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South Africa's informal miners fight for their future in coal's twilight

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Cyprial, once aspiring to be a lawyer, now toils in the shadows of South Africa's illegal coal mines, where the rumble of wheelbarrows echoes through dark tunnels. ...

Unequal South Africa seeks to tackle inequality as its G20 'legacy'

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The backdrop of skyscrapers and shiny office towers was a stark reminder of the gulf separating rich and poor in South Africa, which the World Bank ranks as the ...

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

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Government support and strong supply chains are helping Chinese firms push ahead in the race to develop AI-powered robots that could one day help perform everyday ...

The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals

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When Liberia's government signed a carbon credit deal with a Dubai company in 2023, it promised to protect vast forests and offset emissions. However, two years ...

Christie's suspends Paris sale of world's 'first calculator'

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Christie's has announced the suspension of the auction for La Pascaline, one of the world's first calculating machines, after a Paris court blocked its export. What ...

Why is bitcoin plunging?

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Bitcoin's value has sharply declined from record highs, dipping below $90,000. Discover the factors driving this market shift and what it means for investors.

BHP liable for 2015 Brazil mine disaster: UK court

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A UK court has ruled that BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, potentially leading to billions in compensation for victims of the 2015 ...

Cartier owner sales lifted by jewellery, improving Asia

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Swiss luxury group Richemont, owner of Cartier and other iconic luxury brands, on Friday reported sales ahead of analysts' forecasts notably thanks to strength in ...

Shein bans sex dolls after France outrage over 'childlike' ones

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The Paris prosecutors' office said it had opened investigations against Shein, and also rival online retailers AliExpress, Temu and Wish, over the sale of sex dolls. ...

Oil spikes as Trump targets two Russia giants

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Crude oil prices surged over 2% following US President Donald Trump' s announcement of heavy sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, igniting concerns over ...

Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US

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Demand for AI tools and solutions is surging among businesses and individuals in India, which is projected to have more than 900 million internet users by year's ...

Electronic Arts to be bought by Saudi-led consortium for $55bn

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The group includes US investment firms Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, the Miami-based firm founded by Jared Kushner, former White House advisor and son-in-law ...

Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline

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The US tech giant plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, a move that has drawn criticism from consumer advocacy groups and sparked concerns among users ...

In India's Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia is for sale

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Soon, bulldozers are expected to rumble into Asia's largest slum, in the heart of the Indian megalopolis of Mumbai, flattening its labyrinth of filthy alleyways ...

Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal

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The deal would see Chinese ownership of TikTok reduced to 20 percent in the United States, and Beijing on Friday reiterated a call for "open, fair" treatment on ...

EU rejects Apple demand to scrap landmark tech rules

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Apple and the EU have repeatedly locked horns over the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which Brussels says seeks to make the digital sector in the 27-nation bloc ...

Oligarch accused of $1-bn fraud extradited to Moldova

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Former lawmaker Vladimir Plahotniuc, who has been wanted since 2019 over allegations of corruption, arrived at the airport in the Moldovan capital just days ahead ...

Innovation investment growth at 15-year-low: UN

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Global innovation funding has fallen to its lowest rate since 2010, as high inflation impacts research and development spending and venture capital deals decline. ...

Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches

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Botswana, a nation built on diamond wealth, faces an economic crisis as lab-grown stones threaten its future. Discover how this shift is prompting the country to ...

Top Japan start-up Sakana AI touts nature-inspired tech

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Since its 2023 launch, the value of their firm Sakana AI has soared past $1 billion, becoming Japan's fastest start-up to reach so-called unicorn status.

Promising growth, Nigeria shea nut export ban pinches producers

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Nigeria's shea nut industry, responsible for 40% of the world's supply, faces turmoil as a sudden export ban threatens the livelihoods of producers like Adija Rahman. ...

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air amid AI race and tariff pressures

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The Air joins Apple's more standard lineup, including the premium iPhone Pro 17, the company's most expensive and highest-performing model.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9 000 global jobs

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Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announces a significant workforce reduction of 9 000 jobs, representing 11% of its staff, as it grapples with fierce competition ...

WHO adds Ozempic and Mounjaro to its list of essential medicines

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The World Health Organisation's recent addition of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly & Co. ’s Mounjaro to its essential medicines list could significantly enhance ...

Google not required to sell Chrome in antitrust victory

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The landmark ruling came after Judge Amit Mehta found in August 2024 that Google illegally maintained monopolies in online search through exclusive distribution ...