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A new daily pill for weight loss could help people shed up to 20% of their body weight, according to a trial by Eli Lilly. The drug, called orforglipron, works on the same GLP-1 receptors as weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy, but comes in tablet form, making it easier to take, store, and distribute. In a 72-week study of 3,127 adults with obesity, one in five participants who took the highest dose lost 20% or more of their weight. Those on lower doses lost an average of 7.5%, while the highest dose group lost an average of 11.2%.…
The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) collects NATO contributions to buy US weapons, ammunition, and military equipment.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine expects $3.5 billion by next month to purchase arms and sustain its war effort.All NATO members, except the United States, contribute to PURL to strengthen Ukraine’s defense.“We received over $2 billion from our partners for PURL,” Zelenskyy said at a Kyiv news conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.He added, “We will get more funds in October. I expect around $3.5–3.6 billion.”Zelenskyy did not specify the first shipments’ contents but confirmed Patriot missiles and HIMARS munitions would arrive.Patriot systems…
Food prices rose again in August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly increase. Official data shows the fastest growth since early last year. The cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks increased 5.1% over the year. Beef, butter, milk and chocolate recorded the biggest rises. Slower growth in other areas, including air fares, kept overall inflation steady at 3.8%, the same as July. Economists said supermarkets are passing higher minimum wage and National Insurance costs directly to consumers. Bank of England likely to hold rates Inflation remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target. Analysts widely expect interest rates to stay unchanged…
Lawmakers Challenge Bureau’s DirectionDuring a combative appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Kash Patel was accused by Democrats of steering the bureau for partisan purposes. Patel dismissed the accusations, stating that the removal of several senior figures was based solely on conduct violations and job performance, not politics. He argued that critics were attempting to weaken public confidence in the agency. Controversy Over Epstein Files and Kirk CaseSenators also pressed Patel over his handling of sensitive investigations, particularly sealed Jeffrey Epstein records and the case surrounding the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Patel was questioned about his…
Sky has placed 900 UK roles at risk as it reshapes its business to compete with US streaming services, with a consultation expected to cut about 600 positions and redeploy 300. The latest round affects technology, product, and corporate teams and follows the launches of Sky Glass and Sky Glass Air. Since early 2023, Sky has cut nearly 3,500 jobs, moving away from traditional satellite pay-TV toward internet-based products like Sky Glass and Sky Stream, which now account for more than 90% of new subscriptions. The cuts bring staff levels back to around 23,000, similar to when Comcast acquired the…
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada banned fibre optic internet across Balkh province to “prevent immorality,” officials confirmed Tuesday. Government offices, businesses, schools, and homes lost Wi-Fi, though mobile data still works. Authorities promised to build an alternative network for essential services. Residents Face Disruption One resident noticed home connectivity issues days ago. His provider initially said it was a technical problem. Slow, expensive mobile data makes work difficult, especially for communicating with clients outside Afghanistan. He may have to move provinces to maintain his livelihood. Wider Context and Uncertainty Authorities sometimes suspend mobile networks temporarily during festivals to prevent detonations. Officials…
US President Donald Trump announced he will sue the New York Times for 15 billion dollars, accusing the newspaper of defamation and libel. Trump posted on his platform Truth Social that the newspaper has lied and smeared him for too long and that this must stop immediately. Criticism of Kamala Harris endorsement The president attacked the Times for endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. He called the paper a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Trump said he will file the lawsuit in Florida, a Republican stronghold. The New York Times has not yet responded to the claim. Anger at…
Investors flocked to Alphabet after a US court blocked a forced Chrome browser sale. The ruling ended a nearly five-year antitrust dispute, preserving Google’s key businesses. Shares climbed over 4% in European trading, extending gains above 30% since January. Alphabet’s market value now exceeds $3 trillion (€2.55tr), joining an elite tech group. Nvidia leads with $4.2 trillion (€3.57tr), Microsoft follows at $3.8 trillion (€3.23tr), and Apple stands at $3.5 trillion (€3tr). Judge Protects Google’s Core Assets The Department of Justice sought a Chrome sale and possible Android divestiture to reduce competition concerns. Google’s search division generates over half of Alphabet’s…
The US and China have agreed on a framework to transfer TikTok into US-controlled ownership, marking a breakthrough in the long-running dispute over the app’s national security risks. US trade representative Jamieson Greer confirmed the deal, while treasury secretary Scott Bessent said commercial terms had been agreed but were not disclosed. Chinese negotiator Li Chenggang said both sides reached a basic framework consensus to resolve TikTok-related issues through cooperation. The move follows US legislation in April 2024 requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to an approved buyer or face a ban, a deadline previously extended by Donald Trump. The saga began…
Lawyer Henry Clack has extensive experience with Nigerian criminal gangs. Clack, a solicitor at London-based law firm HFW, represents shipping companies targeted by cyber attacks. He says Nigerian groups are the most frequent adversaries. They have carried out multiple high-value “man-in-the-middle” frauds in recent years. How hackers infiltrate shipping This fraud allows hackers to intercept communication between two parties. They impersonate both sides to steal login credentials, financial data, or full system access. Criminals then demand ransom to restore stolen data or surrender control. HFW data shows attacks on ships and ports are rising sharply. Between 2022 and 2023, the…
