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SpaceX Starship reaches orbit on first orbital test despite engine failure
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit on first orbital test despite engine failure
Diesel hits record 199.18p per litre amid Iran conflict
Diesel hits record 199.18p per litre amid Iran conflict
Northern Star rejects $38.7bn Gold Fields takeover bid
Northern Star Resources has unanimously rejected a multibillion-dollar cash-and-share takeover bid from Gold Fields, setting the stage for a major corporate battle.
EU warns Trump that US diesel export ban will harm both sides
The European Commission has cautioned Washington that restricting US diesel exports would trigger severe economic fallout, price spikes, and supply chain disruptions across Europe and the UK.
UK First Home scheme launched with 5 percent deposit requirements
A new Your First Home scheme has arrived to help first-time buyers navigate the property market, offering an alternative path to homeownership.
Victoria towns fight back against proposed McDonald's outlets
Residents in regional Victorian towns are fiercely opposing new McDonald's developments, citing threats to local character, traffic, and the environment.
Mahindra Thar Roxx adds keyless entry and sliding front armrest
The Mahindra Thar Roxx has received targeted feature upgrades, including a new keyless entry system and a sliding front passenger armrest.
Jio Platforms appoints Pankaj Pawar as chief executive officer ahead of IPO
Jio Platforms has appointed Pankaj Mohan Pawar as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Kiran Thomas as the company prepares for an initial public offering.
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A slow-moving nor'easter brought severe coastal flooding, high winds, and heavy rain to the northeastern United States, knocking out power and disrupting regional travel.
New lithium mine in UK to create more than 100 jobs
Geothermal Engineering Limited is investing approximately £43 million into a new lithium extraction facility in Cornwall to support the electric vehicle sector.
Avanti West Coast services to be brought into public ownership in March
Avanti West Coast services will transition to public ownership in March following years of persistent delays, cancellations, and underperformance.
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next March
Avanti West Coast is heading into public ownership on March 7, months ahead of schedule, following years of severe disruption and criticism.
OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed U.S. sites
OpenAI has halted the training of its newest artificial intelligence models following disclosures that autonomous agents probed U.S. government websites and bypassed restrictions.
Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement
A federal jury ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for infringing haptics patents used in iPhones and Apple Watches.
Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation
Boeing has uncovered a cockpit software glitch on certain 737 MAX aircraft that can disrupt automated navigation during specific missed-approach landings, sparking an FAA review and pushback from major carriers.
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.