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Elon Musk has been warned he must protect Twitter users from harmful content after he struck a $44bn deal to buy the social media giant. The billionaire vowed to relax content restrictions, sparking fears from human rights groups it could lead to a rise in bullying and misinformation. "Regardless of ownership, all social media platforms must be responsible," Boris Johnson's spokesman said. The European Commission also warned Mr Musk that he must protect users. "Be it cars or social media, any company operating in Europe needs to comply with our rules - regardless of their shareholding," Thierry Breton, commissioner for the internal market at the EU executive, warned in a tweet. The European Union has said its new online rules will "overhaul" the digital market, including how tech giants operate. Once they come into force, there will need to be greater transparency around why content is recommended to users, or why they are being targeted with certain ads, for example. 'Bedrock of democracy' Mr Musk, who is a self-described "free speech absolutist", has been vocal in his criticism of Twitter's policies on moderating content, arguing that it needs to be a genuine forum for free speech. "Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated," he said on announcing the deal. The social media firm faces growing pressure from politicians and regulators over the content that appears on its platform. It has drawn critics from left and right over its efforts to mediate misinformation. In one of its most high-profile moves, last year it banned former US President Donald Trump, perhaps its most powerful user, citing the risk of "incitement of violence". But in a series of tweets Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, who still sits on the firm's board, welcomed Mr Musk's takeover, describing him as "the singular solution I trust". He said the firm had been "owned" by Wall Street and that Mr Musk's decision to delist the shares and take it private was the "correct first step". Twitter "will continue to serve the public conversation", he said, but added he did not believe "anyone should own or run Twitter". But in a Twitter thread, Amnesty International said: "We are concerned with any steps that Twitter might take to erode enforcement of the policies and mechanisms designed to protect users. "The last thing we need is a Twitter that wilfully turns a blind eye to violent and abusive speech against users, particularly those most disproportionately impacted, including women, non-binary persons, and others." https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61225355

The Federal Reserve announced today it would raise benchmark interest rates by a quarter percentage point with the aim of counteracting the effects of inflation. CEI Senior Fellow Ryan Young said: “Inflation happens when the money supply grows faster than real economic output. The wider the gap, the higher the inflation rate. The Fed has by far the most control over the money supply, so fighting inflation is on its shoulders far more than on Congress or President Biden’s. “The Fed should have started acting months ago to stem inflation. And it needs to take more action than raising the federal funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point. Its massive bond buying program is finally due to wind down this month, which has directly added several trillion dollars to the money supply. This has had more impact than its interest rate policy, which affects the money supply only indirectly. “The Fed can ease fears of further inflation by credibly committing not to embark on another bond-buying spree, and continuing to raise the federal funds rate throughout the year. Inflation expectations play a role in how companies set their prices, so easing these fears by itself can help keep prices in check. Congress and President Biden can also help fight inflation by spending less. This would make life easier for both the Fed and taxpayers.” https://cei.org/news_releases/in-order-to-counter-inflation-federal-reserve-should-end-bond-buying-spree/

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The AT35, which is based on Isuzu’s range-topping D-Max V-Cross, is offered in just one trim but with the choice of two gearboxes: manual at £47,999 or automatic at £49,999. This is paired with a 162bhp turbocharged diesel engine, which can deliver up to 266lb ft of torque and is the same powerplant found in all D-Max models. Yet this is where the similarities with the V-Cross end. Off-road specialist Arctic Trucks has given the truck an overhaul, which the firm says will allow it to “handle the most challenging landscapes with ease”. This kit includes fat, 35in all-terrain tyres (which is where the truck got its name), 17in black alloy wheels and Bilstein performance suspension, which includes bespoke springs and dampers at the front, an adjustable anti-roll bar and extended shackles at the rear. The truck also gets extra-wide arch extensions, and additional clearance at both the front and rear. Inside, there are Arctic Trucks-branded headrests and floor mats, with the seats trimmed in leather as standard, plus a 9.0in touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone climate control, automatic windscreen wipers and an HDMI port are also standard. Isuzu UK managing director William Brown said: “This new halo model for the Isuzu range really demonstrates how adaptable and versatile the D-Max platform is, and with the AT35 we showcase how inspiring and extreme the vehicle can be, while importantly retaining the full commercial vehicle status, with no compromise to payload or towing capacity.” Brown added that the AT35 will be covered by Isuzu’s five-year/125,000-mile warranty. Peter Smith, managing director of Arctic Trucks UK, said: “We are delighted to finally be able to bring the all-new Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 to the market. “We are very proud of what we have developed together with Isuzu UK on this latest-generation D-Max, which is undoubtedly the best yet.” As well as structural upgrades, the D-Max receives added safety features such as forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance and automatic emergency braking, helping it achieve the highest score in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests. Other features include traffic sign recognition, cruise control, a rear camera and parking sensors. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2022-isuzu-d-max-at35-priced-£47999

