Author: Grace Johnson

Electric car sales in the UK reached their highest level on record in September, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal. The data shows that electric and hybrid vehicles are now dominating the market, marking a major shift in Britain’s journey toward greener transport. Electric and hybrid cars take majority share Fully electric car sales soared by almost a third to 72,779 units last month. Plug-in hybrids grew even faster, meaning electric and hybrid cars together made up more than half of all new registrations. The SMMT said this growth was driven by rising discounts,…

A campaign group claims TikTok’s algorithm pushes pornography and sexualised clips to young users. Researchers created fake child accounts, enabled safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These led to videos showing masturbation simulations and pornographic sex. TikTok says it took immediate action once informed and insists it remains committed to children’s online safety. Fake accounts expose harmful material In July and August, researchers from Global Witness built four TikTok profiles. They pretended to be 13-year-olds by using false birth dates. The platform did not ask for further identity checks. Investigators activated TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company promotes this…

Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass a fortune of $500bn. The record reflects the soaring value of Tesla and his other companies this year. His wealth briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It then eased slightly to just above $499bn, Forbes’ billionaires index reported. Musk’s other ventures, including the artificial intelligence startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also risen sharply in valuation in recent months. Musk secures unmatched lead This milestone confirms Musk as the richest person on the planet. He remains far ahead of his closest rivals. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison holds…

The sunscreen crisis in Australia is deepening. Regulators have already pulled 18 products from shelves due to serious safety concerns. Trusted brands under investigation In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several high-profile sunscreens failed to meet their advertised protection levels. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at just SPF 4. The brand recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator has since identified 20 more sunscreens from other companies. Each product used the same base formula, which performed poorly in tests. SPF results fall far below claims Testing showed the formula rarely delivered SPF…

Donald Trump has renewed his warning to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. He said foreign nations had “stolen” America’s film industry. California hit hardest On Monday, Trump said California suffered the most under the current system. He argued the tariff would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, he had already revealed plans to meet Hollywood executives. At that time, he warned the US film sector was dying “a very fast death”. Tariffs affecting other industries Trump’s remarks followed the rollout of tariffs on other sectors. These include a 100% levy…

Insider threats rank among the most dangerous tactics in cyber-crime. Few employees face them. Even fewer speak publicly about their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with an offer: betray my employer for millions. Sudden approach The first message arrived without warning. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They contacted me in July via Signal, an encrypted app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their goal. They wanted me…

Donald Trump has ordered troops to Portland, Oregon, and authorised full force if required to curb protests at immigration detention centres. The president claimed the measure would protect facilities under threat from Antifa and other domestic terrorists. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The decision marks a new expansion of federal deployments in US cities as part of his immigration crackdown. democratic leaders denounce decision Democratic lawmakers rejected the move, saying no federal troops were needed in Portland. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared the communities calm and safe. She called the deployment an abuse of…

Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of its operations after a severe cyber-attack. Some IT systems are back online, and the company is now processing delayed supplier payments with expanded invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack halted production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend production across its factories. Plants are expected to remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working nonstop on a support package for suppliers. Concerns are growing that smaller firms could collapse if disruption continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer called the situation…

President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh series of tariffs targeting imports. From October 1, branded and patented medicines shipped to the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies run factories in America. The measures also include a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump outlined the plan on Thursday, arguing it was essential to protect US industry. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of imports had harmed American producers. He claimed the tariffs would level the playing field and secure local jobs. The announcement came…

An Indian court has dismissed a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal gave officials unchecked powers to censor online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge to the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full text of the ruling has not yet been made public. X has not confirmed if it plans to appeal. X faces repeated defeats in India This is the second time in just over two years that X has lost a legal fight against Indian censorship powers. Experts warn the decision could…