South African company Pepkor Holdings reported a 3.1% fall in its half-year earnings report due to ongoing supply chain disruptions at local ports that impacted its merchandise imports, but also reported a 9.5% revenue rise compared to the similar time period last year.
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Non-UK Travelers Now Required to Register their Fingerprints Before Entering and Exiting UK Borders
The UK is preparing for the implementation of the Entry-Exit System (EES) this October, which requires biometric registration for non-EU nationals.
OpenAI Sets Up Security and Safety Committee, Begins Development of 'Next Frontier Model'
OpenAI is establishing a safety and security committee and has started training a new AI model to replace GPT-4, enhancing its commitment to AI safety and advancing toward AGI.
T-Mobile Purchases US Cellular Operations, Expands 5G Coverage
T-Mobile is acquiring US Cellular’s wireless operations and spectrum assets for $4.4 billion, enhancing its network coverage and capacity while consolidating the industry.
Western Companies Are Finding It Hard to Leave Russia Amid Increasing Kremlin-Imposed Exit Costs
Despite initial pledges to exit Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, many Western companies, including Avon Products, Air Liquide, and Reckitt, remain in the country.
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