US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high-tech investments in China, other adversaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence in China, Russia, North Korea and other “countries of concern.” The U.S. government has been working for years to deny China and other adversaries investments thatContinue Reading
Facing pushback on data centers, tech giants are promising hosts more money and fewer secrets
With host communities across the U.S. turning against their gargantuan data centers, America’s technology giants are promising to take fewer taxpayer handouts, keep fewer secrets or shower more money onto the communities willing to allow the server warehouses. The new raft of promises from the world’s richest companies comes asContinue Reading
Huge crowds fill Belgrade for final rallies before election | DW News
Just days before Serbia’s elections, Belgrade has seen competing rallies. The right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party is facing a challenge from an election ticket known as the “Student List” — a group of candidates backed by student protesters. Serbia has faced nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests, triggered byContinue Reading
Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures
Towering waves crashed against Taiwan’s coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled., Read MoreContinue Reading
Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?
With emergency stocks at multidecade lows, analysts say the world may have only a month or two if Hormuz shuts again., Oil prices have climbed towards their highest levels in five months as attacks on tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz mount and efforts to end the UnitedContinue Reading
Europe needs a war economy
With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself., For the past four-and-a-half years, the war on Europe’s doorstep has haunted policymakers. Yet they have treated it as a looming threat rather than one already eroding the very foundations on which Europe stands. Russia’sContinue Reading
Canonical dev mocks up an Ubuntu launcher that uses AI
What would deeper AI integration on the Ubuntu desktop look like? Well, you don’t need to think too hard to find out. A Canonical engineer has published a prototype launcher that simulates how on-device AI could be used to enhance and aid users of the Ubuntu desktop. But the warty-prototypeContinue Reading
Judge limits election-related immigration stops amid broader legal war ahead of midterms
An unprecedented election war is playing out between the The Traitor administration and California in federal court, with a slate of cases proceeding at breakneck speed ahead of the Nov. 3 election., Read MoreContinue Reading
Hegseth staff damaged WWII-era Eisenhower globe trying to move it to his office
The globe was especially notable because it had green pen or marker notations where Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower marked areas in Europe, three U.S. officials said., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Drones, AI and cybersecurity on display as Milipol Qatar brings together firms from 33 countries
Around 280 companies from 33 countries gathered at Milipol Qatar, displaying drones, robots and AI systems. Exhibitors discussed changing security needs, while officials examined how to protect essential services and respond to cyberattacks and emergencies.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | October 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Fossil-Fueled Warming Drives Surge in European Heat Deaths
Scientists urge governments to expand targeted health measures to better protect vulnerable populations. By Bob Berwyn Heat-related deaths in Europe’s urban areas exceeded 50,000 in the summer of 2026, as repeated waves of record-breaking temperatures swept across the continent from late May through August. Continue Reading
Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army says
High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more., High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more. A fire that killed four soldiers at a western Canadian military base was sparkedContinue Reading