It follows a warning from the US president that America’s trade deal with the UK “can always be changed”. ...
Waymo pilots autonomous cars in LondonWaymo pilots autonomous cars in London
Waymo announced the first autonomous tests of its vehicles in London. The robotaxi firm’s co-founder said its core driving AI was “generalizing very well”; the UK capital, with its medieval layouts and narrow, winding streets, presents a very different challenge to the largely grid-based US cities Waymo launched in. If ...
Argentina inflation ticks up after energy shockArgentina inflation ticks up after energy shock
Argentina’s inflation rate rose more than expected last month after an energy shock sparked by the Iran war, the latest sign of the conflict’s metastasizing economic impact. Fuel prices in South America’s second-largest economy have jumped by almost a quarter since February, pushing up overall monthly inflation to 3.4% — ...
South Africa turns to Afrikaner as ambassador to USSouth Africa turns to Afrikaner as ambassador to US
The News South Africa appointed Roelf Meyer, a central figure in the negotiations that ended apartheid, as its next ambassador to the US, betting that his stature can help restore a frayed diplomatic relationship. The posting, confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, places one of the country’s most recognizable Afrikaner ...
Amazon buys Starlink rival for an estimated $11 billionAmazon buys Starlink rival for an estimated $11 billion
Amazon will buy satellite company Globalstar for an estimated $11 billion, in an attempt to catch SpaceX’s Starlink in the internet space race. Starlink has 10,000 satellites, a commanding lead over Amazon’s 200-strong Leo constellation; Globalstar has a further 25, but the real prize is control over part of the ...
Sudan hunger crisis deepens as war enters fourth yearSudan hunger crisis deepens as war enters fourth year
Millions of people across Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, and the war in the Middle East threatens to aggravate the hunger crisis. The Sudanese civil war, which enters its third year on Wednesday, has already pushed millions of people into food insecurity, sparking the first famine ...
More than 200 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack return homeMore than 200 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack return home
The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those repatriated. ...
CNN backpedals after booker turns away guest for merger segmentCNN backpedals after booker turns away guest for merger segment
The Scoop A CNN booker privately said that the network was concerned about booking a guest critical of Paramount’s acquisition of the news network’s parent company, a remark CNN dismissed as a mistake. On Monday, over a thousand Hollywood players — including actors Ben Stiller, Joaquin Phoenix, David Fincher, and ...
Hyundai-LG opening battery plant after US ICE raid causes monthslong delaysHyundai-LG opening battery plant after US ICE raid causes monthslong delays
The Scoop The Hyundai-LG battery plant that was raided by US immigration agents last year is ready to open this month, following a staffing crunch due to the ICE actions and delays. Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said the raid hasn’t changed his strategic plans and that he has three top ...
Middle East crisis live: US claims blockade has ‘completely halted economic trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in PakistanMiddle East crisis live: US claims blockade has ‘completely halted economic trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan
US military boasts blockade of the strait of Hormuz will incapacitate Iran’s economy; Trump says negotiations could return to Pakistan US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart for an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, his office said, ...