Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on its nuclear facilities. This threatens global energy security, as 20% of the world’s seaborne oil supplies pass through the strait. Oil prices have already jumped to a…
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities. In response, ballistic missiles, a breakdown in negotiations, and the threat of regional war. This is not just another escalation in the Middle East, but one of the most dangerous moments in recent decades. Who…
Athora Holding Ltd. will acquire Pension Insurance Corp. Group, according to a statement from Reinet Investments SCA, which holds an indirect 49.5% stake in the insurer . Reinet first invested in PICG in 2012 , providing an initial £400 million…
Blackstone is buying Vista’s stake in Cvent for $1.3 billion. Representatives for Vista and Blackstone declined to comment. Vista originally invested in Tysons, Virginia-based Cvent in 2016, when it acquired the company for about $1.7 billion. During its ownership, the…
The deal will expand Greek company Intralot’s presence in the UK online gaming market and strengthen its technology offerings by incorporating Bally’s digital and casino platforms. The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, includes €1.53 billion…
Perplexity has faced accusations from media organizations including Forbes and Wired that it plagiarized their content. LONDON: The BBC has threatened legal action against Perplexity, accusing the AI startup of training its “default AI model” using BBC content, the Financial…
French streaming service Deezer will now alert users if they encounter music that it has identified as being entirely created by artificial intelligence, the company told AFP on Friday. PARIS: French streaming service Deezer will now alert users if they…
Officers prevent journalists from filming at a medical centre hit by an Iranian missile on Thursday and demand equipment be handed over The move was reportedly the result of directives issued by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Amid growing…
Jurors will begin deliberating Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking case, weighing charges that could land the hip-hop mogul a life sentence. After receiving legal instructions from federal Judge Arun Subramanian, the jury of eight men and four women will deliberate…
A major clean-up operation has begun at Glastonbury Festival, aiming to transform the site from a temporary town of 200,000 music fans into a Somerset dairy farm. The festival’s cleanup team began collecting thousands of discarded items, including paper cups…