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Fifth-gen BMW X5 unveiled with 5 different powertrains

BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation X5, featuring a diverse array of engines ranging from mild-hybrid variants to the innovative iX5 Hydrogen fuel-cell model. This redesign introduces significant changes to cabin architecture and removes third-row seating.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
EU accuses Meta of breaching laws over addictive Facebook and Instagram design

EU accuses Meta of breaching laws over addictive Facebook and Instagram design

Regulators claim Meta’s social media design induces compulsive behavior in users, prompting demands to reconfigure algorithms and disable autoplay features.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta Scraps AI Image Feature After Backlash: ‘Missed the Mark’

Meta Scraps AI Image Feature After Backlash: ‘Missed the Mark’

Meta has removed its Muse Image feature from Instagram after facing backlash from privacy advocates and talent agencies regarding its opt-in policy.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
BYD offers full refunds after selling 1,265 vehicles with wrong model years

BYD offers full refunds after selling 1,265 vehicles with wrong model years

BYD has committed to providing full refunds to 1,265 Australian customers after the manufacturer admitted to selling 2025-built cars marketed as 2026 models.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 13:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets for hardware project

Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets for hardware project

Apple alleges that OpenAI systematically targeted former employees to obtain confidential technical specifications and documents for its hardware business. OpenAI has denied the claims of intellectual property theft.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent in 7-2 vote

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent in 7-2 vote

The Bank of England has paused interest rate cuts, opting to keep the base rate at 3.75 percent to address persistent economic volatility and energy shocks. The decision follows a divided vote from the Monetary Policy Committee as policymakers weigh inflation concerns against a fragile recovery.

Cost of Living ·11 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
EU demands Meta dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

EU demands Meta dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

EU regulators have formally accused Meta of using design mechanics like infinite scroll and autoplay, threatening penalties of up to 6% of global turnover. The action marks an escalation in the enforcement of the Digital Services Act regarding user mental and physical health.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 06:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SK Hynix shares jump 13 percent in record-breaking US market debut

SK Hynix shares jump 13 percent in record-breaking US market debut

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix saw its shares rise 13% during its record-breaking U.S. market debut, signaling strong investor interest in AI memory technology.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 02:01 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Apple sues OpenAI for alleged theft of trade secrets by former employees

Apple sues OpenAI for alleged theft of trade secrets by former employees

Apple is suing OpenAI in federal court, alleging that the company misappropriated hardware trade secrets and recruited over 400 former Apple employees.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 01:01 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

Meta's Muse Image tool allows users to generate visuals using public Instagram photos without owner notification. Users can opt out by adjusting settings.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 00:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Robinhood shares fall 3% despite Morgan Stanley price target upgrade

Robinhood shares fall 3% despite Morgan Stanley price target upgrade

Robinhood shares fell during Friday morning trade even as Morgan Stanley raised its price target for the company. Analysts are evaluating the growth of the new Robinhood Chain alongside upcoming second-quarter earnings.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 22:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Circle wins final OCC approval to establish national trust bank

Circle wins final OCC approval to establish national trust bank

Circle Internet Group will operate as a federally regulated national trust bank, shifting from state-level oversight to manage its USDC reserves.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ryanair passenger injured after cabin window fails on flight from Greece

Ryanair passenger injured after cabin window fails on flight from Greece

A flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen returned to Greece after a cabin window dislodged, causing a rapid decompression and injuring a passenger. Aviation authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the failure.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA

US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA

Renewed military conflict between the U.S. and Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting up to 14 million barrels of daily oil shipments. The IEA warns this escalation puts projections for global energy market stabilization in jeopardy.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 18:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features

Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features

Meta faces potential redesign mandates and significant EU fines as regulators identify features like infinite scrolling and autoplay as harmful to user health.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Kusumgar IPO Day 2: Check Latest GMP, subscription status, and other

Kusumgar IPO Day 2: Check Latest GMP, subscription status, and other

Kusumgar Ltd.'s ₹650 crore IPO concludes on 10 July 2026, following robust demand across institutional and retail categories. The company serves sectors including aerospace, defence, and automotive.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after being sucked out of plane window

Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after being sucked out of plane window

A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a window shattered and partially pulled a passenger from the aircraft. Fellow travelers helped pull the man back into the cabin before the plane landed safely.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 13:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent alongside GPT-5.6 model rollout

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent alongside GPT-5.6 model rollout

OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.6 model family and the ChatGPT Work platform, which integrates agents into enterprise tools to automate multi-step projects.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Veteran broadcaster and senator Derryn Hinch dies aged 82

Veteran broadcaster and senator Derryn Hinch dies aged 82

Renowned for his confrontational journalism and later service in the Australian Senate, Derryn Hinch leaves behind a legacy that bridged media and law.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 09:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI AGI chief Fidji Simo steps down to part-time advisor role

OpenAI AGI chief Fidji Simo steps down to part-time advisor role

Fidji Simo, OpenAI's head of AGI deployment, is transitioning from her full-time role to an advisory position to focus on her health. Her responsibilities will be redistributed among the existing leadership team.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 07:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read