Author: Grace Johnson

China has accused the United States of hypocrisy after Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Chinese imports. Beijing described the move as “a classic case of American double standards” and warned it could retaliate if Washington follows through. A commerce ministry spokesperson said China “does not seek a trade war but will not shy away from one.” Trump intensifies confrontation with Beijing Trump responded angrily to China’s tighter export controls on rare earth materials. He accused Beijing of acting “hostile” and attempting to hold the world “captive.” The former U.S. president even threatened to cancel a planned meeting with…

A crucial deadline is approaching for computer users worldwide. Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on Tuesday, 14 October. After that date, millions of PCs will lose protection from new security threats. Without regular updates, hackers and malware will find it easier to exploit older systems. Microsoft is urging users to move to Windows 11 for free, though many older machines won’t qualify. Nathan Proctor, senior director at US consumer group PIRG, warns that ending Windows 10 support could have serious consequences for both users and the environment. Millions still rely on the ageing system Windows remains the…

At Ben Thai, a small restaurant in the Tokyo suburb of Sengawacho, only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry remain. Owner Sakaolath Sugizaki hopes for a new delivery soon, but her supplier is keeping most stock for bigger customers. Japan’s largest brewer, Asahi, had to shut down production at nearly all 30 of its factories after a severe cyber-attack crippled its systems. Breweries Reopen but Technology Stays Offline Asahi has partially restarted its Japanese operations, including six major breweries, but its digital systems are still not working. Employees now manage orders and deliveries the old-fashioned way — with pens, paper,…

“This technology is our future threat,” says Serhiy Beskrestnov as he studies a newly intercepted Russian drone. It is no ordinary weapon, he explains. Powered by artificial intelligence, it can locate and attack its target entirely on its own. Beskrestnov, a consultant to Ukraine’s defence forces, has analysed countless drones since the war began. But this model stands apart. It sends no signals and receives none—making it impossible to jam or trace. Both Ukraine and Russia are now testing the limits of AI on the battlefield. They use it to find enemy positions, process intelligence and clear mines. Artificial intelligence…

Elon Musk has reached an agreement to settle a $128 million lawsuit brought by four of Twitter’s former top executives, now part of his company X. The dispute centered on severance payments the executives claimed Musk refused to pay after his 2022 takeover. Executives say Musk fired them without cause The executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, argued that Musk dismissed them unfairly and denied them the severance owed under their contracts. In a court filing, their lawyers said, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” The filing…

Gold has shattered records, rising above $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce for the first time. Investors are rushing into the precious metal as global political and economic instability deepens. The surge marks gold’s strongest rally since the 1970s. Prices have jumped by nearly one-third since April, when US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs disrupted international trade and rattled financial markets. Shutdown turmoil shakes markets and drives gold higher The ongoing US government shutdown, now entering its second week, has heightened investor unease. Analysts say delays in releasing key economic data have made markets even more nervous. Gold, widely seen as a…

Team Europe achieved a thrilling victory over Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup, held at Bethpage Black in New York. The closely contested matches featured stunning shots, strategic play, and dramatic finishes that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Sky Sports reported that the tournament attracted a record-breaking 8.8 million viewers over the weekend, marking the network’s most-watched event in its history. Golf enthusiasts across Europe and the United States tuned in to witness the intense competition and emotional moments on the course. The win adds to Team Europe’s legacy in Ryder Cup history and highlights the…

“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That sentence reflects the outrage spreading among millions of Snapchat users after the platform revealed plans to charge for storing old photos and videos. What was once a free digital scrapbook now comes with a price — and users are calling it unfair. Paying to keep your memories alive Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced in September that users will need to pay if their stored Memories exceed five gigabytes. These collections of snaps and clips often stretch back years and hold…

The United States has led the global technology market for decades. Now China aims to change that. The world’s second-largest economy is pouring billions into artificial intelligence and robotics. Its main objective is to develop high-end chips capable of competing with the world’s best. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is determined to close the gap and reduce its reliance on imported technology. DeepSeek Signals China’s AI Ambitions In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the global tech community by launching a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The…

A vision for a healthy planet and population By 2050, everyone on Earth could eat nutritious, culturally diverse food while helping the planet heal. A new report from the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems shows how a “planetary health diet” could make this possible. The study says that combining this diet with higher agricultural efficiency and less food waste could feed 9.6 billion people sustainably. Experts from over 35 countries worked on the research, which found that global food-related emissions could fall by more than half if nations act together. Currently, food production, processing, and…