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Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting ‘Savile’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been bundled into the back of a police car after being confronted by protesters shouting “traitor” and “Jimmy...

Politics

‘Where is the chief of staff?’: PM’s new triple-jobbing top aide swerves Commons

MPs have mocked Boris Johnson’s triple-jobbing chief of staff after he declined to appear in the House of Commons to explain his new role....

Business

Asda to stock low-price ranges in more stores after Jack Monroe’s comments

Asda said it had “taken on board” comments by food poverty campaigner Jack Monroe as it announced it would stock low-price ranges in all...

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Tesla (TSLA) is now holding about $2 billion in Bitcoin

Tesla (TSLA) gave an update on its Bitcoin holding in a new SEC filing – confirming that it now holds $1.99 billion in the...

Environment

Now is ‘perfect time’ for a second Saudi Aramco public listing, former executive says

Saudi Arabia is reportedly restarting plans to list more shares of state oil giant Saudi Aramco, with recent reports saying the kingdom wants to...

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Andrew Garfield, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman among Brits leading Oscar nominations

Andrew Garfield, Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Dame Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh lead the British charge at the Oscars, after bagging nominations for this...

Sports

Lewis, Tuivasa ready for postfight spotlight and a warning to an undefeated prospect

7:49 AM ET Jeff Wagenheim After Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa finish flinging menacing leather in each other’s direction on Saturday night in Houston,...

Technology

Spotify CEO apologizes to staff for Joe Rogan controversy as episodes get removed

In this article SPOT Joe Rogan announces the fighters during a ceremonial weigh in for UFC 264 on Jul. 9, 2021 in Las Vegas,...

One of Carrie Johnson’s ‘favourite people’ leaves PM’s top team

A good friend of Carrie Johnson has left Boris Johnson’s team of top advisers as the prime minister shakes up his Downing Street operation,...

Politics

Jacob Rees-Mogg made Brexit opportunities minister as Boris Johnson reshuffles top MPs

Jacob Rees-Mogg has been made minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency in a mini-reshuffle as Boris Johnson fights for his premiership. Mr Rees-Mogg,...

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Spotify CEO condemns Joe Rogan’s racial slurs – but says company will not drop him

The CEO of audio platform Spotify has waded into the Joe Rogan row, telling employees while he does not support the podcaster’s use of...

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Kylie Jenner announces birth of second child with rapper Travis Scott

Kylie Jenner has announced the birth of her second child with her partner, rapper Travis Scott. The 24-year-old reality TV star and cosmetics entrepreneur...

Science

IISc Unveils Param Pravega, Its Latest Supercomputer With 3.3-Petaflop Capacity: Specifications

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has installed a new supercomputer which is claimed to be one of the most powerful of its kind in...

Jackpot winner tracked down after ‘error’ meant he was unaware of $229,000 win

A man who won a Las Vegas jackpot has been tracked down after the machine malfunctioned and he walked away without realising he had...

World

Liz Truss says Falkland Islands are part of ‘British family’, as China backs Argentina’s claim

The Falklands are “part of the British family”, according to Liz Truss, after China backed Argentina’s claims over the south Atlantic islands. The foreign...

Science

Can Dying Stars Give Birth to New Planets? Here’s What Scientists Have to Say

Planets do not take much longer to form after stars have formed. For example, the Sun formed 4.6 billion years ago and the Earth...

Business

Crackdown on ‘cowboy’ parking firms will cap most fines at £50 and provide new appeals system

Plans for a crackdown on “cowboy” parking firms will cap many fines at £50 and introduce a new code of conduct to better protect...

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Quick Charge Podcast: February 5, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and...

Environment

Bitcoin miners are helping the Texas grid brace for winter storm impact

Whinstone CEO Chad Harris takes CNBC on a tour of the largest bitcoin mine in North America. As a major winter storm descends on...

Politics

PM faces crucial week after Number 10 shake-up in wake of resignations and ongoing pressure from MPs

Boris Johnson is starting a new week hoping that a fresh shake-up of his top Downing Street team will ease the concerns of Tory...