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Inside the global trade in stolen iPhones: How devices snatched in London end up on sale in China
A sophisticated supply chain moves stolen and locked iPhones from Western streets to Chinese electronics markets, where parts—and profits—are found in every device.
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Jamie Dimon warns of stock market slump and credit risk as Trump tariffs bite
JPMorgan CEO says markets are too complacent about the risks of tariffs and economic slowdown.
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The race to replace Jamie Dimon heats up at JPMorgan investor day
Top executives jockey for Wall Street’s most coveted role as Dimon signals his exit is nearing.
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Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza as pressure builds on Hamas and humanitarian crisis deepens
Netanyahu vows to take control of Gaza amid mounting civilian casualties and limited aid access.
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Trump vs. Letitia James: New York’s fiercest political rivalry escalates with federal probe
With Trump back in the White House and James under investigation, their high-stakes feud enters a new phase.
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Trump signs bipartisan ‘Take It Down Act’ in Rose Garden as Melania leads charge against online abuse
In rare Washington appearance, first lady Melania Trump helps usher new law targeting revenge porn and AI deepfakes.
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EU launches €150bn loans-for-arms plan in response to Trump’s pressure and Russia’s war
Brussels shifts toward shared military funding to boost European defence autonomy and industry.
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Microsoft offers Elon Musk’s xAI models to Azure customers in shift away from OpenAI exclusivity
The move reflects cooling ties between Microsoft and OpenAI amid rising tensions and legal battles.
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US borrowing costs spike as Trump tax bill and Moody’s downgrade spark debt fears
30-year Treasury yields top 5% amid growing concerns over deficits, fiscal policy, and inflation.
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Swatch under pressure as investors demand reform amid declining sales and governance concerns
With shares down 24% and profits plunging, CEO Nick Hayek faces mounting calls for change ahead of pivotal board vote.
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Nvidia doubles down on Taiwan with AI supercomputer as US trade pressure mounts
Jensen Huang announces major investment in Taipei while balancing Trump-era tariffs and export controls.
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China’s defence minister expected to skip key Asia security summit as regional tensions grow
Admiral Dong Jun’s likely absence from Shangri-La Dialogue seen as missed diplomatic opportunity for Beijing.
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UK and EU race to finalise Brexit reset ahead of historic Lancaster House summit
Security pact expected, but talks over food trade, fisheries, and youth mobility go down to the wire.
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Trump’s second-term enforcement retreat reshapes federal power, draws legal fire
From pipeline safety to anti-discrimination laws, the administration is quietly gutting rules by simply refusing to enforce them.
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AI chatbots are biased when speaking of their own makers, FT analysis finds
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and others' chatbots praise their founders — while giving harsher assessments of competitors.
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Trump secures China tariff rollback, but allies resist deeper trade deals amid auto standoff
US pushes for “reciprocal” trade terms, but EU, Japan, and South Korea balk at auto tariffs and demand stability after prior deals unravel.
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Hamas aimed Oct. 7 attacks to sabotage Israel-Saudi peace talks, documents show
Israeli military uncovers Hamas meeting minutes detailing plan to derail normalisation efforts by triggering a regional crisis.
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A silent exodus: Trump’s federal buyouts trigger historic loss of institutional knowledge
Thousands of career civil servants are taking early retirement or being pushed out — leaving critical agencies hollowed out and the US government at risk.
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Crypto wealth turns violent as kidnappings, ransom demands, and torture sweep France and beyond
A botched abduction in Paris exposes a global rise in “wrench attacks” targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families, fuelled by data leaks, online flexing, and rising crypto prices.
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Trump touts $2 trillion in Middle East investment deals — but many were already in place
White House claims of new economic agreements face scrutiny as many announced deals predate Trump’s presidency or rely on inflated projections.
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‘Crunching’ seabirds on remote Australian island reveal the hidden cost of plastic pollution
Researchers on Lord Howe Island find in Australia plastic-filled chicks with signs of organ damage, neurodegeneration, and a grim future for marine life.
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Trump wraps Middle East tour with grand promises, warm praise, and elusive deals
In a four-day tour of the Persian Gulf, the US president showcased personal diplomacy, vague investment promises, and a new warmth toward former adversaries.
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Trump's Middle East tour marks major foreign policy shift: 10 takeaways
From the encounter with Syria's new leader to commendation of the allies of Iran, Trump's three-nation tour revealed a shift in US foreign policy on a strategic scale.
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Why experts are split on how close artificial general intelligence really is?
Top tech leaders say AGI is almost here, but leading scientists argue the biggest breakthroughs are still missing.
