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Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting

The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Stickers and building sets help drive toy sales ahead of Christmas rush

A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Poundland hopeful for last-minute rescue deal to stave off collapse

The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair

The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Fossil CEO says turnaround is ahead of plan as sales return to growth

Watchmaker Fossil said Tuesday that the company is returning to profit and sales growth in the first signs of its turnaround strategy.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Law on 'holiday hunger' passed by Stormont assembly

A majority of 49 to 24 assembly members backed the legislation, which was proposed by Sinn Féin's Danny Baker and welcomed by some parents and charities.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Claude chatbot maker set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning

The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78, which is lower than what was expected.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash

The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Thousands of 'off-grid' homes eligible for £250 to help with heating bills

Households dependent on either heating oil or LPG and are eligible for reduced council tax will benefit.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Rivian CEO says new R2 SUV, autonomy make 2027 an ‘inflection year’ as EV maker marks five years since IPO

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says 2027 will be an “inflection year” as the EV maker scales R2 and invests in autonomy.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch

Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

How GM is trying to talk used car shoppers into buying new vehicles

Automakers say that substantial shares of the customers walking into a dealership looking for certified used cars end up buying new. Here's how it works.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security

Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Australia considers criminal penalties for rogue AI in wake of OpenAI hack

AI safety regulator will also be created after a rogue OpenAI agent hacked government websites.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires

Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India

The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

I took Vinted to court to get my money back

The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills

A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Headteachers say families will struggle after another rise in school dinner prices

The price of a school dinner in a primary school will have risen from £2.60 to £3.40 since the start of 2026.


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