US markets struggle amid tech sell-off and economic uncertainty Wall Street endured its worst day in a month on Thursday as fears that tech companies are now overvalued loom large
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
UK firms can win a significant chunk of the AI chip market Britain’s legacy in chip design is world-class, and we could supply up to 5% of global demand if we get our act together
EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media Some content created with advertisers is no longer visible, which could mean loss of revenue, officials say
SoftBank sells stake in Nvidia for $5.8bn as it doubles down on OpenAI bets Shares in chipmaker Nvidia fall after announcement by Japanese investor, with other tech shares also slipping
Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs? As investor jitters grow, the loss-making ChatGPT firm’s vast spending commitments test the limits of Silicon Valley optimism
UK transport and cyber-security chiefs investigate Chinese-made buses Move to assess potential risk of remote meddling by Beijing with Yutong buses follows investigations in Norway and Denmark
AI-powered nimbyism could grind UK planning system to a halt, experts warn Tools that help people scan applications and find grounds for objection have potential to hit government’s housebuilding plans
EU could water down AI Act amid pressure from Trump and big tech European Commission confirms reports it is looking at postponing parts of landmark legislation
‘Musk is Tesla and Tesla is Musk’ – why investors are happy to pay him $1tn Making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire appears to fit a US investment culture of backing high-flying innovators
Driving competition: China’s carmakers in race to dominate Europe’s roads Chinese manufacturers are using the electric transition to seize market share, with the UK as their gateway
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk Chants of ‘Elon’ erupt after compensation plan approved despite opposition from several high-profile investors
Rockstar Games delays Grand Theft Auto VI – again – to late 2026 The hugely anticipated sequel was due to arrive in May of next year but has been pushed back to November 2026
Flooded UK coalmines could provide low-carbon cheap heat ‘for generations’ Report says proven technology could benefit thousands in poor quality housing and help UK meet carbon reduction targets
Marks & Spencer’s cyber-trauma is bad, but clearly manageable Chief executive criticises chancellor before budget that could prove bigger threat to business than ‘the incident’