Volkswagen and Tesla Rival Rivian Announce $5.8bn Joint Venture to Boost EV Development
Volkswagen Group (VW) has increased its investment in a strategic partnership with electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian, launching a joint venture worth $5.8 billion. This new deal, which builds on
Tesla Faces Brand Crisis as Elon Musk Remains Distracted
Tesla is experiencing a sharp decline in sales, stock performance, and brand reputation, raising concerns among investors and analysts. However, its CEO, Elon Musk, appears to be focused elsewhere, leaving
TikTok owner ByteDance is Retreating From Gaming and Laying Off Hundreds
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant renowned for its ownership of TikTok, is making a strategic shift away from the gaming industry, resulting in a significant reduction of its workforce. The
Chinese Shadow Bank Zhongzhi Files for Bankruptcy
In the midst of China's deepening property market challenges, Zhongzhi Enterprise Group, a significant player in the country's $3 trillion shadow banking sector, has filed for bankruptcy liquidation. The move
Yuletide Travel Woes: Nigerians Grapple with Sky-High Fares Amid Holiday Rush
Despite economic challenges, Nigerians are trooping to bus stations and airports to journey to their hometowns for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. However, this year’s festive travels are marked
PlayStation Marks Far Cry’s 20th Anniversary with Free Downloads, No PS Plus Required
In honour of Far Cry's illustrious 20-year history as one of gaming's premier open-world shooters, PlayStation has unveiled a special campaign offering free digital collectables to players, no PlayStation Plus
Poppi Just Sold for $1.6 Billion
PepsiCo has announced its acquisition of Poppi, the rapidly growing prebiotic soda brand, in a $1.65 billion deal, further solidifying its push into the health-conscious beverage market. The move aligns
Booming AI Chip Demand Creates Two New Members Of The $1tn Club
Rising global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has pushed semiconductor giants SK Hynix and Micron Technology past the $1 trillion (£740 billion) market valuation milestone. Shares of SK Hynix surged
Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait Sets New Record With $54.7m Sale
A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait has sold for $54.7 million (£41.8 million), setting a new global auction record for an artwork by a woman. The painting, created in the 1940s
Disney and DirecTV Clash Over Channel Access, Leaving Millions of Viewers in the Dark
Disney has pulled its popular channels, including ABC, ESPN, and several others, from DirecTV after the two companies failed to renew their distribution agreement. The blackout, which affects over 11
Five Global Carmakers Face Trial in London Over Alleged Emissions Cheating
A major class-action lawsuit has opened at the High Court in London against five of the world’s leading car manufacturers accused of using illegal software to cheat emissions tests. The
London Overtakes Paris in Stock Market Value
London's stock market has surpassed Paris as concerns mount over the outcome of France's upcoming parliamentary elections. According to Bloomberg's data compiled on Monday, all stocks listed in the United
US Authorities Probe Ford’s BlueCruise Technology After Fatal Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into Ford's BlueCruise driver assistance system following two tragic collisions resulting in fatalities. The NHTSA disclosed that in both
Hyundai and Kia Theft Claims Surge Over 1,000% Since 2020, Prompting Industry and Social Media Scrutiny
Theft claims for select Hyundai and Kia models have skyrocketed by more than 1,000% since 2020, a staggering increase linked to social media posts disseminating theft techniques. According to data
YouTube Demonetizes Fake Movie Trailer Channels After Investigation
In a significant move following an investigation into the growing number of fake movie trailers on the platform, YouTube has suspended monetization for two of the largest fan-trailer channels, Screen
Jack Ma Halts Alibaba Share Sale Plans Amid Stock Decline
Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma has decided to delay the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Alibaba shares following a significant drop in the company's stock value last
Red Bull Secures Majority Stake in Bora-Hansgrohe Cycling Team
In a significant development, energy drinks giant Red Bull has successfully acquired a controlling stake of 51% in the German WorldTour cycling team Bora-Hansgrohe. The acquisition was revealed through a
How Chinese Robots Are Transforming UK Warehouses
Every time an online shopper places an order, there is an increasing chance that a fleet of autonomous robots begins processing it within minutes. Many warehouses now use compact mobile
Popular Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Goes on Sale in China
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has introduced its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China, following its approval by local health authorities in June. The launch places Novo Nordisk in direct competition
Russians Snap Up New iPhones in Hong Kong Amid Scarcity Back Home
With the release of the iPhone 16, Hong Kong Apple stores have attracted an unexpected influx of Russian shoppers, cash in hand, eager to buy the latest devices at a
