Day: May 27, 2026

Iran is starting to restore internet access after a nearly three-month blackout. Tehran cut its public off from the web shortly after the US and Iran struck the country in late February, instead promoting a heavily curtailed network of domestic platforms. The restrictions reshaped Iran’s economy, as tech companies were ...

The effects of what could be one of the strongest El Niño events are becoming more pronounced, just as many countries are struggling with high energy prices. “Exceptionally early” heat is shattering records across Western Europe, straining grids and causing threat to life, the Associated Press wrote; London hit 95.2°F ...

Surging chip stocks are warping stock markets globally. US-based Micron Technology on Tuesday hit a $1 trillion market value on strong demand for its memory chips; the tech-driven surge pushed US stock indices to new highs, despite the latest US strikes on Iran. Chip giant TSMC’s rally largely drove Taiwan ...

BP on Tuesday abruptly ousted its chairman, citing “serious” governance and conduct concerns. Albert Manifold had taken his post at the British oil major just months ago, with plans to accelerate the company’s turnaround following years of turmoil. Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward ...

China and its tech giants are racing to protect their top AI talent, as competition intensifies at home and with the US. Beijing is restricting overseas travel for AI officials at Alibaba and DeepSeek — similar to rules for academics and nuclear scientists — in an effort to secure its ...

The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer’s government is in the “wrong position” ahead of the next election. ...