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…
North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans
Many observers believe North Korean leader has decided daughter Kim Ju-ae will succeed him, but others say gender politics could block her path to power When North Korea’s ruling party held a top-level meeting this month there were predictable boasts of unstoppable nuclear development and, more unexpectedly, a suggestion by Kim Jong-un that his country and the US “could get along” – provided that Washington recognised North Korea as a legitimate nuclear power. But for many North Korea watchers, the Workers’ party congress – held over several days just once every five years – was a rare opportunity to speculate...
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Kapali Is Emerging as Latin America’s Leading Prediction Market Platform
Kapali, formerly known as Opinion Market, is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about prediction market platforms focused on Latin America. The company is building a platform where users can participate in markets tied to real-world events, including politics, economics, sports, culture, entertainment, technology, and public outcomes. Its goal is simple: bring prediction markets to Latin America in a way that actually fits the region. While global platforms have helped introduce prediction markets to a wider audience, most of them were not built with Latin America in mind. They tend to focus on English-speaking users, U.S.-centered events, and global headlines....
Million Securities: Guided by Compliance as a Lighthouse, Shielded by Security as a Bulwark Building the Trust Cornerstone of a “Shared Interests” Ecosystem
In the rapidly changing world of finance and investment, trust is never accidental — it is the inevitable result of institutional integrity and responsibility. As a rising star in the investment landscape, Million Securities is committed to forging a tripartite, win-win ecosystem centered on “shared interests” through its relentless pursuit of regulatory compliance and deep commitment to investor protection. Compliance serves as the brightest lighthouse on this course. Million Securities is legally registered in the State of Colorado, USA, and holds an investment adviser license from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This means that every decision and every...
VERDO’s Independent Operations Reshape the Global Micromobility Landscape and Usher in a New Era of Shared Mobility
（Joseph Anderson）The U.S. shared mobility business of global micromobility pioneer Helbiz Group (now micromobility.com Inc.) has completed a comprehensive strategic spin-off and has been established as an independent subsidiary, VERDO LTD. This move marks the transformation of a company with a decade of industry experience from a “global integrated operator” into a “specialized ecosystem platform.” It also introduces a new development model for the global shared mobility industry, which has increasingly faced growth constraints in recent years. From Helbiz to VERDO: Inheriting a Decade of Industry Expertise While Embracing a New Beginning As one of the earliest...
Million Securities: Long-Term Potential and Shared Interests
Investing is never a sprint — it is a long-distance run defined by vision, trust, and perspective. Million Securities deeply understands that only an ecosystem built on “shared interests” can truly support the growth of long-term value. The company is legally registered in the State of Colorado, USA, and holds an SEC investment adviser license. With strict compliance as its cornerstone, it has established a transparent and traceable operational system. At the same time, through segregated custody of client funds and a multi-layered dynamic risk control mechanism, Million Securities builds a strong safety shield for investors. On this solid foundation,...
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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 Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit
A Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit. Analysts are now reverse engineering its implications.
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.
A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen
The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week’s Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.
Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker
One of the most trusted leakers for Call of Duty will no longer share confidential information about the gaming franchise after being hit with a cease and desist order. TheGhostOfHope (also known to the community as “Hope”) announced on X that he is complying with legal demands from developer Activision to “stop leaking and disseminating confidential information related to Call of Duty/Activision.” “Still gonna stick around and chat about Official Call of Duty info and anything not related to leaks/confidential information,” Hope said. “Cheers for these past few years.” Hope gained a reputation for sharing reliable information about past, …...
Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply-chain label in court
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense’s designation of the AI firm as a supply-chain risk. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.
As a dad and daughter in ‘Rooster,’ Steve Carell and Charly Clive get to be a little messy
In HBO’s new comedy, the actors play a father and daughter who don’t have their lives quite figured out — and that’s OK.
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A Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit
A Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit. Analysts are now reverse engineering its implications.
Business
Nvidia stops production of chips intended for Chinese market
US group moves production away from H200s to latest Vera Rubin products
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Crypto
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.
Crypto
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%.