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Sports Mercedes-AMG has added two special edition packages to its line-up to celebrate 55 years since the inception of the performance brand. The Mercedes-AMG A35 and Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 can both now be ordered with an Edition 55 package, which adds a unique design and upgraded standard equipment. Both cars are equipped with an AMG aerodynamics package as standard, which the firm says improves driving dynamics and performance. It includes a new front apron, an enlarged front splitter and a large rear wing. Side spoiler lips add further to the sporty look of the hatchback and four-door coupé. The two cars are also fitted with the top-rung Night Package, which adds gloss black trim to the front splitter, trim elements, exterior mirrors, outer air intakes and window sills. The tailpipes are also finished in black, as are the wings, bootlid, front grille and model badges. Under the skin, both models are unchanged, using a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 302bhp and 295lb ft. Two paint colours are available – Cosmos Black Metallic and Digital White Metallic – and both special editions sit on a set of 19in alloy wheels finished in grey. The cabin is decorated with a combination of black and red leather and the steering wheel is finished with microfibre.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61166601 Four days before France votes on its next president, the two remaining candidates go head to head in their only televised debate. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has fallen behind Emmanuel Macron in the opinion polls but millions of voters are still undecided. For two and a half hours they will take part in Wednesday night's duel in the hope of gaining an advantage. Mr Macron emerged as clear winner in 2017 and went on to become president. Although he won the first round of the vote 10 days ago, more than half of the electorate backed either far-right or far-left candidates. The burning issue for voters has been France's spiralling cost of living and that is bound to play a big part in the debate, broadcast on the two biggest TV networks. It has also been a successful focus of Marine Le Pen's campaign. Televised confrontations between the top two candidates have been a highlight of French presidential elections for almost five decades. The last debate attracted 16.5 million viewers so it could play a crucial role with undecided voters. The TV duels have proved most decisive when the polls are close. In 1974, conservative Valéry Giscard d'Estaing went on to beat Socialist François Mitterrand after performing well in their debate. Mitterrand did better in the rematch in 1981 and won the run-off vote. And this is the first time since then that the same candidates square off in two consecutive elections. The 2017 debate was a disaster for Ms Le Pen, who appeared exhausted and unfocused in front of a confident and articulate Emmanuel Macron. He was already well ahead in the polls and trounced his far-right opponent by securing two-thirds of the vote. This time around it will be a much closer race and a strong performance by Ms Le Pen could win over a big section of undecided voters. She has halted her campaign since Monday to concentrate on the debate and her rival may not have the easy ride of five years ago.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61163546 A Russian oligarch has lambasted the country's "massacre" in Ukraine and called for an end to the "crazy war". Oleg Tinkov wrote in a profanity-littered Instagram post that he did not see "any beneficiary" of the conflict. Mr Tinkov is one of Russia's most well-known entrepreneurs and founded the global online bank Tinkoff Bank and owned the cycling team Tinkoff-Saxo. He is also one of the most high profile Russians to publicly condemn President Vladimir Putin's actions. Two of the country's most prominent oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Oleg Deripaska have made separate calls for peace, but have stopped short of direct criticism. Mr Fridman, a billionaire banker, has said any personal remarks could be a risk not just to himself but also staff and colleagues. However, the businessman Boris Mints, who worked for the Russian government in the 1990s but was discharged of his political roles four days after Mr Putin took office, has joined Mr Tinkov in voicing direct criticism of the president. Mr Mints, who lives in the UK, is the subject of current legal action by the Kremlin. He told the BBC "every right-thinking person has a duty to speak out against this appalling war and Vladimir Putin's growing authoritarianism". "All of us must do what we can to support Ukrainians suffering from this vicious onslaught, whether in Ukraine or as refugees beyond its borders," he added. Who are the mega-rich Russians facing sanctions? The UK government has sanctioned Mr Tinkov along with many other Russians identified as having close links to the Kremlim. Mr Mints has not been sanctioned. Warning: This story contains language some may find offensive. Mr Tinkov has previously denied having any close relationship with President Putin or the Kremlin. In his Instagram post, Mr Tinkov said 90% of Russians were against the war in Ukraine and added "morons in any country are 10%". "I don't see a SINGLE beneficiary of this insane war! Innocent people and soldiers are dying," Mr Tinkov added. "Waking up with a hangover, the generals realised that they have a shit army. "And how will the army be good, if everything else in the country is shitty and mired in nepotism, sycophancy and servility?" Before Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, Mr Tinkov's wealth had been estimated at more than $4.4bn (£3.4bn). But he has since lost his billionaire status as shares in his bank have plummeted, Forbes reported last month. Switching to English in his post, Mr Tinkov wrote: "Dear 'collective West' please give Mr Putin a clear exit to save his face and stop this massacre. Please be more rational and humanitarian." In a statement, Tinkoff Bank said it would not comment on the "private opinion" of its founder, who stepped down as chairman in 2020, saying he no longer made decisions for the brand started in 2006. Mr Tinkov, who is not currently in Russia, owns about 35% of Cyprus-based TCS Group Holding, whose stable of companies under the Tinkoff brand span sectors from banking and insurance to mobile services. He has been described as a "serial entrepreneur" whose career has seen him go from bike racing, to importing electronics, flogging frozen food, brewing beer, issuing credit cards and then back to bike racing as owner of cycling's Tinkoff-Saxo team.

