Motorola Solutions has agreed to purchase the Israeli company D‑Fend for $1. 5 billion, adding a new layer of protection against unmanned aircraft that pose risks to critical sites. The deal follows a surge in incidents where drones have targeted data centres, airports and other vital infrastructure
Recent years have seen a sharp rise in vaping among young people across the United Kingdom. At the same time, an increase in the use of unregulated or “illicit” vape devices has become more common. There is little reliable information about how teenagers learn about these risky products, and what th
Colombia’s first round of presidential voting left no clear winner, setting the stage for a June runoff. A tough‑on‑crime outsider named Aberaldo de la Espriella, who calls himself “El Tigre, ” gained a slight edge over the progressive senator Iván Cepeda, who is linked to outgoing President Gust
The Swiss Finance Department has decided to challenge a court ruling that erased a 100, 000‑franc penalty from former Credit Suisse executive Lara Warner. The fine was originally imposed for not reporting a large money‑laundering transaction linked to Mozambique’s financial collapse. Warner alleg
Antibiotic resistance is a serious danger to people around the world, especially in places where hospitals and health services are not strong. In Central Africa, this problem is worse because the health systems are fragile and it is hard to track infections or share information across different sect
Coinbase, a major U. S. crypto exchange, has taken a bold step to simplify trading for India’s rapidly growing cryptocurrency market by enabling direct transfers of Indian rupees (INR) to and from its platform. Starting June 1, 2026, users can move funds through the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS),
Central New York will enjoy mild temperatures and mostly dry air through the middle of next week, though a few light showers could appear on Monday evening. The local weather office says any rain will be brief and minimal, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s. A thin fog might settle over riv
Crimea’s roads feel the strain of fuel cuts. Drivers in the region are forced to use rationing coupons after Ukrainian drone strikes hit fuel trucks and block key highways. The governor of the peninsula says sales of common gasoline, Ai‑95, are limited and people must present coupons to buy an
Iran says the United States is pulling its punches on the talks that could end a long‑standing conflict, and it blames Israeli attacks in Lebanon for making negotiations even harder. The Iranian foreign ministry says the talks have begun with a lot of suspicion and that the U. S. keeps changing its
Colombia is heading to a decisive second round of presidential elections, where a former lawyer and a seasoned senator will face off. The first vote saw the race tighten dramatically, with the candidate who has never held public office gaining about 44% of the vote and the long‑time senator securing
