Alibaba Group Holding is preparing to source Huawei's new 950PR AI processor for its infrastructure as US restrictions on Nvidia hardware continue. The move signals a shift toward domestically produced AI chips for Alibaba's cloud and data center operations. This development highlights growing reliance on Chinese semiconductor supply chains for high performance computing. Alibaba Group Holding (NY...
Alibaba Group Holding is preparing to source Huawei's new 950PR AI processor for its infrastructure as US restrictions on Nvidia hardware continue. The move signals a shift toward domestically produced AI chips for Alibaba's cloud and data center operations. This development highlights growing reliance on Chinese semiconductor supply chains for high performance computing. Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) is making this chip sourcing adjustment with its shares recently trading at $122.69...
Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea shipping Middle East crisis – live updates The Houthis are a militant group that emerged from a years-long civil war in Yemen as the country’s most powerful political force, able to disrupt international trade thanks to their proximity to a key shipping corridor at the entranc...
Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea shipping Middle East crisis – live updates The Houthis are a militant group that emerged from a years-long civil war in Yemen as the country’s most powerful political force, able to disrupt international trade thanks to their proximity to a key shipping corridor at the entrance of the Red Sea. The group, which has an estimated 20,000 fighters, represents the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam. The Houthis first began gaining mass support around the turn of the century from Shia Yemenis fed up with corruption and authoritarian leaders. Continue reading...
A rich roasted carrot dish and a flavour-bursting side to serve together for a luscious Easter celebration The intense sweetness that comes from roasting carrots should not be underestimated. And, when that’s topped with a savoury, nutty crumble, it’s a great combination. Add the wonderfully seasonal purple sprouting broccoli on the side, and it’s a luscious Easter celebration. A few low-waste tip...
A rich roasted carrot dish and a flavour-bursting side to serve together for a luscious Easter celebration The intense sweetness that comes from roasting carrots should not be underestimated. And, when that’s topped with a savoury, nutty crumble, it’s a great combination. Add the wonderfully seasonal purple sprouting broccoli on the side, and it’s a luscious Easter celebration. A few low-waste tips, too: always use the parsley stalks, and try pickling the shallots in leftover gherkin brine. Trust me! And it wouldn’t be a spring recipe without our beloved wild garlic , so make the most of that while it’s about. Continue reading...
Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contest A week after Labour’s election victory in July 2024, officials at Labour HQ held their first crisis meeting about the May 2026 local elections. The party had just secured a 174-seat majority and already strategists were predicting it would be very tough, though none were assuming the prime m...
Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contest A week after Labour’s election victory in July 2024, officials at Labour HQ held their first crisis meeting about the May 2026 local elections. The party had just secured a 174-seat majority and already strategists were predicting it would be very tough, though none were assuming the prime minister’s own position would be vulnerable. Continue reading...
Charity believes Middle East crisis may lead to even busier spring and summer in 2026 The number of people helped by RNLI lifeguards on the beaches of the UK and the Channel Islands doubled last year and the charity believes the Middle East crisis may lead to an even busier spring and summer in 2026. While RNLI lifeguards went to the aid of about 18,000 people in 2023 and 2024, this leapt to more ...
Charity believes Middle East crisis may lead to even busier spring and summer in 2026 The number of people helped by RNLI lifeguards on the beaches of the UK and the Channel Islands doubled last year and the charity believes the Middle East crisis may lead to an even busier spring and summer in 2026. While RNLI lifeguards went to the aid of about 18,000 people in 2023 and 2024, this leapt to more than 35,000 in 2025, the spike put down to a combination of good weather and an increased interest in seaside pursuits. Continue reading...
The first lunar mission since 1972 is about to lift off. It may not be as groundbreaking as the Apollo flights, but don’t write off the fascination the moon still exerts On 21 July 1969, Neil Armstrong swung open the hatch of his spacecraft and clambered down a short ladder towards the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 moon mission came only 66 years after Orville Wright made the first successful...
