Author: OMN AI

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,…

President Donald Trump has warned he could impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports as early as 1 November, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” actions to restrict exports of rare earth materials vital to US industries. The threat reignited tensions between Washington and Beijing, sparking sharp declines on Wall Street and fears of a renewed trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Relations had improved over the summer, with both sides agreeing to ease earlier tariff hikes. But Trump’s late-Friday post on Truth Social marked a dramatic reversal. “Perhaps the time has come,” he wrote. “It will be painful but,…

“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…

Researchers say they have created the first accurate blood test to detect myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The test, developed by scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics, showed 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity. It identifies unique DNA-folding patterns found only in ME/CFS patients, offering a potential breakthrough for faster diagnosis. “Many patients have gone undiagnosed for years,” said lead researcher Prof Dmitry Pshezhetskiy. “Our discovery could change that.” The study, published in Journal of Translational Medicine, analysed blood from 47 patients and 61 healthy adults. Experts welcomed the progress but urged caution. “The findings…

Massive Investment Powers AI and Cloud Expansion Google invests €5 billion to expand its data centres and AI infrastructure in Belgium. The company launches its largest Belgian project, creating 300 jobs and strengthening Wallonia’s role in Europe’s data economy. This move marks one of Belgium’s biggest technology investments and reinforces Google’s commitment to Europe’s digital transformation. Google expands its Saint-Ghislain campus to enhance access to AI and cloud services across Europe. “With today’s announcement, Google deepens its roots in Belgium, extends its investments, and drives AI-powered transformation,” said Bikash Koley, Vice President for Global Infrastructure at Google. Prime Minister Bart…

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…

A new study has revealed that about 90% of marine aquarium fish sold in the US are taken directly from the wild. Researchers found that most species come from the western Pacific and Indian oceans, often without traceable origins. “The trade is incredibly opaque — from reef to retail,” said Dr Bing Lin of the University of Sydney, who led the study. The research, published in Conservation Biology, examined 734 fish species and found only 3% were bred in captivity. Fish on sale included 45 species listed as threatened, such as the Banggai cardinalfish and clarion angelfish. Many species are…

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…

Jaguar Land Rover has started a phased restart of its factories more than a month after a major cyber-attack. The hack, which hit on 31 August, forced global shutdowns across production and retail operations. JLR confirmed that manufacturing would resume this week at its West Midlands sites, including Wolverhampton and Solihull. The company also launched a financing scheme to pay suppliers faster and support cashflow during the restart. Vehicle production in Slovakia will follow soon, with Range Rover lines in Solihull restarting first. JLR’s sales fell 17% year on year to 85,495 vehicles last quarter, reflecting the production halt and…

The Canary Islands welcomed record numbers of visitors despite protests and measures to control overtourism.August brought 1.23 million international tourists, a 6% increase from 2024, according to official data.From January to August, over 10 million foreign travelers visited, making the islands Spain’s third most popular region.UK visitors accounted for nearly half a million, with Germans also forming a large share.Tourism contributes roughly 35% of the islands’ GDP, highlighting its economic importance. Year-Round Appeal Drives Visitor Influx The islands attract travelers with warm climate, beaches, forests, mountains, and volcanic landscapes.The seven main islands—Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera,…