Are beef-liver or standard iron supplements better for boosting iron?
Beef-liver supplements are said to be more effective at raising iron levels than standard tablets, but is it true? Columnist Alice Klein looks into the evidence behind the claims
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European tech weekly recap: €878M in weekly deals and key trends from H1 2026
Last week, we tracked more than 50 tech funding deals worth over €878 million and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. 📊 In H1 2026, European tech comp...
Odd Lots: Tungsten Market Is Warning of Upcoming War (Podcast)
Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling tells us you can think of tungsten mining as “a century old prediction market for war.” As he writes in a recent piece, tungsten is “a super-element that can…
AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger
Tie-up would be one of the biggest-ever pharmaceutical deals and create the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker Business live – latest updates Britain’s biggest drugmaker, AstraZeneca, is understood to…
MobiKwik swings to net profit of Rs 7.6 Cr in Q1FY27
MobiKwik's payments business continued to be the primary growth driver. It reported its highest-ever quarterly platform gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 58,700 crore.
Video Game Release Dates: The Biggest Games of August 2026 and Beyond
An updated list of video game release dates for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC games.
Saxony-Anhalt: "Sitting on the sofa and complaining, anyone can do that!"
Salutas manager Grit Müller runs the largest generic drug location in Germany. She is supposed to defend domestic cheap drug production against China and India. But it's about much more.
Google’s Voice Search redesign puts every search option at your fingertips
Your thumb can finally stop doing all the hard work.
Solar’s Boom in Europe Is Reaching Places Once Deemed Too Dark
For decades, Europe’s renewable energy map looked straightforward: solar was mostly used in the sunny south, while the north relied on wind.
AstraZeneca shares drop 7% after report on $400 billion merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb
The companies have discussed a potential merger over several months, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Nike, Adidas and Puma once sourced from this Punjab city. What happened?
Jalandhar once dominated India’s sports goods exports, but Chinese competition and slow automation sharply reduced its global lead.
Dax currently: Dax starts the trading week with a new record
Hopes for a new peace deal between the US and Iran are driving down oil prices and pushing the Dax to a new high. However, according to an expert, there are several arguments against stocks.
Heat: Low water on the Rhine: Demand for task force
The Rhine reaches historically low water levels, ships can barely load anymore. NRW Minister Krischer wants to counteract with a task force - and demands money from the federal government.
Parliament to discuss Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest housing plans, GovTech layoffs
MPs have filed more than 20 questions on the two subjects, along with others on a fatal lightning strike off Pasir Ris Beach and the adoption and impact of AI in Singapore.
Singapore needs to redouble resources on reskilling to overcome smaller population: Jeffrey Siow
A smaller Singaporean population base means there are more resources available to invest in each person, said Siow.
Beer Dynasty Families Sell €731 Million Stake in AB InBev
Some of the historic family owners of Anheuser-Busch InBev sold a €731 million ($843 million) stake in the world’s largest brewer, after its shares surged at the start of this year.
Eyre: US Has to Cut Losses In Iran War
President Trump says the US will start new negotiations with Iran after he called off a planned attack on Iran partially in response to pleas from US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia.
How SMEs are reshaping our construction industry
Thethe Mokele from Pinsent Masons explores the decline of SA’s construction sector and the rise of SMEs through joint ventures and government support.
The Best Fashion Stores in the World
Introducing an insider’s guide to the independent retailers with the most distinctive edits and experiences, hand curated by the editors of BoF.
Methodology: How We Selected the Best Fashion Stores in the World
To build our index of the global independent retail landscape, we established a rigorous, multi-tiered evaluation process, by casting a wide net and starting from the bottom up.
Google could take another page from Apple’s AirDrop for Android’s Tap to Share
New code reveals Android may let users trigger transfers by bringing phones together right from the share sheet.
Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino as FIFA chief
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Flipkart To Launch Food Delivery Service By Mid-August With 10-11% Commission Model
Flipkart is set to launch its food delivery service in Bengaluru by mid-August, with the ecommerce major planning to charge…
Most Indians ‘not happy’ with way Modi handled exam scandals that sparked protests: poll
Most Indians are unhappy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over its handling of exam scandals that touched off student protests across the country, according to a nationwide survey by one…
Massive Debian 13 Linux Kernel Security Update Patches 68 Vulnerabilities
Slashdot reader prisoninmate shares this report from 9to5Linux: Coming ten days after the previous Linux kernel security update, which only fixed 12 vulnerabilities that may lead to a privilege…
Index Ventures raises €1.7 billion, bringing total investing capital to nearly €3 billion
Index Ventures, the global venture capital firm, has raised approximately €1.7 billion ($2 billion), bringing its total investing capital to nearly €3 billion ($3.5 billion) across all stages: Seed…
Barcelona Will Adopt A Real Madrid Policy In This Manner
Barcelona is looking towards its eternal rival Real Madrid and adopting a policy which should set it up for success in the future.
Why TikTok Shop wants Singapore merchants to think like content teams
TikTok Shop is moving beyond the basic pitch of helping merchants sell through short videos and livestreams. In Singapore, it now wants to train a larger slice of the people who make that model work: the sellers in front of the products and the creators who turn browsing into buying.
Australia ups demands on big tech firms to pay for news stories
The draft legislation released in April had a 2.25% charge imposed on relevant firms that had A$250m in revenue attributable to any kind of business in Australia.
Paramount+ just added over 80 new movies and shows — here are the 3 I'm streaming first
Paramount Plus just added 70 movies and shows on July 1, 2026. Here are the five I'd recommend streaming right now.
