BRICS nations to denounce Trump tariffs

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At the upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are set to address Donald Trump's controversial tariffs, aiming to present a united front despite internal divisions over Middle Eastern confl…

France fines Shein €40 million over 'deceptive' sales practices

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France has imposed a record €40 million fine on Shein for deceptive sales practices, revealing how the e-commerce giant misled consumers about pricing and environmental ...

Microsoft makes deep job cuts across Xbox division, cancels games

Bloomberg|Published

Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing significant layoffs, with approximately 200 jobs cut from its Candy Crush studio, King. As the company seeks to control ...

Netflix’s lofty valuation has even bullish investors nervous

Bloomberg|Published

As Netflix's stock nearly doubles, investors face a tough choice: stick with a high-performing stock or reconsider its lofty valuation.

Hong Kong to regain IPO crown this year, say PwC and Deloitte

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Will Hong Kong reclaim its title as the world's IPO leader in 2025? Despite geopolitical tensions, PwC and Deloitte predict a strong resurgence in the city's capital ...

Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: study

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The study in the prestigious Lancet journal was published as world and business leaders gather for a UN conference in Spain this week hoping to bolster the reeling ...

EU, US confident they’ll reach tariff deal by July deadline

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Samsung is poised to unveil latest folding smartphones on July 9

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Samsung Electronics is set to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 smartphones at the Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. With promises ...

Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children's products over safety concerns

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Their rapid rise has triggered growing scrutiny over business practices and product safety, including in South Korea.

Global matcha 'obsession' drinks Japan tea farms dry

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With its deep grassy aroma, intense color and pick-me-up effects, the popularity of matcha "has grown just exponentially over the last decade, but much more so in ...

Apple set to offer app store changes after €500 million fine

Bloomberg|Published

Facing a €500 million fine from the EU, Apple is set to propose significant changes to its App Store, potentially reshaping how third-party developers engage with ...

Iran-Israel ceasefire lifts US stocks

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Trump has been outspoken in ridiculing Powell's decisions thus far, referring to the Fed chair in a social media post Tuesday as a "dumb, hardheaded person. "

Tesla sales skid in Europe in May despite EV rebound

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Despite a 25% surge in battery-electric vehicle sales across Europe, Tesla faces a staggering 40. 2% drop in sales, driven by fierce competition and the controversial ...

Young Mozambican inventor bringing the blind smart 'vision'

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Discover how a young Mozambican inventor is revolutionising the lives of the visually impaired with innovative smart glasses designed to enhance independence and ...

India is on the road to becoming a semiconductor powerhouse

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India is poised to revolutionise its technological landscape with the launch of its first indigenously made semiconductor chip, backed by robust government support. ...

Better than gold: how Ecuador cashed in on surging cocoa prices

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Cocoa is now a billion-dollar business in the Andean country, rivalling gold, copper and silver as well as the ubiquitous banana.

World facing 'most complex' situation in decades: WEF

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The head of the World Economic Forum warns that the world is grappling with its most intricate geopolitical challenges in decades, raising concerns about the future ...

Trump warns against rising oil prices following Iran attack

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Amid fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East, President Trump demands energy producers lower crude prices following US military strikes on Iran, warning ...

IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites to 'account for' highly enriched uranium stockpiles

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Over the weekend, the United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel's bombardments of Iran's nuclear programme.

Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service

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The long-awaited launch follows the dramatic meltdown earlier this month in relations between the US president and the world's richest person, which saw a cascade ...