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Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of operations following a serious cyber-attack. Some IT systems are now restored, and the company is addressing overdue supplier payments with enhanced invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack brings production to a halt The August cyber-attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut its IT networks and suspend vehicle production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working around the clock on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain face increasing risk of collapse. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as…

A Cambridge-led clinical trial has shown that a diabetes drug combined with an antihistamine can partially repair nerve damage in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The CCMR Two study tested metformin, a common diabetes medication, alongside clemastine, an antihistamine previously linked to stimulating myelin repair. Seventy patients with relapsing MS took part, with half receiving the drug combination and half a placebo for six months. Results showed modest improvements in nerve function, with electrical signals between the eye and brain travelling 1.3 milliseconds faster in the treatment group. However, patients did not experience noticeable improvements in vision or disability over…

Interpol coordinated a large-scale cybercrime crackdown, arresting 260 suspects across 14 African countries this summer.Authorities focused on romance scams and sextortion, where criminals built fake online relationships to extort money or blackmail victims.Investigators confirmed the schemes affected over 1,400 people, who collectively lost nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million).Cyril Gout, Interpol’s acting executive director of police services, said digital crimes surged across Africa, exploiting growing online platforms.He warned that cybercriminals cause severe financial losses and psychological harm to victims, increasing the urgency for international cooperation. National Police Make Key Arrests Ghanaian authorities detained 68 suspects accused of using fake identities to…

President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs on key imports. Starting October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies operate factories in America. The plan also introduces a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump presented the measures on Thursday, calling them necessary to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of foreign products was harming American producers. He insisted the tariffs would shield domestic companies and preserve jobs. The announcement comes despite warnings…

Officials Probe Possible Coordinated Incursion Danish authorities confirmed that drones were spotted over four airports from late Wednesday into early Thursday, sparking an investigation into a potential organized operation. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen characterized the flights as deliberate and conducted by a professional actor. Intelligence officials noted similarities to drone incidents elsewhere in Europe and raised the possibility of Russian involvement, though no group has claimed responsibility. Flights Delayed at Key Civilian and Military Sites Airports in Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup experienced operational disruptions, with Aalborg—also a military installation—seeing the most significant impact. Skrydstrup, home to Danish fighter…

Women who skip their first breast cancer screening appointment are 40% more likely to die from the disease, according to new research from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, tracked around 500,000 women who received their first screening invitation between 1991 and 2020. Almost one in three (32%) did not attend their initial mammogram, and those women were less likely to attend future screenings, more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage, and had a significantly higher mortality rate. Researchers found 9.9 breast cancer deaths per 1,000 women over 25 years among those who…

Rescue teams recovered five decomposed migrant bodies in eastern Libya, 550 kilometers south of Tobruk.Authorities transported the remains to Tobruk, calling the deaths part of the desert “death journey.”Abreen, a local aid group, identified the victims as likely Sudanese and shared recovery photos online. Migrants Risk Lives on Land and Sea Migrants use Libya’s Mediterranean coast and borders with six countries to reach Europe.People fleeing war and poverty face dangerous desert routes or perilous sea journeys.In December, 61 migrants, including women and children, drowned off Zuwara.In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after their vehicle broke down in the desert for…

An Indian court has rejected a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal gave officials broad powers to censor content online. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge to the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been published. X has not said whether it will appeal the ruling. X faces repeated defeats This marks the second major legal setback for X in India in just over two years. The platform previously failed to challenge government orders to block content. Experts warn the decision…

A drone launched from Yemen struck Eilat, injuring at least 22 people, local medics reported Wednesday.The Israeli military confirmed air defences failed to intercept the drone before it hit the Red Sea city.Two people sustained serious injuries, while others suffered minor wounds, Magen David Adom said. Authorities Secure Site Police deployed bomb disposal teams to examine the drone and its remains.Officials warned the public to avoid the crash site and not touch potential explosives.The Israeli military urged residents to follow Home Front Command safety instructions on Telegram. Regional Tensions Intensify Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed the attack as solidarity with Palestinians…

The world’s oceans have crossed a critical acidity threshold for the first time, according to the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The 2025 Planetary Health Check revealed that ocean surface pH has dropped by about 0.1 units since the industrial era, a 30–40% rise in acidity. This places marine ecosystems beyond safe limits and makes ocean health the seventh of nine planetary boundaries to be transgressed. Cold-water corals, tropical reefs, and Arctic ecosystems are particularly vulnerable. Increased acidity, caused by fossil fuel emissions, reduces calcium carbonate, harming species that rely on it for shells and skeletons. This threatens food…