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Alibaba Plans Ten Billion Dollar Share Sale to Fund Artificial Intelligence Expansion
Alibaba Group plans to raise about ten billion U.S. dollars through a primary follow-on share offering aimed exclusively at institutional investors outside the United States, with the proceeds supporting a major expansion of artificial i...
The Great Economic Shift: How China's Tech Surge is Overpowering Germany's Industrial Decline
As the historic German battery giant Varta files for insolvency following the loss of key Apple contracts, China's CXMT achieves a meteoric stock market debut, signaling a massive global pivot in semiconductor leadership.
China’s Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Narrows the Gap With Anthropic Through Scale, Openness and Lower Cost
The Chinese start-up’s new open-weight model posts competitive coding and agentic results against leading American systems, challenging the assumption that frontier artificial intelligence remains confined to a small group of United Stat...
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The AI Race Enters Its Infrastructure Era
The past week showed the artificial intelligence competition expanding far beyond better models, as battles over chips, operating systems, consumer hardware and national markets increasingly determine who will shape the next generation o...
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United Nations Secretary-General Warns Global Order Facing Highest Level of Conflict Since 1945
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark warning to the Security Council, declaring that the world is currently experiencing the highest number of armed conflicts since the institution was founded following the...
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Race to Succeed Guterres Begins as UN Seeks New Leader for Post-2026 Era
With António Guterres set to leave office at the end of December twenty twenty-six, attention is turning to a highly political selection shaped by veto power and funding leverage
‘Frightening’ First Night in Prison for Sarkozy: Inmates Riot and Shout ‘Little Nicolas’
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence for allegedly receiving campaign funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime. His first night was marked by inmate jeers, security concerns, and reports of sleeple...
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AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
Leaders convene to pitch AI as a pillar of national sovereignty amid UAE’s push for digital transformation
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The American Betrayal, As Told by Jack Ma
When the founder of Alibaba sounds more patriotic about America’s future than America’s own elite, it’s time to listen.
EU Considers Measures Against Israel Amid Gaza Offensive
European Council President António Costa indicates potential penalties for Israel as human rights assessments are underway.
Far-Right Chega Group Emerges as Portugal's Main Opposition Party
André Ventura’s ultranationalist party claims 60 seats in parliament, marking significant electoral gains amid a shifting political landscape.
Concerns Rise as Israelis Receive Disturbing Phone Calls Featuring Hostage Sounds
Recent reports of calls with recordings of screams from hostages held by Hamas have intensified anxieties in Israel.
EU and UK Sign Landmark Defence Pact Amid Broader Trade Agreements
The security pact includes a range of commitments on food trade, energy, and youth mobility as both sides strengthen ties post-Brexit.
UK Government Announces New Agreement with EU
Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlines plans for a strengthened partnership with the EU amid ongoing economic challenges post-Brexit.
Portugal Prepares for Snap Election Amid Political Turmoil
Voters head to the polls once again to determine the nation's leadership amidst heightened tensions and a potential government stalemate.
German Chancellor Considers Potential Visit from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Despite Arrest Warrant
Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicates willingness for Netanyahu to visit Germany, despite an international arrest warrant issued for alleged war crimes.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock Defends UN General Assembly Candidacy Amid Criticism
Former UN ambassador Christoph Heusgen voices concerns over the nomination dynamics within Germany.
Ex-President Sarkozy Faces Seven-Year Prison Sentence in Libya Funding Case
French prosecutors demand substantial penalties for Sarkozy related to alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya.
Annalena Baerbock Nominated for President of the UN General Assembly
Germany's Foreign Minister set to assume a pivotal role at the United Nations in September 2025.
EU Defence and Security: MEPs Discuss Strategic Direction Amidst Ukraine Conflict
European Parliament leaders address the EU's future security landscape and commitment to Ukraine during a recent high-stakes debate.
Portugal Set for Snap Election as Government Loses Vote of Confidence
The Portuguese government faces political turmoil following a recent vote of confidence that has prompted the call for early elections.
Political Crisis in Portugal: Government Falls After Confidence Vote
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's government collapses after losing a parliamentary vote, prompting potential new elections in May.
