powering economic growth through smarter knowledge exchange – UKRI

The Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) is a landmark tool that helps universities and policymakers understand how higher education is driving forwards to achieve economic growth and societal benefit across England. Now in its fifth year, KEF has proven to be a well-designed, resilient and trusted framework. A collaborative approach The framework, designed by Research England, shines […]

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Stellantis Confirms Data Breach, Launches Investigation into Cybersecurity Incident

Global automotive manufacturer Stellantis has disclosed a data breach affecting its digital infrastructure, prompting an internal investigation and heightened cybersecurity measures. The company confirmed that unauthorized access to its systems was detected, though the full scope of the breach remains under assessment. Stellantis, which oversees brands including Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, and Chrysler, stated that customer […]

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AI use by UK justice system risks papering over the cracks caused by years of underfunding

SuPatMaN / Shutterstock More than a decade of underfunding by successive governments has left the UK’s justice system in crisis. There is now a significant backlog in cases and court dates are being cancelled due to logistical problems. Powerful voices in UK politics, including the Tony Blair Institute and Policy Exchange think tanks, have put […]

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AI Fuels Surge in Cyberattacks, Experts Warn of Escalating Global Threats

A growing chorus of cybersecurity experts is sounding the alarm over the weaponization of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals, marking what many describe as a new era of digital warfare. According to the 2025 Threat Report by cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct, AI-powered attacks—including ransomware, phishing scams, and polymorphic malware—have surged dramatically, with ransomware incidents alone rising […]

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Red Sea Undersea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet Services Across South Asia and Gulf Nations

RIYADH — A series of undersea cable disruptions near the Red Sea have significantly impacted internet connectivity across India, Pakistan, Kuwait, and several Gulf nations. The incident, which occurred in waters off the coast of Saudi Arabia, has slowed data traffic and raised concerns about the resilience of global communications infrastructure. Telecom experts report that […]

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Deepfakes and South African law: remedies on paper, gaps in practice

Deepfakes are forgeries of people’s faces, voices and likeness generated through artificial intelligence (AI). They create a serious digital deception. Deepfakes undermine constitutional rights, reduce trust in media and distort fairness in elections. While many countries have laws that address the risks caused by deepfakes, enforcement remains a challenge. Deepfakes began to be widely created […]

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Chimpanzees ingest more than the equivalent of one alcoholic drink a day – new research

apple2499 Drinking more than you intended may be something that many humans do, but now research is showing that a taste for alcohol is surprisingly common among animals. In fact a new study has found that chimpanzees may ingest the equivalent of two alcoholic drinks a day from eating fermented fruit. In the last ten […]

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A volcano or a meteorite? New evidence sheds light on puzzling discovery in Greenland’s ice sheet

Buried deep in Greenland’s ice sheet lies a puzzling chemical signature that has sparked intense scientific debate. A sharp spike in platinum concentrations, discovered in an ice core (a cylinder of ice drilled out of ice sheets and glaciers) and dated to around 12,800 years ago, has provided support for a hypothesis that the Earth […]

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SoftBank Advances High-Altitude 5G Connectivity

18 September 2025 — SoftBank Corp has taken another step toward realizing its vision of delivering 5G via High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS). The company recently conducted a field trial to test a payload designed to provide stable, wide-area connectivity from the stratosphere. The trial demonstrated the potential of HAPS technology to extend mobile coverage […]

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NATO Leverages 5G for Enhanced Military Connectivity

18 September 2025 — Speaking at Unwrapped Digital Industries, NATO’s Antonio Calderon highlighted a multinational initiative aimed at integrating 5G technology into military and civilian communications infrastructure. The effort seeks to establish interoperable systems that enhance operational efficiency and cross-border coordination. Calderon emphasized that 5G’s low latency and high bandwidth capabilities offer strategic advantages for […]

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