Author: Andrew Rogers

Major U.S. online retailers have removed millions of Chinese electronics from their platforms after discovering that the products violated U.S. regulations. The move reflects a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and consumer safety. The action affects a wide range of electronics, including gadgets, accessories, and smart devices. Retailers say the removals were necessary to prevent prohibited items from reaching U.S. consumers. Industry observers note that this step is part of a broader effort to enforce import rules and safeguard the market. Retail companies are under growing pressure to ensure that products sold on their platforms meet safety and legal standards.…

Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods next month, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” actions after it tightened export controls on rare earth materials vital to US industries. The president said the new tariffs could take effect on 1 November “or sooner” and warned of additional countermeasures, including export limits on US software. “I never thought it would come to this,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Ultimately, though painful, it will be good for the U.S.A.” The threat sparked a sharp sell-off on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 2.7%, the Dow Jones dropped 1.9%, and…

Researchers in the UK say they have developed the world’s first accurate blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The condition currently has no diagnostic test, leaving many patients undiagnosed or dismissed for years. Led by Prof Dmitry Pshezhetskiy of the University of East Anglia, the study found a distinct DNA-folding pattern in ME/CFS patients’ blood. Testing 47 patients and 61 healthy adults, scientists achieved 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity. “This is a significant step forward,” Pshezhetskiy said. “For the first time, we can reliably identify ME/CFS.” The test, developed with Oxford Biodynamics, uses epigenetic markers that change over a…

New research shows 90% of marine aquarium fish sold by major US retailers are caught from the wild. The study, led by Dr Bing Lin of the University of Sydney, highlights murky supply chains “from reef to retail.” Globally, around 55 million marine animals are sold each year in a US$2.15bn industry, mostly sourced from the Pacific and Indian oceans. Among the 734 species studied, only 3% were fully farmed, while 45 threatened or declining species were also found for sale. “Many species slip through global trade rules and still end up on the market,” Lin said. Experts warn that…

Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of its factories, more than a month after a crippling cyber-attack halted production. The company said operations would resume across the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton’s engine plant and Hams Hall’s battery centre. Body, paint, and logistics operations in Solihull are also restarting, with Slovakia’s Nitra plant to follow shortly. Chief executive Adrian Mardell called it “an important moment,” adding, “Our recovery is firmly under way.” JLR’s global sales dropped 17% last quarter to 85,495 vehicles, with UK sales down over 30%. To support struggling suppliers, JLR launched a financing scheme offering faster…

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discoveries on immune tolerance. Their research revealed how the body prevents T-cells from attacking healthy tissue, avoiding autoimmune diseases. Sakaguchi identified regulatory T-cells — “the brakes of the immune system,” said Prof Adrian Liston. Brunkow and Ramsdell discovered the FoxP3 gene, essential for developing these T-cells. Mutations cause severe autoimmune disorders. Their work has inspired treatments to boost immune control in autoimmune disease and weaken it in cancer therapy. “This prize was long overdue,” said Prof Adrian Hayday.

George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole to flag.He said, “The car felt perfect today.” Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s title fight boiled over.At the start, Norris pushed past Piastri, who shouted over the radio, “Are we cool with Lando just barging me out of the way?” Piastri was furious.He said, “That’s not fair. If he avoids another car by crashing into me, that’s a pretty bad job.” McLaren’s rule of fairness backfired.They told Piastri the clash would be reviewed later.He replied coldly, “You do whatever you think is best.” Norris insisted it was hard but clean racing.He…

George Russell delivered a stunning lap to secure pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, strengthening his case for a Mercedes contract extension with a display of precision and speed at Marina Bay. Russell edged Max Verstappen by almost two-tenths of a second, a considerable margin on the demanding street circuit. But the world champion was left frustrated, claiming his final attempt was ruined after losing downforce behind Lando Norris’s McLaren on an in-lap. Verstappen waved in frustration and later suggested the incident would be “remembered”. Norris dismissed the complaints, saying he had been several seconds clear and pointing out…

Berlin’s thriving goshawk population could soon provide a model for urban rewilding in the UK. Conservationist Dr Paul O’Donoghue, director of Rewilding UK, plans to release 15 goshawks each into Chester and London in a project designed to bring the apex predator back into British cities. Once hunted to near extinction in the UK, goshawks have rebounded in rural areas but still face persecution. In contrast, European capitals including Berlin, Amsterdam and Prague now host healthy populations, with the birds adapting to busy parks, traffic and human activity. Berlin is thought to have around 100 breeding pairs – the highest-known…

Ryanair has warned it could be forced to cancel up to 600 flights a day next week as French air traffic controllers prepare for a four-day strike. The SNCTA, France’s largest air traffic control union, has called for industrial action from 7 to 10 October, a move that is expected to reduce capacity across western European airspace. The disruption will not only affect flights to and from France but also overflights on routes between the UK, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s chief executive, said as many as 100,000 passengers a day could be impacted and renewed calls for…