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Elon Musk has reached a settlement in a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former senior executives of Twitter, now rebranded as X. The case focused on unpaid severance the executives said Musk refused to pay after his 2022 takeover. Executives claim they were fired unfairly The group, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, said Musk dismissed them without cause and denied the severance promised under their contracts. In a court filing, their lawyers wrote, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” The financial details were not disclosed. The…

A new study has found that about 90% of marine aquarium fish sold in the US are caught from the wild. Researchers say the $2.15bn global trade, involving 55 million animals each year, remains largely hidden from consumers. “From reef to retail, the supply chain is murky,” said Dr Bing Lin of the University of Sydney, who led the study. The analysis of 734 species found only 3% were farmed, while 45 threatened species – including Banggai cardinalfish – were sold. Many species bypass global trade regulations under the Cites convention, leaving endangered fish vulnerable to overexploitation. Lin said better…

Gold has surged past $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce, reaching an all-time high. Investors are flocking to the precious metal amid growing fears over political instability and economic turbulence worldwide. The rally marks gold’s strongest surge since the 1970s. Prices have risen nearly one-third since April, when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted international trade and rattled markets. US shutdown intensifies market fears The ongoing US government shutdown, now in its second week, is heightening investor anxiety. Analysts say delays in releasing key economic data have added to uncertainty. Gold, widely considered a safe haven, continues to gain from this volatility.…

Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of its factories after a major cyber-attack shut operations for more than a month. Production resumes this week across the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton, Hams Hall, Solihull, Castle Bromwich, and Halewood. Plants in Nitra, Slovakia, will follow soon, restarting Range Rover and Range Rover Sport lines. The shutdown caused a sharp sales drop — retail figures fell 17% year on year to 85,495 vehicles last quarter. Chief executive Adrian Mardell called the restart “an important moment,” adding the company’s recovery is “firmly under way.” To ease supplier strain, JLR launched a financing…

The Canary Islands broke visitor records again despite protests and new measures to limit tourism.August alone attracted 1.23 million foreign visitors, a 6% increase from 2024.From January to August 2025, more than 10 million international tourists arrived, making the islands Spain’s third most popular region.Nearly half a million visitors came from the United Kingdom, with Germans making up another large share.Tourism contributes around 35% of the islands’ GDP and drives much of the local economy. Islands Draw Tourists With Year-Round Appeal Visitors flock to the Canary Islands for warm weather, beaches, mountains, forests, and volcanic landscapes.The seven main islands—Tenerife, Fuerteventura,…

“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That statement captures the anger spreading among Snapchat users after the company announced it will charge for storing old photos and videos. Users say the platform is monetizing nostalgia and betraying long-time supporters. Charging for memories In September, Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, announced that users with more than five gigabytes of saved Memories will need to pay. For many, these photos and videos document years of friendships, milestones, and personal moments, making the change feel like a betrayal. Snap defended the move, comparing…

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine. They were honored for discoveries on how the immune system prevents attacking the body, known as peripheral immune tolerance. Sakaguchi identified regulatory T-cells — “the brakes of the immune system,” said Prof Adrian Liston. Brunkow and Ramsdell found the FoxP3 gene, essential for these cells’ development. Mutations cause severe autoimmune diseases. Their work explains how the body maintains balance between defense and self-tolerance. Researchers are now testing therapies to boost or suppress T-cells in autoimmune diseases and cancer. “This prize was long overdue,” said Prof…

The United States has led the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to challenge that dominance. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its central goal is to develop high-end chips capable of competing with the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is pushing hard to close the gap and reduce reliance on imported technology. DeepSeek Signals China’s AI Momentum In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the global tech industry by launching a rival…

Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, just weeks after his appointment.His resignation made him France’s shortest-serving premier since 1958.President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation hours after Lecornu revealed the first cabinet members.The move intensified political instability and signaled tensions within Macron’s administration. Cabinet Choices Spark Outrage Lecornu faced immediate backlash from allies and opposition after announcing his cabinet lineup.The conservative Republicans criticized the appointment of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.Opponents accused Lecornu of favoring familiar faces over introducing fresh talent.Critics argued the cabinet failed to reflect the renewal Macron had promised. Critics Highlight…

Newsom Promises Legal ResponseGovernor Gavin Newsom said Sunday that 300 California National Guard soldiers have been ordered to Oregon under President Trump’s authority. He denounced the decision as unlawful and pledged to take the matter to court. According to Newsom, the deployment represents an attempt by the White House to use California’s troops after a judge blocked similar plans involving Oregon’s Guard. Federal Court Blocks Oregon TroopsThe announcement came on the heels of a ruling from U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who issued a temporary injunction preventing 200 Oregon Guard members from being sent to Portland. Her order, which runs…