Bloomberg Markets

China Trade Numbers Top All Forecasts in June 2026

Here's a quick look at the numbers as China's exports surge in June while imports rise at the fastest clip in five years. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 14, 2026

Financial Times

Nvidia halves Asia buyer list in China chip crackdown

Tougher vetting in Singapore, Malaysia and Japan reflects Washington’s push to close export-control loopholes

business  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Iran Sneaking Out Tankers Via Hormuz as Trump Amps Up Threats

Iran has been sneaking oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz over the past few days, even before the US said it would reimpose a blockade of Iranian ports as hostilities escalated.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Science Daily

Alan Turing's biggest AI assumption may have been wrong

A new book claims AI has been built on a flawed assumption dating back to Alan Turing's famous 1950 paper. Peter J. Denning argues that the most important parts of human intelligence, including common sense, intuition, culture, and practical know-how, cannot be encoded into computers. He believes this makes true human-level AI impossible, regardless of how large language models become.

science  Jul 14, 2026

ESPN

Koundé: No 'lack of respect' in Yamal's France jib...

Jules Koundé said Monday that Spain winger Lamine Yamal's comments that France should fear the defending Euro champions ahead of their FIFA World Cup semifinal weren't a sign of disrespect.

sports  Jul 14, 2026

Yahoo Finance

TSMC seen riding AI boom to fifth straight quarter of record profit

business  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Yuan Still Cheap Versus Euro Even After Gain, Deutsche Bank Says

China’s yuan is still undervalued versus the euro despite its recent gains, and that’s contributing to a wider European Union trade deficit, according to Deutsche Bank AG.

business  Jul 14, 2026

The Guardian

Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure

Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne arson attacks, marking a major development in the city’s escalating hospitality wars.A 20-year-old was arrested in the city’s north-west on Tuesday. Continue reading...

general  Jul 14, 2026

Financial Times

China’s monthly car exports surge past 1mn as overall trade soars

World’s leading exporter now also second-largest importer, Beijing says

business  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China’s Crude Oil Imports Plunge to Lowest in Nearly a Decade

Chinese crude oil imports fell sharply in June to near a decade low, hampered by war in the Persian Gulf and an abrupt slowdown in domestic demand.

business  Jul 14, 2026

WSJ World News

South Korea Raises 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts

Growth in Asia’s fourth-largest economy is accelerating, driven by the continued semiconductor boom and policy measures.

general  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Taiwan Fund Profits 80% After Intervening to Blunt Trump Tariffs

Taiwan reported a roughly 80% profit from a nine-month-long intervention to support the island’s stock market following the Trump administration’s move to impose tariffs, though it has now exited its position.

business  Jul 14, 2026

WSJ World News

China Exports Surged in June, Exceeding Market Expectations

China’s exports surged more than expected in June, defying forecasts of a slowdown and providing a vital boost to an economy still weighed down by weak domestic demand.

general  Jul 14, 2026

TechCrunch

Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again

They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money -- potentially a lot more.

technology  Jul 14, 2026

BBC World

US burrito chain Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico

Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.

general  Jul 14, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Sam Neill’s final films tell us a lot about who he was as an actor – and why we’ll miss him | Luke Buckmaster

A character actor in a leading man’s body, he gave balls-to-the-wall performances in a subversively varied career‘I’d like to think that, in life, I’m a goodie’: Sam Neill’s final interviewHis 20 best performances; A life in pictures; ObituaryPeter Bradshaw: Sam Neill was a warm, wry and unselfish star who twinkled so others could shineNeill interviewed in 2023, 2024 and 2026The beloved actor Sam Neill, who died this week aged 78, will return to the screen a few more times, posthumously gracing

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

India Large-Caps Eye Comeback on Global Funds’ Support

Jefferies says large caps are starting to look more reasonably valued.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Science Daily

New dark matter theory could solve multiple cosmic mysteries at once

Dark matter may be far more complicated than scientists once believed. A new study suggests it could consist of at least two different kinds of particles that slowly separate over time, with heavier particles sinking toward the centers of galaxies and lighter ones drifting outward. This simple idea could explain several puzzling cosmic observations that have frustrated astronomers for years, from unusually diffuse dwarf galaxies to surprisingly dense dark matter clumps that bend light through gr

science  Jul 14, 2026

BBC World

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

general  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Leveraged Chip Bets Backfire in Korea as Biggest ETF Falls 45%

A new breed of leveraged products tracking major South Korean chip stocks are tumbling in value, threatening steep losses for the country’s retail investors who favor the tools to pursue amplified returns.

business  Jul 14, 2026