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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,…

Former members of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) have urged governor Andrew Bailey to scale back or halt the central bank’s bond-selling programme, warning it is driving up government borrowing costs. Britain’s long-term gilt yields have hit a 27-year high, adding pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the 26 November autumn budget. While global factors, including Donald Trump’s trade war and concerns over the US Federal Reserve, are partly responsible, the Bank has acknowledged that its £100bn quantitative tightening (QT) programme is also contributing. The Bank has sold around £100bn of gilts over the past year…

Romanian authorities announced that a drone crossed into their airspace during Russian attacks on Ukraine, prompting NATO aircraft to launch. Poland, responding to its own alerts, also dispatched jets and raised defense levels near its eastern border. Drone Detected in Romanian Skies According to Romania’s Defence Ministry, the drone penetrated about 10 kilometers into national territory before vanishing from radar screens close to Chilia Veche in the Danube Delta. Officials emphasized that the aircraft flew at low altitude and posed no immediate threat to populated areas. Two Romanian F-16s were scrambled, joined by allied Eurofighters stationed in the country for…

Danish researchers analyzed data from over 77,000 people using anti-obesity medications without diabetes. They found 52 percent stopped treatment within one year. Eighteen percent quit within three months, 31 percent within six months, and 42 percent after nine months. GLP-1 Drugs Aid Weight Loss But Require Commitment Ozempic and Wegovy belong to GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications mimic hormones that reduce appetite, helping people lose weight. Professor Reimar W. Thomsen explained, “Patients lose all appetite control benefits if they stop taking these drugs.” He stressed long-term use remains essential. Demographics and Side Effects Influence Dropouts Researchers found younger adults under…

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…

New Rating: Fitch cut France’s credit rating from AA- to A+.Reason: Political instability following repeated government collapses after the 2024 snap elections and uncertainty over controlling public finances.Debt Outlook: France’s debt is forecast to rise from 113.2% of GDP in 2024 to 121% by 2027, with no clear signs of stabilisation.Deficit: The 2024 deficit is 5.8% of GDP, well above the stabilising target of ~2.8%. Fitch sees little chance of reducing it below 3% by 2029.Political Risks: Fitch warned that the run-up to the 2027 presidential election will limit fiscal consolidation, and the political impasse is likely to continue. Government…

Warsaw, September 13, 2025 — Roughly 40,000 Polish troops have been deployed to the country’s eastern border as Russia and Belarus begin the Zapad-2025 exercises. The large drills, staged in close proximity to NATO members, have intensified security concerns in Warsaw. Crossings Suspended The government confirmed that several road and railway checkpoints with Belarus will be shut from midnight. Leaders said the closures are a protective measure, warning that the exercises represent an intentional show of force from Moscow and Minsk. Official Purpose of Zapad-2025 Belarus and Russia have described the operation as defensive, citing plans to rehearse scenarios involving…

The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution backing an independent Palestinian state. The measure calls for a two-state solution and condemns Hamas’s October 7 attack on southern Israel. It also criticizes Israel’s siege and starvation tactics in Gaza, which triggered a humanitarian crisis. Global Support for the Resolution Out of 193 member nations, 142 voted in favor, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained from the New York Declaration. France and Saudi Arabia presented the resolution, envisioning Palestinian Authority control over all Palestinian territories. The plan calls for a transitional administrative committee to form immediately after Gaza achieves a ceasefire.…

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…

AstraZeneca has paused its £200m Cambridge research site expansion, halting its entire £650m UK investment plan.The Cambridge project had been expected to create 1,000 jobs, following the scrapped £450m vaccine facility in Merseyside.An AstraZeneca spokesperson cited ongoing reassessment of investment needs and declined further comment.In contrast, the company plans $50bn in US investments by 2030, including new facilities in Virginia and labs across six states.The pause comes amid broader UK pharma setbacks, including Merck scrapping a £1bn London research centre and cutting 125 jobs.Sir John Bell warned major pharmaceutical firms are halting UK investments due to uncertain business conditions.Sanofi said…