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The UK and European Union have agreed a draft deal to simplify procedures for food exports, described as the most significant part of the Brexit reset so far ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveApple said memory chip prices have risen at an unprecedented rate as it competes with data centres for supplies. The company has raised prices to offset part of the impact, but said the higher costs would weigh on profit margins.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveSpain’s transport minister has resigned days after a train collision south of Madrid killed at least 69 people and injured dozens more.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveBinance said hackers behind the $6.3bn crypto heist used malware, bogus job interviews and an internal AI tool. The operation began with a malware download, followed by a recruitment scam and an attack on hot wallets.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveUK food suppliers have been affected by cyber-attacks that raised the temperatures of supermarket freezers across Europe. The National Cyber Security Centre said it was working with affected companies and that the national impact was minimal.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveGoogle said users cannot use its Search service without also using artificial intelligence. Schools can restrict the company’s AI features, but Google said that doing so would prevent students from using Search.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAmericans are voting in midterm elections widely seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second presidency. Control of the Republican-held Senate and House is at stake, along with gubernatorial and state-level contests.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Trump administration is seeking a legal agreement with Venezuela that would allow U.S. troops to remain there. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun talks between the two countries, which have long been adversaries.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveHaas said Esteban Ocon would no longer compete on its behalf in the 2026 world championship after dropping him for the Mexico Grand Prix.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveBritish tennis player Jodie Burrage received death threats and abuse on social media after losing her first WTA Tour singles match proper in 16 months.
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