Author: Grace Johnson

Lawyer Henry Clack has faced Nigerian criminal gangs many times. Clack, a solicitor at London-based law firm HFW, represents shipping firms hit by cyber attacks. He says Nigerian groups are the most frequent adversaries. They have executed several high-value “man-in-the-middle” frauds in recent years. How hackers target shipping This fraud allows hackers to intercept messages between two parties. They impersonate both sides to steal login details, financial data, or full system access. Criminals then demand ransom to return stolen information or give up control. HFW data shows attacks on ships and ports are rising. Between 2022 and 2023, the average…

Trump sets strict conditions US President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia. But he demanded that Nato countries first stop buying 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 repeatedly threatened stronger measures against Moscow. Yet he has not acted when the Kremlin ignored his warnings. He described the purchase of Russian oil as “shocking.” He also called for Nato to impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China. He argued…

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 tensions The raid has heightened strains between Washington and Seoul. Many of the detained workers were South Korean nationals. President Yoon warned the crackdown could discourage foreign investment in the United States. South Korean officials said the workers were sent temporarily to assist in launching the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American media the raid will delay operations by two to three months…

US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled its planned £1bn expansion in the UK. The company said the government is failing to provide enough support for the life sciences industry. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will move research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing innovative medicines and vaccines. Industry experts warned the decision could discourage other global companies from investing in the UK. Government defends investment but acknowledges gaps A government spokesperson defended spending on science and research but admitted more needs to be done. Officials highlighted recent initiatives but recognised…

Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He aims to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump pushes for stronger measures against Moscow The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides explored new ways to hit Russia’s economy harder. According to a source, Trump pressed for maximum tariffs targeting China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks between Moscow…

Lachlan Murdoch, now 54, has finally seen the question of succession settled. After years of speculation, a new agreement has placed the control of his family’s powerful media empire firmly in his hands. He will guide the future of the business that his father, Rupert Murdoch, built over more than 70 years. This comes after a landmark $3.3 billion deal reached with his three elder siblings. The settlement gives him leadership of one of the most influential collections of media companies in the world, and it is expected to last for decades, likely until 2050. The deal marks the end…

Factories remain closed Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The company continues to face disruption from a cyber attack that started over a week ago. Production is suspended at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Facilities in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Assembly line workers have been instructed to stay home. On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to protect them from further damage. That decision caused widespread operational disruption. Recovery efforts underway Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to safely restore its networks. Cybersecurity specialists…

Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform experienced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users faced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East was delayed. Microsoft redirects traffic to reduce impact Microsoft did not explain what caused the cable damage but said it rerouted data through alternative paths. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend indicated that the disruption also affected the United Arab Emirates and parts of Asia. Seabed cables form the internet backbone Cables on the ocean floor carry global data and…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted using artificial intelligence in the classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood love for reference books. He now joins a growing number of teachers integrating AI into lessons. The trend shows how quickly schools adopt the technology, even as debates continue about its benefits and risks. A Walton Family Foundation and Gallup survey found six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge, encouraging students from…