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South Korea surges in UN innovation index
South Korea surges in UN innovation index
by  AFP

South Korea made the biggest jump among the world's 10 most innovative economies in the UN's annual rankings published Thursday, alongside a gloomy global outlook for innovation investment. But South Korea was the biggest mover in the GII's top 10, up four places to sixth, leapfrogging Finland, the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.

Ex-Harrods owner Al-Fayed presided over 'toxic culture': managing director
Ex-Harrods owner Al-Fayed presided over 'toxic culture': managing director
by  AFP

Harrods' managing director on Thursday said his former boss Mohamed Al-Fayed, who is accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, presided over a "toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, fear of repercussion and sexual misconduct". In 2008, Fayed was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl and CPS reviewed evidence in 2009.

Ubisoft shares sink after 'Assassin's Creed' delay
Ubisoft shares sink after 'Assassin's Creed' delay
by  AFP

Shares in French video game giant Ubisoft plunged nearly 20 percent Thursday after it dropped its profit targets following a delay to its latest "Assassin's Creed" title. Sales of the hotly awaited title have been lower than expected, and Ubisoft said it developers were focused on improving the game before moving to "further polish" the game-play of "Assassin's Creed Shadows".

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