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'They're just so much further ahead': How China won the world's EV battery race

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 1:12 PM

In 2005, China only had two EV battery manufacturers. Twenty years later, it produces more than three-quarters of the world's lithium-ion cells. How did it happen?

Sports

£220 'for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 1:12 PM

Apple has faced a wave of online mockery following its announcement of a new carrying case for its iPhone range.

Lifestyle

US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 12:05 PM

Switzerland and the US have agreed to cut President Donald Trump's steep 39% tariffs on Swiss imports to 15%, as...

Tech

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 12:05 PM

Vital supplies of US liquefied natural gas are due to start flowing into war-ravaged Ukraine this winter via a pipeline...

Tech

AI will slash headcount by two-thirds - retail boss

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 12:05 PM

The boss of one of the UK's largest online retailers has predicted automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will slash his...

Business

Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 11:16 AM

Imagine one night, you're scrolling through social media on your phone, and the ads start to look remarkably familiar. They're decked out in your favourite colours, are featuring your favourite music and the wording sounds like phrases you regularly use.

Health

What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 7:05 AM

After weeks of wondering will she, won't she, and recent heavy hints that she would indeed raise income taxes in...

Science

US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 7:00 AM

The US justice department has confirmed it will investigate paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein's alleged links to major banks and several...

Health

How Haaland fired Norway to the World Cup

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 6:36 AM

Generational goalgetter Erling Haaland will get a crack at his first major tournament next summer, after leading Norway to the...

Sports

Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products

lin yan Nov 17, 2025, 4:29 AM

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing a range of food products, including coffee, bananas and beef,...