Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, contacted UK police after witnessing what he believed was an assault on a woman in London during a video call, a court has heard. Barron Trump, 19, told police that he was in the United States when he saw the incident unfold and asked two friends to call 999 on his behalf. The alleged incident took place in January 2025. The disclosure was made during the trial of Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Rumiantsev denies charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of rape, intentional strangulation, and perverting the course…
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The White House has defended US President Donald Trump after he directed an offensive gesture at a heckler during a visit to a Ford factory in Detroit on Tuesday. Footage of the incident, published by TMZ, appears to show Trump responding to a man who shouted at him from a distance. In a statement, the White House said: “A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage, and the President gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.” The heckler has since been suspended by Ford, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union told CBS News. Within 24 hours, two…
A woman has said she felt “dehumanised” after an artificial intelligence tool linked to Elon Musk’s platform X was used to digitally alter her image, making it appear as though her clothes had been removed. The incident has intensified concerns about how generative AI tools can be misused to create sexualised images without consent. The woman told the BBC that her photo was manipulated using Grok, an AI chatbot developed by xAI and integrated into X. Other users reportedly prompted the tool to redraw her outfit, turning an ordinary image into one that appeared revealing. Although the image was not…
Thieves carried out a highly coordinated bank heist in western Germany, using heavy drilling equipment to break into a vault and steal an estimated €30 million in cash, gold and jewellery, police have said. The robbery targeted a Sparkasse savings bank branch in the city of Gelsenkirchen, where criminals forced open more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes. A police spokesperson compared the operation to a Hollywood-style crime, describing it as “very professionally executed.” Authorities were alerted to the break-in during the early hours of Monday when a fire alarm was triggered inside the building. Investigators believe the thieves took advantage…
Since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December 2024, more than half a million Syrians have left Turkey, where many had lived as refugees since the civil war began in 2011. While Turkey officially guarantees that no Syrian will be forced to return, bureaucratic pressures and the end of free medical care are prompting some to consider going back. Some, like 18-year-old Ahmed, are planning to return in a year or two, hoping to rebuild their lives in Syria despite low wages. Others, like Aya Mustafa, acknowledge the pull of home but are hesitant due to destroyed infrastructure, lack of jobs,…
Nine U.S. lawmakers are urging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to add more Chinese tech companies to a Pentagon list for firms the U.S. believes help China’s military. The move emphasizes growing strains between the U.S. and China over security and control of supply chains. The letter, released late Thursday after President Donald Trump signed a $1 trillion military spending bill, asks Hegseth to add AI company DeepSeek, phone maker Xiaomi, and screen maker BOE Technology Group to the Section 1260H list. The lawmakers believe these companies belong with others already suspected of aiding China’s military activities. The Section 1260H list…
Under Armour has begun reshaping its workforce tied to Curry Brand as the athleticwear company moves forward from its partnership with NBA star Stephen Curry, disbanding the dedicated team and shifting employees into new roles or letting some go. The personnel changes come as Under Armour continues to sell existing Curry merchandise while ending its long-running collaboration with Curry, reflecting broader restructuring efforts at the company.FashionNetwork Under Armour has laid off two employees who had been working directly on the Curry Brand and reassigned others to different positions within the company, according to people familiar with the situation. The team…
To revive its chip industry, Japan needs to find its own niche in semiconductor manufacturing rather than competing with big companies on output, said NTT Chairman Jun Sawada in an interview with Reuters. Sawada thinks Japan can’t beat Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. or South Korea’s Samsung Electronics at keeping costs down and producing large volumes of chips. He believes Japan should focus on making a variety of chips in smaller amounts, targeting chips designed for specific uses and higher value. He warned that Japan made mistakes in the past by trying to produce many cheap products. NTT is one of…
Germany has formally accused Russia of orchestrating a cyber-attack on the nation’s air traffic control systems in August 2024, alongside attempts to interfere in the country’s federal election, officials confirmed. Berlin summoned the Russian ambassador in response to the allegations, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions. A spokesperson for Germany’s foreign ministry said intelligence pointed to Russia’s military intelligence service, the GRU, as responsible for the cyber-attack, which targeted communications systems used by the country’s air navigation service provider. While flights were not disrupted, officials stressed the breach represented a serious threat to national security. “The intelligence clearly attributes…
