What are critical minerals, what are they used for and why do countries need them?

After months of rumors that the Trump administration was going to impose tariffs on semiconductors, a tariff has been announced for some chips. The tariff only applies to certain semiconductors, including the Nvidia H200 advanced AI chips set to ship to China. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday that entailed a 25% tariff…

Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25% from 30% following discussions with the Chinese regulator, the company said Thursday. The new 25% commission will apply to paid apps and in-app purchases, while a lower 12% commission (down from 15%) will be charged for auto-renewals of in-app purchases after…

A record number of osprey chicks have delighted birdwatchers at a nature reserve. Five chicks have been given leg rings and tags after their birth at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria. Cumbria Wildlife Trust said the increase was down to a new breeding pair joining the longstanding pair known as Blue 35 and White…

Autel Energy, an electric vehicle charging station provider in 35 North American and European markets, will use Nayax payment processing technology at its stations. Under the agreement, Autel will embed Nayax payment solutions directly into an estimated 100,000 EV chargers set for deployment by the end of 2026. Electric vehicles are a growing segment for…

Prof Richard Fox, head of science at Butterfly Conservation, said: “We don’t know why the butterfly was lost from Britain, so it’s difficult to know why it has come back as well, but it’s likely to be the climate that is pushing those increased numbers across its European range and we are benefitting.”