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“This technology is our future threat,” warns Serhiy Beskrestnov as he examines a recently captured Russian drone. Unlike conventional weapons, it uses artificial intelligence to locate and strike targets independently. Beskrestnov, a consultant for Ukraine’s defence forces, has analysed countless drones since the war began. This model stands out. It neither sends nor receives signals, making it impossible to jam or detect. Both Russia and Ukraine are experimenting with AI in combat. They use it to locate enemies, analyse intelligence, and clear mines faster than ever. AI becomes a decisive battlefield tool Artificial intelligence is now vital for Ukraine’s army.…

Researchers say they’ve developed the world’s first reliable blood test to detect myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Led by Prof Dmitry Pshezhetskiy at the University of East Anglia, the study found distinctive DNA-folding patterns in ME/CFS patients’ blood. Using samples from 47 patients and 61 healthy adults, the test showed 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity. “This could transform diagnosis and management,” Pshezhetskiy said. “For the first time, we have a simple, accurate test.” The research, published in The Journal of Translational Medicine, was co-authored by Oxford Biodynamics, which funded the study. Experts welcomed the findings but urged caution.…

Tech Giant Expands Its Footprint in Europe Google invests €5 billion to grow its Belgian data and AI infrastructure, marking a historic milestone for the country’s tech industry. The project will create 300 new jobs, expand digital capacity in Wallonia, and advance Europe’s transition toward carbon-free innovation. The expansion focuses on Google’s Saint-Ghislain campus in Wallonia, which will serve as a key hub for AI and cloud services across Europe. “With today’s announcement, Google strengthens its foundation in Belgium, broadens our investments, and opens new pathways for AI-led transformation,” said Bikash Koley, Vice President for Global Infrastructure at Google. Prime…

Elon Musk has reached a settlement in a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former senior executives of Twitter, now rebranded as X. The dispute focused on severance payments the executives said Musk refused to provide after his 2022 takeover. Former executives say they were dismissed unfairly The executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, argued that Musk fired them without cause and denied the severance guaranteed in their contracts. In a court filing, their lawyers wrote, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” The financial terms of the…

New research shows about 90% of marine aquarium fish sold in the US are caught from the wild, not bred in captivity. The study, led by Dr Bing Lin from the University of Sydney, found most fish come from the western Pacific and Indian oceans. Globally, around 55 million marine animals are sold each year in an industry worth over US$2 billion, with the US driving two-thirds of demand. Researchers found 45 threatened or declining species, including Banggai cardinalfish and clarion angelfish, listed for sale online. “Much of the trade is opaque — from reef to retail,” Lin said. “Consumers…

Gold has broken through the $4,000 (£2,985) mark for the first time in history. Investors are flooding into the precious metal amid deepening fears over political instability and economic uncertainty. The surge marks gold’s strongest rally since the 1970s. Prices have climbed by almost one-third since April, when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted global trade and unsettled financial markets. Government shutdown rattles global confidence The ongoing US government shutdown, now in its second week, is shaking investor sentiment worldwide. Analysts say the delay in publishing key economic data has worsened the sense of uncertainty. Gold, long considered a safe…

Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of its UK factories after a crippling cyber-attack halted operations for over a month. The company said production will resume this week at key sites in Wolverhampton, Hams Hall, Castle Bromwich, Halewood, and Solihull. JLR’s Slovakian plant in Nitra will follow shortly, restarting Range Rover and Range Rover Sport production lines. Chief executive Adrian Mardell called it “an important moment,” adding, “Our recovery is firmly under way.” The hack, which struck on 31 August, caused a global shutdown and led to a 17% drop in quarterly retail sales. To support suppliers hit…

The Canary Islands once again broke visitor records despite ongoing overtourism protests and new control measures.Fresh data from August revealed how overcrowded the popular archipelago has become.Visitor numbers surged even as local authorities introduced restrictions to manage excessive tourism.The islands welcomed 1.23 million foreign visitors in August, marking a 6% rise from the same month in 2024.Tourism researchers confirmed this as the highest August figure ever recorded.The increase followed a broader national trend of record-breaking tourism across Spain. Rising Numbers Drive Economic Growth and Public Frustration From January to August 2025, the islands attracted over 10 million international visitors.The Canaries…

“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That comment captures the outrage among Snapchat users after the company announced plans to charge for storing old photos and videos. Users accuse the platform of monetizing nostalgia and betraying long-time supporters. Paying to keep digital memories In September, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, revealed that users with more than five gigabytes of saved Memories will have to pay. For many, these images and videos hold years of personal milestones, friendships, and important moments. The move has sparked accusations of corporate greed.…

Illinois and the city of Chicago have initiated legal action to prevent the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops within the state. The lawsuit follows a recent federal court decision in Oregon that temporarily blocked a similar military deployment in Portland, intensifying the debate over federal authority versus state control. Challenging the Legality of Federal Deployment Filed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul along with Chicago officials, the lawsuit asserts that bringing National Guard units under federal command for domestic law enforcement breaches the Posse Comitatus Act and infringes upon the Tenth Amendment. Governor JB Pritzker labeled the planned…