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Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of war in Ukraine

Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of war in Ukraine

Western leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by China’s role in enabling the war in Ukraine. Some have even openly threatened to sanction the country if it continues to provide Russia with the materials it needs…

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To guard against cyberattacks in space, researchers ask ‘what if?’

To guard against cyberattacks in space, researchers ask ‘what if?’

If space systems such as GPS were hacked and knocked offline, much of the world would instantly be returned to the communications and navigation technologies of the 1950s. Yet space cybersecurity is largely invisible to…

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Port of Corpus Christi closes as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches By Reuters

Port of Corpus Christi closes as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches By Reuters

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) – Ports along the Texas coast started to close or restrict vessel traffic on Sunday to prepare for Tropical Storm Beryl, which was expected to strengthen back to a Category…

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Benefits assessments can re-traumatise veterans. We spoke to more than 100 to find out how the process could be improved

Benefits assessments can re-traumatise veterans. We spoke to more than 100 to find out how the process could be improved

Anyone who has been through a benefits assessment and then waited to hear the decision will know the stress it can cause. The process has been found to create a lack of trust and impact…

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Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI

Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI

Last week, several major record labels filed copyright infringement lawsuits in US courts against the makers of two generative AI music apps, Suno and Udio. The labels allege the AI companies have engaged in copyright…

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Bulgaria’s central bank suspends deputy governor

Bulgaria’s central bank suspends deputy governor

The Bulgarian Commission for Combatting Corruption has found the activities of Andrey Gurov, deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank to be ‘incompatible’ with his role, forcing his suspension, the central bank said on June 27.…

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Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules By Reuters

Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules By Reuters

(Reuters) – The state of Alaska on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations imposed for oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). In April, President Joe Biden’s…

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Britain’s corner shops survived a pandemic and competition from supermarkets – now they are expanding

Britain’s corner shops survived a pandemic and competition from supermarkets – now they are expanding

It seems like they have always been there, on the street corner, open long hours and available whenever we need a pint of milk. Corner shops and convenience stores have been serving our communities for…

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Australia is pushing big tech to ‘protect kids from porn’. What can they actually do?

Australia is pushing big tech to ‘protect kids from porn’. What can they actually do?

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has announced she’s given the major tech platforms six months to develop enforceable codes for protecting children from online pornography and other “high-impact” content like self harm. This follows recent announcements that…

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ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say By Reuters

ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say By Reuters

By Ron Bousso, Marwa Rashad and Emily Chow LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has earmarked a 40% stake in its Ruwais liquefied (LNG) project to four energy majors Shell (LON:), TotalEnergies (EPA:),…

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