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Jul 02, 2026 · 4 min read

Meta says WhatsApp usernames are safeguarded against scams after India flags cybersecurity risks

Meta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.

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CNBC Finance

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Jul 02, 2026 · 2 min read

M&A is ‘on fire’ as large-cap firms simplify, Citi U.K. CEO says

Citi U.K. CEO Tiina Lee said U.K. M&A is “on fire” as companies simplify and overseas buyers target British assets.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 1 min read

Tank maker KNDS postpones IPO amid market struggles for defense

Shareholders of the Amsterdam-based company have decided the process to IPO will proceed "upon the return of more favorable market conditions," KNDS said.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 4 min read

Amazon is designing its own AI chips for Echo, Fire TV and future devices, exec tells CNBC

Amazon hardware chief Panos Panay says the company is designing custom chips for key devices as it experiments with AI gadgets.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 5 min read

Volkswagen braces for boardroom showdown over historic cost-cutting plan

Volkswagen is poised for a boardroom showdown following reports that the auto giant is weighing up shutting four factories and implementing 100,000 job cuts.

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Jul 02, 2026 · 3 min read

OpenAI proposes 5% stake to Trump administration to ease Washington pressure: report

Trump said in June that the U.S. taking an ownership stake in AI giants would be "a beautiful thing" and make American public "partners in this revolution."

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Jul 02, 2026 · 3 min read

Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace

The Russian defence ministry said that it launched a "massive strike using long-range precision air, land, and sea-based weapons and attack drones."

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Jul 02, 2026 · 1 min read

Americans prepare for most expensive July 4 celebration ever

Tariffs and war in Iran have kept food and gasoline prices high as country marks 250th birthday

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Jul 02, 2026 · 1 min read

FirstFT: OpenAI proposes US government stake

Also in today’s newsletter: Tank maker’s postponed IPO and Burnham’s finance boost

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Jul 02, 2026 · 2 min read

Shares of BYD and Xiaomi surge as June delivery figures fuel optimism

Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers surged, after companies posted June vehicle data that helped to buoy investor sentiment.

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CNBC Finance

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Jul 02, 2026 · 6 min read

Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can't quit Chinese air conditioners

An historic heat wave has driven unprecedented demand for Chinese-made air conditioners in Europe, underscoring the tough task Brussels faces in rebalancing trade with Beijing.

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CNBC Finance

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Jul 02, 2026 · 3 min read

Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group rushes into humanoid robots with a dozen deals in 18 months

Ant has led a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in humanoid robotics company Zeroth, the start-up announced Thursday.

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