Brain-like chips are boosting computers and battling cybercrime

To prevent smart household devices from being hacked, researchers are developing ultra-fast, energy-efficient brain-like chips that can detect threats in real time, right on our devices. From smart fridges and TVs to internet-connected toothbrushes, more and more household gadgets are now part of the Internet of Things. That makes it easier to analyse usage data […]

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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

Important notice for ATAS applicants we are currently experiencing technical issues with Gmail addresses. This is preventing some users from receiving ATAS confirmation emails use an alternative email address when applying for your ATAS certificate if you have already applied using a Gmail address, check with your Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the first instance […]

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South Carolina Duo Plead Guilty to Cyberstalking Conspiracy That Led to Victim’s Suicide

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two South Carolina residents have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking in connection with a disturbing scheme that targeted a vulnerable individual with threatening and extortive messages, ultimately contributing to the victim’s tragic suicide. Trysten Anthony Cullon, 26, entered his guilty plea today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan C. Rodriguez in […]

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Gang Member Convicted in Federal Court for Role in Retaliatory Murder

U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of TennesseeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMemphis, TN – A federal jury in Memphis has convicted Vincent Grant, also known as “V-Slash,” a high-ranking member of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL), for his role in a gang-related murder. The jury reached its verdict in under an hour following a one-week trial. Background […]

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Ireland Government Approves €23 Million to Upgrade Social Housing for Older People and Those with Disabilities

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage | June 10, 2025 The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today announced €23 million in funding to support local authorities in adapting and improving existing social housing across Ireland. The funding, provided under the Disabled Persons Grant and Improvement Works in Lieu Scheme, will be […]

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Chad Seeks $30 Billion in Investment to Drive Growth and Modernization

N’DJAMENA, Chad — The government of Chad is seeking $30 billion in public and private investment to support its ambitious national development plan, with a focus on key sectors including digitalization, infrastructure, and energy. The investment push follows a recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a four-year, $630 million financial support program. […]

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Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests

LOS ANGELES, CA — President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the weekend following two days of violent clashes between immigration protesters and federal enforcement officials. The unrest erupted after immigration authorities reportedly detained 40 individuals in the area, triggering large-scale demonstrations across the city. The protests […]

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Trump’s travel ban casts shadow over the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup and other US-hosted sporting events

Donald Trump’s controversial announcement of a travel ban on people from 12 countries visiting the US, immediately sparked questions about the implications for the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup and next year’s men’s football World Cup, both hosted in the US, as well as the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Fifa Club World Cup […]

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GirlsDoPorn Owner Michael Pratt Pleads Guilty to Federal Sex Trafficking Charges

U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern District of CaliforniaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESan Diego, CA – Michael Pratt, the founder and operator of the pornographic website GirlsDoPorn, pleaded guilty today in federal court to sex trafficking charges related to a years-long scheme that used deception and coercion to recruit young women into pornography. Pratt, 42, had been a […]

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Africa in Transition: Geopolitics, Security, and Governance Shifts Mark Turbulent Start to the Week Across the Continent

June 2025 — A series of developments this week underscored mounting tensions, governance shifts, and fragile security conditions across Africa, as multiple nations confront insurgencies, political transitions, and rising international scrutiny. Wagner Departs Mali Amid Heavy Losses, Russia’s Africa Corps to Stay The Russian-backed Wagner Group announced its withdrawal from Mali after over three years […]

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