Ant Group is overhauling Alipay, its mobile payment app, into a native AI platform with autonomous agents. The new version, featuring an assistant named "Ah Bao", aims to provide access to over 10,000 services through conversational AI, with user confirmation required for financial transactions.
Leica Camera AG setzt in Wetzlar auf ein neues Verfahren zur Linsenherstellung: Glas wird in Wolframkarbid-Formen bei 700 Grad gepresst, anstatt traditionell geschliffen zu werden. Das erste Produkt, das Noctilux M-35 Objektiv, ist leichter und kompakter.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung departed for Russia on Tuesday to attend a summit celebrating 35 years of ASEAN-Russia relations. The visit is significant as it marks his first official trip to Russia in his new capacity as PM, highlighting Vietnam's foreign policy of independence and cooperation.
The Mail on Sunday has launched a fierce attack on Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain party, labeling it a "white supremacy summit" host and "new home for neo-Nazis." This move highlights the fracturing of the British right-wing press, with titles like the Daily Mail and Telegraph taking different approaches to emerging far-right factions.
Die südafrikanische Jazzlegende Abdullah Ibrahim, früher bekannt als Dollar Brand, ist im Alter von 91 Jahren in Deutschland gestorben. Er erlag einer kurzen Krankheit im Kreise seiner Familie. Ibrahim, geboren in Kapstadt, war ein international bekannter Pianist und Komponist, der südafrikanische Musiktraditionen mit Jazz verband.
The Avondvierdaagse, a Dutch tradition of four-day evening walks, sees thousands of children explore neighborhoods with friends and family. Originating from military training, it now promotes physical activity, resilience, and community bonding, embodying the Dutch concept of 'Gezelligheid'.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is broadening its program beyond traditional author talks, incorporating musical performances, Noh theatre at Greyfriars Kirk, and live cookery events to attract new audiences and explore literature's connections with other art forms.
Morgan Stanley is enabling external AI agents to directly access its stock administration platforms, marking a significant step in integrating AI into financial services. This move aims to scale services and improve client interaction.
Selon un rapport de l'Institut Reuters, les réseaux sociaux et plateformes vidéo sont devenus la principale source d'information mondiale en 2026, dépassant les médias traditionnels. L'usage varie selon les plateformes et les âges, menaçant le modèle économique des médias.
A 2026 Digital News Report reveals most Australian adults under 25 never use newspapers or radio for news. Despite this, overall news interest, especially among women and young people, has risen. Social media and AI chatbots are growing news sources.
Donald Trump a annoncé un meeting politique "spectaculaire" pour le 4 juillet à Washington, marquant sa présence sur les célébrations du 250e anniversaire des États-Unis. L'événement, intitulé "HOMMAGE À L’AMERIQUE", suscite des critiques sur la politisation de la fête nationale.
Mass construction of 3D printed residential buildings in Russia is not expected before 2030, according to Nikita Kuleikin, founder of Neobytnost architectural bureau. While niche projects and experimental settlements are possible in the next 5-7 years, widespread adoption requires clear standards, economic viability, and trust from the banking sector.
Leica Camera AG in Wetzlar setzt auf ein neues Verfahren zur Linsenherstellung, bei dem Glas unter hohem Druck und bei 700 Grad in Formen aus Wolframkarbid gepresst wird. Diese asphärische Formgebung bricht mit der traditionellen Schleiftechnik und ermöglicht leichtere, kompaktere Objektive wie das neue Noctilux M-35.
A 57-year-old Polish pathologist, Magdalena H., has been arrested after 34 human fetuses were discovered buried in the garden of her former home in Lutoryz. She faces up to 12 years in prison on charges including desecrating corpses and improper waste handling, with authorities investigating potential experiments.
Fox Corp is acquiring Roku for approximately $22 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. This move aims to enhance Fox's position in the online streaming market by combining its content with Roku's platform, which serves over 100 million households.
Foreign human rights experts from Peru, Nepal, and Tunisia engaged in a discussion at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, exploring the concepts of human rights within China's traditional culture. They highlighted unique Eastern wisdom and contrasted it with Western human rights discourse, emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant human rights practices.
Les 530.000 candidats au baccalauréat général et technologique ont passé l'épreuve de philosophie le 15 juin. Les sujets, jugés accessibles par un professeur, ont néanmoins suscité des réactions mitigées chez les élèves, certains exprimant leur soulagement de ne plus avoir à étudier la matière, d'autres leur inquiétude.
Fox Corp is acquiring Roku for approximately $22 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. This move aims to combine Fox's content with Roku's streaming platform to enhance its online presence and advertising capabilities as audiences shift from traditional TV.
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth's appointment as Army Chief continues a legacy of military families in India's armed forces, with fathers and sons often commanding the same formations, tracing back to the first Commander-in-Chief.
Blockchain exchanges like Hyperliquid and Binance offered perpetual futures on SpaceX before its IPO, providing early price discovery that closely matched the stock's market debut. Over $1.2 billion in SpaceX perps traded on Hyperliquid, highlighting the growing influence of decentralized finance.
The 54th Venice Theatre Biennale, under Willem Dafoe's creative direction, presents a diverse program featuring experimental theatre, cultural fusions, and a focus on marginalized voices. Highlights include Emma Dante's Golden Lion award, Davide Iodice's "Promemoria," and innovative reinterpretations of classic works.
Das Rüstungs-Start-up Arx Robotics verhandelt ergebnisoffen mit potenziellen Käufern. Firmenchef Wietfeld bestätigt Marktinteresse, betont aber Wachstumsstrategie. Kaufpreise zwischen 400 Mio. und 1 Mrd. Euro werden genannt.
NCERT's new Class 9 arts textbook, 'Madhurima', features an altered image of the Indus Valley 'Dancing Girl' figurine with its torso covered, sparking debate over historical representation. The same artefact appears in its original form in a Class 6 textbook.
Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
