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As I write this in 2026, the world is becoming more multipolar, and I expect that trend to continue over the next decade through 2036. In reality, it was this recent unipolar period that was historically anomalous. Starting from the end of World War II in 1945 and especially since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the United States has existed as the world’s sole hyperpower. For the first time in history, telecommunications and industry connected the whole world, enabling a truly global reach. Prior to that point, multipolarity was the norm. Even during the height of the…

Luxury smartphone brand Vertu on Thursday unveiled a foldable phone powered by an AI agent that connects with enterprise software and coordinates workflows. The company is targeting executives who manage business operations and communications on the move. Called the Alphafold, the foldable smartphone starts at $6,880 for the calfskin version. Higher-end models feature bespoke finishes including alligator leather, 18K gold, and natural diamond accents, along with customized detailing. This continues Vertu’s long-standing strategy of positioning its phones as luxury status symbols aimed at affluent buyers. The company told TechCrunch that its highest-end standard model is currently priced at $46,800, with…

Thursday 28 May 2026 7:48 am Jamie Dimon opened the door to a major takeover. Jamie Dimon has kicked the door open to the prospect of JP Morgan completing a major takeover that would shake-up the global banking landscape.The Wall Street boss raised the idea of the bank spending as much as $20bn (£15bn) as it looks to capitalise on the freed up capital from deregulation reforms.“I do think there might be, in the next couple years, a chance to put $10bn or $20bn to work buying something,” he said during a banking conference on Wednesday. “And when we do…

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The South Belfast park is popular for water sportsA new piece of infrastructure has been approved for the popular Shaw’s Bridge area in South Belfast, to replace an important water sports access point in the park.Belfast City Council has approved an application by the Stormont Department for Infrastructure for the installation of a new floating pontoon to replace the existing wooden jetty.It will be at the river bank approximately 150 metres north east of the Shaws Bridge Car Park, BT9. The pontoon will be at an important access point for water sports at Clement Wilson Park.READ MORE: Row over Belfast…

Google I/O made it official: AI-generated answers are now front and center in search, and most brands have almost no visibility into how AI is describing them to their customers. For anyone who has spent years building a strategy around 10 blue links, the rules just changed in a pretty significant way.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan caught up with Matt Thompson, VP of partnerships at Scrunch, a startup positioning itself at the center of the AI search shift, to talk about what Google’s changes mean and what marketers and founders should actually do about it.  Subscribe to Equity on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at…

Sam Billings has revealed Kent Spitfires initially tried to sign Jake Lintott six years ago.The 33-year-old left-arm wrist spinner, who can also bat, has joined on loan from Warwickshire until the end of the T20 Blast.Jake Lintott looks for Sussex Sharks wickets during Monday’s T20 Blast win at Canterbury. Picture: Barry GoodwinHe took two wickets on his Spitfires debut in last Friday’s win over Middlesex at Lord’s.“We tried to sign him, I think it was six years ago, when he had been in the wilderness,” said Billings.“He chose to go to Warwickshire, but we spoke to him a couple of…

It’s about to get easier to share your favorite moments from a podcast, with the introduction of Spotify’s new Podcast clips feature, out on Wednesday. In the app, a new scissors icon in the “Now Playing” view will allow you to clip a particular segment of interest from a podcast you’re listening to, then share it more broadly with your audience on social media or with friends, colleagues, or anyone else. When clipping, you’ll be able to trim the portion of the audio and preview it to hear it back before sharing more publicly. You’ll then tap the sharing button,…

The Hailsham Community Run, set to take place on Sunday, was postponed due to emergency electricity works on the route in East Sussex. More than 1,000 runners were set to take part, but organisers said participant safety had to come first. (Image: Canva) Mary Laxton, lead organiser of the event, told the BBC: “The impact is absolutely phenomenal, it takes a whole year to plan the event. “But the welfare of our runners is paramount. “We get over 3,000 people coming into town to cheer people on, we have marshals, water spots. “It’s devastating, the impact it has on everybody.”…

Gillingham youngster Harry Waldock will return from his summer break full of confidence after a breakthrough campaign – but knows he still has plenty to prove.The 19-year-old academy graduate made seven appearances in League 2 after breaking into the first-team picture under boss Gareth Ainsworth towards the back end of the season.Harry Waldock, in action against Swindon in March, can’t wait to stake his claim for more first-team action with Gillingham when pre-season begins Picture: Barry GoodwinWaldock appeared in all three of Gillingham’s Vertu Trophy matches before making his Football League debut in March during Gills’ 5-0 defeat at Cambridge…