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Samsung's $17bn Plant Transforms Texas Town
Discover how Samsung's $17 billion semiconductor plant is transforming Taylor, Texas, bringing economic revival, new businesses and thousands of jobs to this historic railroad community.
Trump's Semiconductor Tariffs May Be Delayed
US officials privately signal potential delay in Trump's semiconductor tariffs to avoid trade war with China. Key economic policy faces cautious approach.
Samsung pledges £310bn domestic investment post-US deal
Samsung and Hyundai announce massive domestic investment plans in South Korea following a new US trade agreement that averts Trump-era tariffs. Discover the economic implications.
China voices extreme disappointment in Dutch chip minister
Beijing reacts strongly to Dutch minister's comments on semiconductor crisis. Global car industry faces disruption as export ban continues. Read the latest developments.
Dutch Chip Blockade Threatens Global Car Production
The Netherlands' refusal to licence Nexperia's German chip plant threatens car production lines worldwide, escalating the technological cold war between Europe and China.
Chip shortage crisis threatens UK car production
European chipmaker Nexperia suspends semiconductor deliveries to Chinese customers, triggering potential car manufacturing shutdowns and supply chain chaos across the UK automotive sector.
Nvidia CEO meets South Korean leader in chip diplomacy
Nvidia's powerful CEO Jensen Huang engages in high-stakes talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix, as global competition for AI supremacy intensifies.
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.
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.
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.
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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