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- 1What we know about the global Microsoft outage▼What we know about the global Microsoft outage | BBC News
Microsoft suffered a global outage affecting services including Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365, disrupting airlines, banks, broadcasters and businesses around the world. Millions of users reported problems, and coverage is focused on what caused the outage, which systems were hit, and how quickly the company could restore services for affected customers and organisations.
- 2Christine Lagarde resigning early as ECB president●Christine Lagarde is resigning as ECB president months early
Christine Lagarde is stepping down as president of the European Central Bank months before the end of her term. The resignation of the head of one of the world's most powerful central banks is likely to raise questions over the leadership and policy direction of the institution at a sensitive time for the eurozone economy. Details about her plans and the transition were not immediately available.
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Japanese actor Kento Kaku is among the most searched names on Google in Japan, registering over 200 searches. No specific new event has been confirmed; the trend follows recent online attention around the Kaku family name, with related coverage of actress Chikako Kaku starring in the drama series 'Labyrinth World', produced by Denko-sha, about a regional bank fighting AI-driven cyberattacks.
- 4Hackers reportedly strike global financial system in seven countries●BREAKING: Hackers are hitting the world's money system in 7 places at the same time. This is what Covid looked like in w
Reports are circulating that coordinated cyberattacks are hitting financial institutions across seven countries simultaneously. The claims include more than €118 million, roughly $133 million, allegedly withdrawn from Crédit Mutuel Arkéa in France. Commenters are comparing the early stage of the incidents to the first week of the Covid crisis, when disruptions looked small before escalating. Authorities have not yet confirmed the scale or origin of the attacks.
- 5Gita Gopinath Explains Why the US Dollar Will Stay Dominant●Why the US Dollar Will Remain the Dominant Currency for 20 Years | Gita Gopinath | FO585 Raj Shamani
Harvard economist and former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath argues that the US dollar will remain the world's dominant currency for at least the next two decades. Speaking on Raj Shamani's podcast, she discusses why alternatives like the euro, yuan and BRICS proposals have so far failed to displace the dollar, pointing to its deep financial markets and trust. The conversation is drawing large attention from viewers interested in banking, geopolitics and currency markets.
- 6Average Bangladeshi earns under $300 a month amid rising debt●Avg. Bangladeshi doesn't earn more than 250-300 USD per month https://www. tbsnews.net/economy/every-bang ladeshi-carr
A World Bank-linked report cited by The Business Standard says the average Bangladeshi earns no more than $250-300 per month, while every citizen carries roughly $646 in foreign debt. Commenters are highlighting the gap between Bangladesh's economic growth narrative and stagnant incomes, with the figure sparking debate about living standards and the country's growing external debt burden.
- 7West Bank settler violence hits record high amid Gaza war●【須賀川拓vs西岸“無法地帯”】引きずり回されたロバは…撃たれる農民、焼かれるオリーブ畑…ガザの陰で襲撃は過去最多に【ReHacQ ひろゆき・斎藤幸平】
A Japanese discussion programme featuring Taku Sugakawa, Hiroyuki and Kohei Saito examined escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, where farmers have reportedly been shot, olive groves burned and settler attacks have reached record levels while world attention stays on Gaza. The debate, framed as the West Bank becoming a 'lawless zone', has drawn large audiences and strong reactions online.
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Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is competing at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, facing Karen Khachanov, while Novak Djokovic plays the Basel Open. Alcaraz has spoken about the difficulty of the late-season stretch, saying it has never been his strong point. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev is closing in on the world number one ranking, and Jannik Sinner remains sidelined by injury, missing the Paris Masters.
- 9World Bank report shows drop in India's poverty, but doubts remain▼World Bank Report में घटी India की Poverty, लेकिन Jobs, Income, Unemployment पर सवाल बाकी | Economy
A World Bank report indicates a decline in poverty in India, and the finding is drawing wide attention. However, commentators are questioning the broader picture, pointing out that unresolved concerns remain over jobs, incomes and unemployment. The debate centres on whether falling poverty figures reflect genuine improvement in living standards or mask weaknesses in the labour market and earnings data.