The new Valhalla Spider combines a 1,079PS plug-in hybrid powertrain with open-air driving, reaching a top speed of 350 km/h with its optional carbon-fibre hardtop fitted. The supercar features advanced active aerodynamics, Formula 1-inspired engineering and a removable fabric roof, expanding Aston Martin’s Valhalla lineup with a road-and-track-focused driving experience.

More women are entering the skilled trades, taking on roles in construction, welding and engineering, attracted by high-paying jobs and growing career opportunities. As companies introduce better benefits, greater flexibility and more inclusive workplaces, women are reshaping traditionally male-dominated industries.

Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft are expected to spend nearly $580bln on AI this year, with investors looking for stronger returns from their cloud businesses. Google Cloud led growth at 82% last quarter, ahead of Azure at 42% and AWS at 37%, putting pressure on tech giants to prove that rising AI investments are translating into revenue.

Surging demand from AI data centres has driven flash memory prices up fivefold over the past year, giving suppliers such as Kioxia greater leverage over Apple. The shift is increasing storage costs for the iPhone maker, putting pressure on profit margins and contributing to higher prices across its product lineup.











