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Stock market turmoil sheds stark light on the opaque AI economy
Aug 2, 2026 - World 
Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakersEven for the rollercoaster world of AI, last week was particularly volatile as investors scrambled to keep up with developments that threatened the dominance of the largest western chipmakers.It began with a double whammy. On Monday, the Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT floated on the Shanghai stock market, soaring by 466% in value to 3.3tn yuan (£365bn). Continue reading...
Multiple Dead, Several Injured In Shooting In US' Idaho, Gunman Among Dead
Aug 2, 2026 - World 
The shooter was among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said in a news conference. Police were still trying to determine the shooter's identity and motive.
"Parameters Reached For Deal To End War": Trump, Netanyahu Hold Off New Iran Strikes
Aug 2, 2026 - World
Donald Trump was reportedly considering renewed heavy attacks on Iran over this weekend.
French wildfire near Bordeaux contained as 1,500 firefighters battle separate blaze in Provence
Aug 2, 2026 - World 
France's vast wildfire near Bordeaux remains contained but is still burning
3 Dead As Bomb Carried By Woman Explodes In Moscow Restaurant
Aug 2, 2026 - World
At least 21 people were also injured when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow
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