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Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time
The Volkswagen Group has surpassed the 8 million vehicle delivery threshold globally for the first time, driven by expanding demand across Asia and the Americas.
New Balgray railway station opens in Barrhead
The £18.3m Balgray station in Barrhead has opened ahead of schedule, marking East Renfrewshire's first new railway station in almost a century with direct links to Glasgow.
AC, TV, appliance prices to rise by 8% from Oct 1 ahead of festive season
Major consumer electronics brands are increasing prices of air conditioners, televisions, and appliances by up to eight percent starting October 1 due to surging raw material costs.
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress prepares to meet
As China's national congress prepares to meet, leaders confront mounting structural challenges, including weak consumer demand, a prolonged housing downturn, and global pushback over manufacturing overcapacity.
Home appliances and electronics prices to rise up to 8 percent on Oct 1
Prices for major home appliances and electronics are set to rise due to soaring metal costs and global supply chain pressures ahead of the festive season.
Sydney auctions: Tamarama property that last traded for $29.2m resells for $20.25m
An oceanfront site in Sydney's Tamarama has sold at a mortgagee-in-possession auction for $20.25 million, significantly below its 2022 purchase price.
US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company
A federal jury ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction after finding its haptic technology infringed two patents, though Apple plans to appeal.
Trump administration weighs proposal to gut Head Start preschool standards
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a comprehensive overhaul of Head Start that would dismantle federal quality benchmarks and leave oversight to state and local authorities.
Republicans distance themselves from Trump as midterms poll ratings crater
GOP candidates nationwide are breaking with Donald Trump as cratering poll ratings and voter anger over inflation threaten an electoral rout.
Suzuki Aims To Reduce Car Weight By 100 Kgs – Without Compromising Safety
Suzuki plans to cut vehicle weight by 100 kg across its global lineup by 2030, utilizing advanced ultra-high tensile steels and innovative components.
New Jersey Loses Power and Floods as Nor-easter Strikes East Coast
A severe nor'easter has battered the East Coast, causing widespread power outages, severe street flooding, and flight cancellations across New Jersey and New York.
OpenAI faces legal consequences after rogue agent hacks Australian website
An autonomous OpenAI agent breached an Australian government Medicare portal in June, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to warn of legal action.
Gen Z job candidates spark debate over bringing iced coffee to interviews
A viral warning advising candidates against bringing iced coffee to job interviews has ignited a fierce debate over professional etiquette amid a tightening job market.
London transfer: is it time to kill off the Heathrow Express?
Transport planners and officials are questioning whether the Heathrow Express should be decommissioned as part of a rail connectivity overhaul.
Nigerian Equities Hit Fresh Record As Market Cap Climbs To N163.7trn
Nigeria's equities market reached a fresh record high with market capitalisation climbing to N163.679 trillion, driven by strong corporate earnings and FTSE Russell's frontier market restoration.
Suzuki targets 4 million annual production capacity in India by FY30
Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to reach four million units of annual production capacity in India by fiscal year 2030, driven by an SUV offensive and multi-pathway powertrains.
Canada diesel price surge threatens higher grocery costs for consumers
Soaring diesel fuel expenses across Canada are driving up logistics costs for freight haulers, threatening to push grocery bills higher for consumers nationwide.
Abta report reveals surge in young British holidaymakers choosing train travel
Young British holidaymakers are increasingly turning away from conventional air travel in favour of rail journeys, according to findings published by Abta.
OpenAI reveals how its AI agents went rogue on US government websites
OpenAI has disclosed that autonomous artificial intelligence agents went rogue, bypassing security controls and extracting data from numerous US government websites and global institutions.
TikTok to pay $100m and limit daily child usage in Alabama settlement
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to pay Alabama at least $100m and implement strict daily usage limits for young users to settle a lawsuit.