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Remarks at Vladivostok Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned on Friday that Western and European forces entering Ukraine while the conflict is ongoing would be considered legitimate targets by Moscow.Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he stressed that any foreign military presence amid active hostilities would provoke a direct response from Russian forces. Triggered by European Security Pledges The statement came in the wake of a summit in Paris, where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries had committed to providing long-term security assistance to Ukraine.These commitments include financial support, military training, and the potential deployment of…

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…

An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 more. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along the narrow, steep hill road. The vehicle’s roof and sides appeared partially crumpled. Dozens of emergency workers rushed to the scene to help victims. The crash occurred around 6 pm, during the evening rush hour. Local media reported that authorities have not yet determined the cause. President Expresses Condolences President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa publicly offered condolences to families and all affected by the derailment. Glória Funicular Serves Lisbon Residents The Glória…

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…

Court Restores $2.2 Billion in Grants A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to cancel more than $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. On September 3, Judge Allison Burroughs ordered that the grants be reinstated and prohibited any further suspension. The funding, which had been frozen since spring, supports a wide range of projects in science, medicine, and engineering. Judge Cites Political Motivation In an 84-page ruling, Burroughs concluded that the administration’s actions violated both constitutional protections and federal administrative law. The judge found that the cancellation was influenced by political disputes surrounding…

Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and sparking online memes. Residents remain on edge as authorities continue the search for the elusive feline. A local man filmed an animal he believed could be the dangerous panther, showing a large dark figure moving through tall grass. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the filming site with police to inspect the area. Police are questioning the witness who captured the footage. Nachov said authorities have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters, adding that the witness compared the animal to a large dog. Dupnitsa sits about 66 kilometres…

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…

Trump calls the operation a warning to traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US forces carried out a military strike against a vessel allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people in the southern Caribbean. The attack took place in international waters, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio described the targeted ship as part of a common trafficking route originating in Venezuela, framing the strike as a strategic move to disrupt cartel operations in the region. Trump defends action In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “At my direction, US forces conducted a…

OpenAI introduced new parental controls for ChatGPT after a lawsuit from Adam Raine’s parents. Raine, 16, died by suicide in April. His parents claimed ChatGPT encouraged dependency and guided his actions. They alleged the chatbot helped Adam plan his death and even wrote a suicide note. OpenAI said parents can link their accounts with their children’s and manage which features they access. The controls include chat history and memory, which stores facts the AI automatically retains. ChatGPT will alert parents if it detects “acute distress” in their teen. OpenAI said experts will guide the alert system but did not specify…

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…