MarketWatch

Here’s why shares in SoftBank, no longer Japan’s most valuable, have fallen by a fifth in the last week

Concerns about the funding commitments for OpenAI have been widely circulated this year and it appears potential creditors are worried about the company’s failure to hit ambitious internal growth targets

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The Guardian

Two killed in rare street demonstration over women’s rights in Afghanistan

Taliban forces fire on crowds in Herat, who were protesting at manhandling of women arrested over hijab dress codeA Taliban crackdown on women’s dress code in Afghanistan has escalated into a rare mass street protest in the western province of Herat, with at least two people killed by security forces.Officials made a wave of arrests in recent days targeting women and young girls accused of “improper hijab”. Residents say many families had received no information about the whereabouts or conditio

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The Guardian Politics

Peter Kyle’s quest for UK’s first $1tn firm is honourable, but he is overselling state activism | Nils Pratley

Business secretary exaggerates role of the British Business Bank and the National Wealth Fund in nurturing firmsIs the business secretary, Peter Kyle, suffering from SpaceX fever? It must be something of that sort because his launch this week of a “concierge service” to allow fast-growing companies to navigate Whitehall bureaucracy came with an extraordinary pitch. The new service is “part of his [Kyle’s] quest to nurture the UK’s first trillion-dollar firm,” said the official announcement.One t

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Bloomberg Markets

Wedding Inflation Has Brides Paying Witches For Perfect Days

Picture this: It’s the week of your wedding. You’re staring down a forecast of clouds and rain. What do you do? A lot of brides have taken to hiring a weather witch. Josyana Joshua explains. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg Markets

Anthropic Releases New Mythos-Like Model Ahead of IPO | The Opening Trade 6/10/2026

Anthropic has released its latest Mythos model, Fable 5, though with one major caveat. The AI will reportedly be blocked from responding to queries related to cybersecurity and biology. It comes as the company races to IPO, along with rivals SpaceX and OpenAI. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Ed

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Bloomberg Markets

Oracle Earnings Pose Next Test for Suddenly Shaky AI Stock Rally

The rally in artificial intelligence-related stocks is suddenly on shaky footing, and Oracle Corp.’s earnings report after the close represents the group’s next test.

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NY Times World

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire

The U.S. military struck southern Iran, calling it a response to the downing an American helicopter. Iran said it had retaliated by launching drones and missiles at U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

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NY Times World

Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack

Cars and a bus were set on fire and families were driven from their homes as the stabbing attack caused tensions to spill onto the streets.

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MarketWatch

My plumber charged $160 to fix a problem in my bathroom — but appears to have created another one. Do I pay again?

“The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise.”

business  1h ago

The Guardian

Pub chain Fuller’s hopes for bumper summer from World Cup and staycations

Company says it has strong bookings for England matches and has spruced up gardens for domestic touristsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of pub and hotel chain Fuller’s has said that the evening kick-off times of World Cup matches will provide a double-hit of business through the peak summer period, as the group gets “garden-ready” for fans before the tournament.Simon Emeny, the chief executive of Fuller, Smith & Turner, said that there have been strong advance bookings for the World C

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The Guardian

Japanese manga fans urge Trump to stop using characters in his online posts

Renewed outrage at White House’s use manga and anime imagery after US president is depicted as ninja NarutoJapanese anime and manga fans are urging Donald Trump to stop using their favourite characters in his social media posts.About 20,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org entitled Protect Japanese Manga, protesting against the official White House X account posting videos featuring unauthorised use of imagery from the popular Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Naruto series. Angry fans have

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Variety

Bharathiraja, Pioneer of Tamil Rural Cinema, Dies at 84

Bharathiraja, the Indian filmmaker whose rural dramas reshaped Tamil cinema across nearly five decades, died on Wednesday in Chennai from age-related illness. He was 84. Born Chinnasamy Periyamaya Theva on July 17, 1941, in Allinagaram in what is now Theni district of Tamil Nadu, Bharathiraja worked primarily in India’s Tamil-language film industry as a director, […]

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NY Times World

Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750

A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days.

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NY Times World

On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away

Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.

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MarketWatch

Buyer swoops in for actress Dakota Johnson’s $6 million midcentury modern gem in L.A.

“Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinary” midcentury modern Los Angeles retreat is already under offer—mere days after the on-screen star put the property on the market for $6 million.

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NY Times Business

SpaceX IPO: What You Need to Know

As the company prepares for its stock market debut, here’s what the initial public offering means for banks, Elon Musk and everyday investors.

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NY Times World

Argentina’s World Cup Sticker Albums Are a Low-Tech Craze Immune to the Digital Revolution

World Cup sticker albums have captivated children and adults in Argentina, in a collecting fever that seems immune to the digital revolution.

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NY Times Business

Forget Coders. The Real A.I. Threat Is in the Back Office.

As artificial intelligence spreads, millions of middle-class jobs in human resources, billing and payroll could be at risk. Most are held by women.

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Variety

‘Desi Bling’ Producer on Why the Netflix Reality Show, About Ultra-Wealthy Indian Expats in Dubai, Is Such a Hit: People ‘Like to See Their Dreams on Screen’

Netflix reality docusoap “Desi Bling,” which delves into the glossy lives of ultra-wealthy Indian expats living in Dubai, is turning out to be a big hit. The show’s seven-episode first season, offering an inside view of the glitzy lifestyle, lavish parties and personal frictions within the elite social circle of Dubai’s rich Desi community — […]

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NY Times World

‘Clumsy Diplomacy': Inside the U.S.-Kenya Feud Over an Ebola Camp

Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.

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