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Geopolitics

One dead, dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatian wildfires – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Firefighters discover body and say more than 40 people hurt in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš areasEngland has received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% …

Geopolitics

Germany news: Car industry hemorrhaging jobs

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The country's famed auto sector is losing jobs faster than any industrial branch in the economy, official statistics show. Meanwhile, farmers say drought condi…

Geopolitics

A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing

The Guardian – World · Europe

The administrative work required to run an effective investment scam has been drastically cut by using merging technologyGet our breaking news email, free app …

Geopolitics

How a US crackdown is upending plans for Chinese ‘birth tourists’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Li, a woman in her late twenties from southwestern China, is anxious about her coming interview for a 10-year US visa. She has big plans for her travels – a we…

Entrepreneurship

The Company Behind ‘Call Her Daddy’ Is Now Worth $500 Million. It’s Not Being Valued Like a Creator Brand

Inc. · Global

Alex Cooper’s Unwell has reached a $500 million valuation after securing an investment of an undisclosed amount. The announcement comes on the heels of reports…

Entrepreneurship

Anthropic Flipped Employees’ AI Anxieties on Their Heads With a Brilliant Move All Leaders Can Learn From

Inc. · Global

Don’t fear the AI future. Help your team build it.

Entrepreneurship

Stocks Are Breaking Records Through Unusually Calm Trading

Inc. · Global

Wall Street’s fear gauge hovers at levels last seen in January.

Tech & Startups

Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want

Wired · Global

Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.

Geopolitics

Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

BBC News – World · Europe

Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

Geopolitics

American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officialsAn American missionary who was kidnapped …

Tech & Startups

Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store

TechCrunch · US

Apple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps.

Geopolitics

Pilot dies after helicopter crash in German forest

South China Morning Post – World · China

A helicopter pilot has died after crashing in a forest in eastern Germany while carrying out liming work, the police directorate in the city of Chemnitz said o…

Tech & Startups

Kog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUs

TechCrunch · US

The idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog.

Geopolitics

Bomb-disposal team, light public housing unit win chief executive’s award

South China Morning Post – World · China

A bomb-disposal team and a unit behind Hong Kong’s light public housing scheme have won this year’s chief executive’s award, praised for embodying civil servan…

Geopolitics

Multi-property owner loses HK$10 million after fraudster poses as possible tenant

South China Morning Post – World · China

A woman in Hong Kong who owned multiple properties has lost HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) after being scammed by a fraudster posing as a prospective tenant. T…

Geopolitics

Two UAE oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US warns Iran of more pressure

Indian Express – World · India

- Two ADNOC tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz; UAE blames Iran, calling it a violation of freedom of navigation and economic coercion. - US to maintain na…

Startups

(Weekly funding roundup Aug 8-14) Tepid VC inflow but Yulu provides relief

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw a sharp decline in the second week of August largely due to absence of large deals.

Geopolitics

France: Top watchdog blocks social media ban for children

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Denying access to platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for under-15s would infringe upon freedom of expression, the Constitutional Council has said.

Geopolitics

France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15

The Hindu – World · India

The Constitutional Council found that Article 1 of the legislation "constitutes an infringement that is neither appropriate, necessary, nor proportionate" to t…

Geopolitics

Eco wins: A Dutch lab for crops, a climate-ready city, and a beaver comeback

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Dutch crops hit the "climate gym," a German city is preparing for more extreme weather, and beavers are restoring rivers across Europe. This week's eco wins ar…

Startups

KD Cancer Centre delivers integrated, patient-centric treatment

Your Story · India

With multidisciplinary expertise, advanced surgical treatment, and continued support, KD Cancer Centre is building a comprehensive approach to cancer care, add…

Geopolitics

Toxic gas leak kills 8 at Bangladesh ship-breaking yard

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least eight workers have died following a toxic gas leak at a ship-breaking yard in the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Chattogram, officials said on F…

Tech & Startups

Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct

TechCrunch · US

Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers.

