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A new daily pill for weight loss, orforglipron, could help people shed up to a fifth of their body weight, according to a trial by Eli Lilly. The study involved 3,127 adults with obesity, none of whom had diabetes, and found that one in five participants taking the pill for 72 weeks lost 20% or more of their weight. Orforglipron targets the same GLP-1 receptors as popular weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy but in an oral form, which is easier to store, distribute, and use. Patients on the highest dose, 36mg daily, lost an average of 11.2% of…

The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) collects NATO contributions to buy US weapons, ammunition, and military equipment.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine expects $3.5 billion by next month to purchase arms and sustain its war effort.All NATO members, except the United States, contribute to PURL to strengthen Ukraine’s defense.“We received over $2 billion from our partners for PURL,” Zelenskyy said at a Kyiv news conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.He added, “We will get more funds in October. I expect around $3.5–3.6 billion.”Zelenskyy did not specify the first shipments’ contents but confirmed Patriot missiles and HIMARS munitions would arrive.Patriot systems…

London Streets Witness Major ProtestsOn September 17, 2025, central London saw tens of thousands of demonstrators rallying against U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit. The Stop Trump Coalition organized the events, attracting environmental campaigners, anti-racism advocates, and pro-Palestinian activists. Marchers moved from Portland Place to Parliament Square, waving banners and chanting slogans opposing Trump’s policies. A strong police presence ensured the protest remained orderly and largely peaceful. Arrests During Windsor DemonstrationsIn Windsor, where King Charles III officially welcomed Trump, smaller groups protested the visit. Activists projected images linking Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, resulting…

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…

Sky has put 900 UK jobs at risk as it continues reshaping its business to compete with US streaming services. The consultation process is expected to cut around 600 roles, with 300 redeployed, mainly affecting technology, product, and corporate teams. This is the third round of cuts in just over 18 months, following launches of Sky Glass, Sky Glass Air, and Sky Stream. Since early 2023, Sky has reduced nearly 3,500 roles as it moves away from traditional satellite pay-TV, with more than 90% of new subscriptions now coming through internet-based products. The latest cuts bring the workforce back to…

Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered a complete ban on fibre optic internet across Balkh province to “prevent immorality,” a provincial spokesperson confirmed. The ban affects government offices, private businesses, schools, and residential homes, cutting off Wi-Fi access entirely. Authorities stressed that mobile data remains active, though residents report that it is slow, expensive, and insufficient for daily needs. This is the first time the Taliban has imposed such a wide-ranging internet restriction since taking power in August 2021. Officials offered no explanation for why Balkh was targeted or whether the ban could expand to other provinces. Residents Face Work and…

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…

International Arrests Lead to Brussels ProceedingsThe trial of Belgian national Flor Bressers opened this week in Brussels under tight security. Prosecutors describe him as a central organiser of a large-scale drug network, claiming he accumulated around €230m through repeated cocaine shipments. Brazilian co-defendant Sérgio Roberto de Carvalho is accused of securing €200m, with the 30 people facing charges said to have gained approximately €500m in total. Profits Linked to Smuggling OperationInvestigators argue the group relied on Europe’s shipping routes to move large quantities of cocaine. Officials point to ten consignments allegedly overseen by Bressers, citing their value as evidence of…

Investors rushed to buy Alphabet shares after a US court blocked a forced Chrome sale. The ruling prevented the breakup of Google’s core businesses. Shares climbed over 4% Monday in Europe, extending gains above 30% since January. The surge pushed Alphabet’s market capitalization past $3 trillion (€2.55tr), placing it among elite tech giants alongside Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Nvidia leads at $4.2 trillion (€3.57tr), Microsoft follows at $3.8 trillion (€3.23tr), and Apple stands at $3.5 trillion (€3tr). Court Ruling Protects Google’s Assets The Department of Justice had demanded Alphabet sell Chrome and possibly Android, citing competition concerns. Google’s search division…

The US and China have agreed on a framework to transfer TikTok to US-controlled ownership, resolving a long-standing dispute over the app amid Washington’s security concerns. US trade representative Jamieson Greer confirmed the deal, while treasury secretary Scott Bessent said commercial terms have been settled but declined to disclose specifics. Chinese negotiator Li Chenggang said both sides had reached a consensus on resolving TikTok-related issues through cooperation. The agreement follows US legislation signed in April 2024 requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sell the platform to a US-approved buyer or face a ban. The TikTok saga dates back to…