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Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday in mega dealEconomy

Private equity firm Silver Lake is negotiating to acquire Workday in what could become one of the largest software buyouts ever. Analysts say the talks point to confidence in software’s long-term value despite concerns that AI agents could weaken the sector.

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As Palestinian Crops Dry Up, Settlers Bathe in Diverted SpringWorld

Israeli settlers diverted a spring that served as a lifeline for the Palestinian village of Fasayil in the occupied West Bank. They cut irrigation pipes in June and turned the spring into a tourist attraction, leaving nearby farms barren.

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Summer Markets Make Stocks Happy: 3-Minutes MLIVEconomy

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine key themes for analysts and investors, including bullish markets, 30-year bond yields and tit-for-tat attacks between the US and Iran.

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US Debt Costs Climb; Farage Wins UK Special Election | Daybreak Europe 8/14/2026Economy

The US government sold 30-year bonds at the highest interest rate in a quarter century, with investors seeking greater compensation to finance the country’s growing deficit. Bloomberg also learned news involving OpenAI, while Nigel Farage won a UK special election.

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Analyst: Indonesia’s Prabowo takes measured tone in key speechPolitics

Julia Lau of the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute said Indonesian President Prabowo’s state of the nation address on Friday stood out for its measured and humble tone. He acknowledged continuing challenges and highlighted government programmes in health, nutrition, education and economic development, while replacing an 8% growth ambition with a more realistic 6% target.

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Live: US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle EastWorld

US sailors aboard the USS Lincoln, deployed to the Middle East in support of the war in Iran, have reported worsening mental health and supply problems, with some attempting to jump overboard. The carrier has spent a record 260 consecutive days at sea and is expected to be replaced by the Pacific-based USS George Washington, which is heading to the region.

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Risks Swirl as US Bond Yields Rise: Market SnapshotEconomy

Investors showed decent demand at auctions of 10-year and 30-year US Treasuries, while seeking greater compensation to fund the government. A subdued core-inflation reading eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates next month, but heavy spending, a widening deficit and an AI-fueled investment boom are prompting doubts about whether high yields can last.

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Veteran volunteer digs for survivors after Colombia quakeSociety

Julio Cesar Pineda, who stands just over five feet tall, believes he was destined to burrow through collapsed buildings in search of survivors. He first did so after an earthquake struck his native Colombia in 1999 and returned to the work again this week.

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Spain’s World Cup final hero Ferran Torres closes in on PSG transferSports

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign Ferran Torres. The Spain forward, who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final, is expected to join the European champions for about €50 million.

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Lawmaker slams USS Abraham Lincoln conditions, Hegseth refutesPolitics

A California lawmaker expressed alarm about poor living conditions and suicide attempts aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since November 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reports as “completely misrepresented.”

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Indonesia's Prabowo projects 6% growth in state of nation addressPolitics

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto addressed parliament on Friday, reviewing his administration’s achievements after nearly two years in office. He highlighted four guiding principles, including upholding the constitution and protecting national interests, as well as progress on rice and corn self-sufficiency, a 20 per cent cut in subsidised fertiliser prices and Indonesia’s rise as a major fertiliser exporter.

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Clacton By-Election: Farage Defeats Count BinfacePolitics

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is returning to Parliament after winning a by-election in the constituency centered on the English seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea. He took 62.8% of the vote, comfortably beating satirical candidate Count Binface, who secured a personal best of 26.7%. Labour and the Conservatives boycotted the special election.

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Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election to return as MPPolitics

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election, which was boycotted by other major Westminster parties. He received 22,239 votes, while Count Binface came second with 9,455. The contest followed Farage’s resignation as an MP last month so he could stand again.

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Newt Gingrich: This could be HISTORICPolitics

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich argues that socialists’ influence within the Democratic Party could become a weapon for Republicans in the midterm elections.

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DeepSeek and OpenAI Gear Up for Potential IPOsEconomy

Haslinda Amin’s daily news program examines DeepSeek and OpenAI as they prepare for potential initial public offerings, alongside analysis of investor concerns over a US bond sale and trends in North Asia.

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Indonesia's Prabowo delivers annual state of the nation addressPolitics

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered his annual state of the nation address before parliament in Jakarta on Friday. He said his administration had begun addressing some national problems and believed 6 per cent economic growth could be achieved this year, while acknowledging that not all problems or promises had yet been resolved or fulfilled.

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Concern grows for crew stuck on US carrier as Iran war drags onWorld

Families of the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew are worried about the carrier’s extended deployment. It has remained at sea for about 250 consecutive days, a new record. Reports say supplies are running low, while some sailors have gone overboard, raising questions about the war’s impact on the Trump administration.

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