Consumer group Which? has filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm, accusing it of inflating licensing fees, indirectly raising smartphone costs for UK consumers. The case involves 29 million users, with damages estimated at £17 per phone, highlighting the broader issue of corporate accountability in competition law.

UNESCO's upcoming election faces challenges with U.S. withdrawal affecting its budget, as candidates Khaled el-Enany and Firmin Edouard Matoko vie for director-general. El-Enany seeks Arab leadership with cultural focus, while Matoko offers experience and technical reforms.

Semiconductor advancements, led by TSMC and Samsung's 3nm and 2nm chips, are revolutionizing AI by enhancing processing power and efficiency. These developments support sophisticated AI models and applications, though they also pose challenges like energy consumption and geopolitical risks.

Donald Trump hints at a 2028 presidential bid, despite the constitutional limit of two terms, sparking debate among legal experts. While experts dismiss his run as unlikely, concerns persist over his potential influence on future elections through unconventional means.

UC Irvine researchers reveal a security flaw in high-performance gaming mice, allowing eavesdropping on speech via surface vibrations. This exploit, Mic-E-Mouse, poses privacy risks with up to 61% accuracy.

Nearly 2 million Californians face a 97% premium hike if Congress doesn't restore health care tax credits amid the ongoing government shutdown. This could double costs starting January 2026, affecting low-income residents and prompting potential coverage loss for many, including self-employed individuals and retirees.

Small U.S. college towns like Oxford, Ohio, face economic challenges as international student enrollment at Miami University has dropped from nearly 3,000 in 2019 to just 750 last year. This decline, driven by stricter visa policies and demographic shifts, threatens local economies and cultural diversity, with Oxford losing $140 million and potentially transforming vibrant college towns into quieter, less diverse communities.

Children in Gaza are enduring severe physical and psychological trauma amid ongoing conflict, with over 18,000 lives lost and nearly 40,000 orphaned. The destruction of infrastructure leaves over 785,000 children without education, as families rely on NGO aid to survive, highlighting a dire need for global support.

President Trump urges Google to reinstate Univision on YouTube TV, stressing its importance for Hispanic voters and Republican campaigns ahead of the midterms. Univision, removed due to a carriage conflict, is a pivotal media outlet for Hispanic America, with Trump highlighting its role in his electoral strategy.

The US is adopting a more assertive foreign policy, driven by energy independence and strategic interests, as China transitions towards renewable energy leadership. This shift affects global dynamics, intensifying competition and strategic risks among major powers, impacting sectors like security and trade, especially in Europe.