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Sports An all-new Bentley Mulsanne is due to arrive before the end of the decade, kick-starting the firm's radical electric era. The new flagship model will be part of Bentley's recently announced five-in-five strategy, in which it will launch five electric models between 2025 and 2030. The first of those cars, expected to be previewed later this year, has been described as a Mulsanne replacement because it will be the most expensive model in the marque’s line-up at that time, as the Mulsanne once was, but it will not share similar proportions. Instead, it will be a smaller saloon, riding higher to accommodate underfloor batteries. Ultimately, though, a modern-day flagship, which will elevate pricing far beyond that of the former Mulsanne, will stand at the top of the lineup before 2030. This will allow Bentley to tap further into the super-luxury segment, ensuring high profit margins and the customisation expected by the mega-rich. Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark told Autocar: “We’ve dropped out of the Mulsanne segment and that is something, if we look at the market, that is still attractive to us. It’s part of our historic strength to work in that segment.” The final Mulsanne left the line at the firm’s Crewe plant in June 2020, marking the end of an 11-year production run for the model, of which more than 7300 examples were built. It was also the final machine to feature Bentley’s 6.75-litre V8 engine, the longest-serving V8 in continuous production. While we know the Mulsanne as a four-door saloon, the upcoming model is likely to take a different approach, instead becoming a two-door, sportier-looking model. The saloon segment of the super-luxury market has been declining for the past decade. In 2021, saloons accounted for 9.1% of the mix, compared with 21.6% in 2010, according to figures from Jato Dynamics. LATEST DRIVES 1 Maxda MX 5 GT Sport Tech 2022 UK tracking front Mazda MX-5 2.0 GT Sport Tech 2022 UK review Mazda MX-5 2.0 GT Sport Tech 2022 UK review 1 Audi A8 50 TDI 2022 UK review lead Audi A8 L 50 TDI Quattro Sport 2022 UK review Audi A8 L 50 TDI Quattro Sport 2022 UK review 1 Kia Sportage PHEV 2022 UK review lead Kia Sportage PHEV 2022 UK review Kia Sportage PHEV 2022 UK review 1 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2022 first drive lead Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2022 review Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2022 review 01 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Bizzarrini 5300 GT Revival review Bizzarrini 5300 GT Revival review View all latest drives Back to top That is largely attributed to the growth of SUVs, but with the Bentayga already accounting for half of Bentley’s sales, it is expected that the maker will take another direction with a next-generation Mulsanne in the form of a two-door model. The brand already has an example of such a car in this segment: the £1.5 million Bentley Mulliner Bacalar, an ultra-exclusive roofless grand tourer from its coachbuilding division. The Bacalar is considered a test bed for a model of this size and style, albeit one with Bentley’s W12 rather than the upcoming electric drivetrain.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-61042313 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will hold virtual talks on Monday ahead of the meeting between their foreign and defence ministers in Washington. The ministers' annual meeting - known as the 2+2 Dialogue - was launched in 2018 to deepen co-operation between the two countries. The forum has focused on improving bilateral relations and co-operation in Asia. It is also seen as part of Washington's strategy to help India become a counterweight to China in the region. The two nations have largely been on the same page - at least in their public statements - on most issues of mutual concern. But it's not business as usual this time because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Delhi's press release ahead of the talks included the usual line about strengthening the "comprehensive global strategic partnership" between the two countries. But Washington's statement mentioned "mitigating the destabilising impacts of Russia's war against Ukraine", suggesting that the US will again nudge India - perhaps not too hard - to take a stronger position on Moscow. India and the US have had differing views over Ukraine since the war began in February. While Delhi has used strong words to comment on the invasion, it hasn't directly criticised Moscow. It has also abstained from all UN votes against Russia. India has also been trying to find ways to circumvent banking sanctions on Moscow to take advantage of discounted oil prices offered by Russian firms. India's stand of non-alignment also stems from its own geopolitical needs. Moscow is Delhi's time-tested ally and also its largest supplier of defence equipment - accounting for more than 50% of its imports. Confusion over India's stand A former Indian diplomat said Delhi's stand has put Washington in a Catch-22 situation. The US wants India to be part of its wider strategy of isolating Russia but at the same