Author: Grace Johnson

Lawyer Henry Clack has grim experience with Nigerian criminal gangs. Clack, a solicitor at London-based law firm HFW, represents shipping firms hit by cyber attacks. He says Nigerian organised groups are the most common counterparties. They have carried out several high-value “man-in-the-middle” frauds in recent years. How hackers trick the shipping industry This fraud allows hackers to intercept communication between two parties. They then impersonate both sides to steal log-in details, financial data, or even control of a company’s system. Criminals later demand payment to release stolen data or to give up control of computers. HFW data shows hacking in…

Trump outlines his stance US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to introduce tougher sanctions on Russia. But he demanded that Nato members first end their purchases 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 often promised stronger action against Moscow. Yet he has not acted when the Kremlin ignored his threats. He described the purchase of Russian oil as “shocking.” He also urged Nato to impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China. He…

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…

A historic immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia will delay its opening by at least two months. The company confirmed the setback after hundreds of foreign workers were detained. raid escalates diplomatic dispute The raid has intensified diplomatic tensions between Washington and Seoul. Many of the detained workers were South Korean citizens. President Yoon warned the crackdown could discourage global firms from investing in the United States. South Korean officials explained that the workers were sent on temporary assignments to help prepare the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American outlets the raid will push back…

US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled a £1bn expansion in the UK. The company said the government is not giving enough backing to the life sciences sector. The multinational, known as MSD in Europe, will move research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing vaccines and innovative medicines. Industry experts warned that the move could trigger further investment withdrawals from the UK. Government defends record but admits gaps A government spokesperson defended spending on science and research but admitted more work is needed. Officials highlighted recent initiatives but acknowledged tough global competition. Drug…

Donald Trump is pressing the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He hopes to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and bring the war in Ukraine closer to an end. Trump demands tougher action on Russia The US president issued his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides discussed new ways to tighten the squeeze on Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pushed for maximum tariffs targeting China and India. He had vowed to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. But negotiations…

Protesters across France staged large demonstrations on Wednesday under the banner of the Block Everything movement. The protests disrupted traffic, blocked roads, and led to clashes with police. Demonstrators expressed anger at planned budget cuts and frustration with the political elite. Authorities deployed thousands of police officers and security forces nationwide to respond quickly to the blockades. Officials confirmed dozens of arrests in different cities. Despite widespread unrest, the government said France was not entirely paralyzed, as blockades were removed soon after they were set up. The protests come during a tense political week. Only two days earlier, lawmakers voted…

Production halted in multiple countries Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK factories closed until at least Wednesday. The company is still reeling from a cyber attack that struck more than a week ago. The sites in Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton remain closed, alongside facilities in Slovakia, China and India. Production workers have been instructed to stay home. On 31 August the company disabled its IT systems to prevent further damage. The move led to severe disruption across operations. Efforts to restore IT systems Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to restart systems safely. Cybersecurity experts…

Microsoft announced that its Azure cloud platform faced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users encountered delays because internet traffic slowed across the Middle East. Microsoft reroutes data flows Microsoft did not explain what caused the cable cuts but confirmed that traffic was redirected through alternative routes. It stressed that services outside the Middle East were unaffected. Reports over the weekend suggested disruptions also struck the United Arab Emirates and several Asian countries. Seabed cables essential for internet Cables lying on the ocean floor carry international data and form the backbone of the…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted artificial intelligence in class. He later changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood love of reading reference books. He now joins many teachers who weave AI into lesson plans. This shows how rapidly AI tools gain ground in schools, even as benefits and risks remain uncertain. A study by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup found six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the Presidential AI Challenge. The program encourages students from…