Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Getty Images Subsea cables are critical to the operation of the internet The diver had found the fibre optic cable lying on the seabed of the North Sea. He swam closer, until it was near enough to touch. He reached out his hand. But someone could tell he was lurking there. […]
Political pressure is mounting over a plan by a Hong Kong conglomerate to sell its Panama ports to BlackRock, the American investor, raising questions about the future of the $19 billion deal. John Lee, the leader of Hong Kong, added his voice on Tuesday to escalating warnings from China, saying the transaction deserved “serious attention.” […]
Frank Gardner Security correspondent Getty Images Germany’s military deployed two air defence units to Poland in January to protect supply routes to Ukraine – Germany has been Europe’s main donor of weapons What happens today, here in Berlin, will impact the entire future of Europe’s defence and its ongoing support for Ukraine. Germany’s Parliament, the […]
The growing trade war and rapid policy shifts are expected to drag down economic growth in the United States and around the world, according to projections released on Monday. The resilience that was evident last year is slipping, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in its latest interim economic report, which estimated that […]
Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, the film production company behind franchises such as The Matrix, Ocean’s and the Joker, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, according to a filing with a Delaware court. The firm has blamed its financial troubles on a legal battle with its former partner Warner Bros (WB) and a “failed […]
Sam Francis Political reporter PA Media Kemi Badenoch has said it is “impossible” for the UK to meet its net zero target by 2050 – a goal set by a previous Conservative government. The UK is legally committed to reaching net zero by 2050 under a law passed by Theresa May in 2019. It means […]
Mar 17, 2025, 08:23 PM ET Manchester United’s striker search continues, with Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike both being looked at, while Newcastle are preparing to resist fierce competition for Alexander Isak in the summer. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | […]
One of the founders of betting firm Paddy Power says new government rules to protect punters playing online slots don’t go far enough. Stewart Kenny, who helped found the Irish company in the 80s, believes online slot games spin too fast, which contributes to them being addictive. He thinks new government rules limiting the stakes […]
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is now accessible across the White House campus. It is the latest installation of the Wi-Fi network across the government since Mr. Musk joined the Trump administration as an unpaid adviser. It was not immediately clear when the White House complex was fitted with Starlink […]
Editor’s note: This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices, teams, franchises and much more. They’re not always talked about as much as star players, head coaches and general managers. And, in many cases, they’re not in the limelight. But one thing I’ve seen repeatedly covering […]