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Boeing Chief To Acknowledge 'Serious Missteps' At US Senate Hearing
2 April 2025 @ 3:47 am
The head of US aerospace giant Boeing will on Wednesday tell senators that the company has made "serious missteps in recent years" and commit to restoring consumer and investor confidence, according to an advance copy of his remarks.
Tesla Sales Tumble In Europe In The First Quarter
2 April 2025 @ 3:47 am
Tesla sales kept falling in March in many European markets as it suffered from a double blow of boycotts against the policies of its founder Elon Musk and an ageing model line-up.
Trump Set To Unleash 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
2 April 2025 @ 3:45 am
Trump will roll out the measures flanked by cabinet members in the Rose Garden of the White House at 4:00 pm (2000 GMT) -- after Wall Street markets close -- promising that they will stop America being "ripped off" and will deliver a new "golden age" of US industry.
Asian Markets Edge Up But Uncertainty Rules Ahead Of Trump Tariffs
2 April 2025 @ 3:27 am
Asian markets edged up Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation about what he has in store is stoking uncertainty on trading floors.
Nintendo's Megahit Switch Console: What To Know
2 April 2025 @ 3:15 am
Gaming giant Nintendo is set to unveil the successor to its phenomenally popular Switch console on Wednesday.
Nintendo To Unveil Upgrade To Best-selling Switch Console
2 April 2025 @ 3:06 am
Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, with the update eagerly awaited by both gamers and investors.
'Image Whisperers' Bring Vision To The Blind At Red Cross Museum
2 April 2025 @ 2:51 am
"They are our eyes," said Karin happily after releasing the arm of one of the specialised "image whisperers" guiding her and other blind people around Geneva's Red Cross museum.
Other Governments 'Weaponising' Trump Language To Attack NGOs: Rights Groups
2 April 2025 @ 2:42 am
Language used by President Donald Trump and his government to slash US-funded foreign aid is being adopted by other governments to attack NGOs and independent media, rights groups warn.
This Isn't the Story You're Used to Hearing About Fast Fashion
2 April 2025 @ 2:32 am
For decades, the global garment industry has been marred by tragedy—fires, factory collapses, and preventable deaths. Just recently, a fire at Brazil's Maximus factory left workers hospitalized. In India, a textile unit crumbled, claiming multiple lives. Despite decades of scrutiny, workplace safety remains an afterthought in too many corners of the industry.
UK Imposes Online Entry Permit On European Visitors
2 April 2025 @ 2:27 am
European visitors to the UK will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.