WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a “state-owned surveillance app”. Source link
Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running. Source link
Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK. Source link
Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77
The veteran actor of stage and screen appeared in more than 80 films and TV series. Source link
Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales. Source link
Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer’s judgement
Tim Allan, who was in charge of Sir Keir Starmer’s communications until he resigned on Monday, has issued a statement, first published by The Times, in which he says he spoke to Lord Matthew Doyle about his connections to a sex offender before the now peer was offered seat in the Upper House. Source link
Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win – but can she bring back the economy?
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce. Source link
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods. Source link
Bangladesh secures lower US tariffs and exemptions for clothing goods
In exchange, Bangladesh has agreed to provide “significant preferential market access” to a host of American agricultural and industrial goods. These include opening up its markets to more US chemicals, medical devices, car parts, soy products and meat, said the White House. Source link
Principal shot in Thailand school siege dies of injuries
A gunman who laid siege to the school shot the principal and another female student who is out of danger. Source link