More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.
South Korea's Kospi stock index has fallen into bear market territory, down over 20% from its record high, due to global investor skepticism about AI plays and extreme market concentration in chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Morocco's journey to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals is a result of sustained national ambition and investment, backed by King Mohammed VI. With a focus on youth development and talent identification from its diaspora, the country aims to become a global football powerhouse, preparing to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
A Singaporean couple, David and Ally, face the agonizing possibility of losing their adopted son, Marcus, who is believed to have been trafficked from Indonesia. At least 20 babies are alleged to have been illegally bought in Indonesia for adoption in Singapore, with nearly two dozen people on trial in West Java. The case highlights child trafficking issues in Indonesia and raises questions about Singapore's vetting processes.
Fifa's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, defended World Cup match officials against "unfounded allegations" after Egypt's loss to Argentina. The Egyptian FA requested officials be removed, citing "double standards" in two second-half calls. Collina affirmed officials' integrity and independence, backing the decisions.
AstraZeneca's stock dropped nearly 9% after its experimental heart disease drug, Wainua, failed to meet its primary target in a late-stage clinical trial. The drug, intended for transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), did not significantly reduce deaths or heart emergencies compared to a placebo.
France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from their World Cup win against Paraguay has been rejected by FIFA. Olise was booked for shirt-pulling in stoppage time and could miss a potential semi-final if he receives another caution.