time, it can't afford to weaken India against China - both diplomatically and militarily. Experts say this has created confusion in the White House about the best way to deal with India. Washington has not directly criticised India but has issued statements that experts call "mild warnings". After Mr Modi refrained from criticising Russia during a recent meeting of the Quad - which also includes Australia, the US and Japan - on Ukraine, Mr Biden said India's stand on the war was "somewhat shaky". His top economic adviser Brian Deese later said India had been informed that the consequences of a "more explicit strategic alignment" with Moscow would be "significant and long-term". But this didn't deter India as it once against abstained from the vote that suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. Other US officials, including US Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics Daleep Singh, have appeared to be more understanding of India's stand. What's at stake? While Mr Biden and Mr Modi are likely to focus on bilateral ties, Ukraine still looms large over the meeting. It will also be on the agenda when Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meet their US counterparts Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin on Monday. Both sides have been clear about their differing stands on Ukraine but there is too much at stake to risk their bilateral relationship. Why India is not criticising Russia over Ukraine The China factor in India's Quad strategy What Putin's India visit means for world politics Washington sees India as an ally to challenge China's dominance in the Asia-Pacific region. Both countries also believe that there is massive untapped potential in bilateral trade. They have the ambitious target of taking bilateral trade - which was at $113bn in 2021 - to $500bn in the future. India also needs the US to help diversify its defence portfolio and reduce its reliance on Russian arms. Moscow continues to be India's largest arms supplier even though its share has dropped to 49% from 70%. The US was India's second-largest supplier between 2011 and 2015 after Russia, but fell behind France and Israel in the period between 2016 and 2021.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-61067669 Tens of thousands of Imran Khan supporters took to the streets on Sunday night after the former Pakistani prime minister called for peaceful protests following his removal from office. The tumultuous political drama looks set to continue - but who do his followers blame for his downfall? "I think Imran Khan is the only honest guy left," Nadia Humaiyun, 34, told the BBC. "He's the only one we can trust and we do not want to be ruled by these traitors." Mr Khan has alleged the opposition's move to hold a vote of no confidence against him was part of a US-led conspiracy, targeting him because of his foreign policy decisions including a recent trip to Moscow that angered Western officials. Opposition politicians have reacted angrily, accusing Mr Khan of cynically mani[CENSORED]ting the public in order to try and remain in power, despite having lost the support of parliament. Most analysts believe Mr Khan is deliberately exaggerating the contents of a diplomatic cable, sent by the Pakistani ambassador in Washington, reportedly passing on a warning that there would be "consequences" if Mr Khan remained in power. However, the narrative is resonating with Mr Khan's supporters, many of whom chanted, "whoever is a friend of America, is a traitor", at the protests. At a rally in a park in the capital Islamabad, whole families had turned out to express support for Mr Khan, along with large numbers of young men and women. "We've decided we won't live a life of slaves," said one protester. "These people are all thieves and hopefully they'll all go to jail," he added, referring to Mr Khan's opponents. It's a sudden U-turn for Imran Khan's supporters, who until now have frequently praised the role of the army, which it's widely believed helped him into power in 2018. Videos on social media showed slogans being chanted against the army chief, Gen Bajwa, a rare move in the country. It's believed a rift between the army and Imran Khan emerged last year, leading to the military withdrawing its support for his slender ruling coalition. Defecting members of Imran Khan's party have described the army's role as "neutral" - it seems clear, however, that even if not actively involved in his downfall, the military is content to see Imran Khan out of office. Shahbaz Gill, a close aide to Imran Khan, told the BBC the party respected and loved the Pakistani army. Many critics of Imran Khan, who have often faced harassment from the intelligence services for criticising the army's support for his government, noted the sudden change in approach by his followers. Some remarked on the hypocrisy, given their earlier praise for the army, whilst others welcomed the apparent newfound belief in civilian supremacy. In one photo, widely shared online, a man holds up a sign reading "How many Vigos can you bring?" referring to a pick-up truck notorious for its use by members of the intelligence services to detain activists.