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Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail

In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.

BBC Business - 2026-05-20 05:00:59
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China confirms it will buy 200 Boeing jets after Trump-Xi summit

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The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China's Commerce Ministry said.

BBC Business - 2026-05-20 04:59:40

As Putin-Xi meet, Iran war energy disruption puts long-stalled Russian gas pipeline back on agenda

Putin is expected to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline topping the agenda.

CNBC World - 2026-05-20 04:27:08

U.S. airlines oppose Trump plan to require small airports to use private security, Reuters reports

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A group representing major U.S. airlines opposes a White House proposal to require smaller airports to use private security screeners instead of the TSA.

CNBC US - 2026-05-20 04:12:34
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South Korean labour minister to mediate talks as Samsung faces strike threat

South ​Korea's ​labour minister will personally mediate talks ​between ‌Samsung ⁠Electronics and ‌its South Korean ⁠union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike following the collapse alks on bonus payouts.

France24 EN - 2026-05-20 04:07:13

Nvidia to launch Singapore research hub as city-state boosts AI plans

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Singapore has announced a new Nvidia research center and its first testbed to research, test and deploy physical AI, along with industry leaders.

CNBC World - 2026-05-20 04:01:58

Target is set to report first-quarter earnings, offer read on consumer

Target has been struggling with a sales slump and decreased customer traffic, though CEO Michael Fiddelke has said the retailer is poised for a turnaround.

CNBC Business - 2026-05-20 04:01:01

Singapore inks AI deals with Google, OpenAI as ChatGPT-maker commits $234 million to local ecosystem

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Singapore has signed new partnerships with Google and OpenAI to strengthen the city-state's position as a global AI hub and accelerating AI deployment.

CNBC World - 2026-05-20 03:31:02

Alibaba reveals more powerful Zhenwu AI chip, new LLM

Alibaba announced updates to its AI offerings, including a more powerful chip and a new large language model.

CNBC World - 2026-05-20 03:30:01

Axon Enterprise Touts AI, Drone Growth in Push to Be Public Safety’s Operating System

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Airplane Maintenance Companies That Keep Flights Moving Are Ready to SoarAxon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) President Josh Isner said the company is increasingly positioning itself as a broad public safety technology platform, expanding well beyond its origins as a TASER manufacturer

Nasdaq Earnings - 2026-05-20 03:04:20

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