Volkswagen's €2.5bn loss amid chip crisis
German auto giant Volkswagen reports staggering €2.5bn quarterly loss amid severe semiconductor shortages, while Chinese rivals surge ahead in the electric vehicle race.
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Nvidia Reaches $5 Trillion in Market Value
Discover how Nvidia's revolutionary AI processors transformed the tech giant into the world's most valuable company, reshaping global markets and British investment landscapes.
China Chip Curbs Threaten European Car Production
China's strategic control over essential semiconductors threatens to paralyse European automotive production, forcing emergency measures and supply chain overhaul.
Trump's Secret AI Chip Plan to Counter China
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's alleged plans to make US self-sufficient in advanced chip production, aiming to sever China's access to cutting-edge AI technology and reshape global tech dominance.
Volvo and VW lead takeover of chipmaker Nexperia
A European automotive alliance including Volvo and Volkswagen has successfully acquired Chinese semiconductor firm Nexperia, marking a strategic move to secure crucial chip supplies amid ongoing global shortages.
US opposes Chinese executive's Nexperia takeover bid
Washington raises national security concerns over Chinese executive's proposed acquisition of Dutch semiconductor firm Nexperia, escalating global tech tensions.
Dutch Probe Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Over Security
The Netherlands launches investigation into Nexperia's Chinese ownership by Wingtech, raising concerns about Western semiconductor security and technology transfer.
Two Years of Ruin: Gaza's Endless Displacement Crisis
A powerful visual journey through the devastating human cost of two years of continuous conflict in Gaza, where entire generations face displacement and destruction.
OpenAI partners with AMD to challenge Nvidia AI chip dominance
In a landmark deal set to reshape the AI hardware landscape, OpenAI partners with AMD to develop next-generation AI chips, creating a powerful alternative to Nvidia's market stronghold.
AMD Challenges Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance with New Processors
AMD launches revolutionary MI300 series processors in bold move to disrupt Nvidia's AI chip monopoly and capture share of booming £300bn AI market.
Qualcomm cuts Apple & Samsung smartphone royalty payments
Semiconductor leader Qualcomm has dramatically reduced royalty rates for Apple and Samsung smartphones, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape and consumer pricing across the UK mobile market.
Trump Threat to UK's NVIDIA AI Investment, Warns Labour
Shadow Science Secretary Peter Kyle urges the UK government to secure NVIDIA's long-term investment, warning that a potential Trump presidency could jeopardise Britain's position in the global AI race.
UK's secret AI chip deal to counter Trump export ban threat
Exclusive: The UK government is negotiating a clandestine deal with leading tech firms, including OpenAI and NVIDIA, to safeguard the nation's AI infrastructure from a potential Trump-led US export ban, The Independent can reveal.
Punjab Farmers Devastated By Worst Floods in 30 Years
Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.
UK hosts forced to evict Ukrainian refugee due to planning law
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
People Smugglers Drugging Children on Small Boats
Exclusive report reveals criminal gangs are sedating young children with powerful antihistamines to keep them quiet during perilous Channel crossings, as crossings hit record numbers.
UK Car Production Crashes to Lowest Level Since 1980s
UK car manufacturing output nosedived in 2023, hitting a multi-decade low. Brexit trade barriers and a crippling global semiconductor shortage are blamed for the steepest annual decline in production since the 1980s.
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
UN Warns of Imminent Famine and Ethnic Violence in Sudan
The United Nations issues a dire warning of imminent famine and escalating ethnic violence in Sudan's Darfur region, calling for urgent international action to avert a catastrophic humanitarian disaster.
Labour's Fresh Crisis: Flag Row and Housing Policy Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how a leaked memo on flag displays and a deepening housing policy crisis threaten to derail Keir Starmer's premiership. Inside the turmoil shaking Westminster.
Macron Declares 'War' on France's Winter Hospital Crisis
President Emmanuel Macron mobilises the nation's healthcare system for 'war' against a 'tripledemic' of Covid-19, flu, and bronchiolitis overwhelming French hospitals this winter.
Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
Sudan Famine: Starvation 'Weaponised' in War, ICC Investigates
Exclusive report reveals a deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with mass starvation, alleged war crimes, and a collapsed healthcare system. The international community faces calls for urgent action.
Gran evicted after 30 years in rental home: 'Medieval serf' treatment
A 68-year-old grandmother faces homelessness after being evicted from her Stanmore rental home of three decades. The shocking case exposes Britain's deepening rental crisis and the human cost of 'no-fault' evictions.
Pound Crashes to Record Low After Truss's Mini-Budget
The UK faces a severe economic crisis as the pound sterling crashes to a historic low against the dollar following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, triggering emergency warnings from the Bank of England and soaring mortgage costs for millions.
MS Patients Face A&E Crisis Due to NHS Neurology Failures
Exclusive: Multiple sclerosis sufferers are being forced to seek emergency care due to inaccessible specialist services, reveals new research from the MS Society. Experts warn of a 'broken system' putting vulnerable patients at risk.
London March Demands Australian-Style Immigration System
Hugo Lennon leads a major protest in Westminster as demonstrators demand an Australian-style points-based immigration system to protect British public services and control record net migration.
Aylan Kurdi: The Legacy of a Tragedy That Shook the World
Nine years after the death of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi, his photograph remains a powerful symbol of the human cost of failed asylum policies. This editorial examines the enduring legacy of a tragedy that shook the world.
Aylan Kurdi: The Image That Challenged Cameron's 'Swarm' Rhetoric
A powerful editorial revisits the tragic death of Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi and its stark contrast with David Cameron's dehumanising language on migration, questioning the UK's moral compass.
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