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The billionaire heir: Akash Ambani, an Indian dynasty and a mega IPOEconomy

Akash Ambani, eldest son of Mukesh Ambani, is poised to take center stage as the family’s telecom and digital unit approaches a stock market debut. The family controls the oil-to-retail Reliance empire and is Asia’s richest.

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Seven countries meet in Türkiye to prevent wider warWorld1:17

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye, known as the R4, met in Istanbul before counterparts from the UK, France and Germany—the E3—joined them. Their first meeting in this format focused on Iran and Yemen amid fears of renewed military escalation. Netanyahu is campaigning for regime change in Tehran, Trump has signalled possible new strikes, and Tehran has vowed retaliation.

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AI shakeout sends investors back to bondsEconomy

AI stocks slumped as investors questioned how much spending, borrowing and optimism the sector could sustain. Expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike faded, prompting a rush into government bonds. Oil rose above $114 a barrel amid reports that the US and Israel could be preparing new strikes on Iran.

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Major protests in France: Shop owners brace for more unrestWorld

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that protests he considers “illegitimate” would be banned in the coming days. He blamed “seditious” ultra-left groups and vandals for riots and looting last weekend.

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French Authorities Prepare for Weekend ProtestsWorld

French authorities are preparing for another round of protests on Saturday. The military is ready to support police as they seek to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s riots.

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Race to patch vulnerabilities across the web is underwayTech6:50

Millions of hacking attempts have been recorded since AI revealed vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used programming language. DW’s Phil Gayle speaks with Ari Schwartz, executive director of the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law, about responsibility for the flaws, how long they have existed and who will repair them.

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LIVE: Canada's Carney speaks during Turkey tripPolitics

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media during his visit to Turkey. The NATO allies upgraded ties to a “strategic partnership” during the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister, as Carney seeks new global trade partners to reduce reliance on the United States.

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From Gaza to the West Bank, Israeli elections keep the occupation in placePolitics

Israel’s election outcome directly affects Palestinians, but both main camps reject Palestinian statehood. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh says the right-wing coalition and its right-wing opposition differ chiefly over tactics, not over ending the occupation or securing peace.

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From Argentina to Sri Lanka, economic reforms weigh on householdsEconomy

From Buenos Aires to Colombo, reforms aimed at stabilizing finances and opening markets have yet to improve living standards for many. Risk firms and officials say food and energy costs remain high, while concerns about inequality are growing.

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