The European Commission is stepping up efforts to bolster the security of Europe’s telecommunications networks by urging member states to phase out equipment from vendors such as Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G and next-gen networks, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The EC had in 2020 recommended that member nations stop using tech from “high-risk” vendors like …

After a decade of rapid growth, Britain’s employee ownership movement is hitting the brakes. New tax rules introduced in last year’s Budget have curbed the number of business owners selling to their staff, following a clampdown on offshore trusts used to sidestep capital gains tax (CGT). The Employee Ownership Association (EOA) reports that company sales to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) …

Meta may be about to lose one of its most renowned AI heads: Yann LeCun, a chief AI scientist at the company, is planning to leave the company to build his own startup, the Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources. LeCun, a professor at New York University, senior researcher at Meta, and winner of the prestigious A.M. Turing Award, plans …

OPINION — “Nearly 1,000 feet below the Nevada desert, [U.S.] scientists and engineers are conducting groundbreaking nuclear weapons research. Subcritical experiments, or ‘subcrits’ for short, play a crucial role in ensuring national security. Subcritical experiments are a key part of the [National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)] science-based Stockpile Stewardship Program, which is the way America ensures that our nuclear weapons …

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin provided a detailed strategic outlook on the potential trade that would see Sanju Samson move from RR to CSK. Speaking on his show ‘Ash ki Baat,’ Ashwin addressed the hot-button issue of Samson’s captaincy chances and highlighted how the wicketkeeper-batter would necessitate a complete reshaping of the CSK …

“The current phase has Darfur as a killing field. The Sudanese protagonists have sorted out somewhat the areas each controls. Still, on the political front, both are committed to eliminating the other in a fight to the finish,” United States Ambassador to Sudan during the George W. Bush administration, Cameron Hume, tells The Cipher Brief. “There may be agreement on …

جنوبی وزیرستان میں واقع کیڈٹ کالج وانا کی صورت حال کے تازہ ترین ویڈیو مناظر سامنے آگئے اور سیکیورٹی فورسز نے کالج میں موجود تمام طلبا اور اساتذہ کو بحفاظت ریسکیو کرلیا گیا، سیکیورٹی ذرائع کے مطابق آخری خوارج کو جہنم واصل کرنے تک سیکورٹی آپریشن جاری رہے گا۔ کیڈٹ کالج وانا کی صورت حال کے تازہ ترین ویڈیو مناظر …

In the fast-paced world of franchise T20 leagues, cricket is often distilled into its most explosive form, such as the six-a-side format. New Zealand legend Trent Boult, currently plying his trade with MI Cape Town, recently offered a fascinating glimpse into his cricketing mind by naming his “Dream 6-a-side Team” in a video shared by the franchise on Instagram. Boult’s …

Jenny Shao was a practicing physician and was in residency at Harvard. During the pandemic, Shao saw that people in isolation had a neurological impact, and they needed support. This drove her to leave her medical career, the Harvard residency, to launch a start offering an AI assistant called Robyn. Robyn is intended to be an empathic, emotionally intelligent AI …

China has indicated plans are under way for a next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier armed with futuristic energy weapons including a rail gun, an electromagnetic weapon that the United States tried to develop but abandoned. “China’s future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier can be equipped with more advanced defensive weapons, such as [a] high-energy laser weapon and electromagnetic rail gun,” said Liang Fang, …

St Petersburg, Russia, has been cut off from the internet after a major outage, according to user reports. Residents have reported that banks, messaging services, delivery apps, websites and taxis are all unavailable. Only government services are reported to be still functioning, while all other internet access is down. 130,000 people have reported problems with their internet connection in the …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is fast approaching, with November 15 marking the final date for franchises to submit their retention lists. Consequently, teams have already begun strategic discussions, trades and crucial decisions on which players to keep. Among them are the three-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who clinched the title in the 2024 edition. However, the …

The carnage in the Sudanese city of El Fasher has become so severe that the blood stains can be seen from space. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — which attacked the capital of Khartoum two years ago, kicking off a brutal civil war — finally took over El Fasher last week. The RSF’s capture of the stronghold follows an …

وفاقی وزیراطلاعات عطا تارڑ نے آج نیوز سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ اسلام آباد حملے کے تمام ملوث عناصر کو قانون کے تحت کیفرکردار تک پہنچایا جائے گا۔ وفاقی وزیراطلاعات عطا تارڑ نے واضح کیا ہے کہ ملک میں حالیہ دہشت گردانہ حملوں کے تمام ملوث عناصر کو قانون کے تحت پکڑا جائے گا اور انہیں کیفرِ کردار …

The 12th encounter of the Sheffield Shield 2025-26 season between Queensland and Western Australia unfolded at the iconic W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth on Tuesday. The match attracted keen attention for its competitive edge and dramatic moments, setting the stage for a thrilling four-day first-class contest. Western Australia opted to field first, putting Queensland in to bat under bright conditions favourable …