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Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States. He claimed foreign countries had “stolen” America’s film industry. On Monday, he said California suffered most and that the tariff would “solve this long-time, never-ending problem.” In May, Trump said he planned to meet Hollywood executives and begin imposing the levy. He warned that the American film industry was dying “a very fast death.” His statement followed last week’s new tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports and 50% tariffs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. California hit hardest…

Insider threats remain among the most dangerous tactics in cyber-crime. Few employees face them, and even fewer share their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a shocking offer: betray my employer for millions. Unexpected message The first contact arrived out of the blue. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They reached me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their goal.…

Donald Trump has ordered federal troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if necessary to control protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the deployment would defend federal facilities from Antifa attacks and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The move expands federal troop presence in US cities as part of his wider crackdown on illegal immigration. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the move, saying Portland faces no threat that justifies federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek described communities as calm and safe. She warned that…

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased restart of operations following a major cyber-attack. Some IT systems are now back online, and the company is addressing overdue supplier payments with enhanced invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack halts production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend vehicle production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working nonstop on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain risk collapse if the shutdown continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as urgent but admitted…

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping set of tariffs on imported goods. Starting October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies operate factories in America. The plan also imposes a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump presented the measures on Thursday, calling them essential to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of imports has harmed domestic producers. He argued the tariffs will support American companies and safeguard jobs. The announcement comes despite warnings from…

An Indian court has dismissed a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal allowed officials broad powers to remove online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge to the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not confirmed whether it will appeal. Another major defeat for X This marks the second significant legal setback for X in India in just over two years. The platform previously failed to overturn government orders to remove content. Experts warn the ruling could…

Canadian privacy officials concluded that TikTok does not adequately safeguard children’s personal data. They said the platform allows underage access and misuses sensitive information. Children continue using the platform Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children access TikTok each year. The company maintains the service is not for users under 13. Investigators confirmed that many minors still use the app. Sensitive data used for advertising The inquiry revealed that TikTok collected personal information from large numbers of children. The platform then used this data to target ads and tailor content. Officials warned these practices could harm young users. Company pledges stronger…

Porsche shares dropped more than seven percent on Monday after the company confirmed setbacks in its electric vehicle plans. The automaker had already warned that weaker demand would hit its 2025 earnings. Volkswagen shares also fall Parent company Volkswagen saw its stock decline by over seven percent on the same day. It pledged billions to refresh Porsche’s line-up, raising investor concerns. The drop highlights the pressures European carmakers face from Chinese competitors and a slowing economy. Profit forecast cut Porsche lowered its profit margin outlook from as high as seven percent to two percent or less. It cited US tariffs,…

Apple has accused European regulators of unfairly targeting its closed ecosystem, saying the EU blocks users from the “magical, innovative experience” that defines the company. “We face a serious threat in Europe,” Greg Joswiak said while unveiling Apple’s latest products and features. The company insists its integrated hardware and software ensure safety and quality, while EU officials argue it excludes competitors and limits fair competition. Years of conflict result in major fine Apple’s dispute with Brussels has lasted for years, peaking in April when the EU fined the company €500m for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in its App Store. The Digital…

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants. The order cites “abuse” of the system and blocks entry unless the fee is paid. Critics say the H-1B programme threatens American jobs. Supporters, including billionaire Elon Musk, argue it helps the US attract top global talent. Gold card offers fast-track for wealthy immigrants Trump also introduced a “gold card” programme to accelerate visas for selected immigrants. Entry fees start at £1m. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. “A hundred thousand dollars a year for H1-B visas, and…