Aug 8, 2026 · 2 min listen · Last updated August 8, 2026
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She is Russia’s richest woman. Her business empire Wildberries is going up in flames
- Tatyana Kim, Russia's richest woman and co-founder of Wildberries, faces repeated Ukrainian air strikes destroying her warehouses and threatening her e-commerce empire. - Kyiv targets Wildberries due to its role supplying goods to Russian soldiers, causing major financial losses and increased risks for employees. - Wildberries is adapting by decentralising logistics and seeking government support, but competition rises and staff fear for their safety amidst ongoing attacks. MOSCOW - She built Russia’s answer to Amazon. She navigated wartime Kremlin politics.
From Little Red Dot to Silicon Valley: Singapore start-up by poly grads makes it to Y Combinator
- Singapore start-up Collar AI, founded by polytechnic graduates Jamie Yau and Kazel Koh, was accepted into Silicon Valley’s prestigious Y Combinator, gaining US$500,000 seed funding and mentorship. - The start-up pivoted from defence tech to finance, creating AI tools for investment deal scouting, due diligence, and building financial models. - Yau and Koh aim to inspire young entrepreneurs by proving success is possible without elite schools or wealthy backgrounds, highlighting their coachable mindset and technical credibility.
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : de nouvelles frappes russes sur Kiev et sa région font au moins trois morts dont un enfant
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Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
At least three people, including a child, have been killed in overnight Russian attacks near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. In the early hours of Saturday missiles hit east of the capital and witnesses reported hearing powerful explosions just days after strikes across Ukraine killed 21 people. Falling debris damaged apartment buildings and cars, while a fire broke out at a separate building, the head of the regional military administration Timur Tkachenko said. He added that three others had been wounded in the ballistic missile strikes.
Senators offer Lebanon aid Bill tied to countering Hezbollah
- US senators introduced a bill authorising $200 million annually in security aid to Lebanon, linked to efforts to counter Hezbollah and potentially increasing to $300 million. - The legislation includes sanctions on foreign supporters of Hezbollah and aims to help Lebanon reclaim sovereignty and reduce Iranian influence. - The bill also proposes funding for rebuilding infrastructure in Hezbollah-dominated areas to provide alternatives to militant control and support peace efforts between Lebanon and Israel.
How does Supreme Court’s new handbook rethink gender sensitivity? | Explained
The story so far: A Supreme Court report published on Monday (August 3, 2026) makes a series of recommendations aimed at enhancing gender sensitivity in how judges write judgments and conduct proceedings in cases involving sexual offences and vulnerable persons. It replaces patriarchal language with survivor-centric terminology and recommends trauma-informed courtroom practices to prevent the re-traumatisation of victims.
At least three killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv region, official says
So, at least three people are confirmed dead, including a child, after Russian strikes hit the Kyiv region on Saturday. The strikes were reported at three locations in the Boryspil district, just outside the capital. Three more people were injured in the attack. In Kyiv itself, there were fires in two districts after an air raid alert, according to the mayor. Witnesses described several powerful explosions that shook the city center. Ukraine's air defense capabilities are still a major concern, as they struggle to down Russia's ballistic missiles.