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How Elon Musk set Tesla on a new course for self-driving

The following is adapted from Walter Isaacson’s biography “Elon Musk,” publishing Sept. 12. On a Friday in late August of this year, Elon Musk...

Politics

Sunak and Modi meet for talks as Indian PM says consensus reached among leaders at G20

Rishi Sunak says he is confident a trade deal will be struck between the UK and India after meeting with Narendra Modi at the...

Business

Cafe Rouge owner needs bigger table for swoop on Chiquito’s and Frankie & Benny’s

The owner of Cafe Rouge is in talks to buy Chiquito’s and Frankie and Benny’s, two of Britain’s best-known restaurant chains. Sky News has...

Science

Supermassive Black Hole Spotted Eating Sun-Like Star in Nearby Galaxy

Black holes, celestial objects known for their gluttony, usually eat stars unlucky enough to stray too close to them in one big gulp, annihilating...

World

Powerful earthquake kills at least 296 people in Morocco

At least 296 people have been killed following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, officials have said. Many of the fatalities are said to...

World

The West remains committed to Ukraine’s counteroffensive – but there’s sceptism over Zelenskyy’s ultimate objectives

The West was unified in its condemnation of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Although not a member of NATO, Ukraine...

World

There is increasing scepticism whether Zelenskyy’s ultimate objectives are achievable

Sports

OSU, Wazzu filing seeks control of Pac-12’s future

Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 8, 2023, 01:55 PM ET Oregon State and Washington State filed a legal complaint against the Pac-12 and commissioner George Kliavkoff...

Sports

Sources: Bama secondary likely to have Moore

Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2023, 10:03 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee...

Sports

College football Week 2 trends, storylines: Familiar foes, must-see receivers, upset watch

Think this weekend’s college football slate can’t possibly top the excitement of a Week 1 that extended into Week 2 because of the holiday?...

Daniel Khalife: Escaped terror suspect urged to hand himself in by close relative

Escaped terror suspect Daniel Khalife has been urged to hand himself in by a close relative. Speaking to The Times, the unnamed family member...

Technology

Ripple buys crypto infrastructure startup in its second acquisition of 2023

Cryptocurrency company Ripple announced on Friday it will acquire Fortress Trust, a startup specializing in crypto infrastructure, giving it a license in Nevada and...

Politics

Rishi Sunak ‘entirely confident’ Conservatives will win general election despite polls

Rishi Sunak has denied his party is preparing for election defeat and insists his team is “fired up” about winning a full term. Asked...

Politics

RAAC concrete: Rishi Sunak supports Gillian Keegan’s handling of crisis despite criticism from Whitehall

Rishi Sunak has backed Gillian Keegan’s handling of the schools concrete crisis after she was accused of opening up a “Pandora’s box” by taking...

9/11: Remains of two more attack victims identified ahead of 22nd anniversary

The remains of two more people who died during the 9/11 attacks in 2001 have been identified as part of a decades-long effort to...

Technology

Apple’s iPhone 15 event kicks off on Tuesday. Here’s what to expect

Apple CEO Tim Cook holds the new iPhone 14 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, September 7, 2022. Carlos Barria...

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff makes rare public appearance nine months after Top Gear crash

England cricket legend Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff has made a rare public appearance nine months after he suffered serious facial injuries in a car crash....

Environment

Modi, Biden pledge to deepen India-U.S. partnership as world leaders descend on Delhi for G20 summit

Indian artist Jagjot Singh Rubal gives final touches to an oil painting of U.S. President Joe Biden, at his workshop in Amritsar on September...

Business

Morrisons and Motor Fuel Group in talks about £2bn petrol forecourts deal

The supermarket chain Wm Morrison is in talks about a £2bn deal to offload one of Britain’s biggest petrol forecourts empires. Sky News has learnt...

Jury recommended charges against senator Lindsey Graham in Trump investigation – but he wasn’t indicted

A grand jury helping the US prosecutor who indicted Donald Trump and 18 others had recommended charging more people, including senator Lindsey Graham and...