Author: OMN AI

Ryanair has warned that up to 600 flights a day could be cancelled next week as French air traffic controllers prepare to strike, potentially affecting 100,000 passengers. The walkout, led by the SNCTA union, is scheduled for 7–10 October and is expected to reduce capacity across western European airspace. Routes from the UK to France, Spain, Italy and Greece are likely to be disrupted, as many flights pass over France. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary called on the European Commission to protect overflights, arguing that non-French routes should not be grounded when French unions strike. “They have the right to strike,…

SK Hynix and Samsung secured roles in OpenAI’s $500bn Stargate supercomputer project, sparking a surge in their stock prices.SK Hynix shares jumped nearly 10%, and Samsung Electronics climbed more than 3% after the announcement.Both companies will supply high-bandwidth memory (HBM), powering the AI infrastructure crucial for large-scale machine learning. Samsung dominates global DRAM and NAND flash production, serving computers, smartphones, and data centers worldwide.SK Hynix ranks second in DRAM output and leads in HBM production, critical for Nvidia’s AI processors.Together, they control over half of the global memory market, influencing prices, supply, and technology direction. High-Bandwidth Memory Drives Supercomputer Expansion…

Elon Musk has become the first person to reach a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects soaring values of Tesla and his other companies this year. His wealth briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later slipped slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other ventures, including the AI startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also gained significantly in valuation in recent months. Musk dominates global wealth rankings The milestone confirms Musk as the richest person on earth. He remains far ahead of other tech industry leaders. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison…

Autism should not be regarded as one condition with a single underlying cause, according to an international team of scientists who have identified distinct genetic differences between people diagnosed in early childhood and those diagnosed later in life. The study, which analysed genetic data from more than 45,000 autistic people in Europe and the US, found that children diagnosed before the age of six often displayed early behavioural and social difficulties that remained relatively stable. By contrast, individuals diagnosed after the age of 10 were more likely to develop increasing social and behavioural challenges during adolescence and had a higher…

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.2% in September, reaching its highest level since April.Core inflation stayed steady at 2.3%, showing underlying price pressures remain firm.Services drove inflation with a 3.2% annual increase, while energy prices fell more slowly. Food, alcohol, and tobacco prices increased 3.0%, slightly down from August, and non-energy industrial goods stayed at 0.8%.Estonia recorded the highest annual inflation at 5.2%, followed by Croatia and Slovakia at 4.6%.Cyprus reported no change, France rose 1.1%, and Italy and Portugal saw notable monthly gains of 1.3% and 1.0%. ECB Maintains Rates Amid Steady Inflation The ECB kept interest rates unchanged in…

The sunscreen crisis in Australia continues to escalate. Authorities have already removed 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. Popular sunscreens fail safety standards In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several well-known sunscreens did not provide the protection they advertised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator later identified 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All of them used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. Testing shows dangerously low SPF Preliminary investigations revealed the formula rarely…

Drone Sightings Spark Nationwide Ban European leaders gathered in Denmark this week for high-level talks as the host nation reeled from a surge of drone intrusions. Several airports suspended operations after unidentified aircraft entered restricted airspace, while military facilities also reported unusual activity. The government responded by banning all non-military drones across Danish territory in an effort to prevent further disruptions. Allies Provide Military Back-Up The heightened alert has drawn support from Denmark’s neighbors, with France, Germany, and Sweden supplying troops, surveillance radars, and counter-drone weapons to bolster local defenses. Officials emphasized that the scale of precautions goes beyond previous…

Scientists have successfully created human eggs from skin cells, a development that could transform fertility treatment for people who currently have no other options. The research, led by Prof Shoukhrat Mitalipov at Oregon Health and Science University, offers hope to older women, cancer survivors, and potentially same-sex male couples. “The largest group of patients who might benefit would be women of advanced maternal age,” Mitalipov said, noting the technique could also apply to men’s cells. The method adapts somatic cell nuclear transfer, first used to create Dolly the sheep in the 1990s. Researchers replaced the nucleus of donor eggs with…

Zhimin Qian, 47, tricked over 128,000 people in China and converted their money into Bitcoin.She fled China with fake documents and entered the UK to hide her illegal gains.Qian tried to launder stolen cryptocurrency by buying property in late 2018, authorities reported. Legal Conviction in the UK UK courts convicted Qian of leading a Bitcoin fraud connected to a £5.5 billion seizure.Also known as Yadi Zhang, she admitted illegally acquiring and holding cryptocurrency at Southwark Crown Court.Police seized 61,000 Bitcoins from Qian, marking one of the largest crypto confiscations worldwide.Her guilty plea followed a seven-year international investigation into money laundering,…

Donald Trump has once again warned of a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. He said foreign nations had “stolen” America’s movie industry. California faces the biggest impact On Monday, Trump said California suffered most under the current system. He claimed the tariff would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, he had already announced plans to meet Hollywood executives. At that time, he warned the US film industry was dying “a very fast death”. Tariffs affecting other industries Trump’s remarks followed new tariffs in other sectors. These include a 100% levy on branded…