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North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount

Symbolic detonations are first of their kind and come amid row over drones

Swiss regulator orders UBS to bolster emergency plans

Finma suspends annual approval of bank’s resolution strategy

Trump’s anti-inflation economic plans would likely send prices surging, experts say

They warn that his plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport millions of migrant workers and demand a ...

EU ministers nod to support for nuclear energy ahead of UN climate summit

Bloc officials overcome deep divisions on atomic power but finance goal commitment remains unresolved

This influencer was scammed out of thousands in crypto — and has a tip to help you avoid fraud

A British fitness and wellness influencer who was duped into handing over $7,450 worth of crypto and has a tip ...

1 in 5 workers are ignoring their companies’ RTO mandates

It’s pricey and inconvenient to go to the office, so many workers are simply opting out. Read More

Xpeng president says Chinese EV firm remains committed to Europe despite pressure from tariffs

Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, says it remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces ...

From swimming cars to rectangular steering wheels, here’s what’s going on at the Paris auto show

Auto giants have descended on the Paris Motor Show to showcase their latest concepts and production models.

Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track

Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challenges

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Podcaster Stebbings raises one of Europe’s biggest venture funds

British firm 20VC pulls in $400mn to invest in early stage tech start-ups

JPMorgan rewrites laws of finance — with some help

At the world’s biggest bank, supernormal returns don’t get competed away. Tech, regulation and customer inertia have changed the rules

The donor bros of tech

Genetic largesse from some of Silicon Valley’s elite appears to be a mix of narcissism, altruism and dreams of immortality

Rise of Gail’s shows big British appetite for craft bakery

The private equity-backed chain is accused of displacing independents by selling sourdough at scale

The boom in home schooling

Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ...

Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles

Supply constraints and intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in protective shield

The most powerful women on leading a workforce into the future, true grit, and Lizzo’s next album

Day 1 of the premiere event for women leaders convened in Laguna Niguel, Calif. with visits from singer Lizzo, Hollywood ...

Exclusive: Cofounder of $50 billion European fintech giant Adyen raises funding for an employee-owned payments company

“We’re at a moment in history when you can take your phone and start a business,” Adyen and Tebi cofounder ...

Meet the millennial CEO of the $304 million-a-year robot giant that’ partnered with Nvidia

Here’s how Kim Povlsen, CEO of Universal Robot, spends his bonus money—and where he regrets not spending it. Read More

Israel assures US that retaliation against Iran will target military

Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sites

Gen Z cares more about their purpose at work than a paycheck

Leaders at Deloitte, Workday, Morgan Stanley, and Cushman & Wakefield chat about younger generations and the traits that matter most. ...

Lizzo is back from her gap year and says she voted for Harris

“I thought that today was a special moment to share that I did vote, and I voted for Kamala Harris,” ...

Cameron Diaz took a break from Hollywood and shook up the wine world

The Hollywood icon’s quest for clean, clear labels is rewriting the rules of the wine industry. Read More

Why Elon Musk’s Cybercab robotaxi vision is likely still several years away

The sleek “Cybercab” wowed guests at Tesla’s special event last week, but industry experts say expect to see them out ...

The 100k+ club: High-earning women thank the sports of their childhoods

From soccer fields to the C-suite, there’s an unexpected power that emerges when girls play sports. Read More

The U.S. defense and homeland security departments have paid $700 million for AI projects since ChatGPT’s launch

While investors debate the business potential of AI, one eager early customer appears to be U.S. defense and security agencies. ...

Uber teases new gig opportunities for humans in a world of autonomous cars

What’s the future for humans in a world of AI? Major companies are already planning new roles. Read More

Oil extends losses on report Israel won’t target Iranian crude

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Biden administration he is willing to strike military rather than oil or nuclear ...

Former U.S. agent Tigran Gambaryan denied bail by Nigeria as family and supporters decry unjust detention

Gambaryan’s employer Binance said the company is “deeply disappointed.” Read More