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Nvidia's stock has surged following the announcement of a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, reinforcing its role in powering AI infrastructure as expectations for increased demand for related technology grow.
The markets currently reflect a cautious stance, with analysts noting that investors are averaging out predictions, which leads to pricing that does not fully capture likely outcomes and may leave them exposed to unforeseen changes.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeing a recruitment surge, receiving over 150,000 applications for positions amid increased calls for robust immigration enforcement in the U.S.
In a notable setback for the automotive industry, Porsche has reduced its electric vehicle ambitions, scrapping plans for a battery-powered luxury SUV and focusing instead on traditional petrol engines and hybrid models, which has negatively impacted its stock prices.
President Trump is expected to approve a deal that grants Oracle control over TikTok’s U.S. operations after months of negotiations, indicating a potential shift in regulatory dynamics involving Chinese tech companies in the U.S. market.

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Namibia deploys army to fight wildfire burning third of Etosha game reserve theguardian.com 4 days ago by Agence France-Presse in Windhoek
Namibia, Wildfires, Wildlife, Africa, Environment, World news
Vast tract of park that is home to 114 mammal species, including critically endangered black rhino, affected Namibia has begun deploying hund…
NoViolet Bulawayo wins the Best of Caine award theguardian.com 5 days ago by Carlos Mureithi
Books, Culture, Caine prize, Africa
The Zimbabwean writer – who has been twice nominated for the Booker – won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2011, with her story Hitting …
‘A donkey cart out of El Fasher costs more than a new car’: how 500 days under siege is tearing the city apart theguardian.com 5 days ago by Sarra Majdoub
Global development, Conflict and arms, Darfur, Sudan, Africa, Middle East and north Africa, World news, Hunger
The ongoing attacks on North Darfur’s capital has left its people facing starvation, blockade and bombardment, with scant hope of relief Spec…
World must deny Israel ‘tools of genocide’, says growing alliance of activist states theguardian.com 6 days ago by Patrick Wintour in New York
Israel, Israel-Gaza war, Malaysia, South Africa, Colombia, United Nations, International law, Middle East and north Africa, World news, Brazil, Chile, Palestinian territories, Law, Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific
New York meeting of Hague Group warns of shared responsibility to prevent genocide and proposes steps to isolate Israel The international com…
Sarkozy says he will ‘sleep in jail but with head held high’ after conviction theguardian.com 7 days ago by Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
Nicolas Sarkozy, France, Europe, World news, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, Africa, Middle East and north Africa
Former French president receives five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy over pact with Gaddafi regime The former French president …
Tropical Storm Imelda forming and expected to become hurricane theguardian.com 4 days ago by Associated Press
US weather, Natural disasters, Hurricanes, US news, Caribbean, South Carolina, North Carolina, World news, Bermuda, Bahamas, Americas
Forecast track could take storm, which caused disruption in Bahamas and Cuba, away from US east coast Tropical Storm Imelda formed on Sunday …
Leaders of Mexican megachurch led a sprawling sex-trafficking enterprise, US prosecutors allege theguardian.com 4 days ago by Victoria Bekiempis in New York
Religion, Mexico, New York, Christianity, Americas, US news
The family behind La Luz del Mundo Church allegedly facilitated sexual abuse of children and women for decades Since its inception nearly 100…
‘It’s incredibly exciting’: ancient canoe unearthed after Hurricane Ian stormed through Florida theguardian.com 4 days ago by Richard Luscombe in Miami
Florida, Archaeology, Hurricane Ian, Native Americans, History, Hurricanes, Caribbean, US news, Americas, World news
The latest find is likely from the 16th century and could have originated as far away as the Caribbean Florida already claims to be the world…
US revokes visa for Colombian president Gustavo Petro after ‘reckless’ actions in New York theguardian.com 6 days ago by Agencies
