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Seven & I said to be in talks to take stake in Poland’s Zabka
The transaction, if completed, would allow the 7-Eleven operator to accelerate expansion in Europe where growth has lagged behind its main markets in the U.S. and Japan.
Dismissal of Ukraine’s defense chief sparks political crisis
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reshuffle has fueled public anger over his exclusion of Mykhailo Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech expert.
39% support imperial succession by sons of adoptees: poll
Meanwhile, 26.9% voiced opposition to the proposal, while 33.6% said neither or that they are undecided.
Japan looks to strengthen rules in bid to curtail passive smoking
The panel, which has been reviewing measures against secondhand smoking, stopped short of strengthening regulations on heated tobacco products.
Japan to buy Nvidia Rubin chips to build an AI for robots
The Noetra initiative is part of a series of efforts by the government to lower its reliance on foreign technology and bolster national security.