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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…

Former members of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) have urged governor Andrew Bailey to ease pressure on government borrowing costs by scaling back or halting the central bank’s bond-selling programme. Britain’s long-term borrowing costs have reached a 27-year high, intensifying pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her autumn budget on 26 November. While global factors such as Donald Trump’s trade war and tensions over the US Federal Reserve are cited, the Bank acknowledged that its £100bn programme to unwind crisis-era quantitative easing (QE) is also contributing. The Bank is expected to maintain its base rate at…

An enormous search effort is underway in Victoria after two police officers were fatally shot while carrying out a warrant near Porepunkah, a normally quiet township now turned into the epicenter of Australia’s biggest-ever policing operation. The incident occurred on August 26, 2025, when officers arrived at a remote rural address. Investigators allege that Dezi Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, opened fire as police approached. Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart, 35, were killed in the line of duty, while a colleague was left with serious injuries. Freeman managed to escape into…

Danish researchers analysed over 77,000 adults using anti-obesity drugs without diabetes. They found that 52 percent quit within one year. Eighteen percent stopped within three months, 31 percent quit by six months, and 42 percent abandoned treatment by nine months. Younger adults, men, and residents of poorer areas discontinued most frequently. Factors Driving Dropouts Adults under 30 left treatment 48 percent more often than those aged 45–59. People in low-income communities stopped 14 percent more than residents in wealthier areas. Chronic health issues or prior use of psychiatric or gastrointestinal medications also increased dropout risk. Researchers suggested that unpleasant side…

Trump sets firm conditions US President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia. But he demanded Nato members first stop importing Russian oil. On his Truth Social platform, he wrote he was “ready for major sanctions on Russia” once Nato states had “agreed and started to do the same.” Trump has repeatedly threatened stronger measures against Moscow. Yet he has not acted when the Kremlin ignored his warnings. He described the purchase of Russian oil as “shocking.” He also called for Nato to impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China. He argued that…

Fitch Ratings has downgraded France’s credit rating from AA- to A+, citing political instability and uncertainty over managing rising public debt. The agency warned that without decisive action, France’s debt, currently at 113.2% of GDP, could reach 121% by 2027, and the deficit is unlikely to fall below 3% by 2029. The downgrade follows the ousting of Prime Minister François Bayrou after a failed budget plan. Finance Minister Eric Lombard emphasized the strength of the economy and ongoing consultations to restore public finances, but economists note France’s high deficit and political fragmentation make fiscal consolidation difficult. Despite these concerns, inflation…

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution endorsing an independent Palestinian state and a two-state solution. The resolution condemns Hamas’s October 7 attack on southern Israel and criticizes Israel’s siege of Gaza for causing a humanitarian crisis. Member Nations Show Strong Support Out of 193 member states, 142 voted in favor, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained from the New York Declaration. France and Saudi Arabia presented the resolution, which grants the Palestinian Authority full control over Palestinian territories. The measure requires forming a transitional administrative committee immediately after Gaza achieves a ceasefire. Demands on Hamas The declaration directs Hamas…

Seven firms under scrutiny Seven technology firms face a US investigation into how their artificial intelligence chatbots interact with children. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demands details about safety measures and how the companies make money from these tools. The debate on children and AI grows louder. Many experts warn that young people remain highly vulnerable. Chatbots can mimic emotions and act like friends, blurring the line between real and artificial companionship. The inquiry targets Alphabet, OpenAI, Character.ai, Snap, XAI, Meta and Instagram. Each company has been asked to respond. FTC wants answers FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson said the probe…

AstraZeneca has halted a £200m expansion of its Cambridge research site, stalling its entire £650m UK investment plan.The Cambridge project, expected to create 1,000 jobs, joins the canceled £450m vaccine facility in Merseyside.AstraZeneca cited reassessment of investment needs but offered no further comment on the pause.In contrast, the company pledged $50bn in US investments by 2030, including new facilities in Virginia, Maryland, and Texas.The move follows a week of negative news for UK pharma, including Merck scrapping a £1bn London research centre.Sir John Bell warned other major drug companies are likely to stop investing in the UK.Sanofi called on the…