Author: Grace Johnson

The United States has led the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to challenge that dominance. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its main goal is to develop high-end chips that can compete with the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is racing to close the gap and reduce its reliance on imported technology. DeepSeek Shows China’s AI Ambition In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the tech world by launching a competitor to…

A global vision for nutrition and sustainability By 2050, every person could access nutritious, culturally appropriate food while helping the environment. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems proposes a “planetary health diet” as a solution. The report finds that combining this diet with sustainable farming and reduced food waste could feed 9.6 billion people fairly. Researchers from more than 35 countries contributed, showing that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could fall by over half if nations act together. Currently, about 30% of emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food, with most of the remainder…

Electric car sales in the UK reached record levels in September, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures show that electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, marking a significant step in the country’s shift toward greener transport. Electric and hybrid cars lead the market Fully electric vehicle sales rose by nearly a third to 72,779 last month. Plug-in hybrid models increased even faster, pushing combined electric and hybrid registrations to more than half of all new cars sold. The SMMT said the rise was driven by greater discounts, more model options,…

A human rights group claims TikTok recommends pornography and sexualised videos to children. Researchers created fake child accounts, activated safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included clips of simulated masturbation and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted quickly once notified and insists it prioritises safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake child accounts reveal hidden dangers In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request additional verification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company advertises this feature as protection against sexual…

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to hold a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects soaring values of Tesla and his other ventures this year. His wealth briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later dipped slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Other Musk ventures, including the AI startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also seen strong valuation gains in recent months. Musk extends lead among the world’s richest This achievement secures Musk’s position as the richest person on the planet. He stays far ahead of other global…

The sunscreen safety crisis in Australia is worsening. Authorities have already pulled 18 products from shelves over safety concerns. Leading sunscreen brands under scrutiny In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several popular sunscreens failed to deliver the protection promised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at just SPF 4. The company recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator has since flagged 20 more sunscreens from various brands. All of them used the same base formula, which showed serious flaws during testing. Investigations expose weak SPF protection Preliminary testing revealed the formula rarely provided…

Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He claimed other countries had “stolen” the American film industry. The president said California suffered heavily and the tariff would “solve this long time, never ending problem.” In May, Trump promised to discuss the plan with Hollywood executives and begin the process of imposing the levy, warning that America’s film industry faced a “very fast death.” New Tariffs Sweep Across Industries Trump announced a fresh wave of tariffs last week. The measures include a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports…

Insider threats are among the most dangerous risks in cyber-crime. Few employees face them, and even fewer speak publicly about their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a bold offer: betray my employer for millions. Unexpected contact The first message arrived without warning. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They contacted me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their goal.…

Donald Trump has ordered troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if necessary to control protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the deployment would protect federal facilities from Antifa attacks and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The move expands federal troop presence in US cities as part of his broader immigration crackdown. democratic leaders criticise move Democratic officials condemned the deployment, saying Portland faces no threat requiring federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek called communities safe and calm. She warned that sending troops would constitute an…

Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of operations following a major cyber-attack. Some IT systems are now functional, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments with expanded invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack halts production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend car production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working around the clock on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain face growing risk of collapse. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer called the situation urgent but admitted no…