At the opening of London Tech Week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a bold £1 billion commitment to supercharge the UK’s computing power—part of a long-term ambition to position Britain as a serious global force in artificial intelligence and next-generation technology. The announcement sets a clear tone: the UK wants to be more than …
On Monday, important officials from the United States and China came together in London to try to calm down a big argument about trade. They gathered at Lancaster House, a grand old building, to discuss a deal they had begun last month in Geneva. That deal helped bring a short pause in the fighting over …
Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading U.S. media company known for its popular streaming platforms and TV networks, has announced plans to divide itself into two standalone businesses. One company will focus on streaming and movie production, while the other will concentrate on its cable television channels, like HBO and CNN. The goal is to help …
Benjamin Till just wanted a simple, stress-free holiday to Pisa without worrying about extra baggage fees. To make sure he followed the rules, he carefully measured his suitcase before buying it, ensuring it fit the size limits for a free underseat bag. But when he arrived at London Gatwick Airport in December 2023, he was …
NASA, the United States' space agency, is going through one of its biggest challenges ever due to possible budget cuts that could cancel dozens of important science missions. The situation has become even more complicated because of a disagreement between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the billionaire behind SpaceX, a company that works …
In early June 2025, the United States made a big decision. It stopped some American companies from sending important parts and tools used in nuclear power plants to China. This decision is part of a growing fight between the two countries over trade and technology. The U.S. government told companies that their special permissions, called …
The US stock market is getting closer to reaching its highest levels ever, and investors are keeping a close eye on new economic reports and government decisions that could push prices even higher. After a rough patch in April, stocks have been slowly recovering, and the S&P 500, one of the biggest market indexes, is …
The U.S. stock market ended the week on a positive note, thanks to new job numbers and signs of progress in trade talks with China. On Friday, all three major stock indexes closed higher. Investors were encouraged by a better-than-expected employment report, which helped ease fears about a weakening economy. At the same time, there …
U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to allow rare earth minerals and magnets to be sent to the United States. This happened after a phone call between the two leaders, which was described as rare and important. President Trump confirmed this by saying, “Yes, he did,” when asked …
Tesla’s stock price started recovering after a big drop caused by a public disagreement between Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Investors were worried that the fight between the two powerful figures could hurt Tesla’s business, but things seem to be calming down now. Reports suggested that Musk and …
The United States might see slower job growth in May as businesses deal with challenges like changing trade rules and economic uncertainty. However, the unemployment rate is likely to stay at 4.2%, the same as the past few months. This means that while fewer new jobs are being created, people who are already working will …
In a big step for digital finance in India, Flipkart, which is owned by the US retail giant Walmart, has received official approval to lend money directly to its users and sellers in India. This is a very important moment because it marks the first time that a major online shopping platform in the country …
The US stock market has started to bounce back after months of ups and downs caused by trade tensions and new tariffs. Investors were worried about how these trade policies would hurt the economy, but now there are signs that the worst may be over. The S&P 500, which tracks the performance of big US …
A group of more than 40 companies, universities, and research teams, led by Nokia, has started a new project to protect Europe’s most important infrastructure using drones and robots. The goal is to keep energy grids, communication lines, and data centers safe from threats. The project is partly funded by the European Union and includes …
