Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country. ...
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handlesNearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely. ...
‘It’s not Alton Towers’ – rows break out over queuing at Wales’ highest mountain‘It’s not Alton Towers’ – rows break out over queuing at Wales’ highest mountain
There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa. ...
Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, NevadaNearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say. ...
Australian shark attack victim grateful for ‘second chance at life’Australian shark attack victim grateful for ‘second chance at life’
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs. ...
Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits KyivBurnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits Kyiv
It comes after Moscow warned of “consequences” over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine. ...
New York Times tests out AI-generated search summariesNew York Times tests out AI-generated search summaries
The Scoop The New York Times has begun testing its first generative AI tool for readers, a step the publication hopes will improve its troubled search feature but which has also alarmed some of the paper’s journalists. In recent weeks, the paper has quietly rolled out a new search page ...
Nvidia says it’s raising some prices more than 15%Nvidia says it’s raising some prices more than 15%
Nvidia warned of higher prices for servers containing its AI chips as soaring memory costs strain the AI buildout. Nvidia told some of its biggest customers to expect price hikes of more than 15%, Bloomberg reported, highlighting memory chip companies’ leverage over the AI industry. Nvidia is also pushing into ...
Bessent’s bond market move draws fire from investorsBessent’s bond market move draws fire from investors
Investors and analysts poured scorn on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s doubling of long-term bond purchases last week, which provided temporary relief but faces structural economic headwinds that are driving yields higher. The buybacks are a “band-aid on a bullet hole,” a Nomura strategist told the Financial Times, while ING ...
China prepares for ‘Economic D-Day’China prepares for ‘Economic D-Day’
China hosted Iran’s deputy foreign minister for talks last week related to the US-Iran war, Beijing announced Sunday, disclosing the previously unreported meeting one day before Washington is expected to unveil “the toughest sanctions in history” against Tehran. The Trump administration has warned of an “Economic D-Day” for Iran and ...