Author: Grace Johnson

Lamborghini’s chief executive says the brand’s customers still long for the sound, excitement, and spirit of petrol engines. The legendary Italian supercar maker plans to keep them at the heart of its lineup for at least another decade. The rise of hybrids over full electrics At Lamborghini’s London showroom, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that global enthusiasm for electric cars is cooling. He sees this change as a chance to lean harder into hybrid technology rather than rushing into a fully electric era. The company will decide within the next month whether its upcoming grand tourer, the Lanzador, will go all-electric…

A surprise phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday has shaken Ukraine’s leadership. The two agreed to meet soon to discuss the war in Ukraine, catching Kyiv completely off guard. The call came as Ukraine endured another devastating wave of Russian attacks. In just 24 hours, Moscow launched dozens of missiles and more than 300 drones at various targets. Civilian infrastructure suffered again, damaging gas pipelines as the first cold days signal another harsh winter. Widespread power cuts now plague cities and towns across the country. Moscow strikes harder as its position weakens…

President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged to stop importing Russian oil. The declaration came as Washington intensified its efforts to cut Moscow’s energy income and push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters that Modi assured him India would phase out Russian oil purchases “within a short period of time.” He called the decision “a big stop.” US turns up diplomatic and trade pressure The US president has used India’s energy ties with Russia as leverage in broader trade negotiations. So far, New Delhi has resisted, arguing that its energy…

The United States has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, for allegedly running one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency scams. The joint US-UK operation exposed a sprawling criminal network built on fraud, forced labour, and money laundering. Cambodian Businessman Accused of Global Fraud Network Chen Zhi, who holds both Cambodian and British citizenship, was charged in New York with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Both the US and UK have sanctioned his companies and frozen his assets. UK authorities confirmed that 19 London properties linked…

Virudhunagar, a calm town in southeastern India, has temples that trace back thousands of years. Yet among its ancient streets, a modern revolution is underway—locals are training artificial intelligence systems that shape the digital world. From ancient heritage to digital horizons Mohan Kumar spends his workdays helping machines learn. “I work in AI annotation. I collect and label data to train AI models so they can recognize and predict objects. Over time, they learn to make decisions independently,” he says. India has long been a leader in outsourced IT services, with Bangalore and Chennai as established hubs. But now, that…

Germany’s small- and medium-sized businesses are showing signs of renewed optimism. A recent survey by Creditreform found that sentiment among the country’s Mittelstand has turned slightly positive for the first time since 2022. The business morale index climbed to 0.1 in 2025, up from -4.8 in 2024, signaling a cautious but notable shift toward confidence. Experts say the improvement reflects stabilizing economic conditions and better expectations for growth. Small firms, which form the backbone of Germany’s economy, play a crucial role in employment and innovation. A rise in sentiment could indicate stronger investment plans and hiring intentions in the coming…

China has condemned the United States after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. Beijing called the move “a textbook case of double standards” and warned it could introduce countermeasures if Washington escalates. A spokesperson for China’s commerce ministry said the country “does not want a trade war, but will never back down from one.” Trump reignites confrontation with Beijing Trump reacted angrily after China tightened export rules for rare earth materials. He accused Beijing of becoming “hostile” and attempting to hold the world “captive.” The former U.S. president even hinted he might cancel an expected…

A major transition is coming for computer users everywhere. Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on Tuesday, 14 October. After that day, millions of computers will lose critical security updates. Without them, hackers and malware could more easily attack vulnerable systems. Microsoft urges users to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but many older devices will not meet the system’s stricter hardware requirements. Nathan Proctor, senior director at the US consumer group PIRG, warns that the move could create serious problems for both consumers and the environment. Millions still rely on Windows 10 every day Windows remains the…

In Sengawacho, a quiet suburb of Tokyo, the Ben Thai restaurant has only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry left. Owner Sakaolath Sugizaki hopes for more soon, but her supplier is saving stock for larger clients. Japan’s biggest brewer, Asahi, shut down most of its 30 factories after a crippling cyber-attack froze its computer systems and halted production. Breweries Restart but Systems Stay Down Asahi has reopened several facilities, including six major breweries, but its IT systems remain offline. Employees now process orders and deliveries by hand — with pens, paper, and fax machines. The switch to manual operations has…

“This technology is our future threat,” warns Serhiy Beskrestnov as he studies a newly captured Russian drone. It is unlike anything he has seen before. Driven by artificial intelligence, it can find and strike its targets entirely on its own. Beskrestnov, a consultant to Ukraine’s defence forces, has examined countless drones since the invasion began. But this one is different. It neither sends nor receives radio signals, which makes it impossible to jam or detect. Both Russian and Ukrainian militaries are now testing artificial intelligence in combat. They use it to locate enemy units, analyse intelligence, and clear mines—tasks once…