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Automobiles
BMW cuts profit outlook as restructuring and China slowdown weigh
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BMW’s second profit warning of 2026 reflected restructuring costs linked to 8,000 planned job cuts in Germany and weaker Chinese sales. The carmaker lowered its annual margin forecast to around break-even, after initially targeting 4–6%.
Business
Nvidia board inquiry reported over alleged foreign intelligence targeting of Huang
Original report:
A supplied report dated 8 November 2026 says Nvidia opened an independent inquiry into allegations involving chief executive Jensen Huang. The board reportedly said it had no reason to believe company secrets or national security had been compromised; China rejected the espionage allegations.
India
Border chief’s account raises doubts over India-China diplomatic thaw
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India’s border police chief reported renewed stand-offs with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, challenging signs of improving relations. The account, reported by the BBC in October 2026, prompted opposition criticism and highlighted the gap between diplomatic engagement and disputed conditions along the frontier.
World
China rejects artillery shell reports after Papua New Guinea discovery
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China’s embassy says a 32kg object discovered in Papua New Guinea is a wine bottle shaped like a shell, not ammunition. Police arrested four Chinese nationals as conflicting accounts emerged about the object’s identity and whether it posed a danger.