The challenges facing the car industry in its transition to electric were highlighted by profit losses at Vauxhall owner Stellantis and delays in the launch of Aston Martin’s battery-powered motor. Stellantis faced a 70% drop in net profits, while Aston Martin reported losses and a shift towards hybrid models. The industry is also facing production line reductions and pressure to meet zero-emission vehicle mandates, with hopes for government support in adjusting targets.
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Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan ‘on the brink of an all-out war’ after strikes
India and Pakistan are on the brink of war after recent cross-border strikes, with both nations launching attacks on military bases following Pakistan's new operation, Bunyan-un-Marsoos. The violence has resulted in over a dozen civilian casualties in Kashmir and has drawn global calls for restraint, as both countries express conditional willingness to de-escalate. Amidst heavy military mobilizations, former Pakistan national security adviser Moeed Yusuf warns of the severe risks posed by the conflict between these...
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