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Global memory shortages spike consumer electronics prices

Prices on consumer electronics have been steadily climbing around the world due to a shortage of memory chips. CGTN's Mark Niu takes a look at why artificial intelligence is behind the rise.For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The China Report.

Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved

Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approvedImage caption, Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch says the UK would have limited options in the event of "a gas supply emergency"ByJames CookScotland editorPublished33 minutes agoThe owners of the Jackdaw gas platform in the North Sea say it is "hyper critical" that the UK government approves production to avoid the risk of domestic supply shortages this winter.Speaking to BBC News at the field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, Adu...

US stock markets fall amid Iran strikes and potential higher interest rates

Dow down 1.09%, or 500 points, as S&P 500 sees a small loss and tech-heavy Nasdaq rises slightlyMiddle East crisis liveUS stock markets fell on Wednesday as Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran was over and the Federal Reserve flagged concerns that would warrant higher interest rates.Trump’s comments on the Iran-US war at the Nato summit in Ankara sent oil prices sharply higher. Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped more than 5% to crest $80 a barrel. US stocks fell in step, with th...

Labour risks shattering Britian's glass sector and moving manufacturing abroad, experts warn

High energy costs, green packaging levies and a lack of Government support could shatter the glass sector and move manufacturing abroad, industry experts warn. The sector is “at a crossroads”, with producers facing decisions on whether to replace gas furnaces with electric ones, in line with the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. But, because the UK has some of the highest electricity costs in the developed world, the sums do not add up, said trade body the British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation. Some...

How a rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to Andy Burnham's welfare challenge

How a rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to Andy Burnham's welfare challengeByBen ChuPolicy and Analysis correspondent, BBC VerifyPublished7 minutes agoAndy Burnham, who is expected to become prime minister in a matter of weeks, has said he wants to get the UK's benefits bill down by encouraging more people into work.The total bill for working age sickness and disability benefits has been increasing rapidly since 2020. It currently stands at £58bn and has been projected to rise to £78bn by 2...

National Lottery winner has days left to claim £177K prize — is it you?

A EuroMillions ticket holder in Watford has just days remaining to collect a prize worth £177,547.30 before the money is lost forever.The winning ticket from the draw held on January 16, 2026, has gone unclaimed for more than five months, and the deadline to come forward expires at midnight on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.National Lottery operator Allwyn is making a final plea to anyone who purchased a ticket in the Watford area around that time to thoroughly search for their slip.The fortunate play...

Former Sheffield Utd owners claim they are owed £35m

Former Sheffield Utd owners claim they are owed £35mImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, Sheffield United finished 13th in the Championship last seasonByRob StatonBBC Radio Sheffield reporterPublished12 minutes agoThe former owners of Sheffield United have filed a winding up petition against the club's owners COH Sports Bidco Limited, claiming they are owed over £35m.In a letter seen by the BBC, United World, the investment company of Saudi Arabian Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al...

FOX News Deals Newsletter: The best things we bought this summer (so far), plus this week's top deals

FOX News Deals may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our links.If you have summer travel plans on the calendar, this all-in-one Nobl carry-on is worth a look. Production Editor, Kelsey Ramírez, says it checks every box, thanks to its built-in cup holder, phone mount, charging ports and dedicated laptop compartment. Better yet, it's currently 67% off, saving shoppers over $500.READ MORE: Save up to 80% on summer essentials, from cooling pajamas to sandalsOur team shops fo...

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Chinese automakers gain ground in Tanzania's evolving vehicle market

Chinese carmakers are expanding into Tanzania as higher taxes on older imported vehicles create new opportunities in a market long dominated by used Japanese cars.

City regulator urges judges to dismiss larger payout claims in car loans scandal

FCA clashes with consumer group pushing for bigger compensation, alleging lack of transparency and conflict of interest The City regulator is trying to get the only consumer group arguing for higher motor finance scandal payouts thrown out of court, alleging that its co-founders have not been transparent about their funding and potential conflicts of interest.The accusations, laid out in legal filings on Wednesday, are the latest controversy in the long-running saga surrounding mis-sold car loan...

Oil prices rise to record level after Iran launches attacks on tankers near strait of Hormuz

Brent crude benchmark rose to more than $78 a barrel after attacks, its sharpest increase since ceasefire beganOil markets have recorded the sharpest price rise in nearly two months after a series of attacks on fossil fuel tankers near the strait of Hormuz led US president Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire deal with Iran is “over”.Brent, the global crude benchmark rose by 5% on Wednesday to more than $78 a barrel, the highest price since the US and Iran agreed the ceasefire while negotiating...

China will benefit if India-US trade deal doesn’t happen: Economist Surjit Bhalla

The trade deal has the potential to boost competitiveness and accelerate India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, Surjit Bhalla said. However, he warned that prolonged delays in concluding such an agreement would ultimately work to China's advantage.

Britons back motorway speed limit cuts to save fuel amid fears of nationwide shortages

Drivers have supported the introduction of slower speeds on the motorway to save fuel during the ongoing fuel crisis, according to fresh research.Two-thirds of motorists support reducing the motorway speed limit to 60mph amid concerns about oil in a bid to save fuel and help drivers save money at the pumps.New data shows that 47 per cent of people agree that the UK needs to find ways to cut petrol and diesel use amid present concerns around fuel supplies.More than a third of drivers believe that...

Wyoming tightens wastewater rules after Meta datacenter contractor flushed contaminated water

Meta said it was working with officials to be a ‘good neighbor’ and drinking water supplies were not affectedOfficials in Wyoming said a contractor for Mark Zuckerberg’s tech company, Meta, flushed bacteria-contaminated water into public sewers during construction of a controversial new AI datacenter.The incident prompted water authorities in Cheyenne to implement strict safety regulations on how wastewater from such projects is disposed of, according to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, which first re...

Heartbreak as suicide prevention campaigner, 22, dies four years after her brother took his own life

Heartbreak as suicide prevention campaigner, 22, dies four years after her brother took his own lifeSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy BRETT LACKEY, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 15:05, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 15:05, 8 July 2026 e-mail View comments

الثراء الفاحش: كيف أصبح برنارد أرنو أغنى رجل في العالم بفضل إمبراطورية الفخامة

من الصفر إلى القمة، برنارد أرنو لم يكن مجرد رائد أعمال بل أصبح رمزًا للفخامة والثراء. اكتشف كيف بنى هذا الفرنسي إمبراطورية لا تصدق وأصبح أغنى رجل على وجه الأرض.

From Fashion to Fortune: Bernard Arnault's Journey to Become the Richest Man on Earth

How did Bernard Arnault, the mastermind behind the luxury empire LVMH, rise to the pinnacle of wealth? Discover the intriguing timeline of his success, shocking net worth figures, and the secrets behind his empire that keeps growing.