Geopolitics

BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move will be one of first large-scale foreign investments in country since US ousted leader Nicolás Maduro in JanuaryBP has answered Donald Trump’s call for oi…

Entrepreneurship

2 Major Recalls, 6 Lawsuits, and a Congressional Inquiry: Taylor Farms Faces Scrutiny on Every Front

Inc. · Global

The company rejects claims of political influence as regulators, lawmakers, and plaintiffs scrutinize its handling of two major recalls.

Geopolitics

China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America

South China Morning Post – World · China

After almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorolo…

Entrepreneurship

Beach Volleyball Already Had Olympic Appeal. Its New Business Model Solves a Different Problem

Inc. · Global

The AVP is serving up a new playbook for growing beach volleyball.

Geopolitics

Taliban pressured by insurgents after 5 years in power

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Taliban managed to retake power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. Now, they face armed factions who challenge the Taliban rule and strain their central cl…

Geopolitics

What does the first visit to the Kuril Islands by Vladimir Putin mean for China?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Vladimir Putin’s unprecedented visit to the disputed southern Kuril Islands signals a broader joint effort by Moscow and Beijing to pressure Japan, according t…

Startups

PhysicsWallah Q1 FY27 revenue jumps 24% to Rs 1,054 Cr amid Rs 88 Cr net loss

Your Story · India

PhysicsWallah’s Q1 FY27 revenue rose 24% to Rs 1,053.95 crore. While achieving positive EBITDA of Rs 52 crore, the group reported a consolidated net loss of Rs…

Tech & Startups

US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware

TechCrunch · US

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspe…

Geopolitics

Congo: Ebola cases are rising at record pace

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Ebola virus is spreading rapidly in the DRC. In Kinshasa, a city of millions, fears of a serious health crisis are growing. Hospitals are scrambling to pre…

Geopolitics

With Trump’s Hamas Deal in Peril, Kushner Set to Visit Israel for Gaza Talks

The New York Times – World · US

Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide, is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who has rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disa…

Geopolitics

Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property

BBC News – World · Europe

Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.

Geopolitics

H-1B lottery rejected him 3 times: How an Indian professional got O-1 visa

Indian Express – World · India

- Indian data analyst Sohan Sethi faced three H-1B visa rejections and switched to the O-1 visa, requiring proof of extraordinary ability in his field. - He …

Geopolitics

Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime row

South China Morning Post – World · China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on Friday said talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration had “moved forward” – signalling hopes of a deal bef…

Geopolitics

‘Unprecedented’ rain kills five in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

The Guardian – World · Europe

Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 after flooding, landslide warnings and power outages in Chiba prefectureAt least five people have died in eastern Japan af…

Geopolitics

Fact check: False claims target US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Abdul El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate if he wins in November, has been targeted by false claims online following his victo…

Geopolitics

US-China AI decoupling ‘manageable’ for trade – but tech curbs a ‘wild card’: Citi

South China Morning Post – World · China

As US-China tech tensions rise ahead of an expected leadership summit next month, analysts argue Washington’s latest restrictions are unlikely to cause a major…

Entrepreneurship

Tracee Ellis Ross Built Pattern Beauty for an Overlooked Community. Its Latest Expansion Proves Her Right

Inc. · Global

The secret to Pattern Beauty’s growth? Listen first, build second.

Geopolitics

American missionary kidnapped in Niger released after 9 months, group says

The Washington Post – World · US

Kevin Rideout was taken from outside his home in Niger’s capital in October, and U.S. officials scrambled to bring him home.

Geopolitics

Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan

The New York Times – World · US

Three months’ worth of rain fell in just 12 hours in a region east of Tokyo, leading to deadly flooding.

Geopolitics

PoK: Beyond grievance, the politics of mobilisation

The Hindu – World · India

The mobilisation has historical roots, with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee emerging in 2023 as an umbrella platform uniting traders, civil-soci…

Geopolitics

Nepal-Delhi charas trail: How social media, bike taxis and autorickshaws helped move drugs

The Hindu – World · India

A 1.5-month Delhi Police probe traced the cross-border syndicate to a bulk storage unit in Wazirabad; four Nepalese nationals arrested

Geopolitics

Can a giant Madonna help slow secularization in Poland?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Europe's largest statue of the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated on Saturday in the Polish village of Konotopie. What will the monument mean for the village it t…

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