Alibaba shares fell despite the launch of Wan3.0, with investors focused on the impact of its latest capital raise. BofA warned the deal could “initially weigh on sentiment” because of dilution, higher AI depreciation and continued capital spending. The bank nevertheless called the raise “a mix of growth financing, funding diversification, and pre-emptive balance-sheet strengthening.”…
Did you enjoy this summer’s World Cup? Are you curious about the soccer world beyond that tournament? Welcome to The Athletic’s Soccer Weekender. All fans are welcome. We’ll be tackling the big topics from every weekend of action, and the funniest moments, weird histories, meaningful stories you may have missed and more. Today: We debrief…
A healthy breakfast helps children start the school day ready for learning, but it can be challenging to achieve. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents about breakfast habits for their children age 6-12. Most parents say that, on a typical school day, their child eats…
Hong Kong preschoolers will be offered free dental check-ups starting next month, with more than 70 per cent of the city’s kindergartens having already signed up for the new government initiative. The Department of Health announced on Monday the launch of the Outreach Oral Health Programme for Preschool Children on September 1, aimed at fostering…
Elena Teslova 24 August 2026•Update: 24 August 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that trade between Russia and India has increased this year as the two countries continue to expand cooperation in energy, fertilizers, nuclear power and advanced technology. Speaking at a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Moscow, Putin said the…
Scottish Labour party leadership candidate Michael Marra has said he would be open to deals with other parties in the Scottish local elections next year. Mr Marra is taking on fellow MSP, and former South Lanarkshire Council leader, Joe Fagan, to replace Anas Sarwar after he was sent to the House of Lords and made…
Forex by bigjom jom via Shutterstock The euro currency is approaching a seasonal period that deserves the attention of both investors and active market participants. The optimal window lasts approximately 75 calendar days, providing enough time for longer-term traders to establish a bearish position while also allowing shorter-term traders to sell into and out of…
The Carabao Cup is back for the 2026/27 season, with every second-round tie live on Sky Sports! The 11 Premier League clubs not involved in European commitments will enter the competition at this stage, setting up some tasty ties ahead of the nine remaining sides joining in round three. That includes a case of deja-vu…
A six-member consortium comprising mainland Chinese state-owned and private heavyweights alongside a major Hong Kong developer has won the first “large-scale land disposal” project in the Northern Metropolis for HK$1.03 billion (US$132 million), with total investment projected at HK$16.8 billion. The Development Bureau announced the results on Monday, awarding the tender for the 10.5-hectare development…
A new rumor has surfaced regarding the casting of Marvel Studios’ next Wolverine, but the character may not be headed for the upcoming X-Men movie. The claim suggests that Marvel is looking for a new actor to play the iconic mutant, while leaving the project’s casting status unclear. Wolverine’s reported future in the MCU has…