France’s iconic Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing department store on Wednesday after 13 years in the Chinese capital – citing weaker spending, changing shopping habits and a slowdown in the luxury sector. Its stores in Shanghai, Shenzhen…
AI coding startup Cognition AI raised more than $1B at a $26B valuation, and says its revenue run rate has increased to $492M from $37M in May 2025 (Rebecca Torrence/Bloomberg)
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AI coding startup Cognition AI raised more than $1B at a $26B valuation, and says its revenue run rate has increased to $492M from $37M in May 2025 — Cognition AI Inc. has raised more than $1 billion in…
Who is Pia Dandiya? From teaching in Delhi slums to contesting elections in Florida
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Meta accused of restricting sexual health and queer Instagram accounts
Instagram accounts linked to reproductive rights, sexual health and LGBTQIA+ groups have been disabled or restricted, organisations affected by the measures say.
Israel Intensifies Military Campaign Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli strikes pounded southern Lebanon on Wednesday, escalating Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah and complicating talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Opendoor Co-Founder Eric Wu’s NavigateAI, which is building an expert AI coach for construction workers, raised a $25M seed led by Elad Gil at a $225M valuation (Anna Tong/Forbes)
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Opendoor Co-Founder Eric Wu’s NavigateAI, which is building an expert AI coach for construction workers, raised a $25M seed led by Elad Gil at a $225M valuation — After pioneering automated home buying, the seria…
South African government and Afrikaners reject U.S. claim of humanitarian emergency for white people
The South African government and advocacy groups for the country’s Afrikaner white minority on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s position that there’s a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in South Africa.
Hungarian lawmakers repeal ICC withdrawal initiated by Orban in gesture to Netanyahu – The Times of Israel
Hungarian lawmakers repeal ICC withdrawal initiated by Orban in gesture to Netanyahu The Times of IsraelHungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán The GuardianHungary Parliament approves law to …
Early peak season surge drives container spot rates to four-month high
Carriers turn the screw on shippers as container rates rally
Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city – BBC
Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city BBCIsrael’s military warns residents to leave Lebanese city of Tyre NBC NewsResidents Watch as Israeli War Planes Circle Over Southern Lebanon The New …