Author: Grace Johnson

When Kerry Dunstan and his partner went car shopping this summer, one question guided them: “How’s the battery?” They found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles, and the dealer said its state of health (SOH) was still 93%. That was enough to convince them. For £12,500, they bought a practical electric car with a large boot and decent space. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a sleeker electric Volvo SUV, admits the Leaf doesn’t excite him. “I like sporty cars – and this one’s a bit dull,” he says. Still, he’s satisfied. “It’s done exactly what I expected,” he…

Lamborghini’s chief executive says the brand’s fans still crave the roar, emotion, and power of petrol engines. The Italian supercar maker plans to keep them alive for at least another decade before going fully electric. Turning away from an all-electric rush During an interview at Lamborghini’s London showroom, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said enthusiasm for electric cars is falling. He sees this as a chance for the company to strengthen its commitment to hybrid performance instead of going all-in on electric power. The company will decide within weeks whether its upcoming grand tourer, the Lanzador, will be a pure electric model…

A surprise phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday has disrupted Ukraine’s diplomatic plans. The two agreed to meet soon to discuss the war in Ukraine, a move that caught Kyiv completely off guard. The timing was grim. Within a single day, Russia launched dozens of missiles and more than 300 drones across Ukraine. The attacks struck civilian sites, damaging gas pipelines just as cold weather begins. Power cuts have spread nationwide as strikes cripple the energy grid. Moscow’s attacks hide deep frustration For Ukraine’s government, the new wave of strikes signals Russian…

President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to reduce and eventually end India’s imports of Russian oil. The announcement came as Washington intensified efforts to cut Moscow’s energy revenue and pressure the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters that Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil “within a short period of time.” He described the move as “a big stop.” Washington tightens economic pressure on India The US president has used India’s reliance on Russian energy as a bargaining tool in wider trade negotiations. So far, New Delhi has resisted, insisting…

Huawei is rapidly expanding its 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network, signaling a major step forward in global wireless technology. The company expects over 100 million smartphones to be 5G-A compatible by the end of 2025, demonstrating the growing adoption of next-generation connectivity. The firm is also deploying more than 50 large-scale 5G-A networks worldwide. These networks combine artificial intelligence with wireless infrastructure, allowing operators to optimize spectrum use and reduce energy consumption. Experts say this approach could set new industry standards for efficiency and sustainability. By integrating AI into 5G-A networks, Huawei aims to improve overall network performance. AI algorithms can dynamically…

The United States has seized over $14 billion in bitcoin and charged Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, for allegedly running one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud networks in the world. The joint US-UK operation revealed a criminal empire built on deception, forced labour, and international money laundering. Cambodian Businessman Allegedly Behind Global Fraud Chen Zhi, a dual citizen of Cambodia and the UK, was charged in New York with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Both the US and UK have sanctioned his companies and frozen his assets. UK authorities confirmed 19 London properties…

Virudhunagar, a quiet town in southeastern India, is known for temples that date back thousands of years. Yet among its ancient lanes, people are building something entirely modern—artificial intelligence systems used worldwide. Tradition meets technology Mohan Kumar helps machines learn how to think. “I work in AI annotation. I collect and label data to train models that recognize and predict objects. Over time, they learn to make decisions independently,” he explains. India has long been a leader in outsourced technology services, with Bangalore and Chennai as its main centres. But a new shift is taking shape—tech work is spreading to…

China has accused the United States of provoking new trade tensions after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports. Beijing called the threat “a clear act of double standards” and warned it could retaliate if Washington follows through. A commerce ministry spokesperson said China “will not start a trade war but will not fear one either.” Trump escalates rhetoric against Beijing Trump lashed out after China tightened export rules on rare earth materials used in advanced technologies. He accused Beijing of acting “hostile” and trying to hold the world “captive.” The former U.S. president also hinted…

A major deadline is approaching for millions of computer users worldwide. Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on Tuesday, 14 October. After that date, security updates will stop, leaving many PCs exposed to cyber threats. Without regular patches, hackers and malware could more easily target older systems. Microsoft urges users to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but many devices won’t meet the newer system’s hardware demands. Nathan Proctor, senior director at the US consumer group PIRG, warns that the change could hurt both consumers and the environment. Millions still depend on the ageing system Windows continues to…

In Sengawacho, a quiet suburb of Tokyo, the Ben Thai restaurant has just four bottles of Asahi Super Dry left. Owner Sakaolath Sugizaki hopes for a delivery soon, but her supplier is keeping stock for bigger customers. Japan’s leading brewer, Asahi, shut down nearly all 30 of its factories after a massive cyber-attack paralysed its systems and halted production. Breweries Reopen, but Computers Stay Silent Asahi has reopened several facilities, including six breweries, but its IT systems remain offline. Workers now process every order and shipment manually — using pens, paper, and fax machines. The result is slower production and…