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Europe boasts a “swarm” of global-scale AI firms, says VC
Tech.eu
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August 27, 2025
Europe boasts a “swarm” of global-scale AI companies, according to a leading VC, who said Europe was well-placed to take a key role in the AI investment boom. Ziv Reichert, partner at LocalGlobe, the London-based investor which has backed Mistral...
Australia’s Largest Sailing Boat Show – Pittwater Sail Expo 2025
Mysailing
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August 27, 2025
Australia’s largest sailing boat show, the Pittwater Sail Expo 2025, will take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), Newport. This free three-day event will bring together yacht enthusiasts, boat...
African debt and climate change: how the ICJ’s Vanuatu ruling could be used for broader justice
The Conversation
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August 27, 2025
African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations – health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their...
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European wind groups laud decision to drop Mingyang from German project
Windpower Monthly
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August 27, 2025
European wind industry bodies have welcomed the news that German investment manager Luxcara has selected Siemens Gamesa as its preferred turbine supplier for a major offshore wind project in place of Chinese company Mingyang. by Orlando Jenkinson
Australian police battle wintry weather in manhunt for heavily armed gunman
News.Az
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Australian police faced challenging wintry conditions on Wednesday as they searched alpine bushland in Victoria for 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot dead two officers and injured another at a rural property in Porepunkah. Freeman, a...
European stocks dip as traders gear up for Nvidia earnings
CNBC
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August 27, 2025
European markets shed early gains to trade lower Wednesday morning, as traders gear up for a quarterly earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia. The Nasdaq-listed stock has become a bellwether for the global technology sector, particularly regarding...
African Film Press to unveil critics prize at Lagos Surreal16 festival
Punch
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August 27, 2025
African Film Press, an alliance of independent film platforms across the continent, has announced the launch of the AFP Critics Prize, a new award designed to spotlight African critical voices in film festivals. The prize, inspired by the...
Japan's Mitsubishi pulls out of key wind power projects
IOL
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August 27, 2025
Japan's Mitsubishi is withdrawing from three wind power projects deemed no longer profitable, the company said on Wednesday, a setback for a renewable energy source the country considers its "trump card". A consortium led by Mitsubishi Corporation...
Chinese company to invest $10.2 mn in new footwear plant in BEPZA
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Chinese firm Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes (BD) Co Ltd is planning to invest $10.20 million in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) to set up a footwear manufacturing plant. The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has signed an...
American Man Tries Ukadiche Modak For 1st Time — His Reaction Wins Internet | WATCH
Times Now
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August 27, 2025
American Man Tries Ukadiche Modak For 1st Time — His Reaction Wins Internet | WATCH (Image Source - Disha Pansuriya/Instagram) Ganpati Bappa is back as India celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesha on Wednesday (August 27). The Ganpati festival...
Africa’s city planners must look to the global south for solutions: Johannesburg and São Paulo offer useful insights
The Conversation
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August 27, 2025
For decades, the dominant theories and models in urban studies have been built from the experience of a small set of mostly western cities. Other urban contexts, particularly those in Africa, Latin America and Asia, have too often been treated as...
Brazil seeks new markets as U.S. tariff hits exporters
Xinhua News Agency
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SAO PAULO, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Brazil is negotiating with the United States to roll back a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods while also working to diversify its export markets, Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres said Tuesday....
asia West frets over China's interest in Vietnam tungsten mine, sources say
Asiaone
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August 27, 2025
HANOI — American and other Western officials are worried a Vietnamese tungsten mine and refinery may come under Chinese control, potentially hampering access to a major source of the critical mineral outside China, people with knowledge of the...
Japan's ploy to block parade an insult to history
China Daily Global
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Participants take part in a training for the upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] As the world turns its eyes to China's upcoming commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the...
Brazil To Play South Korea, Japan In Exhibition Encounters In October
News18
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August 27, 2025
Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 15:58 IST Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil are slated to play South Korea and Japan on the 10th and 14th of October in preparation for the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti. (X) The Brazilian National Football...
Australia faults Iran for attacks, halts diplomacy
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 27, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia and said Tuesday the...
Chinese firms slam Trump’s claim that Europe gives them ‘a complete pass’
South China Morning Post
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August 27, 2025
US President Donald Trump has dragged China into his battle against European taxes and regulations targeting American technology giants, accusing Europe of singling out US firms and giving Chinese tech companies “a complete pass”. The claim was...
Asia Morning Briefing: ETH Bulls Eyeing $5K as Flows Strengthen
CoinDesk
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Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's...
European Markets Seen Opening Mildly Positive On Wednesday
RTTNews
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August 27, 2025
Equity markets in Europe are expected to open on a positive note on Wednesday amidst waning risk aversion. German consumer morale falling below forecasts is however seen limiting gains. Markets also look forward to the earnings update from NVIDIA,...
Brazil's supreme court orders intense monitoring of ex-President Bolso...
The Morung Express
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (L, front) leaves the headquarters of Criminal Police of Brazil where he was fitted with an electronic anklet for monitoring, in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 18, 2025. (Photo source: Xinhua/IANS) Sao Paulo,...