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The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs. BBC News

During the debate at Holyrood, Regan told MSPs: “This ‘Unbuyable Bill’ recognises prostitution for what it is – a system of exploitation and violence sustained by demand. It decriminalises those who are sold, recognising them as people constrained by vulnerability and not offenders. Source link

Apple laid out both good and bad news about iPhone sales in its earnings call Thursday: On the one hand, CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company had record sales of $85.3 billion for its last quarter, driven by its iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineups. On the other, Cook said, …

Exeter’s Australia flanker Tom Hooper will miss between six and eight weeks after straining a knee ligament. The 24-year-old underwent scans after being forced off in the opening stages of Exeter’s 8-3 loss to Bristol last week. The Chiefs had feared a significant injury could end the summer signing’s season. …

President Donald Trump’s recent threats, made in the context of Iran’s violent suppression of domestic unrest, come at a moment of exceptional internal strain for the Islamic Republic. As a result, any US attack now carries a significantly higher risk of rapid escalation, both regionally and inside Iran. BBC News

A spokesperson from the charity Unlock, which advocates for people with criminal records, said: “Restraining orders play an important role in preventing harassment, intimidation and further harm. However, they are required by law to be targeted and proportionate. BBC News

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order, which halts a Trump administration operation that has swept up at least 100 people so far. Source link

Available for over a year If you’re interested in this episode, you may also be interested in Martin’s extended interview with Malcolm Offord: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002n9d4 Martin and Laura talk about the significance of a row between Reform UK’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord and Deacon Blue (pictured) over the meaning of the …

This year’s BAFTA nominations have now been revealed, with stars including Timothee Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B Jordan and Teyana Taylor in the running for acting awards. One Battle After Another leads the nominations with 14, while Sinners has 13, and Marty Supreme and Hamnet each have 11. …

Staffing challenges at Northern Ireland’s Civil Service have “escalated” since a 2020 report with almost 5,500 vacant posts reported by departments, Auditor General Dorinnia Carville has said. A new report has found that the civil service “hasn’t delivered the scale and pace of reform” needed to demonstrate value for money …

Many expected the politically charged thriller One Battle After Another to lead the Oscar field, but vampire horror Sinners has swooped into first place with 16 nominations. Two of the movie’s British stars, Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku, have also made it into the best actor and best actress categories. …

The WRPA statement said: “We met with the PRB to address the significant challenges currently facing the professional game in Wales. “The WRPA sought clear and definitive answers on a number of critical matters, including the proposed transition within the professional structure, the Cardiff Rugby transaction, licensing arrangements, and the …

Hearts are facing up to two months without captain Lawrence Shankland as the Scotland striker recovers from a hamstring strain. The 30-year-old scored his 15th goal of the season in Saturday’s Scottish Cup loss to Falkirk before going off in extra-time. A brief statement via social media revealed Shankland “will …

More than 400 jobs have been put at risk after a construction firm was placed into administration. Caldwell Construction Limited, a groundworks and civil engineering firm which has a head office in Stoke-on-Trent, is being overseen by administrators PKF Littlejohn Advisory. Caldwell also has an office in Warrington, Cheshire, The …

If you spend long hours staring at screens and want something that’s easier on your eyes without feeling sluggish, Hannspree may have an answer. Hannspree, a German company that focuses on visual health and green tech, has introduced the Hannspree Lumo, a “dynamic paper tablet.” The company says the tablet …

On Thursday, Hardware Unboxed reported that Asus is winding down production of its RTX 5070 Ti, saying, Asus “explicitly told us this model is currently facing a supply shortage and, as such, they have placed the model into end-of-life status.” They added that the same applies to Asus’s 16GB RTX …

[ Obstacles to preventing and treating obesity, including limited access to healthy foods, limited time to prepare meals and exercise, neighborhood factors, weight stigma and financial constraints, are more likely to affect people in lower-income communities, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published in Circulation. Source link

The number of domestic-abuse related calls to the PSNI over the Christmas period has risen from the previous year. Police received 1407 calls from 20 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, an increase of 117 from the year before (1290). It is the fourth highest figure recorded in the last …

BBC Heineken’s campaign is TfL’s latest commercial Tube rebranding deal The commercial rebranding of a London Underground line may cause “unnecessary confusion” for some passengers, a disability rights charity has said. Signage along central London Bakerloo line stations are being rebranded as “Bakerl0.0” and “Waterl0.0” as part of an advertising …

[ The worldwide prevalence of obesity has more than doubled in the last three decades, bringing with it an increase in weight-related diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. This public health crisis strains global health care systems and economies, but a new study co-led by investigators from Mass General …