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NASCAR investigating ‘unacceptable’ car fires

12:56 PM ET Associated Press NASCAR is investigating a spate of car fires that left one championship contender fuming after his Ford erupted into...

No gun found on man shot dead by police – as family call for murder investigation

No firearm was found on a man shot dead by police, it has emerged, as his family called for a murder investigation into his...

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‘We hope there is some luck’: Clooney offers words of encouragement to Truss

Liz Truss will need “some luck” in her new role as prime minister, according to Hollywood superstar George Clooney. Speaking to Sky News at...

‘I miss Air Force One’: Barack Obama jokes as he and Michelle return to White House

Barack and Michelle Obama have returned to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits. More than five years after Mr Obama...

Truss to set out plan to help households and businesses with soaring energy costs

Liz Truss will set out her plan on Thursday to help households and businesses with soaring energy costs. Downing Street said the action would...

Business

Sterling plunges to lowest level against US dollar since 1985

The British pound has hit its lowest level against the US dollar in almost four decades. Just after 2pm on Wednesday, sterling fell to...

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Self Esteem on not being cool, not being completely skint and not having her bum pinched

“Some people are scared to pinch your bum now,” says the musician Self Esteem, pondering the question of change for women in the music...

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Tesla Model Y receives top safety rating from Australia’s ANCAP

Tesla continues to receive accolades for its safety ratings, with the Model Y receiving the top safety rating from Australia’s ANCAP. Australasian New Car...

Environment

As Elon Musk backs fossil fuels, one strategist sends a warning over EV sales

The uptake of electric vehicles has increased in recent years, as countries around the world attempt to reduce the environmental effects of transportation. Simonskafar...

Politics

Truss and Starmer clash over energy bills – as new PM confirms announcement tomorrow

Prime Minister Liz Truss says she will take “immediate action” to deal with soaring energy bills – and will make an announcement tomorrow. However...

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‘Completely fabricated’: Sources deny Harry Styles spat on Chris Pine at film festival premiere

There has been lots of speculation and rumours about some of the cast members of Harry Styles’ new film Don’t Worry Darling not getting...

Technology

Bitcoin hits lowest level since June as cryptocurrency market drops below $1 trillion again

In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= Bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range of $18,000 to $24,000 mark, keeping investors on edge about where...

Business

Bank of England governor hails prospect of ‘important’ energy bill clarity in inflation fight

The governor of the Bank of England has told MPs he welcomes the prospect of a “clear policy stance” on tackling the surge in...

Four men held over Olivia shooting bailed by police

Four men arrested over the fatal shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel have been bailed by police. A 34-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on...

World

Putin claims Russia hasn’t ‘lost anything’ in Ukraine war and didn’t ‘start military operations’

Vladimir Putin has said that Russia has not lost anything as a result of its war in Ukraine. The Russian president added that all...

Science

NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Reveals Never-Before-Seen Stellar Image of Tarantula Nebula

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured in-depth details of a stellar nursery nicknamed the Tarantula Nebula. Webb’s recent image of the 30 Doradus, or...

Document seized in Mar-a-Lago raid ‘detailed foreign government’s nuclear capabilities’

A document describing a foreign government’s military defences, including its nuclear capabilities, was reportedly found in the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s...

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Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating

Tesla is pushing a new software update that includes an improved Theater Mode. It’s a small change, but it will provide a much smoother...

Environment

Germany to keep two nuclear plants available as a backup and burn coal as it faces an energy crisis brought on by war and climate change

An aerial view shows Isar nuclear power plant, which includes the Isar 2 reactor, on August 14, 2022 in Essenbach, Germany. Isar 2 is...

Politics

Truss holds first cabinet before taking on Starmer at PMQs

Prime Minister Liz Truss has held her first cabinet with her newly assembled top team this morning – before going head-to-head with Sir Keir...