The first lunar mission since 1972 is about to lift off. It may not be as groundbreaking as the Apollo flights, but don’t write off the fascination the moon still exerts On 21 July 1969, Neil Armstrong swung open the hatch of his spacecraft and clambered down a short ladder towards the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 moon mission came only 66 years after Orville Wright made the first successful flight in an aeroplane. Armstrong captured a sense of that progression in the indelible first words he spoke on the lunar surface: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” That was nearly 57 years ago. No human has visited the moon since the crew of Apollo 17 in 1972. Paul Owen is a Guardian journalist and author of the novel The Weighing of the Heart. He is working on a book about the moon landings Continue reading...
OSLO, Norway (30 March 2026) – TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, today announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). TGS has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider, leveraging AWS high-performance computing (HPC) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build solutions that will transform how the energy industry explores and extracts ...
OSLO, Norway (30 March 2026) – TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, today announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). TGS has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider, leveraging AWS high-performance computing (HPC) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build solutions that will transform how the energy industry explores and extracts resources. This collaboration is designed to create a foundational shift in geoscience, dramatically
Here's why the Indian rupee could continue to get weaker despite a push to curb speculation, according to Abbas Keshvani, Asia Macro Strategy Director at RBC Capital Markets and Bloomberg's Ruth Carson. (Source: Bloomberg)
Here's why the Indian rupee could continue to get weaker despite a push to curb speculation, according to Abbas Keshvani, Asia Macro Strategy Director at RBC Capital Markets and Bloomberg's Ruth Carson. (Source: Bloomberg)
56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers at Porepunkah in Australian alpine region in August Live updates: Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Victoria police Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police Dezi Freeman has been shot and killed by police after a seven-month manhunt in Victoria’s north-east. The Porepunkah man was accuse...
56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers at Porepunkah in Australian alpine region in August Live updates: Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Victoria police Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police Dezi Freeman has been shot and killed by police after a seven-month manhunt in Victoria’s north-east. The Porepunkah man was accused of killing two police officers and injuring a third in August, triggering Australia’s “largest ever” tactical policing operation . Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police Live updates: latest news on Dezi Freeman shooting What we know so far about the shooting of Dezi Freeman Video update: Watch the Victoria police press conference Continue reading...
Pension and wealth manager Colonial First State is looking to floating-rate debt and inflation-protected bonds to navigate rising inflation and slowing growth caused by higher energy prices. The surge in oil through the Iran war may have already shaved off half a percentage point from US gross-domestic product in 2026, while also pressuring prices higher, Jonathan Armitage , chief investment offic...
Pension and wealth manager Colonial First State is looking to floating-rate debt and inflation-protected bonds to navigate rising inflation and slowing growth caused by higher energy prices. The surge in oil through the Iran war may have already shaved off half a percentage point from US gross-domestic product in 2026, while also pressuring prices higher, Jonathan Armitage , chief investment officer of CFS who manages a A$179 billion ($123 billion) portfolio, said in an interview. To protect the holdings, the Australian fund manager is weighing an increased allocation to debt investments that benefit from rising interest rates, anticipating that borrowing costs will remain higher for longer amid sticky inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Private credit, where lending is typically offered on a floating rate basis, “could provide some interesting opportunities for us to continue to deploy more capital,” Armitage said, downplaying fears a wave of recent redemptions may hurt the asset class. “I don’t think there are systemic problems,” he said, adding the firm had “stress-tested the portfolio” with the investment manager CFS had partnered with. Armitage’s comments echoed sentiment from a Melbourne investment conference last week, where Blackstone Inc. and Apollo Global Management Inc. brushed off mounting concerns about the $1.8 trillion private credit industry. Both firms said the perceived risks don’t reflect what they’re seeing on the ground. Hostplus, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, also signaled little concern. Read more: BlackRock’s Kapito Warns Investors Are Mispricing Iran Risks Inflation-linked bonds and asset-backed financing are other components of CFS’s portfolio Armitage anticipates will gird against higher inflation, which is typically a headwind for fixed rate debt given it erodes the value of money. Asset-backed financing, which can include floating-rate lending, can deliver “low to mid-teen returns,” net of fees, which Armitage sees as “th...