Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles. Source link
Trump OKs mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters along Canadian border
U.S. President Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a South American company eyeing the region’s precious metals to begin applying for permits. Source link
U.S. intelligence agencies consider what Iran would do if Trump declares victory
The agencies are studying how Iran would likely respond if U.S. President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that has killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two U.S. officials and a person familiar with the matter said. Source link
Always-on defence becomes critical as AI accelerates cyber threats: Infotrust
Cybersecurity leaders are warning that organisations must adopt an “always-on” defence model as attackers increasingly leverage automation and artificial intelligence to accelerate cyber attacks. Source link
Federal government targets sport participation with $660 million pledge to sport organizations
The federal government is targeting participation in sport with $660 million pledged to national sport organizations over five years. That comes after a commission studying the future of sport in Canada found a “widespread funding crisis” has made sport unsafe. Source link
How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election. Source link
Live: Inflation rises to highest level since 2023, driven by surging fuel prices
ABS data shows a rise in inflation to 4.6 per cent in March, the highest since September 2023, as the Reserve Bank is widely expected to lift interest rates again next week. Follow live. Source link
Starmer sees off inquiry call – but he doesn't escape unscathed
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row. Source link
Star Lions recruit facing three months on sidelines
The Lions’ win over the Crows on Sunday has come at a price, with one of their key off-season signings rule out for much of the season. Source link
The secret molecule behind your sunburn: Why DNA isn’t the real culprit
Scientists have discovered that RNA, not DNA, is the primary cause of the burning sensation from sunburn. UV exposure damages RNA, triggering a cellular alarm system that leads to inflammation. This groundbreaking finding shifts our understanding of skin protection, emphasizing the need to shield RNA from sun damage to prevent redness and discomfort. Source link