Friday 05 - 10:48
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......
Hospitals across the United States that specialize in high-risk infectious diseases are reportedly prepared to treat Ebola patients if necessary, even as concerns remain over ongoing outbreak responses in Africa and planning efforts in other regions such as Kenya. Officials from a federally funded network of 13 specialized hospitals confirmed......
British companies expect prices to rise at a slower pace over the coming year, according to a new survey from the Bank of England, suggesting that inflationary pressures may be gradually easing. The Bank’s Decision Maker Panel survey found that firms in May anticipated price growth of around 4.0% over the next 12 months. This marks......
The chief executive of ASML has cautioned the European Commission against directly steering or monitoring so-called “strategic projects” as part of its broader push to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. In a public reaction to recent policy proposals, ASML CEO Christopher Fouquet said the European Union should......
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......
Italy’s national statistics institute ISTAT has revised downward its economic growth forecast for 2026, reflecting a more cautious outlook for the country’s economy. According to its latest semi-annual report, Italy’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 0.7% in 2026, slightly below the previous estimate of......
The Norwegian royal household has announced that Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant following a serious deterioration in her health condition. The 52-years-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway has been living with pulmonary fibrosis since 2018, a chronic and progressive......
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......
Italian eyewear company iVision Tech has reported strong online sales after one of its sunglasses models gained unexpected global attention following a public appearance by French President Emmanuel Macron. The model, produced under the company’s Henry Jullien brand, surpassed 1,000 online sales after being widely associated with sunglasses......
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......
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has partnered with Netflix Games to launch a new football video game titled FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, designed to enhance fan engagement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game aims to capture the excitement and global atmosphere of the tournament, offering an accessible......
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make a state visit to North Korea next week, marking his first trip to the country since 2019. The visit highlights the enduring strategic relationship between Beijing and Pyongyang at a time of significant geopolitical developments in Asia and beyond. The two-day visit comes at the invitation of North......
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......
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