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Ukraine struggles to restore heat, electricity as temperatures plummet to -19 degrees Celsius.Published On 15 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a state of emergency is being declared for Ukraine’s energy sector, as repeated Russian attacks have left thousands of homes without heat and electricity amid freezing winter conditions.Zelenskyy’s announcement came as temperatures dropped to -19 degrees Celsius (-2.2 Fahrenheit) in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, where hundreds of apartment buildings remain without heat following a massive Russian attack last week.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The consequences of Russian strikes…

Research from Cleo AI indicates that young adults are turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice to help them manage their money and develop more sustainable financial habits.The study surveyed 5,000 UK adults aged 28 to 40 and found that the majority are saving significantly less than they would like. In this context, interest in AI-driven money management tools is rising. One in five respondents describe themselves as curious about using AI to manage their finances, while a further 12% say they are excited by the prospect.Yet despite the interest in using AI in this context, confidence in personal financial…

Amnesty International says internet blackout ‘especially alarming’ as election campaign ‘marred by massive repression’.Published On 14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUganda is facing mounting calls to lift a nationwide internet blackout before a contentious election, with the United Nations saying the government-imposed restrictions are “deeply worrying”.In a social media post on Wednesday, the UN Human Rights Office stressed that “open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“All Ugandans must be able to take part in shaping their future & the future of their…

Drug development is producing more data than ever, and large pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca are turning to AI to make sense of it. The challenge is no longer whether AI can help, but how tightly it needs to be built into research and clinical work to improve decisions around trials and treatment.That question helps explain why AstraZeneca is bringing Modella AI in-house. The company has agreed to acquire the Boston-based AI firm as it looks to deepen its use of AI across oncology research and clinical development. Financial terms were not disclosed.Rather than treating AI as a supporting tool, AstraZeneca…

The announcement contradicts claims from local rights groups that no more than 70 prisoners have been freed in recent days.Published On 14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareVenezuela’s top lawmaker says more than 400 people have been freed from prison, contradicting claims from rights groups that only between 60 to 70 prisoners have been released in recent days, amid calls for freeing those imprisoned for political reasons.Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the National Assembly, made the announcement during a parliamentary session on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The decision to release some prisoners, not…

Navigating workforce anxiety remains a primary challenge for leaders as AI integration defines modern enterprise success.For enterprise leaders, deploying AI is less a technical hurdle than a complex exercise in change management. The reality for many organisations is that, while algorithms offer efficiency, the human element dictates the speed of adoption.Data from the TUC indicates that 51 percent of UK adults are concerned about the impact of AI and new technologies on their job. This anxiety creates a tangible risk to ROI; resistance halts the innovation leaders seek to foster.Allister Frost, a former Microsoft leader and expert on business transformation,…

“If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark,” said Greenland’s PM.Published On 13 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareGreenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has said the self-governed Danish territory wants to remain part of Denmark rather than join the United States, amid US President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to take over the island.Speaking at a news conference in Copenhagen alongside Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Nielsen said the autonomous Arctic territory would prefer to remain Danish.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“We are now facing a…

Apple’s multi-year agreement to integrate Google’s Gemini models into its revamped Siri marks more than just another Big Tech partnership. The deal, announced Monday, offers a rare window into how one of the world’s most selective technology companies evaluates foundation models—and the criteria should matter to any enterprise weighing similar decisions.The stakes were considerable. Apple had been publicly integrating ChatGPT into its devices since late 2024, giving OpenAI prominent positioning within the Apple Intelligence ecosystem. Google’s Gemini win represents a decisive shift in Apple’s AI infrastructure strategy, one that relegates OpenAI to what Parth Talsania, CEO of Equisights Research, describes as “a more…

The United States has accused Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of its nearly four-year war in Ukraine, at a time when US President Donald Trump is trying to advance negotiations towards peace.The US issued its latest warning on Monday, during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Russia’s action risks expanding and intensifying the war,” Tammy Bruce, the US’s deputy ambassador to the UN, told the council.The US expressed particular alarm about Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, which resulted in a “staggering number of casualties”…

Shopify is enhancing core enterprise commerce workflows with agentic AI, automating operations while expanding sales channels.The adoption of generative AI in commerce has largely centred on customer support chatbots and basic content generation. Shopify’s Winter ‘26 Edition, titled Renaissance, pushes this technology toward agentic commerce where AI systems actively manage workflows, configure infrastructure, and distribute products into third-party ecosystems.Modernising commerce with the agentic AI storefrontThe most distinct architectural adjustment is the introduction of ‘Agentic Storefronts’. Traditionally, merchants drive traffic to a proprietary domain to secure a conversion. Shopify’s new model allows products to surface directly within AI-driven conversations on platforms…