An oil and gas industry worker walks during operations of a drilling rig at Zhetybay field in the Mangystau region, Kazakhstan, November 13, 2023. Turar Kazangapov | Reuters Crude oil futures fell for a second consecutive day Tuesday as China’s pledge to boost economic growth and OPEC+ production cuts failed to lift prices. The West
British automaker Jaguar – set to become an EV-only brand next year – is officially ending production of its ICE vehicles by June and stepping into a new era of very expensive but powerful EVs. Assembly lines are stopping to transition to an entirely new EV platform from the one underpinning the long-troubled I-Pace. Jaguar
Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Threads are experiencing widespread problems, locking users out of their accounts and failing to load properly. Facebook outages reported on Down Detector shot up just before 3pm, with more than 300,000 problems logged. More than 25,000 Instagram outages were also reported via the website, which collates status reports from several sources,
Jaap Arriens | NurPhoto | Getty Images Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high for the first time in more than two years. The price of the cryptocurrency topped $69,210 on Tuesday, according to Coin Metrics, as this year’s rally — fueled by excitement over bitcoin ETFs and the upcoming halving event — accelerated. The
The value of the best-known cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has reached a new high. For the first time ever one Bitcoin buys $69,202, surpassing the previous high recorded in November 2021. It comes, as the previous high did, as a ‘halving’ event approaches, whereby Bitcoin production is cut by 50%. A recent boost for the digital asset
Initial stockpiles of personal protective equipment (PPE) in Wales were “not fit for purpose”, according to the country’s former health minister. Vaughan Gething made the admission in written evidence to the UK COVID inquiry. The inquiry is in its second week of hearings in Cardiff, focusing on decisions taken by the Welsh government during the
Tesla had to shut down Gigafactory Berlin today after a significant power outage that may have been caused by sabotage. It has been a difficult couple of weeks for Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, the automaker’s only factory in Europe. First, it had to halt production due to supply issues amid problems with cargo ships getting through
One of London’s most famous landmarks is opening the doors to its hidden library, allowing guests the chance to stay overnight surrounded by its literary treasures. St Paul’s Cathedral will allow two lucky guests the chance to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature and stay in its “secret” room – as well as
Customers learn about the newly launched iPhone15 at an Apple store in Yantai, East China’s Shandong province, Sept 28, 2023. CostFoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Sales of Apple’s iPhone plunged in China in the first six weeks of 2024, according to a Counterpoint Research report. The analyst firm said in a note on Tuesday
Philippine and Chinese coast guards clashed in the disputed South China Sea, as water cannons were deployed. Four Filipino crewmen were said to have been injured in the confrontation that took place ahead of a summit of Asian leaders, during which Beijing’s aggression at sea was expected to be raised. According to a Philippine official,
A Conservative minister appeared to rule out a May general election this morning – while a Labour frontbencher bet £10 with Sky News presenter Kay Burley that a vote would take place that month. Speculation about the date of the general election is continuing to swirl, with the latest possible date of a vote being
Tesla’ logo is seen on the Tesla factory building in Berlin, Germany on February 22, 2024. In the southeastern outskirts of Berlin, within the Grunheide district, local residents are expressing opposition to the expansion plans of the first automobile factory of US electric car manufacturer, Tesla in Europe. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images A
Ukraine said it has damaged one of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet patrol ships and that 18 drones from Moscow were shot down over Odesa. Kyiv’s military intelligence said on Telegram its special unit Group 13 attacked Russia’s Sergey Kotov near the Kerch Strait in Crimea. They added “a strike by Magura V5 maritime drones” damaged
China has set an ambitious growth target of around 5% for 2024 as it aims to boost its flagging economy. Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the announcement at the opening of the country’s annual meeting of the National People’s Congress on Tuesday, in a speech that prioritised both security and the economy. Mr Li said
In this article SE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT MariBank, Singapore tech giant Sea Group’s digital bank, has launched in Singapore to select members of the public as it rolls out its services progressively. Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Southeast Asian tech giant Sea Limited on Monday posted its
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is dropping by as much as 7% – erasing billions of dollars in value today. It’s not clear why, but some are suggesting bad Chinese delivery numbers are to blame. China is the world’s biggest auto market and by far the biggest EV market. If your sales are dropping in that market,
Porsche expects to keep its first electric car, the Taycan, in the lineup even as the highly-anticipated Panamera EV is introduced. The Panamera EV will stand apart with more space and luxury than the sporty Taycan model. Taycan gets an upgrade Porsche introduced the upgraded 2025 Taycan last month with more range, enhanced performance, and
Photo: ReVision Energy An abandoned gravel pit was the ideal site for this community solar farm in Maine, because nearly 90% of the state is forested. The Wishcamper Hampden solar farm is in Hampden and was built by owner Wishcamper Companies, a clean energy and real estate investor and project developer ReVision Energy. The $15
Iran has supplied Russia with ballistic missiles as Moscow wages war in Ukraine, Britain’s defence secretary has signalled, accusing Tehran of being a “bad influence” in Europe. Grant Shapps was asked in an interview with a political magazine whether he had any information on Iran‘s reported provision of surface-to-surface missiles to Russia. The senior cabinet
Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterMar 4, 2024, 09:11 AM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Open Extended Reactions The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and five-time Pro-Bowl receiver Mike Evans reached agreement on a two-year, $52 million contract that