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Electric car sales in the UK reached record levels in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The data shows electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, marking a major milestone in Britain’s move toward cleaner, low-emission transport. Electric and hybrid vehicles lead growth Fully electric car sales jumped nearly a third to 72,779 units last month. Plug-in hybrid models grew even faster, pushing combined electric and hybrid registrations to more than half of all new car sales. The SMMT said larger discounts, a broader model range, and the government’s grant scheme drove the surge.…

A human rights group claims TikTok recommends pornography and sexualised videos to children. Researchers created fake child accounts, enabled safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included clips showing masturbation simulations and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately after being alerted and insists it remains committed to 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 verification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company markets this feature as…

Elon Musk has become the first individual in history to hold a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects rising values of Tesla and his other ventures this year. His fortune briefly reached $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later slipped slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Other Musk companies, including AI startup xAI and rocket firm SpaceX, have also seen strong valuation growth in recent months. Musk extends lead as world’s richest The milestone confirms Musk as the planet’s richest person. He remains far ahead of other global tech leaders. Oracle co-founder Larry…

The sunscreen scandal in Australia is intensifying. Authorities have already pulled 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. Leading sunscreens fail protection tests In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several popular sunscreens failed to deliver the protection they claimed. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen advertised SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator has since flagged 20 more sunscreens from other brands. All used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. SPF levels far below advertised claims Preliminary tests revealed the formula rarely exceeded…

Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States. He claimed foreign countries had “stolen” America’s film industry. On Monday, he said California suffered most and that the tariff would “solve this long-time, never-ending problem.” In May, Trump said he planned to meet Hollywood executives and begin imposing the levy. He warned that the American film industry was dying “a very fast death.” His statement followed last week’s new tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports and 50% tariffs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. California hit hardest…

Insider threats remain among the most dangerous tactics in cyber-crime. Few employees face them, and even fewer share their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a shocking offer: betray my employer for millions. Unexpected message The first contact arrived out of the blue. “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 reached me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their goal.…

Donald Trump has ordered federal troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if necessary to control protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the deployment would defend federal facilities from Antifa attacks and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The move expands federal troop presence in US cities as part of his wider crackdown on illegal immigration. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the move, saying Portland faces no threat that justifies federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek described communities as calm and safe. She warned that…

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased restart of operations following a major cyber-attack. Some IT systems are now back online, and the company is addressing overdue supplier payments with enhanced invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack halts production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend vehicle production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working nonstop on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain risk collapse if the shutdown continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as urgent but admitted…

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping set of tariffs on imported goods. Starting October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies operate factories in America. The plan also imposes a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump presented the measures on Thursday, calling them essential to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of imports has harmed domestic producers. He argued the tariffs will support American companies and safeguard jobs. The announcement comes despite warnings from…

An Indian court has dismissed a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal allowed officials broad powers to remove online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge to the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not confirmed whether it will appeal. Another major defeat for X This marks the second significant legal setback for X in India in just over two years. The platform previously failed to overturn government orders to remove content. Experts warn the ruling could…