Eurozone GDP revised to 0.2 percent contraction in Q1 2026
Eurozone GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 after a sharp downward revision of earlier estimates. The final figures show a significant shift from the initial flash estimate, which had indicated a 0.1 percent expansion. The revision marks the first quarterly contraction in the single-currency area since the second quarter......
Nvidia unveils RTX Spark chip for Windows PC push
Nvidia has introduced its RTX Spark superchip, positioning the company for a direct entry into the Windows PC market with a tightly integrated processor platform designed for artificial intelligence workloads and high-performance computing. The announcement was made at a technology event in Taipei, marking a strategic expansion beyond Nvidia’s......
TSMC confirms purchase of ASML High-NA EUV machines for R&D
TSMC has confirmed it has acquired next-generation High-NA EUV lithography machines from ASML and is currently using them for research and development work. The company stated that it is not abandoning the technology, but is instead building internal expertise before moving toward large-scale deployment. The clarification came after market......
Astronomers detect wind from Milky Way black hole after decades
Astronomers have identified a long-sought wind flowing from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The finding resolves a decades-long question about whether the relatively quiet black hole still interacts with its surroundings through energetic outflows. The research shows a cone-shaped cavity near Sagittarius......
Iata set to slash airline profit outlook amid fuel shock
Global airline executives are gathering in Rio de Janeiro for a major industry meeting as the sector faces mounting pressure from a sharp rise in jet fuel costs linked to the war in Iran. The International Air Transport Association is expected to significantly cut its previous 2026 profit forecast of 41 billion dollars, with industry estimates......
Iran and Russia sign $25 billion nuclear cooperation deal amid US talks stall
Iran and Russia have signed a $25 billion nuclear cooperation memorandum that expands their strategic energy partnership while negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain stalled over Iran’s nuclear programme. The agreement covers the development of the Hormoz nuclear power plant in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province. The......
Bengio warns world is building uncontrollable artificial intelligence systems
Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in modern artificial intelligence research, has warned that global development of advanced AI systems is moving faster than humanity’s ability to control them. He argues that current approaches to safety remain insufficient as AI agents become more autonomous and capable of pursuing complex goals without......
Google rolls out Gemini avatar for AI video clones
Google has expanded access to its Gemini Avatar feature, a tool that allows paid subscribers to generate realistic AI video versions of themselves using their own face and voice. The system runs on the company’s Gemini Omni model and is being released more broadly after its first presentation at Google I/O 2026 on May 19. The setup......
Bots now generate more web traffic than humans online
Traffic generated by automated bots now exceeds human activity across large parts of the web. Data from Cloudflare shows bots account for 57.5 percent of HTTP requests targeting HTML content, while human users represent 42.5 percent. The shift marks a structural change in how the internet is accessed and consumed at scale. Cloudflare, which......
Microsoft pushes in-house AI as Anthropic costs come under scrutiny
Microsoft's artificial intelligence chief Mustafa Suleyman has publicly argued that Anthropic's Claude models are too expensive for large-scale enterprise deployment, underscoring Microsoft's growing effort to reduce reliance on external AI providers and strengthen its own model ecosystem. The comments come as Microsoft prepares......
Anthropic warns AI may soon build its own successors
Anthropic has released new research suggesting that artificial intelligence systems are advancing toward a stage where they could significantly contribute to designing and improving future generations of AI with minimal human involvement. The company argues that institutions, regulators and developers may be underestimating how quickly this......
Engine shortages ground hundreds of aircraft worldwide
A global shortage of aircraft engines and spare parts has left between 800 and 900 airplanes grounded, according to United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby. Speaking at an industry conference, Kirby said the disruption has become the most significant structural challenge facing commercial aviation and is likely to persist through the end......
Bitcoin outperforms Nasdaq despite sharp correction, says Raoul Pal
Macro investor Raoul Pal has pushed back against claims that cryptocurrency markets have entered a prolonged decline, arguing that Bitcoin has significantly outperformed the Nasdaq 100 since the liquidity cycle bottom reached in late 2022. According to Pal, Bitcoin has gained roughly 318% from its November 2022 low near $15,700, while the......
Spielberg returns to sci-fi with alien thriller Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg brought his new extraterrestrial thriller Disclosure Day to London on Thursday night for its UK premiere at Leicester Square, just days before the film's theatrical release. The red carpet featured Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson, continuing a promotional tour that began with......
Dacia Maroc launches Jogger hybrid 155 powertrain upgrade in Morocco
Dacia introduces the Jogger Hybrid 155 in Morocco, expanding its family car lineup with a stronger and more efficient electrified engine. The model targets drivers seeking lower fuel use without losing seating capacity or everyday practicality. The new powertrain combines a 1.8-litre petrol engine producing 109 horsepower with two electric......