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French court rules cement company Lafarge guilty of funding Syria jihadists
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French court rules cement company Lafarge guilty of funding Syria jihadists

The French company, since acquired by the Swiss group Holcim, and former executives were charged with paying several million euros to armed jihadist groups in 2013–2014, through its Syrian subsidiary Lafarge Cement Syria (LCS).

Nigerian Airstrike in Borno: Army Justifies Attack Amid Civilian Deaths, Survivors Recount Ordeal
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Nigerian Airstrike in Borno: Army Justifies Attack Amid Civilian Deaths, Survivors Recount Ordeal

The Nigerian Army has justified a precision airstrike in Jilli village, Borno State, claiming it targeted a terrorist hub, despite reports of civilian deaths. Survivors have since recounted their ordeal, stating they were legitimate animal traders at Jilli market when the attack occurred, while Amnesty International condemned the incident.

Man Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco Home
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Man Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco Home

A man was arrested after throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and threatening the company's headquarters. The attack occurred early in the morning, with no injuries reported, and OpenAI is cooperating with police in the ongoing investigation.

Wiener Staatsoper Announces 2026/27 Season Program
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Wiener Staatsoper Announces 2026/27 Season Program

The Wiener Staatsoper has unveiled its program for the 2026/27 season, featuring performances by Asmik Grigorian, Anna Netrebko, and Piotr Beczala in various operas. Director Bogdan Roščić and CEO Petra Bohuslav presented the new lineup, which includes works by Strauss, Verdi, Berlioz, Bellini, and Tchaikovsky.

Stock-market futures drop, oil surges above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend
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Stock-market futures drop, oil surges above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend

Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.

Concerns and Legal Challenges Mount Over ECI's SIR Voter List Process Across India
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Concerns and Legal Challenges Mount Over ECI's SIR Voter List Process Across India

Concerns continue to be raised regarding the Election Commission's Special Summary Revision (SIR) process, with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleging a 'big scam' and Maharashtra's CEO previously flagging issues. Adding to these, eight individuals in Gujarat successfully petitioned the High Court for inclusion in the post-SIR voter list, highlighting ongoing irregularities.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Discusses AI's Impact on Engineering Jobs
BusinessTimes of India2d ago

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Discusses AI's Impact on Engineering Jobs

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated that AI coding agents have boosted the productivity of the company's 15,000 engineers by over 30%, leading to no new engineer hires in fiscal year 2026. Benioff's comments highlight the growing influence of artificial intelligence on the tech workforce.

Nvidia Engineers Face GPU Shortages Amid High Demand
BusinessTimes of India3d ago

Nvidia Engineers Face GPU Shortages Amid High Demand

Nvidia's top AI research executive revealed that even the company's own engineers are experiencing GPU shortages due to extreme demand. CEO Jensen Huang confirmed that all available hardware is sold out, forcing teams to operate with constrained resources.

Swedish Startup Rebabas Aims for EU-Wide Cheap Electricity
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Swedish Startup Rebabas Aims for EU-Wide Cheap Electricity

Paula Runsten, CEO and founder of the Swedish startup Rebabas, plans to expand her company across the entire EU within five years, focusing on providing affordable electricity through battery technology. She discusses her motivation to dedicate her life to batteries.

BusinessReuters3d ago

Engcon Appoints Stig Engström as New CEO

Engcon, a company in the industrial sector, has announced the appointment of Stig Engström as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership change is expected to guide the company's future strategic direction.

Tech leaders predict end of five-day workweek due to AI
TechnologyTimes of India3d ago

Tech leaders predict end of five-day workweek due to AI

Zoom CEO Eric Yuan predicts the five-day workweek is nearing its end, envisioning a future where AI agents handle routine tasks, potentially leading to a three-day workweek within five years. This aligns with sentiments from other tech leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman.

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Amazon CEO Advocates for Substantial AI Investment

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly making a strong case for significant spending on artificial intelligence within the company. This push underscores Amazon's commitment to integrating AI across its operations and services.