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- 1Bottom trawling footage from Attenborough's Ocean sparks outrage●That reminds me of the devastating images of bottom trawlers from Attenborough's latest documentary Ocean, the most horr
Sir David Attenborough's latest documentary Ocean is drawing renewed attention to bottom trawling, with viewers describing footage of trawl gear crushing ancient cold-water coral gardens on the seabed as the worst environmental destruction they have ever seen. The film is prompting fresh discussion about the damage industrial fishing inflicts on deep-sea ecosystems.
- 2US iPhone buyers can claim up to $95 over delayed smarter Siri●Apple promised a smarter Siri, and US iPhone buyers can now claim up to $95 back
Apple is paying out up to $95 to iPhone buyers in the United States after its much-publicised promise of a smarter, AI-powered Siri failed to materialise on schedule. Eligible US customers can now file claims for the payout, and coverage is walking them through the process as the company faces criticism over unfulfilled artificial intelligence features.
- 3Ethiopia receives Chinese FK-2000 air defense systems●Ethiopia Gets Chinese Pantsir Clone FK-2000 Despite Having Six Real Ones, UAE May Be Middleman
Ethiopia has taken delivery of the Chinese-made FK-2000, a mobile air defense system closely modeled on Russia's Pantsir. The development draws attention because Ethiopia already operates six Russian-supplied Pantsir-S1 units, raising questions about why it is adding a derivative of the same system. Reports suggest the United Arab Emirates may have acted as an intermediary in the deal, highlighting the growing role of Gulf states in African arms transfers.
- 4Three-Day Bank Strike in India Raises Payment Concerns●3-Day Bank Strike in India | Will Your Salary, UPI & ATM Be Affected? By Ankit Avasthi Sir।
Indian bank employees are reported to be preparing for a three-day strike, prompting widespread concern about whether salaries, UPI payments and ATM withdrawals could be disrupted. Commentators and educators are walking the public through what services may stay functional and which could be hit, with many wage earners asking whether pay credits will be delayed if branches shut.