What to know about Ireland's election as the country votes for a new president
What to know about Ireland's election as the country votes for a new president Source link
Senator stands by press release at centre of defamation trial
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price testifies in her own Federal Court defamation trial in Darwin, following cross-examination from the head of the Central Land Council. Source link
Apple loses UK lawsuit over app store commissions
“This ruling overlooks how the App Store helps developers succeed and gives consumers a safe, trusted place to discover apps and securely make payments,” an Apple spokesperson said Source link
US flights at risk: Government shutdown enters 23rd day; White House warns of travel disruptions
Air travel faces worsening disruptions as the government shutdown continues. Federal workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA officers, are working without pay. This situation raises concerns about significant flight delays and cancellations across the country. Lawmakers are urged to find a resolution to reopen the government and ensure the smooth operation of air travel. […]
UAE: Abu Dhabi hosts first Kite World Cup with over 150 elite athletes at Fahid Island
Abu Dhabi is hosting its first-ever Kite World Cup at Fahid Island from October 25 to November 2, featuring over 150 elite athletes from around the world. The event, part of the Fahid Island Watersports Festival, will showcase kitesurfing, wing foiling, e-foiling, hydrofoiling, and freestyle competitions, alongside public activities, live entertainment, and family-friendly experiences. Source […]
Applied Materials to lay off 4% of workforce to simplify operations
The company, one of the largest U.S. makers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, will take a charge of $160 million to $180 million for the layoffs, mostly in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, it disclosed in a regulatory filing Source link
Starmer to push allies on long-range missiles for Ukraine at London summit
The prime minister is hosting Zelensky and the “coalition of the willing” at Downing Street on Friday. Source link
Microsoft introduces new Copilot features such as collaboration, Google integration
Anthropic and OpenAI, among other artificial intelligence service providers, are upgrading their models and launching products aimed at capturing a wider share of the booming AI market Source link
Plaid Cymru's Lindsay Whittle Wins Caerphilly By-Election
Plaid Cymru wins by-election as Labour loses Caerphilly seat for first time Source link
Google backs U.S. gas power plant with carbon capture for Midwest data centres
Big Tech’s plans to expand technologies like generative artificial intelligence, which will require vast amounts of electricity, have butted up against the realities of a U.S. power grid running short on supplies Source link