China's startup scene is dead as investors pull out—'Today, we are like lepers' "The whole industry has just died before our eyes. The entrepreneurial spirit is dead. It is very sad to see." Fortune · Sep 14, 2024
CIA And MI6 Hold Rare Joint News Conference In London CIA and MI6 intelligence chiefs address international security issues at FT festival, emphasizing unity and support for Ukraine. Top News · Sep 7, 2024
Even as Concord dies a fast death, Sony exec says PlayStation doesn't have enough original IP and "that's an issue for us" "Whether it's for games, films or anime, we don't have that much IP that we fostered from the beginning" GamesRadar · Sep 4, 2024
Temu parent tops Tesla with biggest cash pile of any public company that doesn’t pay investors PDD Holdings, the parent company of Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Pinduoduo, has a cash pile that totals $38 billion, according to the FT. Fortune · Sep 1, 2024
Libya’s central bank chief flees country over militia threats: Report Tripoli-based Presidential Council appoints new board of directors, with banking operations suspended amid upheaval. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2024
Tech giants are looking to repurpose old power stations for data center demand The likes of Microsoft, Amazon and Google are looking to repurpose old power stations to meet data center demand. TechRadar · Aug 27, 2024
IKEA is taking on eBay to become the go-to destination for second-hand furniture online Listing products on the Ikea Preowned website will be free for now, said the CEO of the furniture chain’s largest retailer. Fortune · Aug 26, 2024
Ship captain who saw Mike Lynch's yacht sink blames 'extreme mast' "The center of gravity is too high with this extreme mast," Dutch ship captain Karsten Börner told the Financial Times. Fortune · Aug 24, 2024
Canadian export agency ‘nursing losses’ after lending $1bn to Thames Water State-backed body EDC has reportedly sold at deep discount five loans made to debt-ridden UK utility The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024
Top Fed official says he’s open to a rate cut sooner rather than later amid slowing inflation Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said waiting to cut rates is risky. Fortune · Aug 15, 2024
SoftBank's Intel AI processor plans in doubt as insiders say it is now considering a TSMC partnership SoftBank had to start talks with TSMC after it canceled plans to produce AI processors with Intel as the company failed to meet production requirements. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 15, 2024
Barclays planned to withdraw from Israeli bond auctions: Report UK bank wanted to quell criticism over involvement with defence firms supplying Israeli military. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024
Goldman Sachs says voters are shifting to Kamala Harris—and the odds of a blue wave are swelling Harris has a three percentage point lead on Trump in national polls. Fortune · Aug 13, 2024
Firm says Nvidia's skyrocketing AI valuation is in a 'bubble' and 'overhyped' — Elliott says AI apps are not viable Elliot Management follows Sequoia Capital's assessment that AI is overhyped, which makes Nvidia's stock a bubble. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 3, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024 EU reveals its eight demands for a better relationship with Britain Keir Starmer has made rebuilding ties with Brussels a top priority since the general election, after years of mistrust between the two sides over Brexit
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Bitcoin price hits six-week high after Trump backs cryptocurrency Former president says he will end persecution of crypto industry if he wins US election in November
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024 Revolut's UK banking licence is fantastic news...for the FT Congratulations are in order to Nik Storonsky, co-founder of Revolut and arguably the most patient businessman in London. He has had to wait a tedious three years to finally secure a British banking licence, opening the door up to further expansion for the $45 billion fintech.
Fortune · Jul 21, 2024 The U.S. reigns supreme in AI startups while China ensures chatbots have 'core socialist values' The number of AI companies founded in the U.S. between 2013 and 2023 totaled 5,509, more than all the other countries combined, S&P Global said.
PC Gamer · Jul 18, 2024 China is dispatching crack teams of AI interrogators to make sure its corporations' chatbots are upholding 'core socialist values' Heck, they even have a theme song.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024 Canary Wharf Group to carve chunks out of HSBC tower after bank leaves Revamp of 42-storey block when bank moves out in 2027 will include new terraces and leisure facilities
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 16, 2024 Intel Capital's investments in Chinese AI startups draw US govt attention — firm invests in 43 Chinese tech companies Intel Capital holds stakes in 43 Chinese ventures, and sometimes, its goals align with those of the Chinese government.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024 UK under pressure to ban Israel arms exports after top Labour minister's comments THE UK Government is facing fresh pressure to ban weapons exports to Israel after Keir Starmer’s own top legal adviser said the country is…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2024 The Crunch: UK election graphics galore and why Australian houses are so cold in winter This special edition of The Crunch brings you all the UK election statistics, graphs and our beloved cartograms
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2024 Indianapolis Colts officially launch NFL FLAG-sanctioned league to help grow sport The Colts Flag Football League is the latest major development for the growing sport.
France 24 · Jul 10, 2024 Russia relies on missiles with western-designed components to strike Ukraine The Russian military still relies on western-designed components to fire missiles at Ukraine, an FT report has found. Mexican navy officials are flagging concerns about the rising flows of unregulated “dual use” chemicals used to produce synthetic drugs. The S&P 500 climbs to a fresh record, breaking about 5,600 for…