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Two Shutdowns in Less Than a DayMunich’s main airport is working its way back to normal service after drone activity twice forced air traffic to a halt. The first suspension took place on Thursday night when drones were spotted close to the runways. Flights were allowed to resume on Friday morning, but operations were again frozen later that same day after more drones were reported, disrupting schedules at one of Europe’s busiest air hubs. Passengers Caught in the DisruptionThe closures created significant problems for travelers. Thousands of people, including more than 6,000 during the second suspension, were unable to continue…
Electric car sales in the UK soared to new heights in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The data shows electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, marking a key milestone in Britain’s transition to cleaner transport. Electric and hybrid vehicles drive growth Fully electric car sales rose by nearly a third to 72,779 units last month. Plug-in hybrid models grew even faster, pushing combined electric and hybrid registrations to more than half of all new cars sold. The SMMT said rising discounts, a broader range of models, and the government’s grant scheme fueled…
Goshawks, once hunted to near extinction in the UK, could soon be soaring above British cities if a new rewilding project goes ahead. Conservationist Dr Paul O’Donoghue, director of Rewilding UK, plans to release 15 goshawks each into Chester and London, sourcing chicks from wild European nests and UK breeders. The move follows the success of urban populations in Berlin, Amsterdam and Prague, where the birds have adapted to busy city life, hunting pigeons and nesting in parks. “The goshawk is basically a flying Batman bringing law and order to the city,” O’Donoghue said while observing breeding pairs in Berlin’s…
A new investigation claims TikTok recommends pornography and sexualised content to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, activated safety settings, and still received explicit search suggestions. These included clips showing masturbation simulations and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted quickly after being alerted and insists it remains committed to safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake accounts reveal hidden dangers In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request further identification. Investigators activated TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company promotes this feature as a filter…
Elon Musk urged his followers on X to boycott Netflix over its “woke bias.”He targeted the animated show Dead End: Paranormal Park, which featured a transgender character named Barney.Musk reposted memes and clips while demanding followers “cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.” Online Clash Over Representation Musk reignited his criticism of transgender storylines, calling the show harmful to children.He reposted a Libs of TikTok video and declared “this is not ok” in response to the series.The show ended in 2023 after two seasons, yet Musk continued to attack its content. Personal and Political Undertones Musk’s feud echoed his…
Ryanair has said it may be forced to cancel up to 600 flights a day during French air traffic control (ATC) strikes planned for next week, potentially affecting as many as 100,000 passengers daily. The strike, called by France’s largest ATC union, SNCTA, will run from 7 to 10 October and is expected to cut capacity across western European airspace. Flights between the UK, France and popular destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece are likely to be hit, as many of those routes pass over France. Chief executive Michael O’Leary renewed calls for the EU to protect overflights during…
SK Hynix and Samsung gained from surging demand for high-bandwidth memory tied to OpenAI’s $500bn AI buildout.Shares of SK Hynix jumped nearly 10% and Samsung Electronics rose over 3% after the announcement in Seoul trading.OpenAI chose both firms to supply advanced memory chips for its massive “Stargate” data-centre initiative. Samsung Electronics leads global memory production, dominating DRAM and NAND flash markets that power servers and devices.SK Hynix ranks second in DRAM output but leads in high-bandwidth memory, vital for Nvidia’s artificial intelligence processors.Together, the two companies control over half of global memory supply, influencing prices, capacity, and technology shifts. Demand…
Elon Musk has become the first person to surpass a personal fortune of $500bn. The milestone comes as Tesla and his other ventures surged in value this year. His wealth briefly hit $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later slipped slightly to just above $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other companies, including the AI startup xAI and rocket firm SpaceX, have also seen substantial valuation growth in recent months. Musk secures top spot among billionaires The milestone confirms Musk as the world’s richest individual. He stays far ahead of global tech rivals. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison…
Autism should not be seen as a single condition with one underlying cause, according to scientists who found that people diagnosed in early childhood often have a different genetic profile to those diagnosed later in life. The research, based on genetic data from more than 45,000 autistic people across Europe and the US, revealed that children diagnosed before the age of six typically showed early behavioural and social communication difficulties that remained stable over time. By contrast, those diagnosed after the age of 10 were more likely to experience worsening difficulties during adolescence and faced a higher likelihood of co-occurring…
Eurozone inflation climbed to 2.2% in September, its highest level in five months, Eurostat reported.Core inflation stayed firm at 2.3%, maintaining pressure on the European Central Bank’s cautious stance.On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.1%, repeating August’s increase and showing persistent upward trends. Drivers and Regional Differences in Prices Services posted the strongest rise, up 3.2%, while food, alcohol, and tobacco climbed 3.0%.Non-energy industrial goods held steady at 0.8%, while energy prices fell 0.4%, slowing from August’s 2.0% drop.Estonia recorded the highest annual rate at 5.2%, while Cyprus saw no inflation and France posted 1.1%.Italy and Portugal led in monthly…