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A cyberattack forced manual check-in and boarding at Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin’s Brandenburg airports on Saturday.Brussels Airport confirmed the attack targeted its service provider’s systems, not airlines or the airport directly. Disruptions Spread Across Multiple Hubs Collins Aerospace admitted a “cyber-related disruption” affected its global software at several European airports.Brussels Airport canceled nine flights, redirected four to Ostend, and delayed fifteen by over an hour.The airport later announced it would cancel half of Sunday’s departing flights to prevent chaos and last-minute cancellations.Officials warned 35,000 passengers scheduled to leave Brussels to confirm flights before traveling. Airports Manage Delays With Caution Brandenburg…

Massive Attack have removed their catalogue from Spotify in protest against founder Daniel Ek’s €600m (£520m) investment in Helsing, a military AI company. The band cited a “moral and ethical burden” on artists whose work indirectly funds lethal technologies. Helsing develops AI for battlefield decision-making and produces drones, including the HX-2, with Ek serving as chairman. Massive Attack’s move coincides with the No Music for Genocide initiative, where over 400 artists block their music from streaming services in Israel. In a statement, the band said the decision was separate from the initiative, criticizing the funding of “dystopian technologies” through Spotify…

Donald Trump announced on Friday that Chinese president Xi Jinping had agreed to approve a deal over TikTok, though no specifics of the agreement or signing timeline were disclosed. The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, their first direct contact since June, amid heightened tensions over trade and technology. Trump said earlier this week that Washington and Beijing had reached a deal to place TikTok’s US operations under American control, with Oracle among the investors in talks to take a significant stake. Reports suggest the framework is still incomplete, and negotiations continue over compliance with laws passed…

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applicants. The order claims the programme suffers from “abuse” and denies entry unless the full fee is paid. Critics argue the H-1B programme undermines American jobs. Supporters, including billionaire Elon Musk, say it allows the US to attract top international talent. Gold card offers fast-track for wealthy immigrants Trump also unveiled a “gold card” programme to accelerate visas for selected immigrants. Entry fees begin at £1m. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. “A hundred thousand dollars a year for…

The US imposed 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium in June, demanding strict proof of origin.Importers must now demonstrate compliance under the “melt and pour” rule for any product containing steel or aluminium.This requirement created a major challenge for European industries already struggling with high tariffs. European Industry Warns of Rising Strain ACEA said identifying metal origin requires cooperation across several supplier levels, many lacking necessary data.The group stressed complexity increases when one product includes steel, aluminium, and copper under different tariff codes.In August, Washington expanded tariffs to 407 product categories including machinery, wind turbines, and fire extinguishers.ACEA warned…

Health Officials Confront Deadly VirusThe World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 31 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the latest Ebola outbreak continues to escalate. The cluster of infections, centered in Kasai Province, has risen to nearly 50 confirmed and probable cases. Officials have identified the Ebola Zaire strain as the cause of the outbreak, a variant known for its high fatality rate. Response Measures and Vaccination DriveTo curb the spread, DRC health authorities, working with WHO and international aid groups, have rolled out emergency vaccinations for frontline medical staff and close contacts of…

A TikTok deal is drawing closer. US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss terms on Friday. Officials from both sides recently reached a “framework” deal. Reports indicate TikTok’s US operations could be sold to American investors. If finalised, one analyst described it as a “rare breakthrough” in US-China trade relations. It could settle a long-standing dispute that has dominated headlines for years. Experts are analyzing what the deal means for TikTok’s 170 million US users and what Beijing could gain. TikTok’s algorithm stays under Chinese control Chinese state media called the talks “win-win”. Trump…

Health Risks on the RiseWildfire smoke is emerging as an increasingly serious public health concern in the United States. Fine particles in the smoke, known as PM2.5, can aggravate respiratory and heart conditions, placing children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical issues at higher risk. Experts warn that with wildfires becoming more frequent and intense, the health impacts are likely to grow. Smoke Spreading Beyond the WestHistorically, wildfire smoke has primarily affected western states like California, Oregon, and Washington. However, recent trends show smoke drifting farther east, impacting regions in the Midwest and Northeast. Climate change is identified as…

Daily Aspirin Could Prevent Return of Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Key Gene Mutations A daily dose of aspirin can substantially reduce the risk of some colorectal cancers returning after surgery, according to a major trial into the protective effects of the everyday painkiller. Swedish researchers found that people who took a low daily dose of aspirin after having their tumour removed were half as likely to have their cancer return over the next three years than patients who took a placebo. The trial involved cancer patients whose tumours carried specific genetic mutations that made them susceptible to aspirin’s anti-cancer…

In Flensburg, shop owner Hans Velten Reisch ignited outrage by posting a sign banning Jews from his store.The message read: “Jews are banned from here! Nothing personal. No antisemitism. Just can’t stand you.”Police removed the sign Wednesday evening “to prevent danger” and maintain order, spokesperson Philipp Renoncourt confirmed.Local reporters later observed the same message displayed on a wall inside the shop near the entrance.The case triggered heated debate across Germany and online, with many calling the notice blatantly discriminatory.Social media users compared it to Nazi-era decrees, while others demanded boycotts or retaliatory action.By Thursday morning, graffiti reading “Nazis out” covered…