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The Economist | Business

European industry is doing better than you may think

The firms most exposed to China are suffering. But many are adapting…

Business in the Gulf is making a slow recovery

Companies that can are looking for profits elsewhere…

Tanker rates are on the crest of a wave

The squeeze in the Gulf has sent the cost of moving crude soaring…

German unions are fighting to defend the 35-hour week

But that won’t stop the car industry’s decline…

The greatest advance in consulting since the quadrant

An exclusive extract from a new book…

The Economist | International

America’s and China’s leaders indulge in pageantry as crises mount

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping squandered a chance to tackle the world’s gravest threats…

The War Room newsletter: The Soviet Union’s greatest war reporter

Oliver Jones, a news editor, explores the legacy of Vasily Grossman…

How middle powers are rethinking espionage

Allies are grappling with threats from Russia and China—and perhaps America…

Paid interns on The Economist’s foreign desk

An opportunity to write for The Economist…

Donald Trump drops demands to own Greenland, but the harm has been done

A revised defence pact with Denmark and Greenland is a modest improvement, but annexation threats were a costly blunder…

The Guardian

Healey tells party conference that money New Labour had in 1990s ‘is simply not there now’ – UK politics live

Chancellor blames austerity, Brexit and Truss’s mini-budget for current poor levels of growth compared to under his predecessor, Gordon BrownHealey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hopeLisa O’Carroll is a senior Guardian correspon…

Iran says it ‘has no plans to negotiate with US’ despite Trump claims – US politics live

Trump had told Axios he expected talks to resume a day after he rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the strait of HormuzSign up for the Breaking News US emailWhile the lawmakers in the US House have already left Washington to get a head start on mid…

RAF Fairford live updates: Iran rejects any link to airbase arrests as police say those held are UK nationals from London

The counter terror police say the investigation has led to multiple lines of new enquiryUK security forces aware of suspected bomb plot, hints defence secretaryRAF Fairford suspected bomb plot: have you been affected?Speaking at the Labour party conf…

Aldi to invest £900m in UK and open 40 more stores next year

Supermarket chain declares ‘increasing confidence’ in its growth plans after posting record annual revenue of £19bnBusiness live – latest updatesAldi says it is stepping up investment in the UK with plans to spend £900m and open more than 40…

Farmer who alerted police to RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot says there was ‘no follow-up’

Woman who spotted suspicious vans and masked men says authorities did not contact her after five men were arrestedA farmer who claims to have alerted the police to a suspected terrorist bomb plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has said she has ha…

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

These Extremists Are Running for Election in November

With the threat of political violence at unprecedented levels, state and federal GOP candidates are openly sharing racist, pro-militia, anti-vaccine, sexist, antisemitic, and secessionist views.

Best External Hard Drives (2026): SanDisk, Samsung, and More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Bose Launches New Wired Earbuds After More Than a Decade

The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are the first new wired headphones from the brand since 2015, inspired directly by teen preferences. We got an early listen.

OpenAI Pauses Training Its Most Powerful Models After Rogue Agents Target Government

Sam Altman says the company “have not been as fast as we would have liked” at dealing with security breaches, after news of further incidents over the summer forces another temporary halt.

Space Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy

Startup Star Catcher is launching a system that, if successful, would be the first time energy has been beamed between two separate spacecraft.

New York Times

Brazil’s Biggest Election Question?: Donald Trump’s Next Move

As Brazil prepares to hold elections next month, Latin America’s biggest nation is taking steps to shield its democracy from potential American meddling.

Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says

President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.

What We Saw in One Venezuelan Gold Town

With U.S. support, traders arrived and cut deals. That investment has so far failed to improve the bleak conditions in the mining industry.

Pope Leo Praises Europe’s Democracy, Diverging Once Again From Trump

Speaking in France, the pontiff lauded postwar efforts to unify the continent. Experts saw it as a critique of President Trump’s repeated berating of European leaders.

South China Morning Post

VW, Gotion ramp up battery production in Europe, Morocco amid rising EV demand

Volkswagen Group and its Chinese partner Gotion High-tech have stepped up a gear in tapping global demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries with plans to invest a combined €3.22 billion (US$3.66 billion) to set up three production lines in Europe…

Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, his party says

A senior member of Congo’s ruling party was ⁠beaten to ⁠death after taking part ⁠in a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on Monday. The incident happened on Sunday in Butembo, North Kivu p…

China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint

China’s top state research body has put artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies at the heart of its new five-year plan, unveiled on Monday, as global competition in science and technology heats up. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, C…

Child and 2 women ‘crushed to death’ during France to UK sea crossing

A 10-year-old child and two women died on Monday on the treacherous and illegal migration route across the English Channel from France, apparently trampled to death on a packed boat, French authorities said. The dinghy left the area of Sangatte in no…

Xi Jinping demands ‘safer’ China as Communist Party prepares for leadership reshuffle

President Xi Jinping has ordered China’s security and legal apparatus to relentlessly eliminate risks and build a “safer” country a year ahead of the pivotal 21st Communist Party congress, which will usher in a major leadership reshuffle. The l…

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