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A massive immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia will postpone its opening by at least two months. The company confirmed the delay after hundreds of foreign workers were detained. raid fuels diplomatic tension The raid has increased strains between Washington and Seoul. Many of the detained workers were South Korean nationals. President Yoon warned the crackdown could discourage foreign investment in the United States. South Korean officials said the workers were sent temporarily to assist in launching the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American media the raid will delay the opening by two to three…

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. Three of five justices found the former president guilty on five charges; one justice has yet to vote. Justice Cármen Lúcia sided with conviction Thursday, after Justice Luiz Fux voted to acquit him the day before. The court will determine Bolsonaro’s sentence once all five votes are cast, potentially giving him decades in prison. Political Tensions Escalate The verdict is intensifying Brazil’s political divisions and could trigger a reaction from the United States. Donald Trump called Bolsonaro’s trial a “witch hunt” and tied tariffs…

The European Central Bank kept its benchmark deposit rate at 2% during Thursday’s policy meeting.Other rates were also unchanged: main refinancing at 2.15% and marginal lending at 2.40%.The deposit rate has hovered at its lowest level in over two years since June 2024.ECB President Christine Lagarde said inflation is near 2% and projections point to medium-term stability.Flash estimates show eurozone prices rose 2.1% in August, following 2% readings in June and July.The ECB’s decision follows the EU-US trade agreement, though the full impact on the economy remains unclear.Political uncertainty in France could slow investments and affect eurozone growth in the…

US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is not providing enough support for the life sciences sector. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will move research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing vaccines and innovative medicines. Industry experts warned the decision could deter other major companies from investing in the UK. Government highlights initiatives but admits challenges A government spokesperson defended current science and research spending but acknowledged more needs to be done. Officials pointed to new programmes but recognised growing international…

WARSAW, Poland — Polish authorities confirmed Wednesday that military jets destroyed several Russian drones after they crossed into national airspace during nighttime strikes on Ukraine. The defense ministry reported that 19 drones entered Poland between late Tuesday and dawn. At least eight were intercepted and neutralized by F-16 fighters operating with NATO support. Fragments landed in multiple regions, including Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone hit a residence. No injuries were recorded. Prime Minister Donald Tusk labeled the incursion a deliberate provocation and requested immediate consultations with NATO partners under Article 4. Air travel at key hubs, including Warsaw Chopin and Rzeszów-Jasionka…

Eyewitnesses and videos show Charlie Kirk taking a bullet to the neck before aides rushed him off stage. US President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death Wednesday, calling him “great, and even legendary” on social media. Trump praised Kirk’s connection with American youth and offered condolences to his wife Erika and family. Campus Debate Turns Deadly Kirk spoke at Utah Valley University under a white tent displaying “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rang out after Kirk answered a question, spraying blood from his neck. Police detained a suspect immediately but later released them as authorities began…

Larry Ellison became the world’s richest person after Oracle shares surged 40%, valuing his stake at $393bn.Elon Musk’s fortune now stands at $384bn, according to Bloomberg’s billionaires index.Oracle’s stock jumped to $340 per share, marking the company’s largest single-day increase ever.Ellison, 81, also holds wealth from Tesla shares, a sailing team, the Indian Wells Open, and a Hawaiian island.He has a close relationship with Musk, serving on Tesla’s board and investing $1bn in Twitter’s purchase.Both men share past ties to Donald Trump, though Musk’s relationship soured earlier this year.Oracle’s growth is driven by AI demand for its cloud services, powering…

Donald Trump is pressing the European Union to implement tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He aims to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump calls for stronger action against Moscow The US president made his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides explored new ways to weaken Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pushed for the highest possible tariffs targeting China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks between Moscow…

Leaders coordinate efforts to curb Moscow’s financial and energy resources WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — U.S. and European officials gathered in Washington this week to discuss a new round of sanctions targeting Russia, following an unprecedented escalation of Russian attacks on Ukraine. The talks focused on tightening economic pressure to limit Moscow’s ability to sustain its military operations. The meeting, held at the U.S. Treasury Department, included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan. Discussions centered on measures affecting Russian oil exports and refining operations, a key source of revenue for the Kremlin. Both sides emphasized the importance…

Apple will reveal its slimmest iPhone yet at Tuesday’s “awe-dropping” event in Cupertino.The iPhone 17 lineup will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and a new iPhone Air.Observers predict iPhone Air will be Apple’s lightest flagship, echoing the design of slim MacBooks.Apple will also present the Apple Watch series 11 and updated AirPods earbuds.Rumors suggest AirPods may feature live translation, matching Google’s Pixel Buds capability.Apple plans to announce launch dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.Trump’s tariffs may disrupt Apple’s global supply chain and raise iPhone prices.Tim Cook shifted production to India and shipped devices to avoid tariff costs.Apple Intelligence, its…