Author: Grace Johnson

“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…

Electric car sales in the UK hit unprecedented levels in September, new industry data shows. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal booming demand for electric and hybrid models, signalling a major milestone in Britain’s green transition. Electric and hybrid models surge ahead Fully electric car sales jumped by nearly a third to 72,779 in September. Plug-in hybrid models saw an even stronger rise, helping electric and hybrid vehicles make up more than half of all new car registrations. The SMMT said generous discounts, a wider variety of models, and the launch of a new government…

A new investigation claims TikTok’s algorithm promotes pornography and sexualised videos to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, activated safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These led to clips showing masturbation simulations and even pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately once informed and stresses its dedication to age-appropriate use. Child accounts reveal disturbing results In July and August, researchers from Global Witness set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds by entering false birth dates. The app asked for no further proof of age. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The platform advertises this feature as protection…

Elon Musk has become the first person ever to hold a net worth above $500bn. The record highlights soaring values of Tesla and his other companies this year. His wealth briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It then eased to just over $499bn later in the day, Forbes’ billionaires index reported. Other Musk ventures, including the artificial intelligence startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also gained higher valuations in recent months. Musk dominates global rich list Musk’s achievement reinforces his role as the world’s richest person. He sits far ahead of tech rivals worldwide. Oracle co-founder…