EU Calls Special Summit to Discuss Defense and Support for Ukraine
European leaders set to deliberate on boosting military support for Ukraine and elevating defense expenditures in light of changing global alliances.
World Leaders Gather in Kyiv Amid Tensions Following Trump's Criticism of Ukraine
European and global leaders show solidarity with Ukraine as the country marks the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.
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AfD Enters Saxony-Anhalt Election at 41% in Historic Test for German Politics
TSA Unveils Major Airport-Security Overhaul as It Drops Gold+ Privatization Plan
CIA Chief Warned Russia Against Attacking NATO in Secret Moscow Mission
German Broadcaster Goes Dark to Warn AfD Could End Its Saxony-Anhalt Service
Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Give Ukraine Classified Storm Shadow Blueprints for Domestic Missile Production
Brighton Thrash Aston Villa in Four-Goal Opening Half as Manchester City Trail Bournemouth
Ukraine's Ousted Defence Minister Calls for Wartime Presidential Election
Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy
Success: Nvidia Turned Gaming Chips Into the Engine of the AI Boom
AI’s Next Bottleneck Is Power, Not Just Nvidia Chips
Meta Raises AI Spending Target to as Much as $145bn Despite Pressure Over Returns
Danube Drought Exposes Nazi Wrecks and Pushes Central Europe’s Power System to the Brink
Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says
Why 2027 Could Be a Strong Year for Stocks—and Why the Forecast Is Fragile
Why Markets May Look Quiet in August After Big Tech Earnings
UK Drought Cuts Harvests and Raises Food-Security Fears
UFO: Pentagon Releases Video of Unidentified Object Tracked Over Middle East
Ukraine Tells Senate Republicans Its Drone War Offers a Blueprint for America
Weight-Loss Drug Boom Tests the Limits of Prescription Advertising Rules
Spain Seeks Mainland Transfers for 1,100 Children Stranded in Ceuta
Spain and Morocco Trade Blame After 72,000 Migrants Enter Ceuta
AI Is Remaking the US Economy, From GDP Growth to iPhone Prices
Europe’s Heat and Drought Are Now Disrupting Power, Shipping and Tourism
Record-Low Danube Forces Nuclear Cuts and Emergency Power Curbs
Danube Drought Forces Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Plant Into Full Shutdown
Ceuta Death Toll Rises as Spain and Europe Clash Over Border Response
Valued at $109 Million: F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern California
Record-Low Danube Exposes Probable Mammoth Remains in Bulgaria
US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces
Over 24 Hours in the Air: Qantas Airbus Completes Record-Breaking Test Flight
Massive Wildfires Ravage Southern Europe: Fatalities in Greece and Evacuations Across France, Spain, and Turkey
Nvidia Reportedly Takes Vast Texas Data-Centre Lease to Underwrite AI Expansion
FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as Investors Retreat From AI Bets
Fresh Heatwave Threatens to Rekindle France’s Historic Wildfire Crisis
Following OpenAI's Cyberattack: 'Most Companies Still Do Not Understand What Is Coming'
OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Discouraged Emergency Care Before Near-Fatal Embolism
Miliband Sets Climate and International Law at Centre of UK Diplomacy
Czech Central Bank Governor Rejects Early Euro Entry and Rate-Cut Pressure
Trump Readies New Tariffs as Temporary Global Levy Nears Expiry
Vivienne Westwood Casts Cicciolina, 74, in Its New Autumn Campaign
Dejavu: Germany’s Military Expansion Reshapes Europe’s Strategic Balance With France
Morgan Stanley Builds a Wall Street Lead in AI Infrastructure Finance
High Prices Push Coffee Drinkers Toward Whole Beans and Home Brewing
Spain Defeats Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second World Cup
Turkey Explores S-400 Transfer to UAE in Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program
Germany’s Economic Malaise Reopens the Sunday Shopping Debate
Proposed U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Could Permit Limited Uranium Enrichment Under International Safeguards
Netherlands Declares Water Shortage Emergency After Drought Pushes Rivers to Historic Lows
Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC—and Why the False Explanations Persist
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