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Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress - and who could take over permanently?
Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.
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Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after affair raises national security concerns
Nvidia announced on Thursday that CEO Jensen Huang was stepping down following revelations that he had an affair with a woman accused of spying for China. The company's chief financial officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for Huang's successor.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid spy scandal and market loss
Nvidia loses over $600bn in market value as CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid espionage and affair allegations.
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Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?
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UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.
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Nvidia board weighing up whether or not to oust CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's board is holding a late-night meeting to decide whether or not to oust CEO Jensen Huang after a second extramarital affair was revealed. The scandal has revealed a major weakness at the heart of the chipmaker sitting at the heart of the AI boom: the lack of a clear succession plan. We take a closer look.
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Nvidia shares plunge amid reports board to discuss CEO Huang’s future
Chip giant's stock price falls more than 8 percent amid speculation over co-founder's position.
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From Paris to DC - why offices are being turned into apartments
Office buildings with low occupancy rates are being transformed into flats.
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General strike over housing brings out hundreds of thousands in Spain
Millions of workers in Spain shut down businesses and public transport on Wednesday, as part of the country's first general strike in 14 years. Following a peaceful march in Barcelona over soaring rents and property prices, and the rising cost of living, protesters smashed storefronts, set off small bonfires, burned…
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General strike over housing brings out tens of thousands in Spain
Tens of thousands of protesters marched across Spain on Wednesday during a general strike over housing affordability and purchasing power just weeks before an early general election. Unions reported a significant response in some sectors in Spain's first nationwide 24-hour stoppage since 2012, but business leaders p…
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VW scraps production modernization plan citing tough financial straits
VW has announced that it will scrap large-scale modernization in light of its current economic situation. Employee representatives accuse leadership of putting short-term profits before long-term company viability.
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The most hacked country in Europe? Why is France the target of so many cyberattacks
The “unprecedented” hacks of French supermarket refrigerators were the latest in a series of major cyberattacks that have made the country the most hacked in Europe, according to some analysts. Cyberattacks are on the rise globally, but why is France such a ready target?
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Christmas toy rush being driven by squishies and building sets
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.
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Megaspeed and the battle to go high-end Nvidia chips into China
Jensen Huang's affair with a suspected Chinese spy has shone a light on Megaspeed, the company she worked for. It is under investigation in the US for smuggling Nvidia chips into China, which it denies.
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I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.
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Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
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France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking
Tons of chilled and frozen food was spoiled last month as fridges and freezers in hundreds of supermarkets heated up.
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How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.
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Strait of Hormuz still a source of leverage for Iran
Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz put crews at risk and drive up energy shipping costs. Iran's ability to sustain them and the limits of US protection will shape how much trade can continue and at what price.
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Why Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy matters
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has apologized for an affair with a woman the US believes was spying for China. The story could have profound implications for the world's most valuable company and the global AI race.
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Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spy
Jensen Huang also admitted to having been "unfaithful" to his wife and says he will cooperate with a security investigation.
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Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.
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Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India
A small but growing number of firms selling what families once took for granted: someone to take care of the seniors.
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