Google outpaces rivals as Big Tech’s AI spending plans rise to $725bn
Meta stock drops on capex increase while Alphabet’s cloud business grows faster than rivals Amazon and Microsoft Source link
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British Royals Crisscross Manhattan in Brief Visit Packed With Photo Ops
King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid flowers at the Sept. 11 memorial before stopping by an urban farm, the New York Public Library, a business event and a gala. Source link
Florida lawmakers approve redistricting to help Republicans
An array of states have jumped into the redistricting race, with Texas starting the battle with reshaping districts to give Republicans an edge in five new districts. California replied with voters approving a measure that canceled out those gains with maps that would give Democrats an edge, also in five districts. Source link
BBC visits US and UK military base in Iraq as ceasefire continues
The BBC has been given access to a military base in Iraq where UK forces have been working together with their US counterparts during the conflict in the region. The US announced an extended but fragile ceasefire on the US-Israel war in Iran – but prior to the ceasefire up to 28 drones were fired…
Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, has returned home to Kenya. The record-breaking runner was celebrated with dancing and music at Nairobi airport. BBC News Africa correspondent Barbara Plett-Usher reports from the scene. Source link
Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the Iran war. Source link
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea. Source link
What the royals did in New York on their third day in the US
The King and Queen spent the final full day of their state visit to the United States in New York City. The pair opened the day by paying their respects at the 9/11 memorial downtown, later parting during the afternoon: Queen Camilla promoted child literacy by reading ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to children at New York…
Royal commission into Bondi shooting says gun reform should be prioritised
An interim report also says policing arrangements for Jewish holidays should be extended to other ‘high-risk’ events. Source link
Video shows destruction in Mineral Wells, Texas after tornado strikes
Several people have been left injured after a tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas, destroyed swathes of the town. It is the sixth day of a severe storm outbreak that has battered the Midwest and Southern United States. No deaths have been reported, but five people were hospitalised from injuries sustained after the tornado hit late…