Intel’s new chief executive has told media it is not “palatable” that so many computer chips are made in Asia. The majority of processors are currently manufactured in the region,…
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Australia: MP apologises over comments to women
Another Australian government MP is under scrutiny for his actions towards women after he was accused of repeatedly harassing two women online. Andrew Laming, 56, was ordered by Prime Minister…
China: Nike, H&M face Chinese fury over Xinjiang cotton ‘concerns’
Retail giants Nike and H&M are facing a backlash in China after they expressed concern about the alleged use of Uighur forced labour in cotton production. Many Chinese have called…
UAE: British artist’s giant painting raises £45m for children’s charities
The world’s largest painting, which was created by British artist Sacha Jafri, has been sold for £45m to raise funds for children’s charities. Jafri spent eight months painting the 1,600…
USA: ‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama
Deaths have been reported in Alabama, as tornadoes continue to batter the southern US state. “Tragically, we are receiving reports of loss of life,” Governor Kay Ivey said, without giving…
USA: Biden pressed on child migration at first news conference
US President Joe Biden was pressed on how he would address the surge in migrants at the southern border at his first official press conference. More than 17,000 children are…
USA: Auto worker employee receives 91,500 pennies in final wages
An auto repair shop in Georgia has been accused of delivering a final wage package to a departing employee by dumping a pile of oil-covered pennies on his driveway –…
USA: USC to pay $1bn over abuse claims against gynaecologist George Tyndall
The University of Southern California (USC) has agreed to pay more than $1bn (£730m) to patients treated by a former campus gynaecologist accused of sexual abuse. It is the biggest…
USA: Britney Spears asks judge to remove her father as her conservator
Britney Spears’ lawyer has formally asked a judge to permanently remove the pop star’s father from his role overseeing her personal affairs. The singer’s life has been controlled by a…
UK: Government looking at ‘all options’ for Liberty Steel
The government is looking at all options to make sure Liberty Steel does not collapse, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has told MPs. Mr Kwarteng told the House of Commons he…