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Geopolitics

Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster'

The Hindu – World · India

A total 453 people had hospital treatment for heat-related issues on Wednesday, the most since records began in 2010, the Tokyo Fire Department said. Emergency…

Entrepreneurship

I Built a Network of Powerful Business Leaders With 1 Simple Question. Almost Nobody Asks It

Inc. · Global

This networking question helped me gain 650,000 LinkedIn followers and countless opportunities.

Geopolitics

Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya

BBC News – World · Europe

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

Entrepreneurship

Costco Just Settled a $14 Million Lawsuit Over Its Emails. Are You Owed Cash?

Inc. · Global

Consumers who received promotional emails with subject lines like “Hot Buys” or “Last Day” could be eligible for a payout. Here’s who qualifies and how to file…

Tech & Startups

Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video

TechCrunch · US

The tech giant says selfie videos give users more options to sign in if they're ever locked out or don't have access to their usual phone or computer.

Entrepreneurship

Forget Franzia—Boxed Wine Went Bougie. Now Sales Have Surged More Than 144 Percent

Inc. · Global

Once relegated to college parties, boxed wine is becoming one of the alcohol industry’s fastest-growing categories, thanks to some upstart businesses.

Geopolitics

Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It Wants to Go Nuclear.

The New York Times – World · US

Opponents warn that a U.S.-Saudi deal could be a step toward the kingdom building an atomic bomb. But there are other reasons for the world’s largest oil expor…

Geopolitics

Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections

BBC News – World · Europe

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.

Entrepreneurship

Trump Made $1.4 Billion From Crypto. Now It Could Sink His Biggest Crypto Bill

Inc. · Global

The president’s crypto side-hustles threaten to derail a key bill, while Donald Trump Jr.’s 200 percent investment returns are also in the spotlight.

Geopolitics

Man arrested after fatal stabbing at bank in Germany

South China Morning Post – World · China

German police on Thursday detained a 20-year-old man after he fatally stabbed another man inside a bank branch in the southern city of Regensburg, in an incide…

Entrepreneurship

AI Is Turning Managers Into ‘Player-Coaches.’ But There’s 1 Big Leadership Risk

Inc. · Global

The player-coach model promises speed and autonomy, but it could weaken leadership.

Geopolitics

Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them

The New York Times – World · US

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his …

Geopolitics

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

BBC News – World · Europe

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Geopolitics

Forget drones: How Spain is turning to donkeys to fight wildfires

Indian Express – World · India

- Wildfires in southern Europe have accelerated this summer, with Spain losing over 240,000 acres. - Tivissa Donkey Firefighters uses rescued donkeys to graz…

Geopolitics

U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a Global Nuclear Arms Race

The New York Times – World · US

In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, countries seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors and a receding Washington, potentially creating …

Geopolitics

Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage

The Guardian – World · Europe

Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was $6,000 but Universal – which made $264m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish owners o…

Geopolitics

3 sisters marry their social media cameraman in UP's Amroha; wedding videos go viral

Times of India – World · India

Two sisters and their cousin married the same man, their social media cameraman. They chose this unusual union to avoid living separately after marriage. The s…

Geopolitics

Man linked to UK synagogue attacker jailed over terror plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

A friend of a man who went on a deadly stabbing spree at a Manchester synagogue was jailed for life by a UK court on Thursday for planning a separate terror at…

Startups

Meesho cuts down losses by half as revenue rises 48%

Your Story · India

Meesho expects the growth momentum to continue driven by efficiencies derived through AI despite challenging macro economic environment.

Geopolitics

Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions

The Guardian – World · Europe

In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blame-shiftingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…

Entrepreneurship

Why Japan’s New Office Dress Code Is Sparking a ‘Leg Hair Harassment’ Backlash

Inc. · Global

Tokyo’s campaign encouraging male workers to wear shorts to beat the heat is drawing sharp criticism—and highlighting a glaring double standard in workplace dr…

Geopolitics

Trump’s manufacturing push meets reality as costs rise and investment stalls

South China Morning Post – World · China

At Zion Foodtrucks in the US state of Colorado, American-made steel and aluminium are combined with globally sourced stoves, refrigerators, vents and titanium …

Tech & Startups

Nvidia is sending GPUs to the moon

TechCrunch · US

If there's a place in the universe without GPUs, Nvidia is sending them there.

