Musk becomes world’s first half-trillionaire
The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla. Read More
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Sales of electric cars hit record high in September
Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month. Read More
Government issues new data demand for UK Apple users
It is the latest development in a privacy row which has pitted the UK against the tech giant and the Trump administration. Read More
The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation
The makers of Colombia’s popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid. Read More
Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger’s death
Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train. Read More
Renault customers told to be vigilant after data hack
The carmaker says some of its customers’ data has been stolen in a cyber-attack that targeted a third-party provider. Read More
As Gisèle Pelicot faces one of her rapists in court, what has changed in France?
Gisèle Pelicot’s dominant stance was seen as a moment in France’s MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting. Read More
Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote
The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim. Read More
Nearly 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes
Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world’s tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports. Read More
Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace
Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country. Read More