Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration. A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached with 16 other African countries. Continue reading…
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‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean
Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina. Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that...
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country. Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading…
Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet
Agentic commerce holds promise, but data shows that x402 is still in the trial phase
Tesla and Google team up to push their own fix for rising electricity bills
The Big Tech giants joined a coalition that aims to work with U.S. lawmakers and regulators to utilize more of the electric grid and lower costs.
Amazon joins Meta, Google in jumbo bond club with up to $42 billion issuance
Amazon is preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history to fund its AI buildout
Why a father of five is telling Judy Blume’s revealing life story
Between the secret abortions and the “smutty” adult novels her friends begged her to hide, the new biography “Judy Blume: A Life” feels as illicit as snooping through your mother’s nightstand.
Hyperliquid’s tokenized futures hit $1.2B as traders bet on oil, stocks
Trading has been driven largely by tokenized futures on equities and commodities such as oil, gold and silver.
The Best Things to Do in Rome Are Some of the Eternal City’s Oldest
Italy’s capital offers the full spectrum of experiences, from cultural sites to Vespa sidecar tours.
US reaches agreement to end prosecution of Turkey’s Halkbank
Justice department cites Ankara’s help in negotiating for release of hostages held by Hamas and a ceasefire with Israel
Nvidia’s big GTC event could spark a rally in these 5 stocks
The next generation of AI chips is driving a multibillion-dollar boom in optical interconnects, and Bank of America believes these stocks could be big winners.
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Bitchar Accelerates U.S. Compliance Expansion, Launches Multi-State MTL Applications
Bitchar Accelerates Full-Spectrum U.S. Compliance, Launches Multi-State MTL Upgrade Plan [United States, July 14, 2025] — Bitchar, a leading global intelligent digital asset trading platform, announced that it has officially submitted applications for Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in multiple key U.S. states. Leveraging its existing federal MSB registration, Bitchar is advancing its nationwide compliance framework. This milestone marks a decisive step in Bitchar’s strategic expansion into high-standard regulatory markets worldwide, aiming to provide North American users with a safer, more transparent intelligent financial gateway. Deepening North American Presence: Initiating a New Phase of Nationwide Compliance As a global hub of...
Bitchar Accelerates U.S. Compliance Expansion, Launches Multi-State MTL Applications
Bitchar Accelerates Full-Spectrum U.S. Compliance, Launches Multi-State MTL Upgrade Plan [United States, July 14, 2025] — Bitchar, a leading global intelligent digital asset trading platform, announced that it has officially submitted applications for Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in multiple key U.S. states. Leveraging its existing federal MSB registration, Bitchar is advancing its nationwide compliance framework. This milestone marks a decisive step in Bitchar’s strategic expansion into high-standard regulatory markets worldwide, aiming to provide North American users with a safer, more transparent intelligent financial gateway. Deepening North American Presence: Initiating a New Phase of Nationwide Compliance As a global hub of...
Bitchar Announces Plans to Establish European Strategic Division in Switzerland, Advancing Global Digital Asset Ecosystem Expansion
In a period marked by the continued evolution of global digital finance and the transition of the digital asset industry toward greater maturity and regulatory clarity, Bitchar has officially announced plans to establish a European strategic division in Switzerland. This initiative aims to further enhance its global operational framework while advancing compliance-driven, institutional-grade, and internationally oriented development strategies. Switzerland, recognized as one of the world’s leading hubs for fintech innovation and digital asset development, is widely known for its stable financial system, robust regulatory environment, and highly internationalized business ecosystem. Bitchar’s decision to establish a strategic presence in Switzerland reflects...
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‘Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie’
As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn’t enough there was disgrace as Rangers and Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox, writes Tom English.
‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer
Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…
‘It’s better to be chased’ – the mentality of a title race
The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.
‘Only one team tried to play’ – Hurzeler criticises Arsenal
Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport’s chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton.
‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat’: Will America’s war with Iran really push up our utility bills?
“She is reading alarmist headlines about Iran in the newspapers.”
A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in ‘Heel’
Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough anchor an off-kilter tale of abduction and vengeance, directed by Poland’s Jan Komasa, an heir to his country’s bolder filmmakers.
Amazon joins Meta, Google in jumbo bond club with up to $42 billion issuance
Amazon is preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history to fund its AI buildout
Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal
The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12
Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year
Most majors gave back Friday’s gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin’s supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.
Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
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Can Broadcom’s stock break the software curse after earnings? Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
Best known for its chip business, Broadcom has seen its stock get weighed down by concerns over exposure to software sales.
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Stocks and bonds tumble as widening Middle East war rattles markets
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz
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Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
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Ray Dalio says ‘there is only one gold’ as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years
The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin’s safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%.