1Techeuropesays.com
Salesforce partners not seeing meaningful revenue from Agentforce AI platform, report says - Ireland
Salesforce partners are not seeing any meaningful revenue from its AI platform, Agentforce, two years after the launch of the platform. A recent report from TD Cowen surveyed partners in the US, Europe, and Asia, found muted interest in the technology. The survey also noted weaker commercial growth among partners across Salesforce's portfolio, with a third meeting or exceeding targets. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company is seeing "incredible demand" for Agentforce with annual recurring revenue exceeding $1 billion. The report also highlighted concerns about the company's ability to tackle the SaaSapocalypse, where AI agents perform common enterprise tasks without needing software upgrades.
2Scienceeuropesays.com
Scientists discover a natural Arctic cloud factory missing from climate models - Ireland
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and China have identified a previously unknown process in the Arctic that can cause the number of cloud-forming particles in the atmosphere to surge. The discovery could have significant implications for cloud cover, how much sunlight is reflected back into space, and how the Arctic responds to climate change. The process involves naturally occurring iodine, sulfur, and organic compounds that contribute to the formation of new atmospheric particles. The research was conducted during an expedition aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery around Greenland and the Davis Strait in spring and summer 2022. The team also detected a previously unseen class of atmospheric compounds called iodine-containing oxygenated organic molecules (I-OOMs). These compounds appear to help newly created particles grow until they are large enough to affect cloud formation. The findings could help climate models improve understanding of how climate change is affecting the Arctic and how it itself influences global climate.
3Environmentabc15.com
Colorado River cuts: Arizona, California and Nevada face reduced water allocations under new federal plan
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a new federal framework for the Colorado River, which includes mandatory reductions and voluntary conservation targets for the Lower Basin states. Water deliveries to the three Lower Basin areas will be reduced by 1.25 million acre-feet over the next two years, with Arizona taking the largest share of the cuts at 760,000 acre-foot, followed by California at 440,000 and Nevada at 50,000. If drought conditions worsen, these cuts could be expanded. States are also being directed to voluntarily conserve another 700,000 acres-feet for the next three years. The new plan aims to maintain Lake Powell, which currently sits at a critical elevation of 3,519 feet, 9 feet above a critical infrastructure threshold needed to keep water flowing downstream.
4Financeuk.finance.yahoo.com
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKXCF) (H1 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue ...
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKXCF) delivered its best-ever half-yearly revenue and profit in H1 2026, with revenue and other income up 19% year-on-year to HKD16.7 billion and profit after tax up 24% to HKd10.6 billion. This was driven by record half-timely highs in cash market, derivatives, and Stock Connect trading volumes fueled by renewed global investor interest in Chinese Mainland technology and AI-related stocks. However, net investment income is expected to be affected in the second half due to revised margin collateral arrangements, fluctuating margin fund sizes, and fluctuating Hong Kong dollar interest rates. CEO Bonnie Y Chan highlighted the recent policy announcement allowing Chinese Mainlands insurance companies to invest in Hong Kong-listed ETFs via Stock Connect as a major development for augmenting the Connect franchise. Co-COO Vanessa Lau said that while the exchange is ready for 24-hour trading, it is being cautious about extending cash market hours due to concerns about thinner liquidity and wider bid-ask spreads.
5Politicsmudgeeguardian.com.au
ACT second jurisdiction to join federal gun buyback
The ACT has agreed to participate in a federal gun buyback scheme, following the Bondi mass shooting in December, becoming the second jurisdiction to join the scheme. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that 75 per cent of the cost of compensation to firearm holders, administration, and gun destruction will be covered by the federal government. The scheme was established following concerns over the number of firearms licensed with by individuals at Bondi who had been approved to obtain firearms. Two firearm types - straight pull and assisted repeating - have been reclassified to remove them from recreational shooters. The agreement supports efforts to reduce the risk of firearms falling into the wrong hands of individuals who misuse them.
6Sportstri-cityherald.com
10 Premier League Transfers You Might Have Missed With 2026–27 Season Underway
The Premier League has seen a significant amount of transfer activity this summer, with approximately $3 billion spent on players across the division. However, some of the more cost-effective deals have been overlooked. Illan Meslier, a former Leeds player, was signed by Mikel Arteta on a free transfer to provide cover for David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga. João Gomes, a Brazilian who was previously linked with Manchester United and Atlético Madrid, moved from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Aston Villa for $46 million. Callum Wilson's future at West Ham United was uncertain after West Ham's relegation last season, but he could prove a smart acquisition for Keith Andrews. Bournemouth signed an ex-Real Madrid striker for $21.6 million, an exciting addition that adds depth to their squad.
7Businessy94.com
Judge narrows Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit accusing Unilever of silencing social activism
A federal judge has dismissed major portions of a lawsuit by Ben & Jerry's alleging that Unilever, its former parent, tried to silence the ice cream maker's social activism and stop funding its namesake foundation. The lawsuit also accuses Magnum, the Amsterdam-based company that has owned Ben &Jerry’s since it was spun off from Unileiver, of taking Unilemer’�s place as the primary defendant. The dismissed claims relate primarily to how Ben and Jerry’’'s operates, while the two remaining claims were related to missed payments by Unilevers. The company accused Unileve of violating its 2000 merger agreement by censoring its speech and ousting a CEO who supported the company's social activistism.
8Worldmahoningmatters.com
At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says
At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast, while they were sailing towards Italy. The head of a migrant rights group reported that two people were rescued. The boat was carrying around 13 Tunisian nationals and were on their way towards Italy, according to the head of the group.
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US Navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait before planned Xi-Trump meeting
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Friday, a move that the U.K. 7th Fleet said demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Chinese military tracked and monitored the aircraft throughout its transit, stating the situation was under control. This comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit the United US next month to discuss issues including Taiwan, trade disputes, and technology curbs. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and claims jurisdiction over the strait. Taiwan and the U., both countries, say the straits is an international waterway.
10Politicsthechronicle.com.au
‘A warning signal’: The Aussie naval base in the crosshairs of China and Russia
Australian naval base HMAS Stirling, off the coast of Perth, is set to receive a rotation of US and UK submarines in 2027. However, there are concerns that these subs could be based at HMAS long beyond 2032, making it potentially a legitimate nuclear target. Former federal South Australian Senator Rex Patrick believes this could make HMAS a prime target for Chinese or Russian nuclear missiles during a war. He has called on the Australian government to clarify its actions regarding the base. The US Department of Defence has been criticised for not passing nearly $1 billion in proposed funding for a naval base upgrade in Guam. Leland Bettis from the Pacific Centre for Island Security suggested that the US navy had rapidly increased its infrastructure at Stirling and decreased funding for an upgrade in the Guam base.
