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The United Nations General Assembly strongly endorsed a resolution on Friday supporting the creation of two states. The resolution backed recognition of an independent Palestinian state and condemned violence by both Hamas and Israel. It denounced Hamas for the October 7 attack in southern Israel and demanded the release of all hostages. It also criticized Israel for its siege and starvation policies in Gaza, which produced a humanitarian crisis. Majority of Nations Vote in Favor Out of 193 UN members, 142 voted for the New York Declaration, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained. France and Saudi Arabia introduced the resolution, which…
Seven firms under scrutiny Seven technology firms face a US investigation into how their artificial intelligence chatbots interact with children. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demands details about safety measures and how the companies make money from these tools. The debate on children and AI grows louder. Many experts warn that young people remain highly vulnerable. Chatbots can mimic emotions and act like friends, blurring the line between real and artificial companionship. The inquiry targets Alphabet, OpenAI, Character.ai, Snap, XAI, Meta and Instagram. Each company has been asked to respond. FTC wants answers FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson said the probe…
AstraZeneca has paused a £200m expansion of its Cambridge research site, halting its entire £650m UK investment plan.The Cambridge project had been expected to create 1,000 jobs, following the scrapped £450m vaccine facility in Merseyside.A company spokesperson said the pause reflects a reassessment of investment needs, with no further comment.In contrast, AstraZeneca plans $50bn US investment by 2030, funding facilities in Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Indiana, and Texas.The pause follows a week of negative news for UK pharma, including Merck scrapping a £1bn London research centre.Sir John Bell warned other major pharmaceutical companies may also stop investing in the UK…
Police arrested the alleged gunman who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. Trump told Fox viewers he learned of the arrest minutes before going on air, stressing authorities acted with “high certainty.” A source close to the shooter provided critical information that led law enforcement to the suspect’s location, reports said. Manhunt Fueled by Public Tips FBI and Utah police released new footage Thursday showing the suspect fleeing after Kirk’s assassination on campus. The video depicted a figure in sunglasses, Converse shoes, and a black flag-emblazoned shirt sprinting across a roof. The suspect then…
A record-breaking immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia will delay its opening by at least two months. The company confirmed the setback after hundreds of foreign workers were detained. raid escalates diplomatic tensions The raid has increased friction between Washington and Seoul. Many of the detained workers were South Korean nationals. President Yoon warned the crackdown could discourage foreign investment in the United States. South Korean officials said the workers were sent temporarily to help launch the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American media the raid will delay operations by two to three months because…
Brazilian Supreme Court justices convicted Jair Bolsonaro of trying to stage a coup after losing the 2022 election. A majority of the five-member panel delivered guilty verdicts against the former president on Thursday. Justice Cármen Lúcia cast her vote after Justice Luiz Fux defended acquittal and rejected all charges. Only one justice has yet to vote before the panel determines Bolsonaro’s prison sentence, possibly lasting decades. Global and Domestic Fallout Escalates The ruling has sharpened Brazil’s political divides and could trigger fresh tensions with the United States. Former US President Donald Trump called Bolsonaro’s prosecution a “witch hunt” and linked…
The European Central Bank kept its benchmark deposit rate unchanged at 2% during Thursday’s policy meeting.The rate has stayed at its lowest level in over two years since June, following eight cuts from 4%.Other main rates were also held steady: refinancing at 2.15% and marginal lending at 2.40%.ECB President Christine Lagarde said inflation is stabilizing around the 2% medium-term target.Flash estimates showed eurozone prices rose 2.1% in August, after 2% readings in June and July.The EU-US trade agreement brings clarity, but its economic impact is yet to be fully assessed.Political uncertainty in France and weak global demand continue to challenge…
US pharmaceutical giant Merck has abandoned its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is not providing enough support for the life sciences sector. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will move research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing vaccines and innovative medicines. Industry experts warned the move could deter other global companies from investing in the UK. Government defends spending but admits challenges A government spokesperson defended current investment in science and research but acknowledged more work is needed. Officials highlighted recent programmes while recognising the UK faces…
WARSAW, Poland — Poland confirmed Wednesday that its air force destroyed multiple Russian drones that crossed into its territory during nighttime attacks directed at Ukraine. The defense ministry reported that 19 drones breached Polish airspace late Tuesday and into early Wednesday. F-16 fighters, aided by NATO partners, eliminated at least eight. Wreckage was discovered across several sites, including the village of Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone struck a house. No casualties were reported. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the episode as a hostile act and invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty to request urgent consultations. During the military action, airports…
Eyewitnesses saw Charlie Kirk suffer a neck wound before security rushed him from the stage for treatment. US President Donald Trump later confirmed Kirk’s death on Wednesday, praising him as “great, and even legendary.” Trump posted on Truth Social, saying Kirk understood America’s youth better than anyone and remained deeply loved. He offered condolences to Kirk’s wife Erika and family, adding, “Charlie, we love you.” Shooting and Immediate Aftermath Social media videos showed Kirk speaking at Utah Valley University under a tent with campaign slogans. A gunshot rang out after Kirk answered an audience question, and blood streamed from his…