Tech & Startups

Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code

TechCrunch · US

Imagi announced a $4.5 million seed round, with investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and artist Will.i.am.

Tech & Startups

AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics, hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors

TechCrunch · US

Etched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, has created new chips and memory components that speed up inference on any AI model -- no GPUs required, it says.

Geopolitics

Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival

The Guardian – World · Europe

Danny Boyle’s drama about the acquisition of the Sun and a four-hour Elon Musk documentary will premiere alongside new films from Martin McDonagh and Werner He…

Entrepreneurship

Vacation Prices Keep Climbing. Millions of Americans Have Decided They Don’t Care

Inc. · Global

Flights continue to take off.

Geopolitics

US strikes on southern Iran infrastructure widen war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The latest US strikes on tunnels, bridges and other infrastructure further inland from the Strait of Hormuz could indicate that Washington is shifting gears in…

Geopolitics

Trump's refugee policy: Only white South Africans welcome?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. People from crisis-stricken countries are being denied entry. Exper…

Tech & Startups

Google’s Gemini nears billion-user milestone

TechCrunch · US

Gemini had over 750 million monthly users in February.

Geopolitics

UP polls: 'UP ke ladke' together again to take on BJP, but who will show 'bigger heart'?

Times of India – World · India

Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders seek a 'big heart' from each other for upcoming UP elections. Rahul Gandhi assured unity, while UP Congress leaders deman…

Geopolitics

US Secret Service puts JD Vance’s security agent on leave after trip details leaked

Indian Express – World · India

- Secret Service agent on Vice President Vance’s team placed on administrative leave amid investigation into leaking travel details. - Internal inquiry confi…

Geopolitics

Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound

The Guardian – World · Europe

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy siteIsrael’s far-right minister of national security, It…

Geopolitics

1 dead, 4 injured in Czech army helicopter crash

South China Morning Post – World · China

One soldier died and four were injured on Thursday when a military helicopter crashed in the Czech Republic, the army said. “A Venom helicopter has crashed at …

Geopolitics

Man dies of injuries after attack at Regensburg bank: police

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Police say one person has died after sustaining severe injuries at a bank branch in Regensburg. Special units were dispatched and apprehended a suspect armed w…

Geopolitics

Can India's 'Cockroach' protest movement go nationwide?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

What began as satire on social media has turned into a massive Gen Z-led protest movement driven by anger over corruption and high youth unemployment. There ar…

Geopolitics

For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.

Geopolitics

Man held as mainland Chinese dental centre in Hong Kong raided amid promotions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested a 72-year-old local man for allegedly practising dentistry illegally at a shop used by a mainland Chinese dental clinic to promo…

Geopolitics

Two Russian men jailed in Angola for terrorism and spying

The Guardian – World · Europe

The men were convicted over alleged plan to stage coup and organise deadly demonstrations over fuel prices last yearTwo Russian men have been found guilty by a…

Geopolitics

Screen legend Patrick Tse saved my brother from drowning, woman recalls

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong woman has paid tribute to the late screen legend Patrick Tse Yin, revealing that he saved her brother from drowning decades ago on a boat trip. Vet…

Geopolitics

Spain's solar eclipse trilogy: spectacle starting August 12

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

From August 2026 to January 2028, amateur and pro skywatchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa. Astronomers expect the …

Geopolitics

MoD cancels army training in Kenya over powers to prosecute British soldiers

The Guardian – World · Europe

September exercise called off after Kenya raises concerns over funding and jurisdiction for criminal offencesThe British army has been forced to cancel trainin…

Startups

Hachidori Robotics builds warehouse robots that need no tracks, magnets or shutdowns

Your Story · India

The Bengaluru-based startup makes autonomous mobile robots for factories and warehouses using a patented indoor positioning system.

Geopolitics

Can science bridge the US-China trust gap? Maybe with new rules, researchers say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Scientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US but as the two countries jostle for a hi-tech edge, maintaining these links wi…

Geopolitics

Fields Medal win: Wang Hong, Deng Yu are first Chinese nationals to score top maths honour

South China Morning Post – World · China

For the first time, China has produced Fields Medal winners educated on its own soil – and two at once. Chinese mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu took the h…

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