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French trapeze artist and theatre director Stéphane Ricordel dies at 62

French circus artist and theatre director Stéphane Ricordel has died at the age of 62, leaving behind a major legacy in contemporary circus and performing arts. Ricordel passed away on Thursday, July 30, following a neurodegenerative illness, according to an announcement by his partner and co-director......

Genetically engineered bacteria offer new hope for pancreatic cancer treatment

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a promising experimental approach that could open new avenues in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most difficult cancers to treat with conventional immunotherapy. The strategy uses a genetically modified probiotic bacterium called......

Sam Altman says AI has surpassed human intelligence, reigniting debate over technological singularity

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has sparked renewed debate over the future of artificial intelligence after declaring that AI has entered what he describes as the era of the "technological singularity"—the point at which machines surpass human intelligence. Speaking on the......

Dubai International Financial Centre surpasses 10,000 active companies for the first time

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has surpassed 10,000 active companies for the first time in its history, highlighting the continued expansion of Dubai's financial and business ecosystem. The milestone was reached during the first half of 2025, with the number of registered companies......

China begins mass production of domestic DUV lithography machines to strengthen chip independence

China has reached a new milestone in its semiconductor strategy by launching mass production of domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, a technology considered essential for manufacturing advanced semiconductor chips. The move represents another major effort by Beijing......

China challenges US tech giants with powerful AI models at lower costs

The global artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase of competition in which technological leadership is no longer determined solely by the size or complexity of AI models. Increasingly, companies are focusing on another critical factor: delivering strong performance at a significantly......

HSBC strengthens its artificial intelligence strategy with a new global hub

HSBC Holdings is expanding its investment in artificial intelligence as the banking group prepares to establish a new global AI hub in Singapore and recruit more than 100 specialists to support its technology ambitions. The initiative reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in the financial......

Zazu selects Morocco to launch digital banking platform after securing $1 million in funding

Morocco is set to welcome a new player in the fintech sector after startup Zazu secured $1 million in initial funding to prepare the launch of its digital banking platform in Morocco and South Africa. The company aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with easier access to financial......

Uzbekistan launches $500 million future technology center

Uzbekistan has launched a major technology investment project aimed at strengthening the country's digital economy and expanding its capabilities in advanced technologies. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially inaugurated the construction of the Future Technology Center, a project with an estimated......