Author: Grace Johnson

A vision for sustainable global nutrition By 2050, every person could access nutritious, culturally appropriate food while protecting the environment. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems presents the “planetary health diet” as a solution. The report finds that combining this diet with sustainable farming and reduced food waste could feed 9.6 billion people equitably. Researchers from more than 35 countries contributed, showing that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could fall by over half if nations act together. Currently, about 30% of emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food, with the rest mostly from fossil…

Electric car sales in the UK soared to record highs in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The latest figures show electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, marking a decisive step toward cleaner, low-emission transport. Electric and hybrid models drive growth Fully electric car sales jumped by nearly a third to 72,779 last month. Plug-in hybrid models grew even faster, lifting the combined share of electric and hybrid vehicles to over half of all new registrations. The SMMT said stronger discounts, a wider selection of models, and the government’s grant scheme fueled the…

A human rights group claims TikTok recommends pornography and sexualised videos to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, enabled safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included clips of simulated masturbation and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately once alerted and insists it prioritises safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake child profiles uncover explicit material In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok accounts. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request additional identification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company promotes this feature as protection against sexual…

Elon Musk has become the first person to surpass a personal fortune of $500bn. The milestone comes as Tesla and his other ventures soared in value this year. His wealth briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later slipped slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other companies, including the AI startup xAI and rocket firm SpaceX, have also seen strong gains in valuation in recent months. Musk dominates global wealth rankings The milestone secures Musk’s place as the richest individual on the planet. He remains far ahead of other tech industry leaders.…

The sunscreen scandal in Australia is intensifying. Regulators have already removed 18 products from shelves over safety concerns. Popular sunscreens fail protection tests In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several leading sunscreens did not provide the advertised protection. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at just SPF 4. The company recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator has since identified 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All used the same base formula, which performed poorly in testing. SPF levels far below claims Preliminary tests showed the formula rarely delivered more than SPF 21.…

Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. He claimed other countries had “stolen” the American film industry. The president said California suffered heavily and the tariff would “solve this long time, never ending problem.” In May, Trump promised to discuss the plan with Hollywood executives and begin imposing the levy, warning that America’s film industry faced a “very fast death.” Tariff Plans Extend Across Industries Trump announced a new wave of tariffs last week. Measures include a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports and 50% tariffs on…

Insider threats remain one of the most dangerous tactics in cyber-crime. Few employees encounter them, and even fewer reveal their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a bold offer: betray my employer for millions. Unsolicited contact The first message arrived unexpectedly. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They contacted me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their goal. They wanted…

Donald Trump has ordered troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising full force if needed to control protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the deployment would protect federal facilities from Antifa attacks and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The move expands federal troop deployments in US cities as part of his broader crackdown on illegal immigration. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the decision, saying Portland faces no threat requiring military intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek called communities safe and calm. She said any troop deployment would abuse presidential authority.…

Jaguar Land Rover has started a phased restart of operations following a major cyber-attack. Several IT systems are now functioning, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments with increased invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack stops production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend car production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working around the clock on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain risk collapse if the shutdown continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as urgent but…

President Donald Trump has unveiled a broad new set of tariffs on imported goods. Starting October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies operate factories on American soil. The plan also introduces a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump presented the measures on Thursday, calling them essential to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of imports has harmed domestic producers. He insisted the tariffs would support local companies and preserve American jobs. The announcement comes…