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Buying Nothing’s New Flagship Is About to Get Much Easier in the US

British tech brand Nothing has made waves with uniquely designed Android smartphones offered at affordable prices. Now, the company is making it much easier for American consumers to get their…

Reeves won’t dismiss possibility of tax hikes following economic contraction

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April, marking its worst performance in a year and a half. This decline came amid rising taxes for businesses, higher household bills, and…

Uber accelerates driverless taxi trials in the UK

Uber announced plans to trial robotaxis—autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver—in London next spring. The company will collaborate with UK-based AI specialist Wayve, which has been testing its driverless…

Qualcomm to buy semiconductor company Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion

Qualcomm announced plans to acquire Alphawave Semi, a UK-based semiconductor company specializing in high-speed data center connectivity, in a deal valued at approximately $2.4 billion. The acquisition is part of…

Nvidia CEO calls UK a ‘Goldilocks’ moment, pledges investment

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the United Kingdom on Monday, pledging to increase investment in the country’s artificial intelligence sector through his multitrillion-dollar semiconductor company. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister…

Sam Altman launches eye-scanning ID verification startup in the UK

World, the biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to launch in the U.K. this week. The service uses a spherical eye-scanning device called the…

Temu and Shein Shift Focus to Europe Amid Regulatory Challenges

Temu and Shein, China-founded budget e-commerce platforms, are increasingly turning to Europe as their U.S. operations suffer under unfavorable trade policies. However, their entry into European markets may not be…

UK court warns lawyers of ‘severe’ penalties for fake AI-generated citations

The High Court of England and Wales has issued a strong warning to lawyers about the risks of misusing artificial intelligence in their work. In a ruling that combined two…

Russia cuts interest rates to 20% for the first time since 2022 as inflation cools

On Friday, Russia’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by 100 basis points to 20%, marking its first rate cut since September 2022. This move suggests that inflation pressures,…

Trump Says He Talked to Putin, Predicts No ‘Immediate’ Peace Between Russia and Ukraine

President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for over an hour, discussing Ukraine’s recent airstrike on Russian bombers and ongoing nuclear talks with…

Samsung Urges Users to Activate Galaxy Anti-Theft Features Immediately

Samsung is urging Galaxy smartphone owners, especially in the UK, to enable the latest anti-theft protections on their devices. This effort supports the UK Home Office’s campaign to reduce mobile…

Tesla Sales Bounce Back in Norway, But Europe Struggles

Tesla’s new car sales in Norway jumped 213% in May compared to last year, defying a downward trend seen across Europe, according to data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV).…

EU ‘Strongly’ Regrets US Plan to Double Steel Tariffs

The European Union has expressed “strong regret” over President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement to double US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, a move that risks disrupting ongoing bilateral trade…

KFC Plans to Create 7,000 Jobs in UK and Ireland Expansion

KFC has unveiled plans to create 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland as competition in the fast-food chicken market heats up, with rivals like Wingstop making significant inroads.…

Macron Downplays Viral Video of Wife’s ‘Shove’ as ‘Horsing Around’

French President Emmanuel Macron is downplaying a viral video that appears to show his wife, First Lady Brigitte Macron, shoving his face away before exiting a plane, according to a…

EU Says Shein’s Fake Discounts Violate Law

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is facing growing criticism for exploitative practices. The European Union recently announced that Shein has violated consumer protection laws by using misleading discounts and high-pressure…

EU Urges Respect Following Trump’s 50 Percent Tariff Threat

The European Union’s trade chief reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to securing a mutually beneficial trade deal with the United States based on respect rather than threats. This statement comes after…

US Charges Russian Suspected of Leading Global Cybercrime Ring

A US federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, a 48-year-old Moscow resident, of leading a cybercrime group that caused widespread financial harm around the world. The network targeted…

Mastercard Ruling Paves Way for Millions to Claim £70

Millions of shoppers in the UK could receive up to £70 each following a tribunal’s approval of a settlement in a long-running lawsuit against Mastercard. The case originated from historic…

Spain Tightens Airbnb Rules Amid Renewed Tourism Backlash

Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, after France. To mitigate a housing crisis exacerbated by surging tourism, the island nation is making some of the…