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Meta has launched a new line of smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence. The company wants them to become everyday essentials worldwide. Highlights from Meta Connect At the Meta Connect developer conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg presented several devices made with Ray-Ban and Oakley. A neural wristband was a standout feature. It pairs with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and lets users send messages through subtle hand gestures. The announcement comes as Meta faces scrutiny over its platforms. Activists emphasize risks to children. Zuckerberg called the launch a “huge scientific breakthrough” while addressing hundreds of attendees at the Silicon Valley campus.…

Food prices rose again in August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly increase. Official figures show the fastest growth since early last year. The cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks jumped 5.1% over the year. Beef, butter, milk and chocolate recorded the largest increases. Slower price growth in other areas, including air fares, kept overall inflation steady at 3.8%, the same as July. Economists said supermarkets are passing higher minimum wage and National Insurance costs directly to consumers. Bank of England likely to keep rates steady Inflation remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target. Analysts widely expect interest rates to…

US President Donald Trump announced he will sue the New York Times for 15 billion dollars, accusing the newspaper of defamation and libel. Trump posted on his platform Truth Social that the newspaper has lied and smeared him for too long and that this behavior must stop immediately. Attack on Kamala Harris endorsement The president criticized the Times for endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. He called the paper a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Trump said he will file the lawsuit in Florida, a Republican stronghold. The New York Times has not yet responded to the claim. Frustration…

Lawyer Henry Clack has extensive experience with Nigerian criminal gangs. Clack, a solicitor at London-based law firm HFW, represents shipping firms hit by cyber attacks. He says Nigerian groups are the most common adversaries. They have carried out multiple high-value “man-in-the-middle” frauds in recent years. How hackers exploit shipping This type of fraud lets hackers intercept communication between two parties. They impersonate both sides to steal login credentials, financial data, or full system access. Criminals then demand ransom to restore stolen data or relinquish control. HFW data shows attacks on ships and ports are increasing rapidly. Between 2022 and 2023,…

Trump sets strict conditions US President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia. But he demanded that Nato members first end imports of Russian oil. On his Truth Social platform, he wrote he was “ready for major sanctions on Russia” once Nato states had “agreed and started to do the same.” Trump has repeatedly threatened harsher measures against Moscow. Yet he has not acted when the Kremlin ignored his deadlines. He described the purchase of Russian oil as “shocking.” He also urged Nato to impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China. He argued…

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…

A record immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia will push back its opening by at least two months. The company confirmed the delay after hundreds of foreign workers were detained. raid heightens diplomatic tension The raid has escalated 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…

US pharmaceutical giant Merck has pulled its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is failing to provide sufficient support for the life sciences sector. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will relocate research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing innovative medicines and vaccines. Industry analysts warned the move could discourage other global firms from investing in the UK. Government defends spending but acknowledges gaps A government spokesperson defended current investment in science and research but admitted more work is needed. Officials highlighted new initiatives but recognised strong international…

Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He wants to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump demands tougher measures against Moscow The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides explored new ways to hit Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pressed for the highest possible tariffs on China and India. He had pledged to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks…

Russia is redeploying Cold War-era S-300 air defense systems following recent losses, new satellite images reveal. Analysts say the move shows Moscow is drawing from long-stored reserves instead of new production. Recent imagery from the Khabarovsk Radio Engineering Plant indicates large-scale movement of air defense equipment. Open-source intelligence analyst Athene Noctua noted that the focus is on Soviet-era S-300PS systems, which have not been manufactured for decades. Satellite photos comparing 2023 and 2025 show a clear reduction in stored S-300 components. The plant’s grounds recorded the relocation of six 40V6MD mobile towers, three 30N6 radars, two 5N66 radars, 13 launchers,…