In 2025, African tech startups raised over 33 billion in capital, 33 percent higher than the previous year and much higher than the losses of 35 percent and 25 percent in 2023 and 2024. This strong performance suggests investors are confident in the ongoing development of the region’s tech ecosystem. Exit activity also increased significantly this year. The $23 million acquisition of Walletdoc and the first two IPOs in over six years show that African startups are becoming more mature and able to attract international investment. In November 2021, 32 ventures raised a total of 162 million, with 79 percent…
Congress has attached a condition to its key defense bill that would cut Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget unless he gives lawmakers unedited video of U.S. military attacks in the Caribbean that contains important details. According to the National Defense Authorization Act, Hegseth would lose 25 percent of his travel funds unless the Pentagon gives full video of attacks under U.S. Southern Command to the House and Senate Armed Services committees. This comes after close examination of a September 2 attack on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. The video of a second attack, which killed people…
Ukraine is working on a new peace plan to present to the White House after President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected giving up any territory to Russia. Zelensky said Ukraine has no legal or moral right to give up territory under its constitution or international law after meeting with European and NATO leaders. He told the US that a new proposal would be discussed by Tuesday. This move follows failed weekend talks between US and Ukrainian negotiators. Former US President Trump claimed Russia supported the US-backed plan and suggested Zelensky was blocking a deal, which raised concerns among European allies. Zelensky is…
Canadian provinces are facing an unusual dilemma: what to do with millions of dollars’ worth of U.S. liquor pulled from shelves after trade disputes, now sitting in storage rooms across the country. The stockpiles, a mix of wine, spirits, and bourbon, were initially removed in protest of tariffs imposed on Canadian goods, and some products are nearing expiration. Provincial responses have varied widely. Manitoba and Nova Scotia have pledged to sell their remaining inventory and donate proceeds to local charities, turning political action into social benefit. Nova Scotia expects sales of U.S. whiskey and bourbon to generate…
Nearly a decade ago, when large-scale battery storage was still an emerging concept, industry leaders set what seemed like an ambitious target: deploy 35 gigawatts of grid-connected battery capacity in the United States by the end of 2025. What once looked like a long-term milestone has now been surpassed well ahead of schedule. According to new data reported by Canary Media, the U.S. energy storage sector installed 4.7 gigawatts of capacity in the third quarter alone, pushing total deployment beyond 40 gigawatts — with months still left in the year. This rapid acceleration has transformed energy storage…
China’s national security officials in Hong Kong warned foreign media to be careful about false or misleading reports on the major fire at Wang Fuk Court. This was the city’s worst fire in about 80 years, and the warning came just before the Legislative Council election. Officials said they summoned some foreign news outlets, though they did not name them, because of their coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed at least 159 people. The government accused the media of misrepresenting the situation, interfering with disaster response, and influencing the election. The meeting took place under the national…
The US has affirmed that it will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, a significant diplomatic defeat after months of tension in Pretoria, host of the 2025 G20. The US says South Africa’s presidency weakened consensus and harmed the forum’s credibility. The shift comes before the Sherpa and Finance Track meetings this month. Poland, one of the top 20 economies in the world, will take the South African spot. US officials say Poland’s economic development shows the benefits of being associated with the US. The Trump administration blamed South Africa’s economic stagnation on policy errors.…
With the appointment of infrastructure-focused M&A partner Brendan Moylan, the New York-based law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges is continuing to grow its London-based transactions practice, said Friday. Since joining Latham & Watkins as a partner in 2018, Moylan has focused on infrastructure transactions, such as those involving utilities, transportation, renewable energy, technology and communications, and social infrastructure, according to Weil. According to his biography on Latham’s website, his clients have included the infrastructure divisions of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, Global Infrastructure Partners, 3i Infrastructure Plc, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, OMERS Infrastructure, Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets, Allianz…
