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Top Headlines from the UK Edition
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US and Taiwanese defence officials held secret talks in Alaska
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Discussions came after a planned higher-level meeting with island’s defence minister was cancelled by Washington |
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Angela Rayner property adviser says firm is being ‘scapegoated’ over unpaid tax
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Deputy PM underpaid stamp duty on purchase of Hove apartment by £40,000 |
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Alan Turing Institute head to quit after internal turmoil
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Technology secretary Peter Kyle branded flagship national AI agency a “failing organisation” |
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US to cut some security funds for European countries bordering Russia
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Move comes as Washington pushes Nato allies to pay more towards their own defence |
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The curious incident of the Conservatives in the night
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The case for Badenoch as leader was that she was charismatic and combative enough to win her party a hearing |
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Top Headlines from the International Editions
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Trump’s nominee to join Federal Reserve says he would not drop White House role
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Stephen Miran tells Senate banking committee he views central bank independence as ‘paramount’ |
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OpenAI set to start mass production of its own AI chips with Broadcom
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ChatGPT maker’s deal with US chip group signals industry shift towards custom alternatives to Nvidia |
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Big Tech bosses line up to back Melania Trump’s AI initiative
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Heads of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Apple appear at White House events in bid to court favour with the administration |
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Robert Kennedy grilled over vaccine scepticism in fiery US Senate hearing
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Trump officials defend health secretary after sharp questioning from Republican and Democratic lawmakers |
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Anthropic to stop selling AI services to majority Chinese-owned groups
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Policy will also apply to US adversaries including Russia, Iran and North Korea |
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Swiss watch certifier unveils stricter ‘Super-COSC’ standard
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COSC’s new certification will raise the bar for watch accuracy and performance by testing to a tougher benchmark to meet modern demands |
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Goldman Sachs to buy $1bn stake in T Rowe Price
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Tie-up marks push to pitch private investments to everyday investors |
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What’s a central bank supposed to do?
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The history of central banks contains a lot of uncertainty and a lot of politics |
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Goldman Sachs wants everyone to be long-term greedy
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Wall St bank and T Rowe Price team up to pitch private investments to everyday investors |
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Peter Thiel-backed fintech Brex plots European expansion in push for IPO
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The $12bn group seeks expansion in sign of resilience among start-ups launched in a period of ultra-low interest rates |
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Watches and Jewellery: September
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Project in UK aims to educate retailers about their obligations under the Hallmarking Act; Breitling’s multimillion-dollar deal with the NFL links luxury and US sport; eye-popping brooches from Dalí’s designs to suffragette symbols; celebrity styles at the Met Gala put pocket watches under the spotlight |
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Tag Heuer revisits watch carbon oscillator after past setback
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Swiss brand aims to boost precision of high-end models and elevate consumer perceptions |
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Luxury watch prices diverge as auctions test collector appetites
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Retailers see a widening split in the pre-owned market |
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Chopard unveils accessible Ice Cube high jewellery at New York Fashion Week
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Swiss brand debuts its modern Ice Cube collection alongside its Cannes line, tapping into the resilient demand for precious pieces amid a faltering luxury market |
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Suppliers dial up their creativity
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As the Swiss watch industry faces a downturn, suppliers like Schwarz Etienne, Taos and Formex are launching their own brands, blending artistic freedom with strategic stability |
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France’s vicious circle
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