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The Economist | Business

The battle for Hugo Boss

A British retail magnate tries to go upmarket…

Forget Airbus and Boeing. Embraer is soaring

Its boss has ambitious plans for the future…

The delights of deadlines

A friend to procrastinators, an enemy to prattlers, a necessity for managers…

Private equity is coming for the Indian Premier League

The cricket tournament has proved hugely profitable…

Selling stakes in the beautiful game. What could go wrong?

FIFA’s plan to tap private investors is causing outrage…

The Economist | International

The War Room newsletter: The most significant sieges in history

Entire campaigns—and the fate of civilisations—have turned on a siege, writes Richard Cockett, a senior editor…

The restaurant business is changing beyond recognition

Blame technology, inflation and customers’ shifting habits…

Can French nukes protect Europe if Donald Trump walks away?

Europeans are keen on nuclear collaboration with Emmanuel Macron. What if Marine Le Pen becomes president?

The geopolitics of air-conditioning

Heatwaves are making access to AC a political problem around the world…

The Iran war is consuming the Trump presidency

Donald Trump may hate to hear it, but Barack Obama was right about avoiding “stupid shit”…

The Guardian

Queensland reveals concept plans for Brisbane Olympic stadium precinct – but critics say they are ‘fantasy vision’

David Crisafulli says ‘Queenslanders will enjoy for generations’ as opponents point to lack of detailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government has released new concept images for a parkland precinct to s…

Hitting the right note: apolitical animals or European heroes for new euro designs?

The EU is using a currency redesign as an opportunity to be less neutral and try some finely balanced identity-buildingIs Europe best represented by the bold intellect of Marie Curie, the sprawling imagination of Miguel de Cervantes and the intense m…

‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk

Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homesThe government’s housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality of a lack of water and crumbling infrastructure across the east and…

UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach

Security lapse leaves sensitive information and contact details of 51 government officials exposed for 40 hoursThe public body in charge of the UK’s state investments has been pushed to improve its internal security after a data breach left “high…

Shooting at In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Idaho leaves three people dead

Police chief say shooter found dead after ‘very chaotic scene’ near busy shopping area in Twin FallsThree people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturda…

TechCrunch

How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO)

Three weeks ago, I tested something that completely changed how I think about organic traffic. I opened ChatGPT and asked a simple question: "What's the best course on building SaaS with WordPress?" The answer that appeared stopped me cold. My course…

Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025

Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve. In this guide, I'll show you the t…

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features

 In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh app…

Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier

 In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in our list…

Top 10 AI Content Generator & Writer Tools in 2022

Are you looking for a way to create content that is both effective and efficient? If so, then you should consider using an AI content generator. AI content generators are a great way to create content that is both engaging and relevant to your audien…

Wall Street Journal

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.

Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

Wired

Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives

New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”…

15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them

Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.

Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem

More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.

Boroux vs. Rorra vs. Culligan: Water Filters, Tested Head to Head

In a world of plasticky water filter pitchers, I tested three new-generation stainless steel filter systems.

New York Times

Israel Bombards Gaza, Days After Trump Announced Deal to Advance Cease-Fire

Palestinian officials said at least two people were killed. The deal announced by President Trump calls in part for Hamas to give up its weapons and Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza.

After Most Migrants Leave Ceuta, Exhausted Holdouts Find Shelter on Beach

Most of the people who surged into Spain on Thursday have since returned to Morocco. A small minority are holed up on a seafront, tired, hungry and vowing to stay.

Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal

President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was progress in reaching the “perimeters of a deal” with Tehran.

Australia’s Indie Music Venues Closing as Costs Rise and Attendance Drops

When Mary’s Underground in Sydney closed, it was a familiar tune for a scene hit by high costs and low attendance. Critics worry about a shrinking space for new talent.

How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners

An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.

South China Morning Post

Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain deadly riot at overcrowded Mahara Prison

Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which an inmate was killed and six others wounded, police said. Deputy police inspector-general Sanjeewa Medawatte said the situation was…

Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan

Housekeeping services employing Filipino staff have gained in popularity amid growing demand in Japan for such domestic support, with one provider seeing their workforce roughly double over the past decade. Since the Japanese government began allowin…

Search under way for triathlete, 59, who went missing in Hong Kong race

Hong Kong emergency services are searching for a missing 59-year-old man who is suspected of drowning during the swimming leg of a triathlon in the city amid an amber rainstorm warning. Police told the South China Morning Post that they received a re…

Will Philippine Sea be the main battlefield for PLA carriers in a Taiwan war?

For decades, the Philippine Sea has been seen as the gateway through which US and allied forces would sail to Taiwan’s defence in a war with the Chinese mainland. But with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) increasingly pushing into the western P…

First impressions count as Chinese buyers open their homes to UBTech’s consumer humanoids

When 39-year-old Beijing investor Song shelled out 159,800 yuan (US$23,680) for a companion robot, he knew it would not be cooking meals or scrubbing floors. For him, becoming one of China’s first owners of a consumer humanoid was more about embrac…

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