Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal

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The deal would see Chinese ownership of TikTok reduced to 20 percent in the United States, and Beijing on Friday reiterated a call for "open, fair" treatment on ...

EU rejects Apple demand to scrap landmark tech rules

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Apple and the EU have repeatedly locked horns over the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which Brussels says seeks to make the digital sector in the 27-nation bloc ...

Oligarch accused of $1-bn fraud extradited to Moldova

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Former lawmaker Vladimir Plahotniuc, who has been wanted since 2019 over allegations of corruption, arrived at the airport in the Moldovan capital just days ahead ...

Bloomberg, AfDB start initiative to attract investment in Africa

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Michael Bloomberg and the African Development Bank have launched a groundbreaking partnership to attract private sector investment in Africa, aiming to unlock the ...

OECD ups world economic outlook as tariffs contained, for now

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The OECD has revised its global growth forecast upwards, citing resilience in the economy despite the uncertainties surrounding US tariffs. What does this mean for ...

Leadership lessons from Katlego Maphai, CEO of Yoco

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Discover the invaluable leadership lessons from Katlego Maphai, the visionary CEO of Yoco, as he reflects on his journey and the future of the company.

Fired LVMH executive seeks $2 million after whistleblower claim

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Kenneth Kralick, a former LVMH executive, is suing Moët Hennessy for €1. 7 million ($2 million), claiming his dismissal was retaliation for exposing alleged sanctions ...

Google faces court battle over breakup of ad tech business

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Will Google be forced to dismantle its ad tech business? As the US government challenges the tech giant in court, the outcome could reshape the digital advertising ...

Innovation investment growth at 15-year-low: UN

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Global innovation funding has fallen to its lowest rate since 2010, as high inflation impacts research and development spending and venture capital deals decline. ...

Thyssenkrupp says India's Jindal Steel makes bid for steel business

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India's Jindal Steel International has made a significant offer for Thyssenkrupp's steel division, potentially reshaping the future of the struggling German giant. ...

Australia's ANZ bank hit with record fine over 'widespread misconduct'

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The fine is the largest ever announced by the regulator against a single entity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said.

Tesla pivots to robots as investors question sales and soaring valuation

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Elon Musk is steering Tesla towards humanoid robots, but as investor confidence wavers amidst stagnating sales and soaring valuations, can this bold pivot truly ...

Top Japan start-up Sakana AI touts nature-inspired tech

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Since its 2023 launch, the value of their firm Sakana AI has soared past $1 billion, becoming Japan's fastest start-up to reach so-called unicorn status.

Promising growth, Nigeria shea nut export ban pinches producers

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Nigeria's shea nut industry, responsible for 40% of the world's supply, faces turmoil as a sudden export ban threatens the livelihoods of producers like Adija Rahman. ...

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air amid AI race and tariff pressures

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The Air joins Apple's more standard lineup, including the premium iPhone Pro 17, the company's most expensive and highest-performing model.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9 000 global jobs

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Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announces a significant workforce reduction of 9 000 jobs, representing 11% of its staff, as it grapples with fierce competition ...

Merz ramps up pressure on EU over electric car shift

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demands greater flexibility from the EU in the electric vehicle transition, as major automakers voice concerns over the 2035 combustion-engine ...

Ethiopia to inaugurate Africa's biggest dam

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Ethiopia is set to inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a monumental project poised to transform its energy landscape and spark diplomatic tensions with ...

WHO adds Ozempic and Mounjaro to its list of essential medicines

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The World Health Organisation's recent addition of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly & Co. ’s Mounjaro to its essential medicines list could significantly enhance ...