Trump administration, Donald Trump, Colombia, Venezuela, US news, Americas, World news
At a pro-Palestine protest, Petro urged US soldiers to ‘disobey Trump’s order’ and ‘not point their rifles at humanity’ The US state departme…
Assata Shakur, an icon of Black liberation who was exiled to Cuba, dies aged 78 theguardian.com 6 days ago by Melissa Hellmann
US news, Cuba, New York, Americas, World news
Shakur spent decades exiled after she was convicted of killing a state trooper in 1977 and escaped from prison On 25 September, Assata Shakur…
Threatened kārearea falcon wins New Zealand’s 2025 bird of the year theguardian.com 4 days ago by Eva Corlett in Wellington
New Zealand, Asia Pacific, Birds, Animals, Wildlife
The country’s fastest bird has taken out the top prize in a scandal-free year for the annual poll New Zealand’s fastest bird, capable of flyi…
Super Typhoon Ragasa rampages through Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China theguardian.com 7 days ago by Daniel Harris for MetDesk
Extreme weather, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, Asia Pacific, Environment, World news, Hurricanes
Peak winds of 165mph bring 17 deaths in Taiwan, while Storm Bualoi threatens to strengthen into typhoon on its way to the Philippines Super T…
Trump signs executive order to transfer TikTok to US owners theguardian.com 7 days ago by Dara Kerr and Nick Robins-Early
TikTok, Technology, Donald Trump, US news, Xi Jinping, China, Asia Pacific, World news
Agreement separates app from Chinese owner ByteDance and allows US investors to take 80% stake Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thur…
Opponents of Australia cutting emissions pointed to China’s lack of a target. That argument just got harder to make theguardian.com 7 days ago by Graham Readfearn
Australian politics, China, Environment, Climate crisis, Emissions trading, Australia news, Asia Pacific, Greenhouse gas emissions, Business
With China accounting for nearly a third of the world’s total emissions, any cuts it achieves will make a substantial difference for the world…
Taiwan convicts four former ruling party officials of spying for China theguardian.com 7 days ago by Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondent
Taiwan, China, Espionage, Asia Pacific, World news
Huang Chu-jung, previously an assistant to a New Taipei city councillor, receives longest sentence of 10 years Four former employees of Taiwa…
Australia news live: Ley calls for inquiry into ‘entire triple-zero ecosystem’ as Chalmers says government is holding Optus to account theguardian.com 4 days ago by Nick Visser and Catie McLeod
Australia news, Australian politics, Jim Chalmers, Australian economy, Labor party, Coalition, Business, New South Wales, Optus
During a presser, the opposition leader criticised Wells and Albanese for being absent during the Optus crisis. Follow today’s news live * G…
Eight skydivers leapt from plane minutes before it crashed killing pilot in NSW theguardian.com 4 days ago by Australian Associated Press
Australia news, Plane crashes, New South Wales
Paul Smith, 54, died in a crash in dense bushland near Moruya airport on Saturday * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates …
Optus triple-zero outage: NSW police check welfare as 000 emergency service calls fail in Illawarra region theguardian.com 4 days ago by Nick Visser
Optus, Australia news, Telecommunications industry, New South Wales
Telco says nine 000 emergency services calls failed during outage in Dapto region and apologises to customers * Follow our Australia news li…
After defying predictions of his own political death, Albanese delivered some hope to ‘mate’ Starmer theguardian.com 4 days ago by Tom McIlroy in Liverpool
Anthony Albanese, Keir Starmer, Labour conference, Labor party, Australia news, Australian politics
Australian PM received a hero’s welcome in Liverpool but his UK counterpart navigates a very different political landscape * Follow our Aust…
US private prisons operator to be paid $790m to hold 100 people on Nauru in quiet expansion of contract theguardian.com 4 days ago by Sarah Basford Canales and Ben Doherty
Nauru, Australian immigration and asylum, Australian politics, Australia news, Migration, Pacific islands
Exclusive: A sixteenfold increase in the original contract without public notification raises allegations of ‘gross mismanagement’ and a proce…
Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report theguardian.com 4 days ago by Ajit Niranjan
Climate crisis, Environment, Europe, European Union, Recycling, Ethical and green living, Waste, World news
EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’ The European way of life is being je…
Moldova’s pro-European party on course to retain majority in key election theguardian.com 4 days ago by Pjotr Sauer
Moldova, Russia, Europe, European Union, World news
PAS leads with 46% of vote in ballot that will decide whether country steers closer to EU or Russia Moldova’s ruling pro-European party is on…
Swiss voters back electronic identity cards in close vote theguardian.com 4 days ago by Jennifer Rankin
Switzerland, Identity cards, Europe, European Union
Pollsters confounded by 50.4% support for e-IDs after forecasting stronger backing for ‘yes’ vote Swiss voters have backed plans for electron…
Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s ‘vile and cowardly’ 12-hour bombing of Ukraine theguardian.com 4 days ago by Luke Harding in Kyiv. With photographs by Alessio Mamo
Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Europe, World news
Moscow targets Kyiv and other regions with about 600 drones and 40 missiles, killing at least four people One of the worst bombardments of Ky…
Denmark bans drones ahead of European summits amid further sightings at military sites theguardian.com 4 days ago by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels
Denmark, Drones (military), Europe, World news
The ban on civilian unmanned flights will last until Friday and comes as heads of EU governments gather amid spate of drone incursions Danish…
Dismay in New Zealand after government fails to recognise Palestinian statehood theguardian.com 4 days ago by Eva Corlett in Wellington
New Zealand, Gaza, Israel-Gaza war, Israel, New Zealand politics, Palestinian territories, Middle East and north Africa
PM Christopher Luxon had suggested recognition was only a matter of time, prompting disappointment from opposition parties and activists Oppo…
Israel presses on with Gaza assault as Trump again claims ceasefire is close theguardian.com 4 days ago by Jason Burke in Jerusalem
Gaza, Israel, Israel-Gaza war, US foreign policy, Palestinian territories, Middle East and north Africa, World news
IDF launches 140 airstrikes in last 24 hours as tanks advance in Gaza City and death toll for same period is put at 77 Israel has pressed on …
Iran angry as sweeping UN sanctions take effect after failure of nuclear talks theguardian.com 4 days ago by Agence France-Presse
Iran, United Nations, Nuclear weapons, Iran nuclear deal, Middle East and north Africa, US foreign policy, Foreign policy, Israel, World news, Iran's nuclear programme
Foreign ministry attacks ‘unjustifiable’ return of measures expected to have wide effects on troubled economy Widespread UN sanctions against…
Yvette Cooper suggests international community on brink of Gaza peace deal theguardian.com 5 days ago by Pippa Crerar political editor
Israel-Gaza war, Yvette Cooper, Labour conference, Politics, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK news, Gaza, Israel, Palestinian territories, Middle East and north Africa, Labour
Exclusive: Foreign secretary says world has ‘reached moment’ it wants to end war after Donald Trump signals plan within reach The internation…
Family of British couple held in Iran say their health is deteriorating in prison theguardian.com 5 days ago by Aneesa Ahmed
Iran, UK news, Foreign policy, Middle East and north Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Son of Lindsay Foreman expresses ‘real concerns’ after mother put on drip and stepfather, Craig, ‘constantly ill’ The family of Lindsay and C…
At least 40 dead and 124 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India theguardian.com 4 days ago by Jennifer Rankin and agencies
India, South and central Asia, World news
Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politician Police in India have opened a …
Trump brags of ‘massive’ oil deal in Pakistan – but drilling has not found any theguardian.com 5 days ago by Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad
Pakistan, US news, Donald Trump, Oil, Commodities, South and central Asia, World news
Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reserves The newfound camaraderie between…
Ladakh statehood activist arrested days after violent crackdown by Modi theguardian.com 6 days ago by Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
