Britain’s Draper sees off De Minaur to reach maiden major semi-final

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen urged President Emmanuel Macron to conduct a referendum on key issues like immigration to break the political deadlock. Macron recently appointed Michel Barnier, a former EU Brexit negotiator, as prime minister after snap elections resulted in a hung parliament. Le Pen's suggestion of direct voting by the French populace aims to provide clarity and direction in resolving pressing national matters. Full Article

SMEs are a major driver of economic development in Southeast Asia, accounting for 97% of all enterprises, employing 69% of the total workforce, and contributing 41% of the GDP. Despite their significant impact, 51% of SMEs in the region, totaling 36 million businesses, are underserved by financial institutions, leading to a US$320 billion gap in funding. Full Article

Colt Gray, the 14-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting, had lived in multiple rental homes with his father, Colin Gray, 54, who are both charged with the killings of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. The teen's family resided in two rental properties in Jefferson, Georgia, a small town with approximately 15,000 people, and were evicted from one rental property in May 2022, as per court documents obtained....

The Israeli enemy deliberately targeted emergency personnel from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee near a fire in south Lebanon's Qabrikha, causing their vehicle to swerve and resulting in injuries. Several militant groups, including Hezbollah, operate health centers and emergency response operations in the region. In response to the attack, Hezbollah launched a series of attacks on Israeli troops and positions near the border. Full Article

Next week, the most significant antitrust trial of the century is set to begin on 9 September, as Google faces accusations from the US Department of Justice of abusing its dominance in digital advertising technology. The outcome of this legal battle could potentially reshape the digital advertising landscape by addressing claims of anti-competitive behavior and market manipulation by the tech giant. As the trial approaches, the focus will be on whether Google has unfairly hindered...

X is collaborating with Targeted Victory, a GOP-oriented digital marketing firm, as per Wired. Targeted Victory is responsible for managing communications regarding X's ban in Brazil, caused by violating a court order to remove specific accounts and content accused of spreading disinformation about the country's elections' integrity. Full Article