Company under scrutiny for ties to Nvidia and China
The unusual global footprint of Megaspeed, a major buyer of Nvidia's powerful AI computer chips, is fueling questions about whether it's a front for the Chinese government.
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Faxes, phones and Bluetooth: Microsoft outage forces businesses to find fixes
While most reported their core systems were still running, trading and administrative work slowed in places in the latest reminder of how much of the world's commerce, public services and communications run on a handful of technology providers.
At least 24 killed after bus collides with truck in north-east India
Several of the deceased are college students, according to local official Atul Bora, but they have not yet been publicly identified.
Critics say Lutnick failed to cut off diversion of Nvidia chips to China
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire from critics asking whether his ties to Chinese companies and friendship with ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang contributed to a lack of oversight over Nvidia AI chip sales.
Watch: Divers explore US ship sunk off Florida coast to create new reef
The ship was intentionally sunk off the coast of Florida in order to create the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
‘Cringe has ruined the internet’: Why young people no longer want to share anything online
Unlike the days when millennials exposed themselves without a filter, Gen Zs are more aware of their digital footprint. However, the fact that embarrassment is winning out over a feeling of online community is not good news
France marks 11th anniversary of Paris attacks with tribute at Stade de France
France is marking the 11th anniversary of the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks on Friday, with commemorations honouring the 130 people killed. This year the Stade de France, one of the sites targeted by the attackers, hosts a sporting event on 13 November for the first time since the tragedy.
Trump will never back Ukraine, O’Brien says
Was Donald Trump ever serious about securing peace for Ukraine? After nearly two years of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, another round of talks on Nov. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi ended without a breakthrough.
From faxes to phones, old-school technology makes a comeback during the Microsoft outage
Disruption is the latest reminder of how much of the world’s commerce, public services and communications run on a handful of technology providers
‘No soul, no conscience’: Priest calls for justice for Waterford arson victim Elliot English (6) during funeral
Six-year-old’s requiem Mass coincided with month’s mind of his parents and two brothers
Young men were key to the blue wave. Our research offers a reason why | Brigid Schulte and Haley Swenson
Amid concerns over the influence of the manosphere, our findings show that young men are concerned about caregiving
Trump to press Southeast Asia nations to join Pax Silica at Asean summit in Manila
US President Donald Trump will press Southeast Asian economies to join Pax Silica, his campaign to China-proof AI and chip supply chains, when he attends the Asean summit in Manila next week. According to people familiar with the matter, artificial intelligence and critical minerals will top his…
Trump falsely claims ‘nobody’s been killed’ in Iran war ‘in the last five months’
In July, three soldiers died in an enemy attack on an air base in Jordan, another died at an air base in Iraq and a Navy captain died during an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea.
Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks consider wider European security
Ukraine fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its biggest aerial attacks since Moscow's invasion nearly five years ago.
One of France’s Most Popular Athletes Is Running for President
Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential race. Enter Christine Lagarde, a former central banker — and Teddy Riner, a judo star.
UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London
London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.
Gardaí investigating ‘unexplained’ death in Phoenix Park call for couple to come forward
Body of man with apparent knife wounds discovered in Phoenix Park
Bessent blames Lutnick for failing to blacklist firm at heart of Nvidia scandal
Four U.S. agencies favoured adding China-linked Megaspeed to Commerce Department’s entity list, Treasury Secretary says
Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks consider wider European security
Kushner says Russia has agreed to include Europe in upcoming talks, after Moscow’s long insistence that the continent’s governments should be excluded
Pope Leo makes emotional return to his ‘beloved diocese of Chiclayo’
Pope Leo XIV made a triumphant return to the Peruvian city of Chiclayo, where he served as bishop for and was affectionately nicknamed “Padre Roberto.”
Indonesia's wiretapping scandal opens a political fault line
Senior police officers are accused of illegally monitoring President Prabowo Subianto, exposing rival networks within Indonesia's security establishment and renewing concerns about political misuse of surveillance.
Surprise US-Ukraine talks saw armed convoy transport Jared Kushner across Dublin
‘We weren’t aware of it,’ said Garda Commissioner of meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US envoys
Man (30) pleads guilty to attempted murder over slashing attacks in Dublin 7
Gabrial Fereira Motta Valladares (30) wounded three men in Dublin 7
Born to Be Independent: Kyiv Independent launches a new collection for its fifth anniversary
The Kyiv Independent is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, we’re launching a Born to Be Independent collection — for everyone who believes in the freedom to speak their mind. Every purchase supports the Kyiv Independent's journalism in Ukraine.
What is ASEAN and why does the bloc matter?
Major powers will join a summit next week of Southeast Asian nations hosted by the Philippines against one of the most complex backdrops for the regional bloc, from the Iran war that has battered economies to the growing U.S.-China rivalry.
APEC explained: What to watch as Trump, Xi and Putin meet
Attention will focus next week on a summit of U.S., Chinese and Russian leaders set for the 21-member gathering of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in China's southern technology hub of Shenzhen. Ahead of the summit, Joshua Lim explains what the 21-member forum is and what it does.
A bad year for Hong Kong construction: 6 scandals that shocked city
Hong Kong’s construction industry is facing mounting public scrutiny following a string of scandals involving substandard work, defective installations and questionable maintenance practices. From malfunctioning hospital lifts and missing fire-safety components in lift door frames to defective…
North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka seeks help over 1,000 free-roaming cows
More than 1,000 cows are roaming freely through Kriva Palanka in North Macedonia, damaging property and alarming residents. The mayor wants the government to declare a 30-day state of crisis.
Will Jensen Huang’s downfall tip the scales against open-source AI?
Jensen Huang’s abrupt resignation from Nvidia has cast uncertainty over the US chip giant’s multibillion-dollar investments in open-source artificial intelligence, while potentially depriving Chinese developers of one of their most influential advocates in Washington. His departure could prompt…
Kremlin Says Ready for Civilian Evacuation From Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka
Kyiv has expressed concerns that Moscow might wish to use ceasefires for such missions to enable its military to regroup.