India, Narendra Modi, World news, South and central Asia, Kashmir, Protest
Sonam Wangchuk, who has been agitating against the government, was on his way to speak at a press briefing A renowned environmentalist at the…
Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption theguardian.com 11 days ago by Rebecca Ratcliffe and agencies
Philippines, Asia Pacific, World news, Protest, South and central Asia, Flooding
Dozens of police officers injured as anger erupts over billions allegedly spent on bogus relief projects Tens of thousands of Filipinos took …
British couple released after detention in Afghanistan say they feared being executed theguardian.com 11 days ago by Matthew Weaver
UK news, Afghanistan, Taliban, South and central Asia, Qatar
Barbie Reynolds, 76, and husband Peter, 80, said it was never explained to them why they were imprisoned A British couple who were reunited w…
Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK’s real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary theguardian.com 4 days ago by Diane Taylor
Shabana Mahmood, Society, Inequality, NHS, UK news, Labour, Politics, Climate crisis, Immigration and asylum
A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS More than 100 charities …
One lap, 400 miles, seven days: GP aims to set record on Cornwall perimeter run theguardian.com 4 days ago by Steven Morris
Cornwall, Running, England, UK news
Elsey Davis will tackle 18,000 metres of elevation on run to raise awareness of young-onset Alzheimer’s for her mum Most runners are content …
How to defeat Britain’s far right – podcast theguardian.com 4 days ago by Presented by Helen Pidd with Nick Lowles; produced by Alex Atack and Joel Cox; executive producer Homa Khaleeli
The far right, Politics, UK news, Tommy Robinson
Hope Not Hate founder Nick Lowles has spent decades researching, infiltrating and helping communities to combat far-right groups. But now, he …
Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance theguardian.com 4 days ago by Rob Davies
Music industry, Isle of Wight festival, Music festivals, Music, Culture, Business, UK news
Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation Pet Shop Boys and The Prodigy helpe…
UK graduates and healthcare workers worst hit as jobs market ‘cools’ theguardian.com 4 days ago by Rob Davies
Work & careers, UK news, Healthcare industry, Money, Business, UK unemployment and employment statistics, Unemployment, Society, Job hunting, Couriers/delivery industry, Teaching, Education
Recruitment report identifies sharp rise in vacancies for warehouse staff and cleaners but large fall in graduate opportunities * Editorial:…
US citizen Amir Amiry freed by Taliban in Afghanistan theguardian.com 4 days ago by Associated Press
Taliban, Afghanistan, US news, US foreign policy
Secretary of state Marco Rubio welcomes release as ‘important step forward’ as Taliban seek to normalise relations with US The Taliban on Sun…
At least four dead and eight injured after shooting at Mormon church in Michigan theguardian.com 4 days ago by José Olivares and agencies
US crime, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, New Orleans, US news, Gun crime, Louisiana
Church allegedly set ablaze by gunman on weekend when shooting attacks also took place in North Carolina, Texas and New Orleans At least four…
Oregon sues to block ‘illegal’ deployment of 200 national guard troops to Portland theguardian.com 4 days ago by Robert Mackey
Portland, Donald Trump, Trump administration, US news, Ice (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement), Protest, US politics, US immigration, Oregon, West Coast
State attorney general asks federal court to block Trump from sending troops to city based on ‘social media gossip’ The state of Oregon filed…
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race theguardian.com 4 days ago by Robert Mackey
New York, Eric Adams, US news, US politics, Trump administration
New York City mayor abandons faltering bid to win re-election in social media video set to strains of song My Way The mayor of New York City,…
Illinois senator demands to meet with Ice amid clashes at immigration facility theguardian.com 4 days ago by José Olivares
Illinois, Ice (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement), US immigration, Trump administration, US politics, US news, Chicago
Dick Durbin renews push to talk to Trump officials as operations and protests escalate at Broadview facility After days of clashes between fe…