A massive data breach at business services giant Conduent has compromised the sensitive personal information of over 25 million Americans, making it one of the largest cybersecurity incidents in recent history. The breach, which went undetected for nea…
Mandelson’s Arrest Adds to Scandal That Has Rattled Starmer and Labour Party
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Global defence spending hits 2.63 trillion dollars
Global defence spending rose to USD 2.63 trillion in 2025, up 2.5 per cent year on year, as great power rivalry and national insecurity continued to drive military investment, according to the latest edition of The Military Balance published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
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Chad closes border with Sudan after clashes kill five soldiers
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French ministers to boycott US ambassador amid furious row over comments on death of far-right activist
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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two more sexual offences
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How Silicon Valley has long ignored China’s looming Taiwan invasion and its chip supply impact; US officials warned Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm about China’s plans (Tripp Mickle/New York Times)
Tripp Mickle / New York Times:
How Silicon Valley has long ignored China’s looming Taiwan invasion and its chip supply impact; US officials warned Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm about China’s plans — Federal officials have for years tried…
Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network
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Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending
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