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Israel Conducts Widespread Attack The Israeli military says it has carried out a “broad strike” on Iranian defense systems in western Iran, following joint US-Israeli air operations earlier Saturday. The strikes mark a sharp escalation after weeks of tension over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security concerns. Iran Hits Back Across the Gulf In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on US military assets across nearly the entire Gulf region, sparing only Oman. US President Donald Trump described the strikes as addressing decades of grievances with Iran and urged Iranians to eventually rise against their government, calling it a historic opportunity. International…
US President Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to stop using technology from Anthropic with immediate effect. He published the decision on Truth Social on Friday. “We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again!” Trump wrote. Anthropic now stands at the center of a fierce confrontation with the White House. The company refused to grant the US military unrestricted access to its artificial intelligence tools. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded by declaring Anthropic a “supply chain risk.” No US company has ever received that label in public before. Anthropic announced that…
Overnight Strikes Escalate the Conflict Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have erupted after months of relative calm along their 2,600-kilometre mountainous border. Early Friday, Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul and other Afghan cities, declaring “open war” following Taliban attacks on Pakistani border positions. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the government’s patience with the Afghan Taliban had “run out.” The military’s Operation Ghazab lil Haq, or “Righteous Fury,” reportedly killed 133 Taliban fighters and struck key military installations, including sites in Kabul and Kandahar, where Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada resides. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed strikes across three provinces and…
Burger King has introduced an AI chatbot to support staff in US restaurants.The system connects to employee headsets and listens to customer interactions. The tool, called Patty, runs on OpenAI technology.It detects service phrases such as “welcome”, “please”, and “thank you”.Managers will use the data to understand service patterns. The announcement triggered strong criticism on social media.Many users described the idea as excessive workplace surveillance. Burger King rejected claims that it scores individual workers.The company said the system provides coaching and operational support.Managers should use the insights to recognise good performance. The platform also updates digital menus when items sell…
A new GLP-1 pill helped people with type 2 diabetes lose more weight than oral semaglutide.Participants lost up to 8% of body weight during a one-year phase 3 trial. Eli Lilly developed the drug, called orforglipron.It lowers blood sugar, slows digestion, and reduces appetite.Patients can take it without fasting. More than 1,500 adults joined the international study.Orforglipron also reduced average glucose levels more effectively than semaglutide. However, more patients stopped treatment because of gastrointestinal side effects.Experts see strong potential for easier, cheaper therapy without injections. Researchers still need long-term safety and cardiovascular data.They expect potent oral incretin drugs to reshape…
Meta will begin alerting parents when teenagers repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm terms on Instagram. The company activates the feature through its parental supervision tools. The step marks the first time Meta directly informs parents about concerning search behavior. Until now, Instagram blocked harmful search terms and directed users to external support resources. Meta now adds automatic notifications for parents as an additional safeguard. Families enrolled in Instagram’s Teen Accounts in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada will receive alerts starting next week. The company plans to expand the feature worldwide at a later date. Suicide Prevention Charity Warns…
De Niro Criticizes Trump and Speaks Out Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro voiced strong criticism of Donald Trump, warning that he “will never leave” office and urging Americans to act. At a counter State of the Union event and during interviews, De Niro described the nation as being run by “a handful of dishonest and greedy and cruel authoritarians” and said he felt “betrayed by my country.” He also raised concerns about Trump joking—albeit seriously—about nationalizing elections. Trump Responds With Harsh Words In response, Trump took to Truth Social, calling De Niro “deranged” and “seriously CRIMINAL,” and also targeted Democratic…
Nvidia reports a record annual revenue of $215.9 billion, equivalent to £159.1 billion. The company surpasses investor doubts about massive AI spending. In the final quarter, sales climb 73% year on year, exceeding analyst expectations by a wide margin. CEO Jensen Huang highlights soaring demand for computing power. Computing demand is growing exponentially, he explains. Customers rush to build AI compute infrastructure. He calls these systems the factories of the AI industrial revolution. Huang links them directly to long-term business expansion. Nvidia Strengthens Its Grip on AI Infrastructure Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, valued around $4.8…
Aston Martin will cut up to 20% of its workforce as it tries to save about £40m following heavy losses in 2025. The luxury carmaker plans to remove around 500 roles. It had already eliminated 170 jobs at the start of last year. The company said the move forms part of a wider effort to reshape the business for the future. The announcement came as Aston Martin reported a pre-tax loss of £363.9m for 2025. Losses stood at £289.1m the previous year. Weak demand, US tariffs and supply chain disruption hit trading and margins. Chief executive Adrian Hallmark said the…
Renewed Focus on European Deterrence President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a major speech on France’s nuclear deterrent, outlining how the country could play a larger role in Europe’s security. The address, taking place on the Île Longue peninsula — home to France’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines — will be the first since 2020, when Macron first offered to involve European partners in exercises. Sources close to the president describe the speech as “an important moment” with potential shifts in how France interacts with allies on nuclear strategy. Geopolitical Shifts Driving Interest European interest in France’s nuclear capabilities…