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Apple will reveal its thinnest iPhone ever at Tuesday’s annual event in Cupertino.The iPhone 17 series will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.iPhone Air is expected to be the lightest flagship, inspired by Apple’s slim MacBook designs.The company will also introduce Apple Watch series 11 and refreshed AirPods earbuds.Rumors suggest AirPods could feature live translation, closing the gap with Google’s Pixel Buds.Apple plans to announce launch dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.Trump’s tariffs may increase iPhone prices and disrupt Apple’s global supply chain.Tim Cook shifted production to India and shipped iPhones to the US to…

Lower court’s block overturnedThe Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, permitting federal agents to carry out immigration raids in Southern California that rely on profiling by race, ethnicity, or language. The ruling lifts a July 11 injunction from U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who had found the practices likely unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Allegations of racial targetingThe lawsuit that triggered the injunction described “roving patrols” by masked, heavily armed agents who detained people in public spaces based on appearance or speech. One plaintiff, Jason Gavidia, alleged he was roughed up despite…

Volkswagen is close to a tariff deal with the US, CEO Oliver Blume said, as the carmaker targets the affordable electric vehicle market in Europe. Trump-era tariffs, combined with a weak market, have already cost the group “several billions.” Even with a planned reduction from 27.5% to 15%, Blume called the tariffs a “burden.” Volkswagen Plans US Investments The company is promising major US investments and could localise Audi production to reduce costs. Blume said talks with the US government are ongoing, aiming for a quicker resolution. Porsche Impacted by Tariffs Porsche is particularly affected as US-bound models are mostly…

Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced interruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft reroutes traffic to limit disruption Microsoft did not explain what caused the cable damage but said it redirected traffic through alternative routes. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend indicated that the disruptions also affected the United Arab Emirates and parts of Asia. Undersea cables carry global connectivity Cables on the seabed transport international data and form the backbone…

Athens — Greece will roll out a €1.6 billion package of tax cuts and family incentives in 2026 in an effort to slow the country’s shrinking population, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair on Saturday, Mitsotakis said the measures are meant to “lighten the burden on families” and encourage young people to stay in or return to Greece. What’s in the package Why it matters Greece faces one of Europe’s steepest demographic challenges. Births fell to 71,455 in 2023, according to the national statistics authority, and fertility rates remain far below the level needed…

Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, setting the fastest lap in F1 history with a 1:18.792, averaging over 164mph, narrowly ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. After a challenging 2024 season, the result marks a boost for Verstappen and Red Bull under new team principal Laurent Mekies. Ferrari also impressed at their home race, with Lewis Hamilton qualifying fifth behind teammate Charles Leclerc, though a grid penalty drops him to 10th. Norris avoided a Q2 mishap to secure second, keeping the intra-team title fight with Piastri alive. With Verstappen back at the front,…

Brussels Imposes Record Penalty The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in online advertising. Officials said the company gave unlawful preference to its own ad exchange and publisher ad server, distorting competition and limiting choice for publishers and advertisers across Europe. Deadline for Remedies Google has been given 60 days to propose changes to its ad-tech operations. Regulators warned they could impose stronger measures, including a potential breakup of parts of its advertising business, if the remedies are inadequate. Google said it will appeal the decision, arguing that its tools support publishers and advertisers.…

A new ultrasound “helmet” could offer a non-invasive alternative to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions, a study suggests. The device can target brain regions 1,000 times smaller than conventional ultrasound and could also help treat depression, Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer’s, chronic pain, and addiction. Unlike DBS, which requires electrodes to be implanted deep in the brain, the helmet sends precise mechanical pulses into targeted areas. In tests on seven volunteers, researchers directed ultrasound waves at a tiny region in the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), a visual pathway in the brain, achieving remarkable accuracy. Follow-up experiments…

Moscow’s Warning at Economic Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict would be treated as “legitimate targets.” He made the remarks at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, stressing that foreign military presence while fighting continues would be unacceptable to Moscow. Response to Western Security Pledges Putin’s comments followed a Paris meeting where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries had pledged long-term security guarantees to Ukraine. The commitments include financial aid, training, and possibly an international reassurance force once the war ends. Putin warned that foreign troops…

Jaguar Land Rover has instructed staff to stay home until Tuesday while it manages the fallout from a cyber attack. The weekend breach forced the company to shut down critical IT systems. That move disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain idle. Managers warn the shutdown could continue while the situation is reviewed. production and sales hit hard Car sales have been heavily affected, though some transactions still went through, according to people familiar with the matter. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, switched off systems on Sunday to limit potential damage.…