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American Jews’ Support for Israel Is Near Its Breaking Point
What’s more, Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister and the man who’s asleep-at-the-switch leadership helped ensure the…
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Hong Kong to let big funds secure bigger proportions of listings
Starting next week, the maximum percentage of shares that can be allocated to retail investors will be lowered to 35%, down from 50%…
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Hong Kong eases listing rules to boost red-hot IPO market
Hong Kong eased some of its rules to list in the city, potentially bolstering what’s already been one of the hottest markets in the world…
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Stathern Lodge: 'Stressed' scenes after children fell ill at camp
Dan Hunt BBC News, Leicester Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a…
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Singapore shares on longest losing streak since April; STI falls 0.5%
Local stocks fell for the sixth consecutive session on Friday (Aug 1), notching their longest losing streak since Apr 9, as most markets…
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This ingenious Switch 2 controller doubles as a french fry holder
A new 3D-printed model takes advantage of the design of the Nintendo Switch 2’s snap-on magnetic controllers by turning the video game…
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Marco Gobbetti Joins Board of Moschino Parent Aeffe
MILAN – Former Ferragamo chief executive officer Marco Gobbetti is joining the board of Italian fashion group Aeffe. Publicly listed in…
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Giorgio Armani Pushes Back at Italian Competition Authority’s 3.5 Million Euro Sanction
MILAN – The Giorgio Armani company is pushing back on the decision of the AGCM, the Italian Competition Authority, to fine the luxury…
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EXCLUSIVE: Bonpoint to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With a Show During Paris Fashion Week
PARIS – Bonpoint is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a return to the runway during Paris Fashion Week. The event, due to be held on…
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Gus Van Sant to Be Honored by Venice Film Festival With Campari Passion for Film Award
Gus Van Sant will be celebrated by the Venice Film Festival with its Campari Passion for Film Award. Van Sant is a key figure of American…
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Trump Press Sec’s Weird Fawning Rant Goes Awry as Poll Slide Worsens
On Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered one of her most obsequious, fawning tirades about President Trump yet.…
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How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families
Stories like this also highlight how reproductive technologies are shaping families. Thaddeus already has a 30-year-old sister and a…
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BOJ warns US tariffs could hit firms' profits, delay capex plans
Profits of Japanese firms are likely to fall this year because of US tariffs, leading them to downgrade capital expenditure plans, the…
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Light pollution is making it harder for astronomers to study the universe
Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing…
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OCBC CEO-designate Tan Teck Long looks to continue ‘One Group’ strategy, boost synergy
OCBC’s incoming chief executive will continue to bank on its “One Group” approach to boost growth and synergy. “We are an integrated…
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OCBC warns of greater challenges in H2 as ‘chain reaction’ from US tariffs unfolds
While OCBC posted “stronger than anticipated” results in the first half of 2025, the lender will likely face more challenges in the second…
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MasterChef: BBC faces mounting pressure to not air new series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sacked
The BBC is facing mounting pressure to reconsider airing this year's series of MasterChef, after presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode…
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OCBC trims full-year NIM guidance; Q2 profit slips 7% to S$1.82 billion
OCBC has lowered its target net interest margin (NIM) for FY2025 to a range of 1.9 to 1.95 per cent, down five to 10 basis points (bps)…
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Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket
Social media feeds across Australia were alight with footage of what people thought were UFOs flying over Queensland and northern New…
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‘My Oxford Year’ Review: Sofia Carson Learns Lessons of the Heart in Netflix’s Disheartening Weepie
Seconds after the opening credits of “My Oxford Year” have discreetly scrolled across the screen, our happy heroine strolls the streets…
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Roald Dahl’s ‘The BFG’ Royal Shakespeare Company Adaptation Casts John Leader in Title Role
The Royal Shakespeare Company has tapped John Leader to play the title role in its upcoming stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The BFG.”…
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Car finance ruling has potential to trigger millions of claims
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent A ruling by the UK's most senior judges later could pave the way for millions of motorists to…
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British Airways owner IAG beats second-quarter profit estimates
British Airways owner IAG reported better than expected second-quarter earnings on Friday (Aug 1), helped by strong demand for its…
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Frenetic Films Boards Playtime-Sold Locarno Buzz Title ‘Solomamma’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Adding to the run-up of pre-Locarno business, in one key distribution deal, Zurich-based Frenetic Films, one of Switzerland’s most…