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Zambia Electoral Body Suspends Vote Counting on Violence

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has suspended the counting and announcement of results throughout the country with immediate effect after reports of violence in some districts.

Dangote Sugar Raises $356 Million in Share Sale to Trim Debt

A sugar refinery owned by Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote, raised $356 million in a share sale and will use the funds to reduce debt and boost a capital position eroded by three years of losses.

Humanoids Market Worth $200BN By 2035: Barclays' Todorova

The market for AI-powered robots and autonomous machines has the potential to balloon into a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035 in the 'decade of the robot', according to Barclays analyst Zornitsa Todorova. AI-enabled robotics mark a…

Luigi Mangione, accused insurance CEO killer, due in court amid plea deal reports

Petrochemicals Maker Braskem Beats Estimates Amid Cash Woes

Braskem SA reported better-than-expected results in the second quarter, benefitting from war-related disruptions to petrochemical supplies from the Persian Gulf and Asia.

Zambia: A Harvest That Keeps Zambia's Children Learning

[Bird Story Agency] In a farming settlement in southern Zambia, families use income from a drought-resilient crop to buy uniforms and books, meet college costs and put food on the table. Farmers say better seed, stronger prices and faster…

India Steps Up Review of Closing Stock Auction as Concerns Mount

India’s market regulator has accelerated discussions with high-frequency trading firms and other market players, people familiar with the matter said, on growing concerns over its new auction system to determine stock closing prices.

OpenAI Revenue Run Rate Tops $40 Billion as IPO Plans Take Shape | The Pulse 8/14/2026

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews…

Robeauté Bets on Rice-Sized Microrobots for Brain Disease

The CEO of French neurotechnology startup Robeauté says its microrobot could unlock precise delivery of drugs and other therapies directly into the brain, The microrobots, which are each the size of grain of rice, are able to reach areas…

Farage’s gamble pays off — but at what cost?

Probe into party leader’s finances resumes with Labour government now leading in the polls

Bessent Gets a Warning on Deficits From the Bond Market

Auction results in highest 30-year yield since 2001.

Indonesia records highest economic growth in 13 years: President

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated on Friday that the nation's 5.45 percent year-on-year economic growth ...