– Russia has received 722 billion roubles in budget revenue from dividend payments since the start of 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance. The payments are based on companies’ financial results for 2025. Separate official data showed that the
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– The European Union and its 27 member states provided €32.3 billion in public climate finance to developing countries in 2025. They also mobilised a further €9.3 billion in private finance to help those countries cut emissions and adapt to
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– Apple has introduced a new MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display, bringing a tandem OLED screen and Touch to the Mac for the first time. The laptops come in 14-inch and 16-inch models powered by the M5 Pro
Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience
– Russian technology company MWS AI has launched a universal AI agent designed to handle internal office tasks for businesses. The service, called MWS AI Cowork, can plan and carry out tasks on its own through a single chat window.
– The UK government will invest £100 million in a new AI Biosecurity Lab designed to use artificial intelligence to detect and track biological threats. Officials described it as the world’s first dedicated AI biosecurity organisation. The lab forms part
– Researchers from Russia and China have pioneered an ultrasonic welding method that effectively doubles the strength of metal bonds. This innovative approach also prolongs the lifespan of welded parts by 1.9 times. The project was led by scientists at
– The European Union has announced a €115 million initiative aimed at fostering innovation in defence technology across member states. Named the AGILE, this programme intends to support small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups and scale-ups. The European Council officially
– Britain is stepping up its defenses against potential threats from advanced AI after identifying over 1,300 cyber vulnerabilities during recent trials. These weaknesses were discovered across numerous government software repositories. The British authorities announced that their initiative will leverage
– Over the next three years, Russia aims to introduce a minimum of 12,000 self-driving delivery robots as part of a nationwide testing initiative. The project establishes a legal framework designed to facilitate the trial of robotic couriers, also known

