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Tue, 03 Feb 2026

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla. >>

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm

Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging. >>

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives. >>

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says

Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Here are the retailers with the most store openings and closures planned for 2026

Stores closures in the U.S. are expected to fall to the lowest level in the past three years, according to an analysis by Coresight Research. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

New York AG issues warning around prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl

New York Attorney General Letitia James is cautioning all New Yorkers about placing trades on prediction markets ahead of the Super Bowl. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Disney supercharged its parks. The booming division still has room to run

For Disney's fiscal first quarter, experiences represented 38% of the company's total revenue, yet generated a whopping 71% of its operating income. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high

Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens". >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits

The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Disney signals its next CEO will take over a company with strong momentum

Disney CEO Bob Iger touted the company's growth in its last three years as the company prepares to announce his successor. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices

Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Disney beats Wall Street expectations propelled by theme parks and streaming

In the background of Disney's earnings report on Monday is the question of who will be named the successor to CEO Bob Iger. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death

Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

'Melania' earns a surprising $7 million, the highest opening for a nonmusic documentary in a decade

Amazon reportedly paid an estimated $40 million to acquire "Melania" and spent an additional $35 million on marketing. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget

The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?

Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get

Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette'

A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

School pantries mean 'food on table' for families

Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste. >>

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz. >>