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US president says 10 percent tariffs to be imposed on eight countries over opposition to US control of semi-autonomous Danish territory.Published On 17 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePresident Donald Trump has said a number of European allies will be hit with a series of increasing tariffs for opposing United States control of Greenland, as he escalates his campaign to acquire the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.In a ‍post on ⁠Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said 10 percent tariffs would come into effect on February 1 on ​Denmark, ‌Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the…

A new technology from digital banking platform Plumery AI aims to address a dilemma for financial institutions: how to move beyond proofs of concept and embed artificial intelligence into everyday banking operations without compromising governance, security, or regulatory compliance.Plumery’s “AI Fabric” has been positioned by the company as a standardised framework for connecting generative AI tools and models to core banking data and services. According to Plumery, the product is intended to reduce reliance on bespoke integrations and to promote an event-driven, API-first architecture that can scale as institutions grow.The challenge it seeks to address is recognised in the sector.…

Venezuela’s Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.Nine women soldiers were among 47 Venezuelan ‍troops ‍killed earlier this month when the United States attacked the capital Caracas ⁠and abducted President ​Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez ‍said.Revising the number of Venezuelan forces killed upward from an initial report of 23, the defence minister said on Friday that a total of 83 people were killed in the January 3 raid by US forces.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThose killed included 32 Cuban soldiers, some of whom had been…

One of First Insight’s core claims is that Ellis makes consumer insight accessible outside of specialist analytics teams. Natural-language queries, the company argues, lets senior executives down engage with data with no waiting for analysis. Democratisation of analytics is a recurring theme in a great deal of industry research. Gartner reports organisations which broaden access to analytics are more likely to see tool adoption and ROI. However, it cautions that systems should be governed to ensure outputs are interpreted correctly and stem from robust data. First Insight maintains that Ellis retains the methodological rigour of its existing platform, while reducing…

Rights group says Palestinian children are ‘;increasingly targets’, as Israeli military and settler violence soars.Published On 16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIsraeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian child in the occupied West Bank, as a wave of intensified Israeli military and settler violence across the territory continues.Mohammed Naasan, 14, was killed on Friday after Israeli forces stormed and opened fire in the village of al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, assaulting residents.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listNaasan was shot in the back and chest, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.The Israeli military said in…

The ETSI EN 304 223 standard introduces baseline security requirements for AI that enterprises must integrate into governance frameworks.As organisations embed machine learning into their core operations, this European Standard (EN) establishes concrete provisions for securing AI models and systems. It stands as the first globally applicable European Standard for AI cybersecurity, having secured formal approval from National Standards Organisations to strengthen its authority across international markets.The standard serves as a necessary benchmark alongside the EU AI Act. It addresses the reality that AI systems possess specific risks – such as susceptibility to data poisoning, model obfuscation, and indirect prompt…

No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in village of makeshift homes located on fringe of Seoul’s upmarket Gangnam district.Published On 16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareHundreds of South Korean firefighters are battling a major fire in a deprived area located on the fringe of the upmarket Gangnam district in the capital, Seoul.The blaze broke out at about 5am local time (20:00 GMT) on Friday, and authorities raised the fire alert to the second-highest level, with some 300 firefighters deployed to fight the blaze amid fears it might spread to a nearby mountain, the…

The more AI scales, the more governance matters. In 2026, successful CIOs will build guardrails into every intelligent system. This means moving away from retrofitting rules after the fact, and instead embedding governance by design – from the very beginning of deployment. That includes audit trails, escalation rules, and privacy protocols, all built into the user journey through intuitive, adaptable frameworks. Proper escalation and human-in-the-loop models will be essential, alongside data stewardship – knowing where data is stored, how it’s accessed, and ensuring privacy by design. Governance isn’t a drag on progress; it’s the foundation of trust. Low-code platforms are…

Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.Published On 15 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFederal prosecutors in the United States have charged 20 people, including 15 former college basketball players, in what they call a betting scheme to rig National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) games.Of the defendants, 15 played basketball for Division 1 NCAA schools as recently as the 2024-2025 season.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe other five defendants were described by authorities as fixers.They include two men who prosecutors…

Hiring at large firms has long relied on interviews, tests, and human judgment. That process is starting to shift. McKinsey has begun using an AI chatbot as part of its graduate recruitment process, signalling a shift in how professional services organisations evaluate early-career candidates.The chatbot is being used during the initial stages of recruitment, where applicants are asked to interact with it as part of their assessment. Rather than replacing interviews or final hiring decisions, the tool is intended to support screening and evaluation earlier in the process. The move reflects a wider trend across large organisations: AI is no…