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IonQ Bets $1.8 Billion on Vertical Integration with SkyWater Acquisition, Aims to Accelerate U.S. Quantum Chip Development

In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.

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South Africa and Israel expel envoys in deepening feud

South Africa ordered Israel's top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours on Friday, citing a "series of violations" and prompting the Israeli government to expel Pretoria's own diplomatic representative.The Israeli foreign ministry swiftly responded that South Africa's senior diplomatic representative, Shaun Byneveldt, "is persona non grata and must leave Israel within 72 hours".