Are you being ripped off by Apple? Apparently the new Apple Watch that is selling for hundreds of dollars only costs $83.70 to make. According to IHS Technology the manufacturing costs for the Apple Watch Sport 38mm is $83.70 where as the retail price is $349. The breakdown is $81.20 for the materials that make up the watch and a $2.50 manufacturing expense. via pastemagazine.com New York Daily News says compared to the Apple’s iPhones, the Apple Watch has the lowest ratio of hardware costs to retail. Other Apple products are at about 29 to 39 percent of the suggested…
Just overnight the Disney/Marvel’s sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron has hit record highs earning $27.6 million on their opening night Thursday April 30th to Friday May 1st. Deadline reported hearing an earning between $94 to $97 million for the movie’s opening day. Beating out Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II for the biggest opening day at $91.07 million. The pre-sales alone are the largest in Marvel history. A big step up from their first Avengers movie which created great anticipation for this one. The total estimated revenue for the movie is projected at $217 to $220 million. The…
Jon Stewart announced his last year as the host of The Daily Show after 15 years of entertaining viewers. So where is he off to now? To buy a farm of course. Stewart has purchased a farm and wants to turn it into an animal sanctuary to rescue farm animals from any cruel practices. He has always been an avid animal rights activist with his wife, Tracey and is even known for rescuing his own pets. Stewart has always fought for his belief; during one of his shows he spoke about global warming and factory farms, throwing much backlash on…
Bud Light’s advertising campaign may be encouraging rape with their new slogan: “The Perfect beer for removing ‘No’ from your vocabulary for the night” The company has recently apologized for the message relayed in their campaign. Controversy quickly ran on social media outlets with the company’s labels reading “Up for Whatever” on their bottles. Many back lashed on Twitter with pictures of the bottle and saying the slogan “perpetrated rape culture.” .@budlight, no means no. This ad perpetuates rape culture and we’re #NotBuyingIt https://t.co/RYuOxka54q — Miss Representation (@RepresentPledge) April 28, 2015 The controversy even hit Congress. Democratic congresswoman from New…
Understand Your Loans – Understand how repayment works. The repayment calculator and exit counselling (usually required upon graduation) are also extremely useful tools to help understand your loans.See if you qualify for income-based repayment, and understand the terms of your loans and what kind they are (federal, private, etc), to know your rights. Pay Attention to Details in Paperwork – Understand fixed interest rates, terms of deferment and forbearance (your last resort), and learn how to budget your money. Find out how to deal with potential future problems in repayment. Consolidate Your Loans – While daunting at first glance, consolidating…
Sir Philip Green has taken 25% stake in the website Mysale.com. The online site features flash deals and discounts from well-known men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion, accessories, beauty, and household items. Founded by British brothers Jamie and Carl Jackson seven years ago, the site was based, and currently operating the bulk of its business in Southeast Asia and Australia. However, Mysale is broadening its horizons. Set to take on the U.S. and Europe in just a few short months, the site will be moving their headquarters from Sydney to London. The site currently has 10 million members and is still…
When a relationship works why ruin it. That may be the reason why e retailer Yoox has renewed its contract with retail brand Dsquared2 for another 5 years. According to CEO Federico Marchetti this renewal of the partnership is important because its the most highest grossing store and has the highest online penetration.The Yoox group has reported a growth over a three month period ending in March, the boost has shown growth in all its main markets and in both business channels. But the company has had its downs with one of the issues being an issue with currency. Despite…
Things aren’t looking so hot for the once popular retail store, Aeropostale. They had experienced a decline in sales for 2013. According to internetretailer.com, the company reported fourth quarter declines for e-commerce and sales. The bad news keeps on rolling, as the company announced this week that they are launching a cost-reduction program that will include cutting 100 jobs in headquarters and closing 125 P.S kids stores (for kids 4-12 years old) out of their 150 in various malls. (Cue the echoes of pre-teen sobs.) Aeropostale was once at the top of their game. Shopping at their store once gave…
The undeniable truth of the last ten years is that social media has ruled the means of communication for every age group. The eruption of global connection seemed incredibly evident for most sectors of business, but one in particular was a bit hasty to accept the change. The fashion industry, since the dawn of its age, has been portrayed as the key to success in every industry. Whether you agree with it or not, people are visual and to ensure gratifying success one must comply with the fashion requirements of the day. To a fashionnista or fashionmister, it’s almost second…
