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Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, indicating waning demand for the US carmaker’s vehicles as its chief executive Elon Musk intervened repeatedly in the politics on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Texas-based carmaker sold 9,945 vehicles in Europe in January, down 45% from last …
Federal bill couples ending taxes on tips with banning sub-minimum wage
Kremlin welcomes ‘much more balanced’ US stance on Ukraine
The Kremlin has welcomed what it said was a “much more balanced” US stance on Ukraine after the Trump administration pushed through a UN security council resolution on the war that included no criticism of Russia.
The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said the move was evidence of Washington’s willingness to …
Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in what appears to be a cash-for-access venture
A Labour member of the House of Lords offered access to ministers during discussions about a commercial deal worth tens of thousands of pounds, an undercover investigation can reveal.
Lord David Evans of Watford, 82, was recorded also explaining to undercover reporters – who were posing as property developers looking …
What are the House of Lords rules – and what happens if they are broken?
Being a member of the House of Lords is not regarded as a job. While MPs draw a salary, peers do not. They are paid a generous attendance allowance – £361 a day – and expenses such as travel are reimbursed. But the system is designed to enable them to …
Lord Evans of Watford: long-serving peer facing cash-for-access questions
The distinct interiors of the House of Lords fill the pages of the online brochure: the royal staircase, the robing room and the royal gallery. They provide a regal flavour of an event aimed at the construction industry – one that can be sponsored for up to £25,000.
Next to …
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed cargo ship after undersea cable damaged
Taiwan’s coastguard has detained a cargo ship and its Chinese crew after an undersea cable in the Taiwan Strait was damaged on Tuesday, saying it cannot rule out the possibility it was a deliberate “grey zone” act.
“Whether the cause of the undersea cable breakage was intentional sabotage or a …
Labour losing support fastest among voters worried over finances, study finds
Labour is losing support fastest among voters who feel economically insecure, according to a report urging Keir Starmer to focus on boosting living standards, rather than on culture wars and immigration.
to take a tougher stance …Tuesday briefing: Farmers prepare to give minister chilly reception as Labour seeks to mend fences over inheritance tax
Good morning. It’s a time-honoured tradition: the minister arriving to speak to a conference hall full of people who absolutely hate him, and getting roundly pilloried as he sticks to the government line. Today, it might be the environment secretary Steve Reed’s turn. His adversaries: a large number of implacably …
Dashcam footage captures deadly bridge collapse in South Korea
A motorway bridge collapse has killed at least three people and injured seven as spans of the partly built structure collapsed one after the other.
The accident took place on Tuesday in Anseong, about 70km (43.5 miles) from Seoul, when five 50-metre steel support structures collapsed in turn after being …