Wednesday 08 July 2026 - 11:45
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Artificial intelligence chip developer SambaNova has raised $1 billion in a major late-stage funding round, lifting the company’s valuation to $11 billion as demand grows for specialised computing infrastructure designed to support advanced AI systems. The funding round was led by investment firm General Atlantic and reflects continued......
A Mexican national was fatally shot by an officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an enforcement operation in Houston, Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a statement, the department identified the deceased as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, describing him as a Mexican citizen who was......
OpenAI is set to expand public access to its latest flagship artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6, marking the end of an initial preview phase that was limited to a small group of U.S.-based partners. The company announced that the GPT-5.6 family of models—including Sol, Terra and Luna—will become publicly available from Thursday,......
Netflix is expanding its content strategy by introducing short-form videos from leading media publishers, signalling a stronger push into a format that has become increasingly popular across digital platforms. The streaming company announced a series of partnerships with major publishing groups whose video content will begin appearing on......
Several streets in central Manhattan were evacuated during Tuesday’s rush hour after structural problems were reported at a skyscraper undergoing renovation, prompting emergency crews and building inspectors to secure the area. The incident occurred at a 38-storey tower near Grand Central Terminal and the headquarters of the United......
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine could be resolved in the near future after holding separate conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 2026 NATO Summit, Trump expressed optimism......
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 2026 NATO Summit,......
Amazon is preparing to raise at least $25 billion through a U.S. dollar-denominated bond offering, according to a media report, as the technology giant seeks additional funding to support its expanding artificial intelligence strategy. The planned debt issuance would rank among the company's largest financing operations and reflects the......
U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin and German defence company Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, marking the first planned manufacturing of the short-range ballistic missile system outside the United States. The two companies announced on Tuesday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding......
Italy has signaled a shift in its approach to public exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani saying Rome will no longer respond to remarks it considers provocative in an effort to avoid unnecessary tensions between allies. Speaking in an interview published on Tuesday, Tajani said the Italian government......
The United States has expressed “serious concern” following China's test launch of a strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean, intensifying international attention on nuclear competition and arms control. In a statement issued on Monday, the U.S. Department of State criticized Beijing after......
Synopsys is scaling back part of its semiconductor manufacturing software portfolio as the U.S. technology company redirects investment toward higher-growth artificial intelligence design tools, signaling a strategic shift in the rapidly evolving chip industry. According to sources familiar with the matter, the electronic design automation......
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Throne Day 2026
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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