Author: Grace Johnson

China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles following rising safety concerns. The move makes China the first country to prohibit the design feature. Regulators responded to increased scrutiny of electric vehicle safety worldwide. Several deadly incidents intensified pressure on authorities. Two fatal crashes in China involved electric cars manufactured by Xiaomi. Investigators suspected power failures prevented occupants from opening the doors. Regulators Prioritise Emergency Door Access The new regulations permit sales only for cars with mechanical door releases inside and outside. State media outlined the scope of the new rules. Authorities want to guarantee access during accidents and…

Gold and silver prices sank as investors rapidly exited safe-haven positions built during months of uncertainty. Losses deepened on Monday following a violent reversal late last week. The drop marked a sharp break from January’s historic rally. In Asian trading, spot gold fell more than nine percent to around $4,403 per ounce. Silver declined about 15 percent to below $72 per ounce. Both metals had reached record highs earlier this year. Confidence shift hits precious metals Strong demand earlier in the year reflected geopolitical tension and policy concerns. Investors also feared political pressure on the US central bank. Those worries…

Carlos Alcaraz produced a stunning Australian Open final and completed a career Grand Slam at 22. He stopped Novak Djokovic from claiming a record-breaking 25th major title on Melbourne’s centre stage. Alcaraz sank to the court after closing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The crowd sensed a defining shift in the balance of power. Sportsmanship frames a historic ending Djokovic reacted with dignity after the final point. He climbed over the net and embraced Alcaraz as the arena applauded. The Serbian great accepted the scale of the moment. He understands chances to reinforce his legacy now come with greater…

Donald Trump warned that business with China posed serious danger for the UK as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai. The prime minister reached the city on the third day of his China visit. Trump reacted to agreements designed to expand trade and investment between Britain and China. Officials announced those deals after Sir Keir met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump delivered the comments while attending a documentary premiere about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He described Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese president very well. Trump offered no further explanation of his concerns about…

A high-profile trial over alleged social media addiction starts Tuesday in California. Senior executives from major technology firms are expected to testify. The case could redefine legal accountability for digital platforms. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and damaged her mental health. She says these designs encouraged compulsive use during her teenage years. The defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, TikTok owner ByteDance, and YouTube parent Google. Snapchat reached a settlement with the plaintiff last week. The remaining companies now head to court. The trial will take place at…

Gold prices climbed above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic advance. The metal has risen more than 60% during 2025, delivering one of its strongest years. Growing geopolitical and financial tensions have fueled the surge. Disagreements between the United States and Nato over Greenland have shaken confidence. Investors have grown wary about broader global stability. US President Donald Trump has heightened unease with forceful trade policies. He recently threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The warning targets any Canadian trade agreement with China. Safe havens regain centre stage Investors typically buy gold during turbulent periods.…

US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with severe economic retaliation. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump issued the warning on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately. The threat focused on any trade engagement between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face punishment if it advanced a deal with Beijing. He said the tariffs would apply to all Canadian products entering the United States. He described the move as necessary to protect American interests. He did not outline any exemptions. The statement increased pressure on Canada’s…

China’s housing market in 2025 is showing four key signs of improvement, according to real estate expert Wu Jing. The market appears to be stabilizing after years of volatility, offering hope for both buyers and developers. One positive sign is the stabilization of total home sales. Sales of new and second-hand homes have leveled off, indicating that demand is returning to the market. Wu Jing explained that this stability is a major step for a sector that has faced fluctuating sales in recent years. A second encouraging signal comes from inventories. The number of unsold homes is beginning to decline.…

Every month, hundreds of millions of users head to Pinterest to discover new styles and visual trends. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” offers unusual inspiration. It shows Crocs transformed into flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even includes a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many users do not realise the technology behind these recommendations is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to refine its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly depends on this technology to guide shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the company has effectively turned the platform…

TikTok has finalised a landmark deal that allows the short-video platform to continue operating in the United States. The company confirmed the agreement on Thursday, ending years of political uncertainty and legal battles. The move resolves a long-running dispute between Washington and Beijing. The conflict began during Donald Trump’s first presidency when he attempted to ban the app over national security concerns. US law threatened to block TikTok in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American business. Trump delayed enforcement several times after returning to office. The core issue revolved around TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the new structure, American owners…