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Linguists trace historical roots to determine the oldest English accent

Linguists trace historical roots to determine the oldest English accent

Linguists are moving beyond popular assumptions to explore how regional dialects preserve ancient linguistic features that predate modern standard English.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA over starter-motor fault

BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA over starter-motor fault

BMW South Africa has initiated a safety recall for 10,961 vehicles across several model lines due to a starter motor defect that may cause overheating.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 10:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
RIL plans CBM development to boost gas output

RIL plans CBM development to boost gas output

Reliance Industries is expanding coal bed methane extraction in Madhya Pradesh with a 580-well project to bolster domestic natural gas supply. This development supports India's goals to increase the share of gas in the national energy mix.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 09:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of iPhone hardware designs

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of iPhone hardware designs

Apple filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company stole trade secrets from former Apple engineers to accelerate its AI‑powered hardware plans.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 08:06 ·Maeve Turner 7 min read
Maybank offering up to 192,000 bonus miles for foreign currency ...

Maybank offering up to 192,000 bonus miles for foreign currency ...

Maybank has launched a limited‑time Visa promotion that lets cardholders earn up to 192,000 bonus miles on foreign‑currency spending. The offer runs from 3 July to 30 September 2026 and includes a range of cards, fees, and potential savings with the Wise card.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 07:12 ·Maeve Turner 9 min read
10 Things Home Safety Experts Always Do Before Leaving for Vacation

10 Things Home Safety Experts Always Do Before Leaving for Vacation

Ensure your home is secure and energy-efficient before traveling with these expert-recommended practices for property protection and grid coordination.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 06:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Calls for probe into flawed Latrobe Valley land tax bills

Calls for probe into flawed Latrobe Valley land tax bills

Morwell MP Martin Cameron is requesting a formal inquiry into the state’s property assessment regime following reports of valuation discrepancies.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 05:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Xiaomi tipped as top beneficiary of China AI home appliance market growth

Xiaomi tipped as top beneficiary of China AI home appliance market growth

As China’s traditional home appliance market contracts, manufacturers are pivoting toward AI-driven systems to target the silver economy and smart home integration.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 05:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Theparkpay secures payment service provider licence in Canada

Theparkpay secures payment service provider licence in Canada

Theparkpay has officially expanded its North American operations after receiving a Payment Service Provider licence from the Bank of Canada. This new authorization allows the fintech to offer real-time settlement capabilities to its international network of merchants.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 03:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Angola allows Chinese yuan for mandatory foreign currency reserves

Angola allows Chinese yuan for mandatory foreign currency reserves

The Bank of Angola updated its regulations to allow the yuan in mandatory reserves to align with existing trade and investment flows with China. This change reflects a growing trend among African nations to integrate the Chinese currency into domestic frameworks.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 02:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
National Lottery Lotto draw produces three £1 million winners

National Lottery Lotto draw produces three £1 million winners

The National Lottery's new two-round draw format produced three £1 million winners who matched five main numbers and the bonus ball during the July 11 draw.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 00:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Elon Musk mocks Sam Altman as Apple sues OpenAI over trade secrets

Elon Musk mocks Sam Altman as Apple sues OpenAI over trade secrets

Apple is suing OpenAI and its subsidiary io Products over allegations that the firm systematically recruited former staff to misappropriate proprietary hardware data.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read

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
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