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Electric car sales in the UK reached an all-time high in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The data shows that electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, marking a major step in the nation’s move toward low-emission transport. Electric and hybrid vehicles dominate sales Fully electric car sales jumped by nearly a third to 72,779 units last month. Plug-in hybrid sales grew even faster, bringing electric and hybrid models together to account for over half of all new registrations. The SMMT said rising discounts, more model choices, and the government’s grant scheme helped…
High above Berlin’s parks, northern goshawks glide between treetops and rooftops, hunting pigeons and holding their own against crows. Conservationist Dr Paul O’Donoghue believes this model can work in the UK too – and is preparing a proposal to release goshawks into Chester and London. The plan, led by Rewilding UK, would see 15 goshawks introduced in each city, sourced from wild European nests and UK breeders. Once persecuted to near extinction in Britain, goshawks have rebounded in rural areas but remain under pressure from shooting estates. Across Europe, however, they thrive in capitals such as Berlin, Amsterdam, and Prague,…
Blaze erupts in jet-fuel unit, no injuries reportedAn explosion and fire erupted Thursday night at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, sending flames and smoke into the sky that were visible across the South Bay. The blast occurred around 9:30 p.m. in a jet-fuel production unit, according to company and fire officials. Chevron confirmed that all workers were accounted for and no injuries were reported. Firefighters contain blaze after hours of responseFire crews responded quickly to the scene, working through the night to contain the blaze. By early Friday morning, officials said the fire had been brought under control, though crews remained…
A human rights group claims TikTok pushes pornography and sexualised videos to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, activated safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included videos of simulated masturbation and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately after being alerted and insists it remains committed to providing safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake child accounts reveal risky content In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request additional identification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company promotes this feature…
Ryanair has said up to 600 flights a day could be grounded next week when French air traffic controllers walk out, potentially disrupting travel for 100,000 passengers daily. The country’s largest ATC union, SNCTA, has called a strike from 7 to 10 October, cutting capacity across western European skies. Flights between the UK and popular holiday destinations such as Spain, Italy, and Greece are expected to be hit, as many of those routes overfly France. Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s CEO, renewed calls for the EU to protect overflights during ATC strikes. “They have the right to strike, but if flights are…
Elon Musk has become the first individual to hold a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects soaring values of Tesla and his other companies this year. His fortune briefly reached $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later fell slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other ventures, including AI startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also seen significant valuation growth in recent months. Musk widens lead as world’s richest The achievement cements Musk’s position as the richest person on the planet. He remains far ahead of global tech rivals. Oracle co-founder Larry…
No injuries reported as FDNY, city agencies investigate cause A portion of a 20-story public housing tower in the Bronx partially collapsed Wednesday morning following an explosion in a chimney and boiler shaft, city officials confirmed. The incident occurred at the Mitchel Houses on Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven, prompting a massive response from the Fire Department, city inspectors, and utility crews. Evacuations and emergency response Tons of brick and debris fell onto the sidewalk, playground, and nearby streets, though officials said no injuries have been reported. Residents from several apartments were evacuated as a precaution while engineers and building…
Autism should not be understood as a single condition with one underlying cause, according to a major new study that reveals striking differences between people diagnosed in early childhood and those who receive a diagnosis later in life. The international research project, which examined genetic and behavioural data from more than 45,000 autistic people across Europe and the United States, has found that age of diagnosis strongly correlates with differing genetic profiles and developmental pathways. Children diagnosed before the age of six were typically identified because of early-emerging social and communication challenges. These children often showed delayed walking, difficulty interpreting…
The sunscreen safety scandal in Australia is intensifying. Authorities have already pulled 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. High-profile sunscreens fail protection tests In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several popular sunscreens did not deliver the protection promised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator later flagged 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. SPF levels much lower than advertised Preliminary investigations revealed the formula rarely exceeded SPF…
Scientists in the US have created human eggs from skin cells in a development that could one day transform fertility treatment for couples with limited options. The early-stage research, led by Prof Shoukhrat Mitalipov at Oregon Health and Science University, adapted cloning techniques first used to create Dolly the sheep. By transferring the nucleus of a skin cell into a donor egg stripped of its own nucleus, the team produced eggs carrying the full set of human chromosomes. After fertilisation, the scientists used a chemical trigger to reduce the excess chromosomes to the correct number. Although the process remains inefficient…