UK Government To Take British Steel Into Public Ownership After Failed Sale Talks
The UK government will bring British Steel into public ownership after efforts to secure a commercial buyer failed, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced. Sir Keir said legislation would be introduced…
Scientists Develop Sun-Powered Molecular Energy Storage System Inspired By DNA Damage
Researchers studying how sunlight damages DNA have developed a molecular energy storage system capable of storing large amounts of solar energy and releasing it later as heat, offering a possible…
Cybercriminals Escalate Ransomware Pressure With Threats Of Physical Violence
Cybercriminal groups are increasingly threatening physical violence against employees and executives during ransomware attacks, according to cybersecurity firms and law enforcement agencies, as hackers expand extortion tactics beyond digital disruption…
Truecaller To Cut 15% Of Workforce After Revenue And Profit Decline
Sweden-based caller identification company Truecaller said it will reduce its workforce by about 70 employees, representing roughly 15% of staff, after reporting declines in revenue and profits during the first…
Finnish AI Lab QuTwo Reaches €325 Million Valuation After €25 Million Angel Round
Finnish artificial intelligence startup QuTwo has reached a valuation of €325 million, or about $380 million, after raising a €25 million angel funding round, as investor interest in European AI,…
Kaspersky Says Daemon Tools Supply Chain Attack Is Compromising Thousands Of Windows Computers
Kaspersky said it has identified a malicious backdoor embedded in the Windows version of Daemon Tools, warning that the ongoing supply chain attack is affecting thousands of computers worldwide. Researchers…
Volkswagen Becomes Rivian’s Largest Shareholder Following Expanded Joint Venture Investment
Volkswagen Group has overtaken Amazon as the largest shareholder in Rivian, according to newly filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Volkswagen Stake Nearly Doubles In Less Than…
BMW I Ventures Launches $300 Million Fund Focused On AI And Industrial Technologies
BMW i Ventures has introduced a $300 million investment fund aimed at early-stage startups developing AI and related technologies, as the firm expands its focus on how artificial intelligence will…
Pret A Manger Adjusts Pricing And Menu Strategy As Customer Habits Shift And Costs Rise
Pret A Manger is adapting its pricing, menu, and store strategy as customer habits evolve around health, hybrid work, and value, while the business faces ongoing cost pressures and changing…
Maine Governor Janet Mills Vetoes Data Center Moratorium Bill Citing Local Project Exception
Janet Mills has vetoed legislation that would have temporarily halted new data center development across the state, preventing what would have been the first statewide moratorium of its kind in…
Bank Of England Warns Global Stock Markets May Fall As Risks Outpace Current Valuations
The Bank of England has signaled expectations of a potential global stock market decline, with deputy governor Sarah Breeden stating that current asset prices do not reflect the scale of…
Aurrigo Plans Expansion With New Coventry Hub Targeting 500 Autonomous Vehicles Per Year
Aurrigo has outlined plans to expand its operations with a new manufacturing and engineering hub in Coventry, aiming to increase production capacity for driverless vehicles. New Facility And Production Capacity…
Sweden Says Russian Linked Hackers Targeted Thermal Power Plant In Attempted Disruptive Cyberattack
Sweden has disclosed that hackers linked to Russia attempted to disrupt operations at a thermal power plant in early 2025, with officials warning that cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are becoming…
France Plans Shift From Microsoft Windows To Linux To Advance Digital Sovereignty
France has announced plans to migrate some government computers from Microsoft Windows to Linux as part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on U.S. technology and strengthen control over…
African Swine Fever Outbreak Cuts Spanish Pork Exports And Farmer Income Despite Containment Efforts
An outbreak of African Swine Fever in Spain has led to export restrictions and falling pork prices, affecting farmers nationwide even as authorities work to contain the virus. The disease,…
EU Cyber Agency Links Commission Data Breach To TeamPCP And ShinyHunters
CERT-EU has attributed a recent cyberattack on the European Commission to a group known as TeamPCP, with stolen data later leaked online by another hacking group, ShinyHunters. The breach exposed…
Volkswagen Releases $1 Billion Funding To Rivian After Winter Testing Milestone For ID.EVERY1
Rivian has secured another $1 billion in funding from Volkswagen Group after completing winter testing for the VW ID.EVERY1, a vehicle built under their joint venture. The milestone marks progress…
European Commission Investigates Cyberattack On Europa Websites Cloud Infrastructure
The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack that targeted the cloud infrastructure hosting its Europa.eu websites, with early findings indicating that some data may have been accessed. The incident, detected…