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At Ben Thai, a cosy restaurant in Tokyo’s Sengawacho district, only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry remain. Owner Sakaolath Sugizaki hopes for more soon, but her supplier has reserved most of the stock for larger clients. Japan’s biggest brewer, Asahi, halted production at nearly all of its 30 factories after a massive cyber-attack froze its operations. Breweries Reopen, but Systems Stay Crippled Asahi has now reopened several of its facilities, including six breweries, yet digital systems remain down. Staff must handle every order and shipment by hand — with pens, paper, and fax machines. The manual process has slowed…
President Donald Trump has warned he could impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods as soon as 1 November, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” actions after it expanded export restrictions on rare earth materials. The move reignites fears of a new trade war between the world’s two largest economies and sent global markets tumbling. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7%, the Dow Jones fell 1.9%, and the Nasdaq sank 3.6%. “I never thought it would come to this,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Ultimately, though painful, it will be a very good thing for the U.S.A.” He also announced plans for new…
“This technology is our future threat,” warns Serhiy Beskrestnov as he inspects a newly captured Russian drone. It is not an ordinary weapon, he says. Equipped with artificial intelligence, it can independently search for and strike targets without human direction. Beskrestnov, a consultant to Ukraine’s defence forces, has examined many drones during the conflict. But this one stands out. It neither sends nor receives signals, making it immune to jamming and detection. Both Ukrainian and Russian forces now race to develop smarter, faster and deadlier AI systems. They use them to locate targets, gather intelligence and clear mines from the…
Researchers at the University of East Anglia say they’ve developed the world’s first reliable blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The condition, marked by extreme and unexplained exhaustion, has long lacked a diagnostic test, leaving many patients undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. “This is a significant step forward,” said Prof Dmitry Pshezhetskiy. “For the first time, we can reliably identify ME/CFS.” The test, developed with Oxford Biodynamics, analyses how DNA folds in blood cells to detect a unique pattern seen only in ME/CFS patients. In trials involving 47 patients and 61 healthy adults, the test showed 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity.…
Tech Giant Accelerates Growth in Wallonia Google invests €5 billion to expand its Belgian data and AI infrastructure. The company launches its largest national project, adding 300 jobs and boosting Wallonia’s data capacity. The move ranks among Belgium’s most significant technology investments and reflects Google’s growing commitment to Europe. Google expands its Saint-Ghislain campus to accelerate access to AI and cloud technology across the continent. “With today’s announcement, Google deepens its presence in Belgium, extends investment, and opens new paths for AI-driven transformation,” said Bikash Koley, Vice President for Global Infrastructure at Google. Prime Minister Bart De Wever welcomed the…
Elon Musk has agreed to settle a $128 million lawsuit filed by four of Twitter’s former top executives, now under his company X. The dispute focused on severance payments the executives said were wrongfully withheld after Musk’s 2022 takeover. Ousted executives say Musk acted without justification The executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, argued that Musk dismissed them “without reason” and ignored their contractual rights. In a recent court filing, their lawyers wrote, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” They did not reveal the settlement terms. The…
A new study has revealed that 90% of marine aquarium fish sold by major US retailers come directly from the wild. Researchers found most fish are caught in the western Pacific and Indian oceans, with little transparency from “reef to retail.” Globally, about 55 million marine animals are sold each year in a trade worth over US$2bn, driven largely by US demand. Among the 734 species analysed, 45 are listed as threatened or declining, including the Banggai cardinalfish and clarion angelfish. “Many threatened species slip through global trade rules,” said Dr Bing Lin from the University of Sydney, who led…
Gold has surged past $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce, hitting a record high. Investors are racing to safeguard their money amid rising global instability and economic unease. The precious metal is experiencing its strongest rally since the 1970s. Prices have climbed by nearly one-third since April, when US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures disrupted international trade flows. Markets shaken as US shutdown rattles confidence The ongoing US government shutdown, now entering its second week, has fueled investor anxiety. Analysts say the delay in releasing vital economic data has deepened fears about the state of the world’s largest economy. Gold, known as…
Jaguar Land Rover has started a phased restart of its factories, more than a month after a major cyber-attack shut production. The company said operations would resume this week at key sites in the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton and Solihull. Plants in Nitra, Slovakia, will follow shortly, while an update on Halewood in Merseyside is expected soon. Sales dropped 17% in the last quarter as shutdowns, US tariffs, and Jaguar model changes hit output. “Our recovery is firmly under way,” said CEO Adrian Mardell. “There’s much more to do, but this is an important moment.” JLR also launched a new…
The Canary Islands set new visitor records despite protests and measures to reduce overtourism.August brought 1.23 million foreign tourists, a 6% rise from the previous year.From January to August 2025, over 10 million international travelers visited, making the islands Spain’s third most popular region.Nearly half a million visitors arrived from the United Kingdom, with Germans also visiting in large numbers.Tourism generates about 35% of the islands’ GDP, remaining a critical part of the economy. Why Visitors Keep Flocking The islands offer year-round warm weather, beaches, mountains, forests, and volcanic landscapes.Seven main islands—Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera,…