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US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is not providing sufficient support for the life sciences industry. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will move research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing vaccines and innovative medicines. Industry experts warned the move could discourage other global companies from investing in the UK. Government highlights initiatives but admits shortcomings A government spokesperson defended current science and research spending but acknowledged more work is needed. Officials highlighted recent initiatives while recognising the UK faces strong…
WARSAW, Poland — Poland announced Wednesday that its air force downed multiple Russian drones that crossed into its territory overnight amid Moscow’s ongoing strikes on Ukraine. Officials said a total of 19 drones entered Polish skies between late Tuesday and early Wednesday. At least eight were destroyed by F-16 jets with assistance from NATO allies. Debris was located in several communities, including Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone struck a house. Authorities confirmed no injuries. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the violation as an act of aggression and requested NATO consultations under Article 4. During the interceptions, flights were suspended at major…
Eyewitnesses reported that a single bullet struck Charlie Kirk in the neck during a university event in Utah. Videos circulating online showed the 31-year-old conservative activist clutching his neck as blood poured before security rushed him off stage. US President Donald Trump later announced Kirk’s death on Wednesday, calling him a “great, and even legendary” figure. Trump’s Truth Social statement praised Kirk as someone who “understood the heart of America’s youth like no other.” The president added, “He was admired by all, especially me. Melania and I send love to Erika and the family.” Chaos at the Scene Kirk was…
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison overtook Elon Musk after Oracle shares jumped 40% in early trading.Ellison’s 41% stake is now worth $393bn, slightly ahead of Musk’s $384bn, per Bloomberg’s index.The surge marked Oracle’s largest single-day share increase and the biggest one-day wealth gain on Bloomberg’s list.Ellison, 81, also owns Tesla shares, a sailing team, the Indian Wells Open, and a Hawaiian island.He has long been a mentor to Musk, investing $1bn in Twitter and serving on Tesla’s board until 2022.Both Ellison and Musk have ties to Donald Trump, though Musk’s relationship reportedly soured earlier this year.Oracle’s growth is fueled by rising…
Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to apply tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He aims to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump demands tougher action against Moscow The US president made his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides explored new measures to weaken Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pressed for the highest possible tariffs targeting China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks…
Western powers coordinate economic measures to limit Moscow’s resources WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — Amid a surge in Russian attacks on Ukraine, officials from the United States and European Union met in Washington to plan coordinated sanctions aimed at restricting Moscow’s financial and energy capabilities. The discussions highlighted the urgency of applying unified economic pressure in response to the escalating conflict. The session, hosted at the U.S. Treasury Department, brought together Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan. Talks focused on expanding restrictions on Russian oil exports and refining operations, key sources of revenue for the Kremlin, with…
Apple will reveal its slimmest iPhone at Tuesday’s “awe-dropping” event in Cupertino’s Steve Jobs Theater.The iPhone 17 series will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.Observers predict iPhone Air will be Apple’s lightest flagship, following the slim MacBook design tradition.Apple will also unveil the Apple Watch series 11 and updated AirPods during the event.Rumors suggest AirPods may gain live translation, matching Google’s Pixel Buds feature.Apple is expected to announce release dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.Trump’s tariffs may disrupt Apple’s supply chain, potentially raising iPhone prices for consumers.Tim Cook has shifted production to India and shipped…
Israeli warplanes struck Hamas leadership in Doha on Tuesday, igniting explosions and smoke in the Katara district. Officials confirmed the strike targeted senior Hamas figures as part of the “Summit of Fire” military campaign. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated: “Israel initiated it, Israel executed it, Israel claims full responsibility.” Conflicting Reports on Casualties Unconfirmed reports suggest all four Hamas Political Bureau members were either killed or remain missing after the attack. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry reported no confirmed deaths but confirmed damage to residential buildings housing Hamas officials. The ministry condemned the strike as “reckless Israeli behaviour” and said investigations…
Factories remain shut Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The automaker is still grappling with disruption caused by a cyber attack that began more than a week ago. Production has stopped at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Sites in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Assembly line workers have been instructed to stay home. On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to prevent further damage. That action caused widespread operational disruption. Recovery teams working nonstop Jaguar Land Rover says staff are working around the clock to safely restore networks. Cybersecurity…
The European Union is preparing its 19th sanctions package against Russia, which will include measures targeting banks in Central Asia. The new restrictions aim to tighten financial pressure on Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to European diplomats, the upcoming package will focus on specific financial institutions in two Central Asian countries, though the exact banks and nations have not yet been disclosed. Officials emphasized that the sanctions are part of a broader EU strategy to limit Russia’s access to global financial networks. European Council President António Costa highlighted that the EU’s efforts will be closely coordinated with the United…
