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Dignitas Founder Ludwig Minelli Dies by Assisted Suicide at Age 92

Organisation Announces Death of Its FounderLudwig Minelli, founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide at the age of 92, the group announced. Minelli died on…

Data Breach at Coupang Potentially Exposes Information of Nearly 34 Million Customers

Discovery of the Breach and Initial FindingsSouth Korea’s largest online retailer, Coupang, has apologised for a major data breach that may have exposed information from nearly 34 million customer accounts.…

Report Suggests Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed Series May Begin in Ancient Rome

Early Setting Details Emerge for the Live-Action AdaptationNetflix’s live-action adaptation of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise may take viewers to Ancient Rome, according to a report from Nexus Point News. The…

Small Pub Owners Warn of Sharp Cost Increases After Business Rates Changes

Rising Costs Despite Government PledgesA pub owner in the south east of England says his business will face an additional £62,000 per year in costs following changes to business rates…

Businesses Report Rising Losses From ‘Friendly Fraud’ Chargeback Scams

Growing Reports of Chargeback AbuseBusinesses across the UK are reporting an increase in “friendly fraud,” a type of chargeback scam in which customers claim they did not make a purchase…

Police Find Text Scammers Earning Tens of Thousands a Month and Spending It on Designer Goods

Evidence of High Earnings and Lavish SpendingAn evidence room filled with designer shoes and handbags illustrates how profitable text-based fraud has become for criminals who send large volumes of scam…

Airbus Says Flights Are Returning to Normal After Solar Radiation Warning Grounded A320 Fleet

Return to Service After Temporary GroundingsThousands of Airbus aircraft are returning to regular operations after being grounded for software updates prompted by a warning that solar radiation could interfere with…

Federal–State Conflict Intensifies as Lawmakers Clash Over Who Should Regulate AI

Growing Divide Over Regulatory AuthorityFor the first time, Washington is nearing decisions on how to regulate artificial intelligence, and the central dispute now hinges on who should have the authority…

Meesho Moves Ahead With $606 Million IPO as SoftBank and Prosus Hold Their Stakes

IPO Launch and Valuation DetailsMeesho is preparing a roughly $606 million initial public offering that features limited sell-downs from early investors and no sales from major backers such as SoftBank…

Venezuela Blocks Six International Airlines After Dispute Over US Security Warning

Suspension of Flights and Missed DeadlineVenezuela has barred six major international airlines from landing in the country after they did not meet a 48-hour deadline to resume operations. The carriers…

Airbus Orders Immediate Fixes After Solar Radiation Risk Found in A320 Flight Control Systems

Discovery and Immediate Safety ActionAirlines around the world have warned of possible delays after Airbus requested urgent modifications to thousands of aircraft, following its discovery that intense solar radiation could…

Global Smart Ports Market Forecast to Hit $15.5 Billion by 2032

Market Growth OutlookThe global smart ports market is expected to grow from $2.0 billion in 2022 to $15.5 billion by 2032, according to a new Allied Market Research report that…

South Korea’s Medical Device Market Set For Steady Growth Through 2034

South Korea’s medical device market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5% until 2034, according to a new report from GlobalData. Government investment accelerates high-value…

Louvre To Raise Ticket Prices For Most Non-EU Tourists By 45%

Museum announces higher entry fees to fund security and infrastructure upgrades The Louvre museum in Paris will raise ticket prices by 45% for visitors from outside the European Economic Area…

Apple Challenges India’s Antitrust Penalty Framework In Delhi High Court

Company disputes calculation method that could lead to $38 billion fine Apple has filed a case in the Delhi High Court challenging how India’s antitrust authority calculates penalties based on…

Alibaba Launches $500 AI Glasses To Compete With Meta

Company integrates Qwen models into new consumer device Alibaba released its artificial intelligence–powered smart glasses on Thursday as it increases its focus on the consumer AI market. The Quark AI…

Google Reclaims Ground In AI With Gemini 3 And Ironwood

Gemini 3 and Ironwood mark a shift after early stumbles in the AI race Google has reasserted itself in the artificial intelligence market with the release of its Gemini 3…

Baidu Emerges As Key AI Chip Supplier In China Amid Nvidia Restrictions

Company positions Kunlunxin unit to meet domestic demand for AI compute Baidu is becoming one of China’s major artificial intelligence chip suppliers as domestic companies look for alternatives to Nvidia,…

Redwood Materials Cuts 5% Of Staff Following $350 Million Funding Round

Layoffs affect a portion of workforce as company expands into new battery reuse markets Redwood Materials is cutting around 5% of its workforce shortly after raising $350 million, according to…

Asahi Says Cyberattack May Have Exposed Data Of 1.5 Million Customers

Company reports large-scale data exposure following September ransomware incident Asahi said a ransomware attack in September may have leaked the personal information of more than 1.5 million customers. The company…