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WARSAW, Poland — Polish fighter jets intercepted and destroyed multiple Russian drones overnight after they crossed into Poland’s airspace during a large-scale strike on Ukraine, officials said Wednesday. Authorities confirmed that about 19 drones entered Polish territory between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. At least eight were shot down by Polish F-16s, supported by NATO aircraft and defense systems. Debris was found in several locations, including Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone damaged a home but caused no injuries. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the incursion as a deliberate act of aggression and requested NATO consultations under Article 4. Several…
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison overtook Elon Musk after Oracle shares surged 40% in early trading.Ellison’s 41% stake is now valued at $393bn, slightly ahead of Musk’s $384bn fortune.The rise marked Oracle’s largest single-day gain and the biggest wealth increase ever on Bloomberg’s index.Ellison, 81, also holds Tesla shares, a sailing team, the Indian Wells Open, and a Hawaiian island.He has long been close to Musk, investing $1bn in the Twitter purchase and serving on Tesla’s board until 2022.Both men have had ties to Donald Trump, though Musk’s relationship reportedly soured earlier this year.Oracle’s growth is driven by rising demand for…
Donald Trump is urging the European Union to implement tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He wants to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump demands stronger measures against Moscow The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides discussed new strategies to weaken Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pressed for the maximum tariffs on China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks between Moscow…
Leaders discuss measures to pressure Moscow as assaults escalate WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — U.S. and European officials met in Washington this week to discuss coordinated sanctions against Russia, following its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the conflict began. The talks focused on reinforcing economic measures to limit Russia’s ability to fund its military operations. The meeting, hosted at the U.S. Treasury Department, included high-level representatives such as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the European Union’s sanctions envoy, David O’Sullivan. Officials explored additional restrictions on Russian energy exports and refining operations, aiming to reduce one of the Kremlin’s most important…
Apple will reveal its thinnest iPhone ever at Tuesday’s annual event in Cupertino.The iPhone 17 series will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.iPhone Air is expected to be the lightest flagship, inspired by Apple’s slim MacBook designs.The company will also introduce Apple Watch series 11 and refreshed AirPods earbuds.Rumors suggest AirPods could feature live translation, closing the gap with Google’s Pixel Buds.Apple plans to announce launch dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.Trump’s tariffs may increase iPhone prices and disrupt Apple’s global supply chain.Tim Cook shifted production to India and shipped iPhones to the US to…
Extended closures in UK and abroad Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The company is still dealing with disruption caused by a cyber attack over a week ago. Production is halted at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Facilities in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Assembly line workers have been told to stay home. On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to prevent further damage. That action caused widespread operational disruption. Recovery efforts continue Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to safely restore networks. Cybersecurity specialists…
Lower court’s block overturnedThe Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, permitting federal agents to carry out immigration raids in Southern California that rely on profiling by race, ethnicity, or language. The ruling lifts a July 11 injunction from U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who had found the practices likely unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Allegations of racial targetingThe lawsuit that triggered the injunction described “roving patrols” by masked, heavily armed agents who detained people in public spaces based on appearance or speech. One plaintiff, Jason Gavidia, alleged he was roughed up despite…
Volkswagen is close to a tariff deal with the US, CEO Oliver Blume said, as the carmaker targets the affordable electric vehicle market in Europe. Trump-era tariffs, combined with a weak market, have already cost the group “several billions.” Even with a planned reduction from 27.5% to 15%, Blume called the tariffs a “burden.” Volkswagen Plans US Investments The company is promising major US investments and could localise Audi production to reduce costs. Blume said talks with the US government are ongoing, aiming for a quicker resolution. Porsche Impacted by Tariffs Porsche is particularly affected as US-bound models are mostly…
Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced interruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft reroutes traffic to limit disruption Microsoft did not explain what caused the cable damage but said it redirected traffic through alternative routes. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend indicated that the disruptions also affected the United Arab Emirates and parts of Asia. Undersea cables carry global connectivity Cables on the seabed transport international data and form the backbone…
Athens — Greece will roll out a €1.6 billion package of tax cuts and family incentives in 2026 in an effort to slow the country’s shrinking population, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair on Saturday, Mitsotakis said the measures are meant to “lighten the burden on families” and encourage young people to stay in or return to Greece. What’s in the package Why it matters Greece faces one of Europe’s steepest demographic challenges. Births fell to 71,455 in 2023, according to the national statistics authority, and fertility rates remain far below the level needed…
