Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration. A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached with 16 other African countries. Continue reading…
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‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean
Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina. Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that...
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country. Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading…
Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet
Agentic commerce holds promise, but data shows that x402 is still in the trial phase
Tesla and Google team up to push their own fix for rising electricity bills
The Big Tech giants joined a coalition that aims to work with U.S. lawmakers and regulators to utilize more of the electric grid and lower costs.
Amazon joins Meta, Google in jumbo bond club with up to $42 billion issuance
Amazon is preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history to fund its AI buildout
Why a father of five is telling Judy Blume’s revealing life story
Between the secret abortions and the “smutty” adult novels her friends begged her to hide, the new biography “Judy Blume: A Life” feels as illicit as snooping through your mother’s nightstand.
Hyperliquid’s tokenized futures hit $1.2B as traders bet on oil, stocks
Trading has been driven largely by tokenized futures on equities and commodities such as oil, gold and silver.
The Best Things to Do in Rome Are Some of the Eternal City’s Oldest
Italy’s capital offers the full spectrum of experiences, from cultural sites to Vespa sidecar tours.
Gas prices could hit $4 this week, but avoid more ‘apocalyptic’ levels
Gas prices haven’t shot up this fast since 2022 in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Oil prices pull back from highs near $120 a barrel on talk of G-7 emergency release of crude reserves
Oil prices climbed on Monday, but finished below Monday’s highs near $120 a barrel following talk by the Group of Seven nations of a potential emergency release of crude reserves.
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Wyatt DuPont Fischer and Jaweed Investment Announce Formation of Jaweed Enterprise With $20 Billion in Advisory Capital Focused on Emerging Unicorn Opportunities
Windermere, Florida — Wyatt DuPont Fischer of DuPont Investment Group today announced a strategic partnership with Jaweed Investment to establish Jaweed Enterprise, a new investment and advisory platform targeting high-growth, pre-revenue companies with disruptive market potential. The newly formed venture will operate with approximately $20 billion in advisory capital and intends to identify, support, and strategically position between 50 and 100 emerging companies believed to possess long-term unicorn potential across technology, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, biotech, fintech, energy, and digital consumer sectors. According to the firms, Jaweed Enterprise was created to bridge the growing gap between visionary founders and institutional-scale strategic...
THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026” Set to Return on a Grander Scale Across IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Reinforcing Its Position as a Global Food Trade Platform
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Koelnmesse (KM), has announced the return of THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s most comprehensive food and beverage trade exhibition, taking place from 26–30 May 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. Returning under the theme “BIGGER – BETTER – BOLDER”, this year’s edition will welcome food buyers and importers from more than 130 countries worldwide. The event is expected to generate over THB 130 billion in trade value, further reinforcing its role as a leading international food trade platform...
The Science of Procurement: Discover a Framework that will bring the Procurement Function within the inner circle of your organization
The Science of Procurement shares with you a roadmap that will bring the Procurement function within the inner circle of your organisation. It will enable you to open the door to positive collaboration with the other functions and enable you to deliver true value across your business and beyond. It targets working exclusively to business needs not only procurement needs. This enables you to the deliver value to your business needs fast and consistently year over year. The roadmap concentrates on driving value aligned to all business needs. It goes way beyond pure price cuts. David Clarke’s new book, The...
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‘Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie’
As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn’t enough there was disgrace as Rangers and Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox, writes Tom English.
‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer
Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…
‘It’s better to be chased’ – the mentality of a title race
The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.
‘Only one team tried to play’ – Hurzeler criticises Arsenal
Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport’s chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton.
A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in ‘Heel’
Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough anchor an off-kilter tale of abduction and vengeance, directed by Poland’s Jan Komasa, an heir to his country’s bolder filmmakers.
Amazon joins Meta, Google in jumbo bond club with up to $42 billion issuance
Amazon is preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history to fund its AI buildout
Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal
The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12
Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year
Most majors gave back Friday’s gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin’s supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.
Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
Bitcoin traders, alert: The rally is nearing a two-year ‘make or break’ price zone
The cryptocurrency traders near key price zone that has marked major turning points over the past two years.
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Can Broadcom’s stock break the software curse after earnings? Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
Best known for its chip business, Broadcom has seen its stock get weighed down by concerns over exposure to software sales.
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Stocks and bonds tumble as widening Middle East war rattles markets
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz
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Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
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Ray Dalio says ‘there is only one gold’ as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years
The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin’s safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%.