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Drone Sightings Force Multiple ClosuresMunich Airport faced significant disruption after several drone sightings late Thursday evening led to the suspension of flight operations. German air traffic control halted departures and arrivals around 10:18 pm local time, affecting dozens of flights and stranding nearly 3,000 passengers. A second shutdown on Friday evening compounded the chaos, forcing further cancellations and diversions to nearby airports such as Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Authorities confirmed that both federal and state police were involved in the response. Thousands of Passengers StrandedThe disruptions left thousands of travelers stranded overnight, with airport staff providing camp beds, blankets, and…

Electric car sales in the UK hit an all-time high in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The data shows that electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, marking a significant step in Britain’s shift toward low-emission transport. Electric and hybrid vehicles lead the market Fully electric car sales rose by nearly a third to 72,779 last month. Plug-in hybrid models grew even faster, pushing combined electric and hybrid registrations to more than half of all new cars sold. The SMMT said rising discounts, an expanded model range, and the government’s grant scheme fueled…

A human rights group claims TikTok recommends pornography and sexualised videos to children. Researchers created fake child accounts, activated safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included clips showing masturbation simulations and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately once alerted and insists it prioritises safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake profiles expose dangerous content In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok accounts. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request additional verification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company markets this feature as a safeguard against sexual…

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to hold a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects soaring values of Tesla and his other ventures this year. His fortune 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 companies, including AI startup xAI and rocket firm SpaceX, have also seen significant valuation gains in recent months. Musk strengthens lead as world’s richest The milestone cements Musk’s position as the richest individual on earth. He remains far ahead of other global tech leaders. Oracle…

The sunscreen scandal in Australia continues to escalate. Authorities have already removed 18 products from shelves over safety concerns. Popular sunscreens fail protection standards In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several leading sunscreens did not provide the protection they promised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled the product voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator has since flagged 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All of them used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. Investigations reveal low SPF levels Preliminary testing revealed the formula…

Drone Disruptions Trigger Tighter Security European leaders convened in Copenhagen this week for high-level talks overshadowed by recent drone incursions that disrupted airspace across Denmark. In the days leading up to the summit, unidentified drones forced temporary airport closures and raised concerns about hybrid warfare tactics targeting European infrastructure. Danish authorities responded by imposing a nationwide ban on civilian drone flights and reinforcing security around airports, ports, and military installations. International Support for Denmark’s Defense To safeguard the summit, Denmark has received assistance from several European partners, including Sweden, Germany, and France, which deployed anti-drone technology, radar systems, and additional…

Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. He claimed foreign countries had “stolen” America’s film industry. On Monday, he said California suffered most and the tariff would “solve this long-time, never-ending problem.” In May, Trump said he would meet Hollywood executives and start imposing the levy. He warned that the American film industry was dying “a very fast death.” His comments follow last week’s new tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports and 50% tariffs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. California faces the brunt Trump…

Biometric Checks Replace Passport StampsStarting October 12, 2025, U.S. citizens visiting most European countries will face a new entry process as the European Union launches its Entry/Exit System (EES). The system, designed to replace traditional passport stamping, requires travelers from outside the EU — including Americans entering the Schengen zone — to provide biometric data. This includes a facial image and four fingerprints, captured upon arrival at border checkpoints. Who Will Be Affected and How It WorksThe policy applies to all non-EU travelers visiting for short stays, whether they are visa-free or hold a short-stay visa. After the initial biometric…

Insider threats rank among the most dangerous tools in cyber-crime. Few employees face them, and even fewer speak openly about their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a shocking offer: betray my employer for millions. Unexpected approach The first message arrived out of the blue. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They contacted me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood…

Donald Trump has ordered federal troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if necessary to manage protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the deployment would protect federal facilities from attacks by Antifa and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The move increases federal troop presence in US cities as part of his broader immigration crackdown. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the action, saying Portland faces no threat that justifies federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek described communities as calm and safe. She warned that sending…