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China Changes Its Rules for Second-Life EV Batteries
China has revised regulations governing second-life electric vehicle batteries, withdrawing special recognition for cascade-utilization companies and restricting reuse in certain applications due to safety concerns.
World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says
The UN says the world must cut carbon emissions by 18% within four years and 45% by 2035 to limit temperature rise to 1.7C, though the window for meeting the 1.5C target has closed.
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Water supplies have reached crisis levels in Yemen’s third-largest city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensify their siege, leaving over 1 million residents rationing scarce drinking water amid fuel and food shortages.
Two rescued after Nairobi building collapse with five still missing
Two people have been rescued from a building collapse in Nairobi, with five still missing. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the building owner and contractor.
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Boeing sells eVTOL subsidiaries, takes stake in Archer
Boeing sells three eVTOL and drone subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for a 19.75% stake, allowing both companies to accelerate development of electric aircraft and supporting technologies.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
Taylor Farms is recalling approximately 20 jalapeno-containing products across 26 US states following a salmonella outbreak linked to a Mexican grower.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during a solar eclipse this week, offering rewards for those who shift appliance usage to help manage grid strain.
From ticket booking fees to shrinkflation, six other ways Burnham could cut cost of living
Andy Burnham has announced plans to ban fake discounts and simplify subscription cancellations. The article identifies six additional consumer protections including bans on ticket booking fees and energy provider direct debit hikes.
Nvidia teams up with Wall Street asset managers on $500 billion AI infrastructure push
Nvidia is partnering with major Wall Street asset managers including Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR on a $500 billion infrastructure financing initiative to support artificial intelligence development.
Chalong Riewrang: Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
A former Thai MP allegedly killed a local official near Bangkok and confessed to a political commentator during a YouTube livestream before being arrested by police.
Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war’s impact on midterms
A new report reveals decades of sexual misconduct at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts, documenting approximately 70 abuse allegations against nearly 50 adults spanning from the 1950s through the 2010s.
From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of a major European crime organization, was extradited to Ireland and imprisoned at Portlaoise, marking a stark shift from his luxurious Dubai lifestyle.
How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed
An Al Jazeera investigation documents a coordinated anti-Muslim campaign on X targeting Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed, centered on his use of the Arabic phrase “inshallah” during his election night speech.
Jean hoped bird flu wouldn’t come to Australia. Then it arrived – and she saw a tern ‘trembling and swaying’
South Australia confirms its first H5 bird flu case, prompting bird enthusiasts to join a volunteer network identifying and reporting potentially infected birds in their communities.
‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
Syria and Russia have reached a memorandum of understanding regarding Moscow’s military bases following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, allowing both nations to preserve their strategic relationship on new terms.
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue
Sudan’s military chief has held unannounced talks with political and civil society groups aimed at establishing conditions for national dialogue, with participants agreeing on steps including dropping capital charges against opposition leaders.