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Google names London office ‘Platform 37’ in a nod to railway neighbour, AI ‘Go’ match

Bumble shares rally on earnings beat, optimism around AI‑led app revamp

Bumble new tab shares surged 25% in premarket trading on Thursday, as stronger‑than‑expected fourth‑quarter results and an AI‑focused overhaul of its dating app ​aimed at winning back younger users reignited investor optimism

Estee Lauder Companies sues perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for using her name

Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance ​brand “Jo Loves” and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain ‌products as the United States firm owns the brand

Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily as banks evacuate offices in region

Citibank will close most of its United Arab Emirates (UAE) branches and financial ‌centres

SA’s mining sector shows growth in January

South Africa’s mining sector picked up momentum in January, with production rising 4.6% year-on-year

Namibia, Finland boost partnership on circular economy

Namibia and Finland are strengthening co-operation on sustainable development through a Circular Economy Dialogue