US researchers say a single nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds and flu. The vaccine could also prevent bacterial lung infections and may even reduce allergies. Scientists at Stanford University tested the universal vaccine in animals and still need human clinical trials. They describe the approach as a radical break from more than 200 years of vaccine development. Experts called the findings exciting but emphasized that the research remains at an early stage. Current Vaccines Target Only One Disease Current vaccines train the immune system to fight a single infection. A measles vaccine protects against measles, and a…
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Amazon’s cloud division reportedly suffered outages last year involving its own AI systems.One disruption in December lasted 13 hours after an AI agent deleted and rebuilt part of its environment.The incident affected limited services, according to the company. AWS underpins large parts of the internet and public-sector infrastructure.A separate outage in October knocked dozens of websites offline and renewed concerns about reliance on a few major providers. Amazon said the problems were caused by user misconfiguration, not artificial intelligence.It insisted there is no evidence AI creates more errors than human engineers.The company added new safeguards, including mandatory peer review for…
US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a Board of Peace meeting. Trump formed this Middle East coalition to stabilise the region. He could soon pull that region into a new war. The mix of peace language and military threats exposed competing impulses in Trump’s second-term foreign policy. The standoff between Washington and Tehran shows this contradiction most clearly. The escalation has moved quickly and could trigger the largest US air campaign in years. Trump said he prefers diplomacy and wants a deal that ends Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. A White House official said…
Airbus has proposed building two separate fighter jets to rescue Europe’s stalled Future Combat Air System.The €100bn project has been blocked by a leadership dispute with Dassault Aviation. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said the deadlock must not endanger Europe’s long-term defence capability.He argued a split solution could allow progress if governments approve it. Tensions have grown as Germany and France demand different specifications.Berlin does not require a nuclear-capable jet, while Paris does.Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the disagreement technical rather than political. The FCAS programme also includes drones and a combat data network, which continue to advance.Partner nations must soon decide…
Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court Wednesday to defend Meta against allegations it targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents suggesting the company prioritized young users. Zuckerberg said the communications were misrepresented. This was his first jury appearance amid years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also part of the trial, which could shape thousands of similar lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial, with terms undisclosed. Meta insisted it protects young users and blocks accounts under 13. Still, lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier presented emails and research showing Meta employees discussed…
Top alpine skiers have raised alarm over rapidly shrinking glaciers during the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo.Athletes including Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Federica Brignone say the changes are visible and accelerating. Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Many glaciers once seen from Cortina have shrunk to small ice patches high in the Dolomites.Major ice now survives mainly on the Marmolada, which is also melting quickly. Skiers rely on glaciers for reliable early-season training.Vonn said most of the glaciers she used as a child have disappeared.Shiffrin called the crisis deeply personal because…
“Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly food budget jumped by more than 22% in one month, rising from 35,000 roubles to 43,000 roubles. Russia’s economy now hovers between stagnation and decline, and many citizens feel the financial impact of the war in Ukraine as it approaches its fourth year. Alexander noticed price increases for almost all essential goods in supermarkets, including eggs, chicken fillets, and seasonal vegetables. Journalists changed all names in this report to protect sources. Even his daily Americano on the way to work…
Apple, the U.S.-based tech giant, has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States, focusing on artificial intelligence, semiconductor research, manufacturing facilities, and job creation. This move represents a significant boost for innovation, enterprise growth, and the American economy. The investment highlights Apple’s commitment to expanding its domestic footprint in AI and advanced technology. Funding will support research into next-generation AI systems, including autonomous software and machine learning applications, while also enhancing chip development and production capacity within the U.S. Apple’s US AI investment includes building and upgrading semiconductor fabrication facilities, creating high-tech jobs, and strengthening supply…
Senior UK bank executives will meet this week to begin creating a domestic card payments network.The project aims to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard, which handle about 95% of UK card transactions. The talks will be chaired by Vim Maru of Barclays and involve major lenders and payment firms.City institutions will fund the new company, while the government supports the plan.Officials want a backup system in case existing networks suffer political, cyber or operational disruption. Concerns have grown over geopolitical tensions and the risk of foreign-owned systems being switched off.Sanctions that halted card services in Russia highlighted the potential…
US President Donald Trump said he will be indirectly involved in talks between Iran and the United States starting later Tuesday in Geneva. He spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and said he believes Iran wants to reach a deal on its nuclear programme. The second round of talks in Switzerland follows repeated military threats against Iran over its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and the ongoing dispute over its nuclear programme. On Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry said it believes the US position has shifted toward a more realistic direction. Iran Prioritises Nuclear File and Sanctions Relief Iran said…
