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Huawei launches AI chip cluster to rival Nvidia amid escalating US export curbs
Huawei has begun selling a powerful AI chip cluster to Chinese clients, positioning it as a costly but viable Nvidia alternative amid US export bans.
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Samsung warns US tariffs and export curbs will dampen chip and smartphone demand
Samsung warns that US tariffs and export controls will dampen demand for its chips and smartphones, as AI chip sales to China slump and trade risks rise.
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Conservative hopes for a post-Francis papacy face realities of Vatican power dynamics
Following Pope Francis’s death, conservative Catholics are hoping for a traditionalist successor. However, Vatican insiders and experts cited by The Washington Post say such a shift remains highly improbable.
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Trump optimistic about trade deal with India, says tariff talks 'going great'
President Trump said tariff talks with India are progressing well, with a potential deal on the horizon. The US temporarily suspended additional tariffs on Indian exports, as trade talks continue towards a September-October deadline.
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Trade war: Corporate forecasts pulled as tariff uncertainty rattles U.S. and European firms
Major U.S. and European companies, including GM, JetBlue and Snap, are withdrawing earnings forecasts due to tariff-related uncertainty, citing unpredictable trade policies under President Trump as a key challenge.
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Starbucks stock drops as sales lag despite CEO's optimism on turnaround plan
Starbucks shares fell 6% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings and a fifth straight quarter of same-store sales declines, despite CEO Brian Niccol highlighting early progress in the company’s turnaround plan.
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The OpenAI-Microsoft split: How a former powerful partnership is coming apart
The once-powerful OpenAI-Microsoft partnership is unravelling amid rising tensions over computing power, intellectual property, and the race toward humanlike AI.
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Trump administration crackdown on leaks produces climate of fear in national security agencies
The Trump administration’s crackdown on leaks through polygraphs, firings, and surveillance has created a climate of fear and weakened independence across U.S. national security agencies.
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Massive blackout disrupts Spain and Portugal, stranding thousands and leaving millions without power
A massive blackout hit Spain and Portugal, stranding thousands, halting train services, and disrupting phone and internet access. Authorities are investigating the cause, with power gradually restored by Tuesday.
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Pahalgam terror attack: Nawaz Sharif advises brother Shehbaz to avoid war with India
Nawaz Sharif advises Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to resort to diplomacy and avoid a military conflict with India. Tensions between the two countries have worsened after the Pahalgam terror strike
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Peter Navarro’s role in Trump’s tariff-driven economic gamble
Peter Navarro, once imprisoned for contempt of Congress, now wields major influence in Trump’s second term, driving aggressive tariff policies that economists warn could severely damage the US economy.
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Magnificent Seven’s sharp losses test US stock market’s strength
The Magnificent Seven tech giants, once driving the market's rally, are now dragging it down after sharp losses in 2025 amid AI competition, trade tensions, and company-specific setbacks.
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Meta's AI chatbots raise controversy about sexualised content and interactions with minors
Meta's AI chatbots, which aim to make digital companions trendy, have raised significant ethical issues after experiments demonstrated that they had sexually explicit chats with minors even though there were internal cautions.
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Huawei's new AI chip aims to take on Nvidia's stranglehold despite US restraints
Huawei is set to test its most powerful AI chip yet, aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance as US restrictions push China to accelerate its semiconductor self-sufficiency.
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Trump’s trade war divides Europe’s far-right parties as economic fallout grows
Trump’s trade war is dividing Europe’s far-right parties, forcing them to balance loyalty to his MAGA movement with the economic risks his tariffs pose to their own countries.
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US LNG industry warns Trump’s new shipping rules could undermine energy dominance
The US LNG industry is warning that Trump’s new shipping tariffs aimed at China could cripple American energy exports by raising costs and disrupting supply chains.
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AI chatbots trigger a new race for brand visibility in search results
Brands are racing to optimise their visibility in AI chatbot search results, as generative AI reshapes online discovery and challenges traditional SEO strategies.
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Canadians head to polls as Mark Carney’s Liberals battle Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Canadians vote Monday as Mark Carney’s Liberals seek re-election against Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, amid a deadly attack in Vancouver and tensions over U.S. President Trump’s hostile trade policies.
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Third Neuralink brain implant recipient overcomes non-verbal ALS to communicate
Brad Smith, the third person to receive a Neuralink implant, can communicate using AI and brain-computer interface, regaining his voice and independence despite severe ALS, offering hope for future neurological treatments.
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Countering Trump's attacks: A quiet alliance forms among prestigious universities
University leaders from top institutions form a quiet collective to resist Trump's administration's attacks on academic autonomy, including research funding cuts and government oversight, aiming to protect academic independence and research integrity.
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Explained: Trump and Zelensky’s historic Vatican meeting; a new push for peace?
Donald Trump's historic meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican could mark a shift in peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia, as Trump voices frustration over continued Russian attacks on civilian targets.
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As Trump questions Putin’s will for peace, Russia launches deadly strikes across Ukraine
Russia launched deadly drone and airstrikes across Ukraine, killing at least four, as Donald Trump expressed doubts over Putin’s willingness for peace. Fighting continues in Ukraine’s Kursk region amid renewed hostilities.
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Lapu Lapu Day Festival: Several dead in Vancouver SUV ramming, suspect arrested
At Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Festival, multiple people were killed in an SUV ramming incident. The suspect was apprehended by authorities, and investigations into the tragic event are ongoing.
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US strikes on Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen wound 8 people
US airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen wounded eight people, including children. The Houthis retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel. CENTCOM posted footage of US strikes against Houthi positions.
