Author: Grace Johnson

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…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, could move closer to becoming the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board introduced a new pay package designed to secure his attention on the electric carmaker during turbulent times. The plan grants Musk massive stock awards if Tesla achieves record-breaking growth in market value. His earlier agreement looked impossible at first but Tesla hit its goals faster than expected. The trillion-dollar pathway The deal could hand Musk 423.7 million Tesla shares, worth $143.5 billion today. But the reward depends on Tesla’s performance. The company must climb to $8.5 trillion in market capitalization for Musk to claim…

Jaguar Land Rover has ordered staff to stay home until Tuesday as it deals with the effects of a cyber attack. The breach over the weekend forced the company to shut down vital IT systems. That action disrupted production lines and vehicle sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers say operations may stay suspended longer while the crisis is assessed. sales and systems under strain Car sales have been heavily disrupted, though some transactions still went ahead, according to people close to the situation. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, turned off systems on Sunday…

Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to defend his tariff measures. He wants the justices to overturn a ruling that declared his wide-ranging duties illegal. Power struggle with Congress The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to decide quickly if a president can impose tariffs without congressional approval. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. The judges said the power to set tariffs rests solely with Congress. Threat to economic agenda The case could derail Trump’s trade and foreign policy strategy. It might also force the government…

The US government’s antitrust case against Google’s dominance in search has drawn intense international attention. Not since Microsoft stood trial in 1998 has Big Tech faced such pressure. A year after Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google a monopolist, he introduced remedies that some describe as weak while others argue they may still have impact. Google keeps Chrome and Android intact During the remedies phase, many anticipated a potential breakup. Judge Mehta rejected demands to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also pushed for oversight of Android to stop it from bolstering Google’s search and advertising…

Gold has climbed to its highest level ever as investors look for safety in uncertain times. On Tuesday morning, the spot price reached $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has pushed the metal up by nearly a third this year. Tariffs and politics fuel demand Gold often strengthens when confidence in the global economy falters. Earlier this year, prices jumped after President Donald Trump imposed wide-ranging tariffs. The measures unsettled global trade and increased appetite for secure assets. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, making gold even more attractive. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said…