IS32FL3761: Configurable 33×12 Matrix LED Driver for High Pixel Count Automotive Intelligent Signaling Displays
Up to 16 devices on one I2C bus for over 6,300 individually addressable LEDs MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems today announced the IS32FL3761, a 33×12 (n=2~12)…
High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight in Shanghai
China’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s…
Refugee Convention at 75: Britain owes Palestine an answer
Refugee Convention at 75: Britain owes Palestine an answer Submitted by Victor Kattan on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 16:39 Ten months after a 400-page legal petition demanded an apology for the Balfour…
Turkish Inflation Slows But Central Bank Wary of Oil Risks
Turkey’s annual inflation slowed slightly more than expected in July, but volatile energy prices stemming from the Iran war will compel the central bank toward a cautious outlook.
UK economy faces recession if strait of Hormuz remains closed, EY warns - business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news European stocks and bonds are rallying this morning as the oil price falls – the Stoxx Europe 600, which tracks the biggest companies on the…
Why Israel is a friend of budding autocrats around the world
Why Israel is a friend of budding autocrats around the world Submitted by Antony Loewenstein on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 21:27 As global public opinion turns against Tel Aviv, the Netanyahu regime is ramping…
Karnataka Police Constable exam row: KEA denies allegations, says 'some candidates were misled'
Karnataka Police Constable exam row: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has denied allegations surrounding the Civil Police Constable recruitment exam, saying false social media posts misled…
Milei says he has chosen a 2027 running mate amid rupture with his vice president
Argentine President Javier Milei said he has already decided who will run alongside him as vice-presidential candidate in the October 2027 elections, while withholding the name, in remarks that come…
Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein’s register of people behind companies and foundations
BERLIN (AP) — A cyberattack tapped the data of some 31,000 people in Liechtenstein’s register of people behind companies and foundations in the wealthy principality, the government said.
Conflicting accounts over whether Spanish intelligence warned of mass entry into Ceuta
Spanish intelligence services concluded that Morocco did not plan last Thursday's mass entry of people into Ceuta, although it allowed the crossings and drew political benefit from the international…
Submarine landslide inventory for the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake
High resolution bathymetric data has allowed submarine landslides triggered by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake in New Zealand to be mapped (Gnesko et al. 2026).
One UI 9.5 surfaces again, this time with the Galaxy S27 Ultra
Samsung's naming math for One UI 9 checks out, but there's nothing we didn't already expect.
Calls to investigate practice of patients kept in SA hospital corridors
The SA nurses' union and the state opposition are calling for an end to the practice of "corridor care" in SA hospitals, but the health minister says the measure helps reduce ramping.
Crypto treasury firm ZeroStack warns of survival risk amid $82.5M loss
The Nasdaq-listed company relies largely on staking rewards to fund operations, while its 0G holdings were valued 91% below their recorded costs.
Trump revives Iran talks, Egypt earthquake and UAE approves cholesterol pill
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , US President Donald Trump says new negotiations with Iran will begin after he halted a planned military strike.
A Better Tomorrow at 40: how John Woo blockbuster changed Hong Kong cinema – SCMP archive
Forty years ago, John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow was released. The action film is considered to be a turning point in Hong Kong cinema with directors like Quentin Tarantino citing it as an inspiration.
Chinese AI Firm Siphoned American AI Knowledge From Anthropic Claude By Using Millions Of Prompts
Anthropic told Congress that a Chinese AI firm ripped-off digital knowledge from Claude. This Cold War tactics in a modern-era. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 C
South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.
August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland
For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer.
Google’s next XL Pixel may get lighter and pricier, with less RAM to start
A new leak claims to reveal the Pixel 11 Pro XL's complete specs and pricing ahead of Google's August 12 unveiling.
Liverpool salary 2026/27: Who is the highest earner after Mohamed Salah's exit?
Liverpool will be effectively starting all over again when the new season kicks off on August 21. Manager Arne Slot was removed from his post one season after winning the Premier League title, with Andoni Iraola named his replacement. Other big names headed towards the exit as well, none bigger than Mohamed Salah .
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new…
- US President Donald Trump scheduled Iran negotiations for Monday
- UKMTO reported tanker explosion near Oman's Khasab port
- Israeli forces conducted bombing operations in southern Lebanon
AI is 'both the weapon and the target' in latest wave of cyberattacks
CrowdStrike tracks 89% surge in machine-assisted activity as patch windows shrink to 48 hours
(LEAD) Seoul stocks dip over 5 pct on chip sell-off after record surge
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks plunged by more than over 5 percent Monda...
How NTT DATA AIVista closes the last mile of agentic AI for enterprise agents
Presented by NTT DATA AIVista At VB Transform 2026 , NTT DATA AIVista CEO Bratin Saha joined VentureBeat CEO and editor-in-chief Matt Marshall to discuss the last-mile challenge of operationalizing…
How Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt tapped his indie bookstore cred to revive the big-box chain
After years of cookie‑cutter layouts and publisher‑paid shelf space, Daunt is remaking Barnes & Noble as a network of locally curated shops—ending co‑op deals and betting discovery will better compete…
Electric air taxis are finally ready for takeoff
A new breed of aircraft—half-helicopter, half-drone—begin real world tests across the U.S. this summer thanks to a federal program. First up is cargo, with passengers close behind.
Communication Problems: Why Employees Miss What Seems Obvious
Communication problems often begin long before anyone speaks. Discover the psychology behind why employees miss obvious information and how AI can reinforce those issues.