Author: Rachel Maddow

Hackers disabled check-in and boarding software, forcing Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg to operate manually. Brussels Airport Faces Major Disruptions Brussels officials canceled nine flights, diverted four, and delayed 15 after cyberattack hit its service provider.Spokesperson Ihsane Chioua Lekhli urged only confirmed passengers to travel amid 35,000 scheduled departures.Airport announced it will cancel half of Sunday departures to reduce congestion and delays. Cybersecurity Breach Hits Collins Aerospace Systems Collins Aerospace confirmed a “cyber-related disruption” at select airports, affecting check-in, boarding passes, and bag-tag printing.The company has not disclosed the full scope or estimated resolution time. Berlin and London Report Delays,…

The US imposed 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium in June, requiring proof of material origin for finished goods.Importers must now track steel and aluminium origins, creating extra costs on top of existing US tariffs. Industries Struggle with Complex Compliance The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said the “melt and pour” rule requires cooperation across multiple supplier tiers.Many suppliers lack origin information, making compliance extremely difficult and time-consuming.Parts containing steel, aluminium, and copper face multiple tariff categories, further complicating classification.In August, the US expanded tariffs to 407 more products, including machinery, wind turbines, fire extinguishers, and construction materials. Financial and…

Shop owner Hans Velten Reisch angered the public by posting a sign banning Jews from his store.The note read: “Jews are banned from here! Nothing personal. No antisemitism. Just can’t stand you.”Police removed the sign Wednesday evening “to prevent danger” and maintain public order, spokesperson Philipp Renoncourt confirmed.Reporters said the same message remains visible inside the shop on a wall opposite the entrance.The incident triggered heated discussions in Flensburg and on social media, with users condemning the discriminatory content.Some likened it to Nazi-era actions, while others called for boycotts, protests, or even violent reprisals.By Thursday morning, someone had smeared slogans…

The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) collects NATO contributions to buy US weapons, ammunition, and military equipment.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine expects $3.5 billion by next month to purchase arms and sustain its war effort.All NATO members, except the United States, contribute to PURL to strengthen Ukraine’s defense.“We received over $2 billion from our partners for PURL,” Zelenskyy said at a Kyiv news conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.He added, “We will get more funds in October. I expect around $3.5–3.6 billion.”Zelenskyy did not specify the first shipments’ contents but confirmed Patriot missiles and HIMARS munitions would arrive.Patriot systems…

Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada banned fibre optic internet across Balkh province to “prevent immorality,” officials confirmed Tuesday. Residents Lose Wi-Fi, Struggle with Mobile Data Government offices, businesses, schools, and homes lost Wi-Fi, though mobile data remains slow and expensive. Many residents worry about work and communication. Authorities Promise Alternatives, Uncertainty Remains Spokesman Haji Attaullah Zaid said officials will build alternative networks for essential services. Authorities gave no explanation for potential bans in other provinces.

Investors flocked to Alphabet after a US court blocked the forced sale of its Chrome browser. The ruling ended a nearly five-year antitrust battle and allowed Google to retain core businesses. Shares jumped more than 4% on Monday in Europe, extending gains over 30% since January. The surge pushed Alphabet’s market value above $3 trillion (€2.55tr), joining an elite group of tech giants. Nvidia leads at $4.2 trillion (€3.57tr), Microsoft follows at $3.8 trillion (€3.23tr), and Apple ranks at $3.5 trillion (€3tr). Judge Protects Google’s Core Assets The US Department of Justice had demanded that Google sell Chrome and potentially…

Danish researchers analyzed data from 77,000 adults using anti-obesity medications without diabetes. They found 52 percent quit within a year. Eighteen percent stopped within three months, 31 percent within six months, and 42 percent within nine months. Adults under 30 were 48 percent more likely to stop than those aged 45 to 59. People living in low-income areas quit 14 percent more often than residents of wealthier neighborhoods. Men showed higher dropout rates than women. Side Effects and Chronic Conditions Increase Dropouts Researchers noted people with chronic health problems or prior gastrointestinal or psychiatric medication use stopped treatment more often.…

The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution backing Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution on Friday. The resolution condemns Hamas’s October 7 attack on southern Israel and criticizes Israel’s siege and starvation in Gaza. Global Support Overwhelms Opposition Out of 193 member states, 142 supported the New York Declaration, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained from the vote. France and Saudi Arabia presented the resolution, calling for Palestinian Authority control over all Palestinian territory. The declaration instructs officials to form a transitional administrative committee immediately after a Gaza ceasefire. Calls for Hamas Disarmament The resolution directs Hamas to end its…

Police arrested the suspected gunman who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. Trump told Fox News he learned about the arrest minutes before his appearance, saying officials held the suspect in custody. A source close to the alleged shooter revealed the suspect’s location, helping authorities make the capture. FBI and Police Release Footage FBI and Utah police released video Thursday showing a suspect fleeing the scene after Kirk’s assassination. Utah Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said public tips provided critical leads for the ongoing manhunt. The footage shows a suspect wearing sunglasses, Converse shoes,…

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. Three of five justices found Bolsonaro guilty on five counts, with one justice yet to vote. Justice Cármen Lúcia voted to convict on Thursday, a day after Justice Luiz Fux supported acquittal. The panel will decide Bolsonaro’s sentence after all votes, potentially imposing decades in prison. The 70-year-old former president remains under house arrest for violating a ban on political messaging. Political Reactions Intensify The conviction deepens Brazil’s political divide and may trigger backlash from the United States government. Donald Trump labeled Bolsonaro’s trial…