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Japan's national debt stands at roughly twice the size of its economy, the highest ratio among developed nations, but economists writing in Fortune argue the United States' debt load of around $40 trillion is the more worrying case. They point to America's faster-growing deficits and political gridlock over spending, contrasting it with Japan's domestic, stable creditor base.

Searches are surging around the cricket schedule for the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Interest comes as fans track India's fortunes across Asian Games competition, with recent coverage highlighting a disappointing day in kurash where all four Indian athletes lost their bouts. Cricket's return at the Games continues to draw strong attention from Indian audiences planning to follow the tournament.

Roughly $600 million worth of Iranian oil seized by the United States earlier in the war may soon be transferred to American custody, according to a Fortune report. The cargo, taken during enforcement actions tied to the conflict, could represent one of the larger oil seizures of the war, and any move by Washington to take possession is likely to draw a strong reaction from Tehran.

Fortune reports that Chinese companies are now competing head-on with Europe's most profitable industries, from luxury goods like $1,000 Gucci sneakers to German cars. The piece argues China's industrial upgrade means it is no longer just a manufacturing base but a direct rival in premium sectors long dominated by European brands, raising the stakes for the continent's export-driven economies.

Huawei's Ascend AI chips have overtaken Nvidia in China's artificial intelligence market, according to a report by Fortune. The shift reflects the impact of US export restrictions that have limited Nvidia's access to Chinese customers, pushing domestic firms toward homegrown alternatives. The development marks a significant milestone for China's semiconductor self-sufficiency efforts and intensifies the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing.

Labour enters its 2026 party conference with momentum, as new polling shows the party four points ahead of Reform UK. Commentators are calling the surge the 'Burnham bounce', linking it to Andy Burnham's growing profile within the party. The jump gives Keir Starmer a more positive backdrop heading into the conference season in Liverpool.

Micron Technology, the US memory chip maker, is generating strong cash flows amid surging demand for its memory products. Analysts and investors are asking whether the company's momentum can continue, as the memory market is known for sharp cycles between shortages and gluts that can quickly reverse fortunes.

Elon Musk and Intel are partnering on a semiconductor factory reportedly larger than the Pentagon, Apple Park and the Mall of America combined. The claim, reported by Fortune, has drawn attention for the sheer scale of the proposed facility. Few technical details about the site, cost or production timeline have been confirmed, and neither Musk nor Intel has publicly laid out specifics beyond the size comparison.

Fortune compares investing in the S&P 500 with buying a home, arguing that stocks have significantly outperformed the housing market as an investment. The piece speaks to would-be buyers weighing whether homeownership still makes financial sense amid high mortgage rates and home prices, suggesting putting money into equities instead could deliver better returns.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has suffered an injury that, according to The Washington Post, could reshape the franchise's trajectory for years to come. Commentators are weighing how a prolonged absence for the young star might affect the team's season, its playoff hopes, and the long-term development plan built around him.

A businessman who made his fortune in the sticker trade and has secured Donald Trump's endorsement is now positioned to win a seat in Congress. Reporting has focused on his unusual career path and background, raising questions among commentators about his fitness for office as his campaign gains momentum in a US House race.

OpenAI and Anthropic are investigating tens of thousands of security incidents tied to their AI systems, largely out of public view, according to a Fortune report. The scale of the probing highlights how leading AI companies are handling misuse, attacks and safety threats at a volume rarely disclosed, raising questions about transparency in the fast-growing AI industry.

Matt Mullenweg has used his supermajority voting power to remove the board of directors that had voted to fire him, according to a Fortune report. The move reverses his own dismissal and underlines his controlling stake in the company. The power struggle has drawn attention across the startup and tech community, with observers weighing in on governance implications of a founder able to overrule and dismiss the very board that removed him.

Premier League forwards experienced mixed results during the latest international window, with some finding the net for their countries while others struggled or drew blanks. The round of internationals has prompted discussion about which strikers are carrying club form onto the international stage and who is faltering.

A Global Vice Chair at EY argues in Fortune that the biggest paradox of artificial intelligence comes down to what AI still cannot do. The executive's point underscores the gap between the technology's rapid adoption and its lasting limits, a tension companies are grappling with as they reshape work around AI tools.

Tokenized stock trading on decentralized exchanges reached $20.9 billion in volume over the past 30 days, according to a report from Fortune. The figure marks a significant milestone for on-chain versions of publicly listed equities, which have drawn growing interest from crypto traders seeking exposure to traditional stocks around the clock, outside regular market hours.

Startup DaVoice has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the company stole its wake word technology, according to Fortune. The case centres on voice-activation software that lets devices respond to spoken commands. The legal fight adds to growing tensions in the AI industry over intellectual property, as competition among voice-assistant and AI startups intensifies.

InsideEVs argues that the real challenge for electric vehicles is not politics but age: older drivers remain far more reluctant to buy EVs than younger buyers, limiting the technology's growth potential. The piece suggests the industry's fortunes depend on shifting demographics rather than winning over skeptical policymakers or political camps.

Developers are increasingly running AI models on Apple's Mac Mini instead of relying on Nvidia GPUs, according to a Fortune report. The shift is being attributed to the Mac Mini's lower cost and power efficiency, with Apple silicon offering competitive performance for local AI workloads. The trend highlights a challenge to Nvidia's dominance in AI hardware as smaller teams look for cheaper ways to build and test AI applications.

Trump Media, the company behind Donald Trump's social platform Truth Social, is drawing attention again in US news coverage. The company, majority-owned by the former president, has been a volatile stock market player and remains closely tied to Trump's political and business fortunes. No specific new development was detailed in the coverage.

Midfielder Ronaldo Vieira has given an interview reflecting on his time at Leeds United, saying he never expected to leave the club and speaking warmly of his lasting affection for the city. He also discussed working under Marcelo Bielsa, whose arrival at Leeds came after Vieira's exit, and the impact the Argentine coach had on the club's fortunes.