France riots: Public transport curtailed after rage over shooting
France’s interior minister Gerald Darmanin has asked prefects in the whole country to exceptionally halt public transport with busses and trams from 2100 local time.
What next for Wagner? Russia’s Putin battles to regain control after short-lived revolt
The Wagner rebellion has left many observers of Russia’s war in Ukraine asking what next for the group’s future, both in Europe and across the globe.
Korean telco giant adds ChatGPT tech to its A.I. chatbot, says you can talk to it like a ‘close friend’
SK Telecom, one of South Korea’s biggest mobile carriers, upgraded its chatbot and added a feature powered by the technology behind ChatGPT.
Netherlands, home to a critical chip firm, follows U.S. with export curbs on semiconductor tools
The Netherlands on Friday announced new export restrictions on advanced semiconductor equipment amid U.S. pressure to cut China off from key chipmaking tools.
Euro zone inflation slides more than expected in June, but core rate ticks higher
Euro zone inflation came in at 5.5% in June, according to preliminary data, lower than analyst expectations.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba expands number of physical grocery stores ahead of the unit’s IPO
Groceries have become a battleground for China’s two biggest e-commerce firms: Alibaba and JD.com.
International Monetary Fund agrees on crucial $3 billion bailout to Pakistan
With high inflation and foreign exchange reserves, Pakistan’s economic crisis could have gone into debt in without an IMF deal.
European stocks post gains of 8.8% for the first half despite rate rises and banking crisis
European stock markets closed higher on Friday and notched strong first-half gains that came despite interest rate hikes and bank failures.
China’s Shein denies U.S. IPO rumors
Chinese fast fashion giant Shein denies a Reuters report that said it has filed for an initial public offering in the U.S.
Job interviews are getting longer — here’s why it could be a red flag
“It may cause the candidate to think about how this reflects on the company’s priorities … communication, and the value it places on people,” said one job seeker.
