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Wheel-E Podcast! Arcimoto’s 3-wheeled e-bike, high power motors, doubling range, Tesla Cyberquad for Kids & more

This week on Electrek’s new Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric...

Environment

Oil jumps as traders fear disruption in Russia’s energy industry

In this article @CL.1 @LCO.1 An oil pumping jack, also known as a “nodding donkey”, in an oilfield near Dyurtyuli, in the Republic of...

World

Large explosions as night falls in Kyiv – after first round of peace talks with Russia end

Russia is preparing to hold peace talks with Ukraine as fierce fighting continued into a fifth day without a breakthrough into a major city....

Sports

Liverpool kick off Quad quest, Chelsea’s Kepa gamble backfires

4:18 PM ET LONDON — The first trophy of the English season was claimed on Sunday, and in some style, as Chelsea and Liverpool...

Science

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Completes 11th Close Flyby of Sun, Gets Within 8.5-Million Kilometre Range

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has again completed a close flyby of the Sun in a bid to understand how our neighbouring star works. It...

World

Russian bank run ‘has already started’ as rouble plunges to all-time low

The value of Russia’s currency has plunged to an all-time low after Western nations imposed new sanctions on the country for its invasion of...

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Ukrainian president was his country’s voice of Paddington Bear

It has emerged that Volodymyr Zelenskyy was the voice of Paddington Bear when the popular film was released in Ukraine. The 44-year-old was a...

Ukrainian refugees will be able to join immediate family members in the UK, says PM

Immediate family members will be able to join Ukrainians settled in the UK as they flee the Russian invasion, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has...

Business

‘No place for dirty money’: PM moves to stop the UK being used to launder ill-gotten wealth

Plans to tackle the flow of “dirty money” and stop the laundering of ill-gotten wealth in the UK property market will be fast-tracked by...

Sports

6N: Ireland put nine tries past 13-man Italy

5:12 PM GMT Ireland kept the pressure on unbeaten Six Nations leaders France with a 57-6 thrashing of Italy on Sunday in a game...

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JackRabbit is the hilarious yet surprisingly effective ‘micro electric bike’ that could revolutionize your commute

The first time I saw a JackRabbit, I couldn’t help but laugh. For someone that comes from the e-bike world, the proportions are just...

Environment

BP offloads stake in Russia’s Rosneft

In this article BP.-GB The Kremlin is reflected in the polished company plate of the state-controlled Russian oil giant Rosneft at the entrance of...

England will not play Russia in international football fixtures ‘for the foreseeable future’

England will not play against Russia in any international football fixture “for the foreseeable future” following the invasion of Ukraine, the FA has announced....

Business

BP to offload its 19.75% stake in state-owned Russian oil giant Rosneft

BP is to offload its 19.75% stake in state-owned Russian oil giant Rosneft “with immediate effect” following the invasion of Ukraine. The firm’s chief...

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‘We were not prepared’: Award-winning filmmaker caught up in desperate escape from Kyiv

A mother who fled under-fire Kyiv with her son, her cat, and a handful of clothes has spoken movingly about “the longest three days...

Technology

Ukraine government raises over $10 million in cryptocurrency donations

In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds a press conference on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, on Feb. 25, 2022 in...

World

Vladimir Putin orders military command to put nuclear deterrent forces on high alert

Vladimir Putin has ordered that Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces are put on high alert. Mr Putin said aggressive statements by NATO leaders and economic...

Politics

‘Hit list’ of Russian oligarchs drawn up as Putin’s allies warned over mansions and private jets

A “hit list” of Russian oligarchs has been drawn up by the Foreign Office as ministers prepare to slap further sanctions on those close...

Technology

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s internet service is available in Ukraine, sending more terminals

A Starlink logo of a satellite internet constellation being constructed by SpaceX is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen. Pavlo Gonchar |...

Politics

Ukraine conflict could last ‘years’: Russia has strong forces but Ukrainians are brave, says foreign secretary

The Ukraine conflict could last “a number of years” and the UK needs to be “prepared for a very long haul” in facing down...