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Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD fell by up to 8% on Monday. The drop followed weaker earnings, driven by fierce price competition in the domestic car market. Earnings hit by aggressive pricing On Friday, BYD reported net profit of 6.4bn yuan ($900m; £660m) for April to June. That was 30% lower than the same period last year. The company said intense price competition among EV brands had weighed heavily on results. Rivals intensify market battle The Shenzhen-based automaker now competes with Nio, XPeng, and Tesla. All have cut prices sharply to attract buyers. BYD shares opened lower in…

Emergency decision halts removals after late-night filings A federal court in Washington, D.C., stepped in on Sunday to prevent the Trump administration from sending Guatemalan children back to their home country. The emergency order followed urgent motions from attorneys who said the government was moving forward with removals that broke the law. Ten minors identified, but protection applies to all The lawsuit involved 10 unaccompanied children, ages 10 through 17, who lawyers said were only hours away from boarding flights to Guatemala late Saturday evening. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan froze deportations for 14 days and instructed that the minors remain…

Oscar Piastri produced a masterclass performance at the Dutch Grand Prix, claiming a dominant pole-to-flag victory and opening a significant gap in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship. The 24-year-old Australian remained unflappable through light rain and three safety car restarts, controlling the race from start to finish and securing a 34-point advantage over his teammate and title rival Lando Norris. For Norris, the weekend turned into a nightmare. With just seven laps remaining and running in second, an oil leak forced his McLaren to retire. The British driver climbed out and sat alone on the dunes beside the North Sea,…

Beer consumption in Germany is falling, while alcohol-free options are reaching record highs. The federal statistics office reports sales of alcohol-free beer have increased by 109 percent since 2013. At the same time, overall beer sales are at their lowest level in more than 30 years. For the first time, total sales dropped below four billion liters in a half-year period. Between January and June 2025, breweries sold about 3.9 billion liters. That marks a decline of 6.3 percent, or 262 million liters, compared with the same period in 2024. breweries respond to changing tastes The Erdinger brewery near Munich…

A new US study has found that children aged four and five are often prescribed ADHD medication immediately after diagnosis, despite medical guidelines recommending six months of behavioural therapy first. The analysis, published in JAMA Network Open, included data from more than 9,700 children. Lead author Dr Yair Bannett, an assistant professor of paediatrics at Stanford University, described the findings as “concerning,” noting that starting treatment with behavioural therapy has significant benefits for both children and families. ADHD, which affects an estimated 11.4% of US children aged three to 17, can lead to distraction, forgetfulness, hyperactivity, restlessness, and learning difficulties…

Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly called for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign as the United States health secretary, claiming that his leadership endangers public health. Senator’s Critique of Leadership In an op-ed published in The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of compromising the well-being of Americans and stated that he must step down immediately. Sanders emphasized that while the Trump administration promotes slogans like “Make America Healthy Again,” its actions, led by Kennedy, have undermined scientific guidance and public health standards. The senator highlighted the recent firing of CDC director Susan Monarez, along…

The Israeli army attacked Gaza City on Friday, declaring it a combat zone.International organisations and aid groups condemned the assault immediately.Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians dead, including 59 in the last 24 hours.Churches and aid groups vowed to stay and help displaced residents despite ongoing strikes.Israel claims Hamas leaders and an active tunnel network operate inside Gaza City.Smoke and explosions spread across southern Israel as fighting escalated.Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Gaza Residents Struggle Amid Escalation Gaza City residents said global protests did not stop Israel’s attacks.Mohamed Aboul Hadi said massacres…

A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are unlawful. The decision represents a major setback for his trade policies and points toward a Supreme Court showdown. The ruling cancels Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs applied to dozens of countries. It also overturns levies on China, Mexico and Canada. Judges affirm Congress controls tariffs In a 7-4 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declared the tariffs “invalid as contrary to law”. The court rejected Trump’s claim that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act gave him authority. Judges emphasized that only Congress has the…

A 14-year-old boy admitted deliberately starting wildfires in Portugal using matches and a scooter.Police believe he sparked blazes in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.The boy told officers he acted out of frustration over poor school results and social struggles.Authorities have not ruled out that he may have acted with others, the Polícia Judiciária said. Investigation Reveals Widespread Fire Activity Police launched inquiries after repeated fires struck the same parishes during summer.Authorities said the blazes destroyed several hectares and alarmed local residents.Braga Judicial Police completed the probe and handed the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.The Family and Children’s Court will now…

The first global systematic review suggests that receiving the shingles vaccine could reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by up to 18% in adults. Researchers analyzed 19 studies, including randomized trials and observational data, and found the protective effect was present across age groups, with slightly lower benefits in those over 50. Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, can trigger inflammation in the body, which is known to contribute to cardiovascular problems. By preventing shingles, the vaccine may indirectly lower this risk. Experts caution, however, that most current evidence is observational, and more research is…