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Strong iPhone demand pushed Apple’s revenue higher in the three months ending in September, closing its fiscal year with record profit. The company posted stronger-than-expected results despite global trade tensions and growing competition in artificial intelligence. Apple’s September-quarter success came mainly from the powerful debut of the iPhone 17 line-up. “Apple proudly reports a record September-quarter revenue of $102.5 billion, including all-time highs for iPhone and Services,” said CEO Tim Cook. Driven by iPhone sales, Apple earned $27.5 billion (€23.8bn), nearly double its profit from a year earlier. Its stock climbed 2% in after-hours trading. Although the iPhone 17 lacks…

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years, raising cautious hopes of easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump described the meeting in South Korea as “amazing,” while Beijing said both sides had reached a consensus to address “major trade issues.” Relations have been rocky since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, prompting Beijing’s retaliation. A short-lived truce in May failed to end the confrontation. No formal trade deal came from Thursday’s talks, but both leaders hinted at progress. Behind closed doors, negotiators have struggled for months to…

Human Rights Watch urged Merz to condemn Turkey’s repression of opposition leaders, including Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a stronger strategic partnership between Europe and Turkey during his first official visit to Ankara. He praised Turkey’s vital mediating role in the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts. Merz spoke beside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, days after Turkey and the United Kingdom sealed a multi-billion-euro agreement to sell 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Germany, part of the consortium that builds the aircraft, recently ended its resistance to exporting them to Turkey. Reports indicated that Germany also supported Turkey’s involvement in…

A tiny spider believed extinct in the UK has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, thrilling conservationists. The Aulonia albimana, now nicknamed the white-knuckled wolf spider for its pale palps and the tense race to find it, was spotted at the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve, accessible only by boat. Entomologists Mark Telfer and Graeme Lyons found the spider in the final minutes of their four-hour survey — the first confirmed sighting since 1985. “To find a species thought lost for 40 years is thrilling,” said Telfer. The discovery was made in an area restored by grazing Hebridean sheep,…

China will expand market access and strengthen international cooperation in the next five-year period, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has announced. The plan focuses on opening key sectors, particularly services, to both domestic and foreign companies. Officials said the new policy aims to create a more inclusive and competitive market. By increasing access, China hopes to attract more investment and innovation. Experts view this as a sign of China’s commitment to global trade integration and economic growth. The CPC highlighted the service sector as a major area for expansion. Finance, healthcare, education, and technology services are expected to see…

Steady Policy After Earlier Rate CutsThe European Central Bank is set to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting, signaling a preference for stability after several reductions earlier this year. Officials have said that policy is “in a good place,” suggesting confidence that the current stance supports the twin goals of moderating inflation and sustaining growth. With price pressures easing and earlier adjustments still filtering through financial markets, the Governing Council is expected to take a measured, wait-and-see approach. Export Slowdown Adds to Economic ConcernsNew trade data indicate that the euro area’s exports are losing ground, reflecting sluggish global…

A huge Microsoft outage on Wednesday brought parts of the global internet to a standstill. Websites for Heathrow, NatWest, and Minecraft went offline for several hours, leaving millions unable to access key services before systems were restored later that night. Websites crash as users report widespread failures Thousands of people reported website crashes and login errors across multiple countries. Outage tracker Downdetector showed a sharp spike in complaints as users faced slow-loading pages and broken links. Microsoft confirmed that many Microsoft 365 users suffered long delays in Outlook and related services. By 21:00 GMT, most affected websites had returned online…

Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min is now the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, earning $10.4 million in annual salary and $11.2 million in total compensation, according to league figures. Son joined LAFC in August after over a decade at Tottenham Hotspur and has scored nine goals in 10 MLS matches. Only Lionel Messi earns more — the Inter Miami captain receives $12 million in base salary and $20.4 million total compensation. Messi recently agreed to a contract extension through 2028. His new teammate Rodrigo De Paul earns $1.5 million annually, with $3.6 million in total compensation. Other top…

Romania Confirms Partial Drawdown of American ForcesThe United States will scale back some of its troop presence in Eastern Europe, Romanian defense officials announced this week. The move affects rotational forces currently stationed at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base and other bases across the region. While exact numbers were not released, Romania’s Defense Ministry said roughly 1,000 U.S. troops will remain in the country to maintain ongoing operations and training with NATO allies. Adjustment, Not Withdrawal, Says WashingtonAmerican and NATO officials described the change as a “posture adjustment” rather than a withdrawal, emphasizing that the U.S. commitment to European defense remains…

Shanghai has completed the first phase of the world’s first wind-powered undersea data centre. Situated in the Lin-gang Special Area, the facility runs almost entirely on offshore wind energy. It uses seawater cooling, lowering energy demand for cooling to less than 10%. The project marks a significant step in China’s green infrastructure drive. Placing the data centre underwater reduces land use by over 90% and cuts total energy consumption by nearly 23%. Experts say it could reshape how cities design and power data centres sustainably. The facility combines renewable energy with advanced seawater cooling. Offshore wind turbines provide clean power,…