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Apple, which has added nearly $942 billion or 46% to its market capitalisation so far this year, is currently valued at over $3 trillion. Only 6 countries – US, China, Japan, Germany, UK and India — have a gross domestic product (GDP) bigger than Apple’s total market value.

Threads, a text-based app built by Meta to rival Twitter, is live. The app, billed as the text version of Meta's photo-sharing platform Instagram, became available Wednesday night to users in more than 100 countries — including the U.S., Britain, Australia, Canada and Japan. Despite some early glitches, 30 million people had signed up before noon on Thursday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Threads.

A recent report released by the United Kingdom’s Law Commission could weaken a central argument brought by Craig Wright in his controversial lawsuit against 12 Bitcoin core developers, argues the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund (BLDF).

Advocacy group UK Finance is urging the British government to encourage securities tokenization. The market is small now, but the future stakes are high, it said.

real estate sector tumbled 4.2%. Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 2.2% at 7,280.50. Germany’s DAX dropped 2.6% at 15,528.54. France’s CAC 40 tanked 3.1% at 7,082.29.  In Asia, stock markets fell on Thursday, led by Hong Kong shares. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index slumped 3% at 18,533.05. China’s Shanghai Composite lost 0.5% at 3,205.57.

Blue Lock have been awaiting the release of chapter 224 for sometime, and the wait is almost over. The manga will resume its serialization with the upcoming chapter. It will be released on Tuesday (July 11) for most international fans while in Japan, the viewers will be able to read the new chapter on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 12:00 midnight JST. Titled «An Easy Job,» chapter 224 is expected to continue the intense action and gripping storyline. In the previous chapter, the readers witnessed Ubers' new tactical design, which pushed Noel, Isagi and Kaiser to their limits as they defended the goal. Following the intense encounter, Noel shared valuable advice with Isagi, leading him to develop a new winning formula for Bastard Munchen, which involved Raichi Jingo.

Royal Blue'' is out and it's safe to say that it is creating buzz among audiences. This R-rated queer romantic comedy features Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex, the son of the President of the United States and Nicholas Galitzine as Britain's Prince Henry. Their longstanding feud poses a threat to U.S./British relations, but when circumstances force them to call a truce, unexpected sparks fly. With Uma Thurman portraying the President of the United States, «Red, White & Royal Blue» promises to be a delightful and entertaining summer blockbuster. It will be exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video.

RMT union has declared a strike by London Underground workers that will last nearly a week, starting on Sunday 23 July until Friday 28 July. The dispute primarily revolves around concerns regarding pensions, job reductions, and working conditions, which the union claims could jeopardize the employment of 600 individuals within the network. This development marks an escalation in an ongoing conflict between the RMT and Transport for London (TfL).

Netflix documentary "Wham!", Andrew Ridgeley openly acknowledged the presence of «friction» within the band when George Michael took charge of the creative direction. Through the use of archival footage and audio recordings featuring both individuals, the film chronicles Wham!'s meteoric rise to global stardom within a mere four years. Their success included multiple chart-topping albums in the UK, along with internationally acclaimed hits such as «Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.» Ridgeley and Michael, who were close friends and teenagers when they formed Wham! in 1981, soon realized that Michael possessed a strong artistic vision. As they worked on their debut album, "Fantastic," Michael emerged as the primary songwriter and producer, in addition to being the lead vocalist. Reflecting on this dynamic, Ridgeley shared in the documentary, «George's songwriting abilities were developing at an astonishing pace, surpassing my own. This created some friction between us.» He further acknowledged that the ambitious goals they had set for themselves could only be achieved through the high-quality songwriting that Michael consistently delivered. In just a span of four years, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed a musical partnership that propelled Wham! to remarkable heights, solidifying their status as one of the most prominent bands of the 1980s. With numerous chart-topping hits that resonated globally, Wham! created a phenomenon known as Whamania that captivated audiences worldwide. Netflix's latest documentary, Wham!, provides an intimate exploration of the band's journey and artistic contributions.

OceanGate – the company owned the Titan submersible that imploded during a dive to the titanic wreckage, killing all the five people on board including the firm’s CEO Stockton Rush – Thursday said it has suspended its exploration and commercial operations, reported CNN. The submersible was reported missing on June 18 and the US Coast Guard and Canadian authorities on June 22 declared that the vessel had suffered a “catastrophic implosion" killing all the five—CEO Stockton Rush, British businessman Hamish Harding; French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet; Pakistani billionaire Shahzada Dawood; and Dawood’s 19-year-old son, Suleman Dawood —onboard, ending the rescue operation that had captured the world’s attention for days.

By Aditya Soni

currency markets and financing balance of payments. It can also be used as a reserve currency or as capital assets by private players. The process is closely interlinked with the size of an economy and the scale of trade.

London Deputy Mayor Rajesh Agrawal on Thursday said the capital of the United Kingdom can learn 'jan bhagidari' (people's participation) from Madhya Pradesh's Indore, which has been voted the cleanest city in India six times in a row in the Union government's 'Swachh Surverkshan' initiative. Talking to reporters here, Agrawal, who was born in Indore and moved to London nearly two decades ago, also stressed on the need to keep investing in transport infrastructure and encouraging people to used them instead of their own cars. «It was people's participation which helped Indore become the cleanest city in India.

India said on Thursday in a message to countries such as Canada, Australia, the US and the UK where pro-Khalistan groups issued posters with threats against senior Indian diplomats. The safety of the diplomats and security of the Indian missions are of utmost priority to the government and New Delhi has taken it up with countries concerned, Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said.

Tom Cruise is back with another jaw-dropping stunt in the much-awaited film, 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One', set to hit theaters on July 12. Known for his daredevil approach, Cruise never fails to deliver the extraordinary, and this time is no different. On Wednesday, the actor posted a behind-the-scenes video on Twitter, sharing a glimpse of the iconic train sequence, showcasing the intense action and thrill that awaits viewers. “This train sequence was tricky, but the outcome made it all worth it. I can't wait for everyone to see it come to life!” Cruise wrote in the caption. The train sequence, shot in Norway and the UK, features Cruise's IMF agent Ethan Hunt engaging in a knife fight atop a train hurtling at 60 miles per hour through a breathtaking valley. In the clip, the heart-pounding action culminates with the train dramatically nose diving into the water, leaving Cruise and Hayley Atwell's character, Grace, desperately clinging to a carriage for survival.

A troubled water utility company in the United Kingdom that counts two of Canada’s biggest public pensions as large shareholders is facing regulatory scrutiny and fines for sewage leaks and could require a financial bailout.

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Dubai | London | Saudi Arabia plans to launch a multibillion-dollar investment company to expand its sports interests following its power grab in golf and success in English soccer, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Newly appointed McGrathNicol partner Tony Barnes says big organisations are still struggling to protect themselves from cyber threats and that complacency in cybersecurity will hurt the sale value of otherwise attractive businesses.