Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered to resign after the National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic Party, passed a bill abolishing the prosecution's direct investigative powers. Koo expressed disappointment and despair, citing concerns over victim protection and reliance on investigative records.
South Korea's National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, passed a bill revoking the prosecution's direct investigative powers, despite the main opposition People Power Party's (PPP) filibuster. The bill, part of broader prosecution reform, transfers investigative authority to judicial police. Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered his resignation in protest, while the PPP urged President Lee Jae Myung to veto the bill, citing concerns it could aid his own suspended criminal trials.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strike Hamas targets in Gaza Strip, targeting weapons storage, manufacturing, and infrastructure, citing systematic ceasefire violations.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled an 8 October hearing for Senegal's appeal against the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco after a controversial final.
Strategy revamped its Bitcoin valuation metrics, introducing 'net' measures to clarify common shareholder value by excluding debt and preferred stock. Executive chairman Michael Saylor called it a 'new financial language.' MSTR stock is under pressure ahead of Q2 earnings on July 30, even as new metrics show improved parity.
The Hundred cricket tournament, now in its fifth year, navigates a manufactured identity and increasing influence from IPL owners. Teams like Manchester Super Giants adopt existing branding, while private equity investment raises questions about the tournament's long-term goals and alignment with English cricket's interests, despite its success in attracting families and mainstream attention.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party adopted a revision to the Criminal Procedure Act, making it official party line to strip the prosecution of its direct investigation rights, including supplementary investigations. The party also plans to establish a dedicated team within the serious crimes investigation agency for vulnerable victims, with the bill expected to be voted on next Thursday.
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield, in partnership with Stripe, is bringing its pitch competition to Sydney, Australia, on August 19. Eight early-stage Australian startups will compete for prizes, including $15,000 in Stripe credits and an automatic entry to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Charli XCX unexpectedly released her sixth album, "Music, Fashion, Film," after her acclaimed "Brat" and a demanding tour. The guitar-based record explores her identity, commercial success, and artistic evolution, featuring collaborations and grappling with post-fame pressures.
Russia's parliament passed a law allowing the stripping of property rights, bank accounts, and consular services for Russians abroad facing political prosecution, effectively revoking citizenship for those deemed "traitors" or "extremists" by the state.
Glasgow hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a stripped-back format with fewer sports and athletes after original host Victoria pulled out due to spiraling costs. The event faces questions about its future relevance, though organizers aim for a smaller, sustainable model.
7月16日に発生したクレジットカード大規模障害は、Visa傘下のCybersourceでのプログラム変更が原因だった。本記事はCybersourceの役割と、カード利用者、カード会社、国際ブランド、決済代行業者、加盟店からなるクレジットカード決済の仕組みを解説する。
Glasgow is set to host a pared-back Commonwealth Games after stepping in when Victoria pulled out due to costs. Despite initial low public awareness and reduced budget, the city aims for success, drawing on positive memories from 2014, though broadcasting rights and colonial origins spark some debate.
Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis broke her own national 100m record, clocking 11.04 seconds and defeating five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah at the Tipos PTS meet in Slovakia. This achievement provides perfect preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
A 1.2 million-hectare private weapons and aerospace testing facility, MaxQ range, will open near Thargomindah, Queensland, by mid-2028. The $15 million project, co-funded by the Queensland government, aims to bolster sovereign defence capabilities and create 60 jobs.
StripeがPayPalに対し、一部資産の買収を提案した。PayPalの株価低迷と決済ビジネスの重心が「ブランド」から「インフラ」へ移行したことが背景にある。StripeはBraintreeやVenmoを通じた消費者接点獲得を狙うが、取引成立には課題も多い。
The Ripon Workhouse Museum reopens after a £2.8m redevelopment, offering an immersive experience of Victorian poverty. Visitors can explore the preserved site, interact with volunteers, and reflect on historical and contemporary issues of welfare and justice.
Natural, a new startup, has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Forerunner to build financial infrastructure for AI agents. Co-founded by Kahlil Lalji, Eric Wang, and Walt Leung, Natural aims to enable autonomous payments and transactions, directly competing with giants like Stripe in redesigning payment rails for the AI era.
Der Zahlungsdienstleister PayPal ist Ziel eines 53 Milliarden Dollar schweren Übernahmeangebots von Stripe und Advent, das jedoch als zu niedrig abgelehnt wurde. PayPal kämpft mit sinkendem Aktienkurs und Wettbewerb, während der neue CEO Enrique Lores eine strategische Neuausrichtung mit Fokus auf KI und neue Geschäftsfelder vorantreibt.
Coinbase executive Jesse Pollak transferred the Base consumer app to trader Cobie, admitting his 2024-2025 strategy for onchain social growth "disintegrated completely." Pollak now focuses on building Base into "the blockchain for global finance," while Cobie takes charge of Coinbase's trading products amidst fierce competition and a volatile crypto market.
Dijital ödeme devi PayPal, rakipleri karşısında pazar kaybederken, Stripe ve Advent International'dan 53 milyar dolarlık bir satın alma teklifi aldı. Bu teklif, şirketin hisselerini %17 artırırken, PayPal'ın geleceğini ve yapısını tamamen değiştirebilir.
Rolls-Royce has transformed from a "burning platform" in 2023 to reporting a 40% profit surge for 2025, driven by resolving persistent durability issues with its Trent engines and increased demand. The company is also exploring re-entry into the narrowbody jet engine market and benefiting from AI datacentre generator demand.
French photographer François Prost documented nearly 150 US strip club facades for his book "Gentlemen's Club," traveling 6,000 miles. His project, which avoids depicting nude women, explores American culture through these establishments' architecture and their "normalized" presence, even in conservative areas.
Israel conducted overnight strikes on Hamas terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, targeting a weapons storage facility, production site, and rocket launch site, which the IDF stated were intended to harm Israeli soldiers and civilians.
