The son of Jimmy Lai, the tycoon and pro-democracy activist jailed in China, has called for “urgent” intervention from the UK as his father’s health deteriorates in solitary confinement. British citizen Mr Lai, one of the most prominent critics of the Chinese Communist Party, has been in prison in Hong Kong since December 2020. He
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The world “will not tolerate any more excuses on humanitarian assistance” from Israel on the situation in Gaza, the prime minister has said. Speaking following a meeting with US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer sought to make the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar a
LONDON — Cybersecurity firm Wiz is seeking to hit $1 billion of annual recurring revenues next year, the company’s billionaire co-founder Roy Reznik told CNBC, adding that the firm will go public “when the stars align.” Wiz makes software that connects to cloud storage providers like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure and scans for
A recent breakthrough by researchers at the German Primate Center, led by Andres Agudelo-Toro, a scientist in the Neurobiology Laboratory, has significantly advanced the field of brain-computer interfaces. The study, conducted with rhesus monkeys, has resulted in a training protocol that enables precise control of prosthetic hands purely through brain signals. This novel approach focuses
The Tesla Cybertruck is now open for orders to anyone – whether or not you were one of its millions of reservation holders. Tesla first revealed the Cybertruck in 2019, and the unconventional vehicle attracted lots of interest – measured by the number of reservations the vehicle got. At the time, Tesla was taking refundable $100
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes several bankruptices from companies like Juiced Bikes, FUELL, and Energica, as well as some fun news like Microlino’s newest microcar and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks
Amazon Web Services CEO, Matt Garman speaks during CNBC Power Lunch on July 1, 2024. CNBC Amazon Web Services is investing over $500 million in nuclear power, announcing three projects from Virginia to Washington State. AWS, Amazon‘s subsidiary in cloud computing, has a massive and increasing need for clean energy as it expands its services
It’s been just over twenty-four hours since the launch of the Donald Trump-endorsed digital coin “WLFI,” and the token is failing to deliver on the ambitious fundraising goals set by its founding team. World Liberty Financial — which bills itself as a crypto bank where customers will be encouraged to borrow, lend and invest in
Recent research has established that approximately 70 percent of all known meteorite falls can be traced back to three young asteroid families: Karin, Koronis, and Massalia. This significant finding emerged from a collaborative effort involving scientists from the CNRS, the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and Charles University in the Czech Republic. These families formed through
Singer Cheryl has posted about Liam Payne’s death, saying their seven-year-old son Bear “has to face the reality of never seeing his father again”. The Girls Aloud star and former X Factor judge also hit out at “abhorrent reports” about Payne, saying: “It is breaking my heart further that I cannot protect (Bear) from that
The release of drone footage by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) of Yahya Sinwar’s final moments has provoked a torrent of different views across the Middle East. The video shows the Hamas leader in a smashed-up apartment, sitting in an armchair, clothed like a rank-and-file militant. He turns to the drone and throws what appears
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Baillie Gifford, the Edinburgh-based fund manager, has told staff to return to full-time office working, the latest in a string of employers to cool on pandemic era remote working practices. Sky News understands that Baillie Gifford’s roughly-1,800 employees were notified in a video call several weeks ago that they were expected to attend its offices
In this article NFLX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Netflix logo is screened on a mobile phone for illustration photo. Krakow, Poland on October 17th, 2024. Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty Images Netflix shares jumped Friday after the media streaming giant reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat expectations. Shares of Netflix were
Creativity encompasses a wide range of activities, including painting, music, writing, and crafting. These pursuits not only provide an outlet for self-expression but also stimulate the brain, engaging multiple cognitive functions. This engagement can lead to enhanced mental agility, improved emotional well-being, and greater resilience against stress. Exploring Neuroarts The emerging field of neuroarts examines
NASA‘s latest study has sparked interest in the potential for microbial life beneath the icy surface of Mars. Although direct evidence of life on the Red Planet remains elusive, researchers suggest that meltwater trapped beneath layers of frozen water could create a suitable environment for microbial existence. Their findings, stem from sophisticated computer modelling that
A Tesla Model 3 vehicle warns the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and be prepared to take over at anytime while driving using FSD (Full Self-Driving) in Encinitas, California, U.S., October 18, 2023. Mike Blake | Reuters Tesla faces a new investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, concerning
Niall Horan has paid tribute to his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, saying he is “absolutely devastated” by his death. The 31-year-old pop star suffered “extremely serious injuries” after landing in the courtyard of the CasaSur Hotel in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires, police said. Image: Liam Payne in 2023. Pic: AP Argentinian media
The home shopping group behind fashion brands such as Simply Be and Jacamo, received a takeover proposal from Very Group shortly before it agreed to be taken private by a member of its founding family. Sky News has learnt that Very Group – which is chaired by the former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi – made
A heavily pregnant woman and her baby have died after a crash involving an unmarked police car in southeast London. The incident happened when the unmarked car was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road, in Eltham. London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and London’s