India eyes reset of Canada ties with Modi's G7 visit

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Analysts hope it is a step towards repairing ties that soured in 2023, after Canada's then prime minister Justin Trudeau pointed the finger at New Delhi's involvement in murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar, claims India furiously denied.

Meta makes major investment in Scale AI, takes in CEO

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Company founder and chief executive Alexandr Wang will join Meta to help with the tech giant's own artificial intelligence efforts as part of the deal, according ...

Dollar-obsessed Argentines have a newfound love for buying gold

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Discover how Argentines are increasingly turning to gold as a reliable investment amid economic uncertainty, challenging their long-standing devotion to the dollar. ...

Nairobi startup's bid to be 'operating system for global South'

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Western tech firms have notoriously turned to cheap labour from emerging economies for tasks upstream of AI, such as arduous labelling of vast datasets used to "train" ...

Gender gap closes at fastest pace since pandemic, says WEF

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Discover how the global gender gap has narrowed to 68. 8%, marking a significant milestone since the pandemic, as revealed in the latest World Economic Forum report. ...

London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board

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An AFP journalist saw people recovering bodies and firefighters trying to douse the smouldering wreckage after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner smashed into a building. ...

African backer of tech unicorns eyes AI in healthcare deals

Bloomberg|Published

Chronos Capital, a pioneer in backing emerging market unicorns, is setting its sights on revolutionising healthcare through artificial intelligence. With industry ...

Trump-Musk showdown threatens US space plans

AFP|Published

For now, experts say mutual dependence should keep a full-blown rupture at bay, but the episode exposes just how disruptive any break could be.

UK regulator leads crackdown on 'finfluencers'

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Discover how the UK's Financial Conduct Authority is taking a stand against illegal promotions by financial influencers on social media, resulting in arrests and ...

Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue

AFP|Published

Canadian computer science professor Yoshua Bengio is considered one of the godfathers of the artificial intelligence revolution and on Tuesday announced the launch ...

Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2

AFP|Published

The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as "Animal ...

Markets wobble as Trump-Xi talks offset by Musk row

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The much-anticipated discussions between the heads of the world's biggest economies fuelled hopes for an easing of tensions following Trump's "Liberation Day" global ...

No AI, no job. These companies are requiring workers to use the tech

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Duolingo's recent shift to prioritise AI has sparked outrage among employees, but it's not alone. As companies like Meta and Shopify adopt AI-first strategies, workers ...

Around 20 000 VW workers agree to buyout amid overhaul

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Volkswagen faces a significant transformation as 20,000 workers in Germany agree to voluntary redundancy amid a challenging shift towards electric vehicles and fierce ...

Prosus's chief investment officer to step down

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Dutch technology investor Prosus announces the departure of Ervin Tu, its President and Chief Investment Officer, as the company undergoes a significant strategic ...

Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD

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The OECD has dramatically revised its global growth forecast, warning that US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies could severely undermine the world ...

Airlines less optimistic for 2025, facing 'headwinds': IATA

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IATA revises air travel forecasts for 2025 downwards, citing economic headwinds and potential tariffs that could impact the aviation sector's recovery. "

Most South African farmers are black: why Trump got it so wrong

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo|Published

During a recent meeting, President Trump made a controversial statement about South African farmers that misrepresents the reality of agriculture in the country. ...

OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

AFP|Published

OPEC+ announces a significant increase in crude oil production for July, raising concerns about falling prices and geopolitical dynamics. What does this mean for ...

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after court reprieve

AFP|Published

The short-term relief will allow the appeals process to proceed after the US Court of International Trade barred most of the tariffs announced since Trump took office, ...