Afghanistan hit by internet blackout as Taliban cuts fibre optic cables

Afghanistan hit by internet blackout as Taliban cuts fibre optic cables

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has recently enforced a significant nationwide shutdown of telecommunications. This action follows their ongoing efforts to sever fiber-optic internet connections, which they claim is a measure against immorality. Reports from Netblocks indicate that Afghanistan is currently facing a complete connectivity blackout. International news agency AFP has lost communication with its […]

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Emma Walmsley steadied GSK – but doubts linger over growth targets | GSK

Emma Walmsley steadied GSK – but doubts linger over growth targets | GSK

Emma Walmsley assumed the role of chief executive at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in 2017 and has implemented significant changes during her tenure. One notable shift was the demerger of the consumer health division, resulting in the formation of Haleon in 2023. This move effectively ended discussions about the need for a larger separation of GSK. Additionally,

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Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy

Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy

Anthropic has introduced its new AI model, Claude Sonnet 4.5, which operated independently for 30 hours to develop a chat application similar to Slack or Teams. This model produced approximately 11,000 lines of code and halted only upon task completion. This marks a significant advancement compared to its predecessor, Opus 4, which only managed seven

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Viral Robotic Legs From China on TikTok Are the ‘Coolest Thing Ever’ 

Viral Robotic Legs From China on TikTok Are the ‘Coolest Thing Ever’ 

Robotic exoskeleton legs can now be rented in China, gaining significant attention on TikTok. American travel creator Christian Grossi shared videos of his experience using the exoskeleton at Zhangjiajie National Park, highlighting the affordability and functionality of the technology. Robotic Legs Available for Rent in China Go Viral on TikTok Grossi revealed that these robotic

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Trump renews threat to impose 100% tariffs on non-US made movies

Trump renews threat to impose 100% tariffs on non-US made movies

Donald Trump recently reiterated a proposal to implement a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, citing concerns that the American film industry has been undermined by foreign competition. He mentioned this during a statement on Monday, highlighting that California has been particularly affected and suggesting that such a tariff could address a

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Dyson’s profits fall by nearly 50% in ‘difficult’ year | Dyson Ltd

Dyson’s profits fall by nearly 50% in ‘difficult’ year | Dyson Ltd

Dyson has reported a significant decrease in profits, nearly halving during a challenging year, which included a reduction of over 25% of its UK workforce. The company, established by Sir James Dyson, has been based in Singapore since 2019, a move intended to secure its future. Despite selling a record 20 million products, Dyson experienced

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Rachel Reeves pre-emptively justifies tax rises

Rachel Reeves pre-emptively justifies tax rises

In Liverpool, Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicated potential tax increases in her upcoming November Budget. During her speech, she connected forthcoming difficult decisions to global economic challenges and anticipated findings from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) regarding the UK’s long-term productivity. She stated that “we will face further tests” influenced by both international conditions and

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AstraZeneca’s listing rejig spells long-term danger for London | Nils Pratley

AstraZeneca’s listing rejig spells long-term danger for London | Nils Pratley

AstraZeneca plans to upgrade its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) while maintaining its UK headquarters and presence on the London Stock Exchange. The aim of this transition is to provide better access for U.S. investors who cannot purchase American depositary receipts (ADRs), effectively aligning its NYSE listing with those in London and

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