As petrol and energy prices soar globally due to the Iran conflict, Australia faces a fuel crisis with heavy reliance on imports. Experts urge rapid action on electrification and public transport to reduce dependency.
The UK government announces new 'steel safeguards' doubling tariffs on foreign steel to 50% and slashing import quotas by 60% to protect remaining plants and boost domestic production.
Australia's competition watchdog is investigating major fuel suppliers for alleged anti-competitive conduct as shortages and price hikes hit amid the Iran war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a new taskforce coordinator to manage supply.
Dozens of service stations, particularly in regional Australia, have run out of petrol due to panic-buying and global oil market disruptions from the US-Israel war on Iran, impacting inflation and daily life.
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Major UK banks have decided to maintain the £100 contactless payment limit despite the Financial Conduct Authority scrapping the official cap, citing lack of consumer demand and fraud concerns.
An in-depth exploration of China's booming robotics industry reveals how humanoid machines are poised to replace millions of factory workers, with startups racing to automate tasks from car assembly to retail.
The ACCC is investigating diesel availability and alleged anti-competitive conduct by major fuel suppliers in regional Australia amid shortages and price concerns.
Long queues form at gas distributors across India as LPG shortages hit households and businesses. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered South Asia's worst gas crisis in decades, exposing regional energy vulnerabilities.
A new report from Common Wealth suggests decoupling gas prices from electricity markets could save households up to £203 per year, amid rising costs from geopolitical tensions.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has profited from Cameo videos endorsing obscure cryptocurrencies that subsequently lost value, with some linked to fraudulent schemes.
Amazon debuts Alexa+ in the UK, offering generative AI features for eight years of devices, aiming to re-engage users with natural language and enhanced capabilities.
The Australia Energy Regulator forecasts electricity price reductions of up to 10% for households and 21% for small businesses due to increased renewable energy generation and falling wholesale costs.
A budget-friendly youth hostel in Austria's Montafon valley offers affordable ski access, challenging expensive chalets with cosy pods and local charm for families.
Cuba's electricity network collapsed this week, leaving nearly 10 million people without power due to an obsolete grid and a US oil blockade. Daily blackouts of up to 20 hours have become the norm, crippling daily life and the tourism sector.
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The Financial Conduct Authority has removed the £100 contactless spending cap, allowing banks to set their own limits. This change aims to adapt to inflation and technology, though most banks are keeping current limits for now.
New Mexico prosecutors allege Meta prioritized profits over protecting children, with internal emails revealing exploitation issues and reporting backlogs affecting safety.
Global energy markets face turmoil as escalating attacks between Iran and Israel on gasfields drive oil and gas prices to multi-year highs, with fears of prolonged supply disruptions.
As oil prices soar due to the US-Israeli war on Iran, a new study reveals how wealth is transferred from households to the richest 1%. Experts propose excess profit taxes and price caps to redistribute gains and fund clean energy.
A California startup, Memvid, advertises an $800-a-day 'AI bully' job to expose chatbot inconsistencies, requiring only a history of tech letdowns. The role highlights AI memory issues and real-world risks in legal and healthcare sectors.
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UK wage growth dropped to 3.8% in the three months to January, the slowest rate in over five years, with younger workers disproportionately affected by a hiring slowdown.
A skeptic explores London using AI as a personal tour guide, uncovering hidden gems from postal tunnels to Roman temples while questioning the technology's limitations in human connection.
BP sells its Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group as part of a $20bn divestment plan, raising cost-cutting targets and relocating global headquarters to London's South Bank by 2028.
The once-thriving craft beer industry in the United States is experiencing a significant downturn, with hundreds of breweries closing due to pandemic impacts, shifting consumer habits, and economic pressures.
PwC's US CEO Paul Griggs warns that partners who fail to adopt AI will be replaced, as the firm shifts to AI-powered services and adjusts hiring strategies amid industry growth.
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Investigative report reveals Google Maps systematically hides highly-rated restaurants, prompting a data scientist to create an alternative London map to combat algorithmic bias.
The contrasting fates of Marathon and Highguard reveal how online games now face impossible profit demands, with survival hinging on instant returns rather than player loyalty.
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 3.75% while warning that the Iran conflict could push inflation higher, impacting households and businesses.
Major European airlines, including British Airways and Lufthansa, caution that rising fuel prices due to the Iran war will increase airfares, urging early bookings and seeking EU support.
Recent strikes on Iranian and Qatari gas production facilities represent a dangerous new phase in the Middle East war, threatening global energy security and economic stability with potential long-term consequences.
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The World Trade Organization warns that prolonged high oil prices from the Middle East conflict could 'crimp' the energy-intensive AI boom, threatening global trade growth and food security.
