technology-cancer,FOCUS by Kimberley Mannion

This photo taken on July 3, 2026 shows a nurse assisting in removing a piece of lung during lung cancer surgery after using the new Da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system, at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. The robotic systems can be used across a range of specialities including urology, gynaecology, colorectal, thoracic, and abdominal or general surgery. The UK government has set a target for robotic assistance to be used in 9 out of 10 keyhole surgeries in England by 2035. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH Britain-health-technology-cancer,FOCUS by Kimberley Mannion