My journey in the electric mobility segment recently brought me to Gothenburg, Sweden – home to the Skansen Kronen, ZEEKR’s design center, and of course, Volvo. Sweden is one of the Scandinavian markets embracing electrification, and it couldn’t be more apparent in its public transit network. This includes 100% electric ferries, of which I got
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Claims made by the mother in the BBC presenter scandal are “rubbish”, a lawyer for the young person has reportedly said. In a letter to the BBC, the lawyer casts doubt on The Sun’s story about the male star who has not been publicly identified but is reportedly a “household name”. The letter says the
A scorching hot world where metal clouds rain drops of titanium is the most reflective planet ever observed outside of our Solar System, astronomers said on Monday. This strange world, which is more than 260 light years from Earth, reflects 80 percent of the light from its host star, according to new observations from Europe’s
EasyJet has revealed the cancellation of 1,700 flights during the peak summer holiday season. The low cost airline indicated that, like many rivals, it had been forced to act in response to the impact of air traffic control (ATC) strikes in Europe and knock-on effects of the closure of airspace due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
A teenage boy has been arrested following reports a pupil stabbed a teacher at Tewkesbury School. Gloucestershire Constabulary said officers were called to the school in Ashchurch Road this morning. The force tweeted: “An adult has been taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound following an incident at Tewkesbury School. “We were called around
Vladimir Putin met with Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin just days after his mutiny, the Kremlin has claimed. The Russian president is said to have held three-hour talks with the mercenary leader at the Kremlin on 29 June – five days after his troops marched on Moscow. “The only thing we can say is that
A Cabinet minister has suggested the BBC presenter who has been suspended for allegedly paying for sexually explicit images of a teenager should only be named once a “full” investigation has taken place. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk agreed there was a “public interest” in the broadcaster being named but said it would not be appropriate
Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares jumped 4% on Monday morning. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alibaba‘s Hong Kong-listed shares rose 3% Monday amid hopes that the yearslong scrutiny of its financial arm Ant Group is coming to an end. On Friday, Chinese regulators issued a 7.12 billion yuan ($985 million) fine for Ant Group,
If you’ve been hoping to get your snowboarding fix even in the summer, Traqpod just might have the thing for you. The Barcelona-based skateboarding company has just gone electric, launching a powered version of their board known as the Traqpod 3 Electric. The board eschews typical skateboard trucks and uses a novel type of folding
The BBC presenter who is alleged to have paid a 17-year-old tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images reportedly made two “panicked” calls to the young person after the story broke last week. In new allegations published in The Sun, the male presenter – who has not been named but is said to
In Washington circles and beyond, officials bristle at suggestions that the decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine represents an erosion of the moral high ground for America or that it suggests the war isn’t going well for Ukraine. On the first point, Congressman Adam Smith, a ranking member of the Senate’s Armed Services Committee,
Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka was booed off Court One at Wimbledon after losing to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina. The crowd was overwhelmingly behind Svitolina and rewarded her victory with a standing ovation. But Azarenka looked bemused as she was booed off court. She gave a long stare before banging her fists together as she walked off.
Prime Energy, the influencer-backed drink that has become a viral playground hit, is facing scrutiny over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine. A US senator has called on the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate Prime Energy, which contains 200mg of caffeine per can – the equivalent of about two cans of Red Bull
An unnamed BBC presenter has been suspended after being accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. The male presenter – reportedly a “household name” – first requested images in 2020 when the youth was aged 17 and made a series of payments over the years, according to The Sun. They
The BBC has suspended the unnamed presenter accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. The presenter allegedly first requested images from the youth in 2020 when they were aged 17 and has made a series of payments over the years, according to The Sun. In a statement, the broadcaster said
The Pedego Avenue is a remarkable electric bike that combines the best of customization and performance. Crafted with precision by experts in the American eBike industry, this bike offers a unique riding experience that can be tailored to suit individual preferences. With a minimalist design, powerful motor, and an array of custom-made accessories, the 10
She could be the most powerful woman in Britain if the election goes her way. Joining Sophy Ridge on the podcast is the shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, who explains more about her vision for Britain, and why she’s not a big fan of Just Stop Oil. For the government, financial secretary to the Treasury, Victoria
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJul 9, 2023, 01:10 AM ET Rising star Jaron “Boots” Ennis remained undefeated with a 10th-round KO of Roiman Villa on Saturday in a welterweight fight in Atlantic City, N.J. Ennis (31-0, 18 KOs) dazzled with his ultra-quick hands and quick-twitch movement before he planted Villa on the canvas with a pair of
More than 1,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats in just two days, with Friday seeing the highest number of crossings in a single day so far this year. According to the latest Home Office figures, 686 migrants were found crossing the Channel on 13 boats on Friday – the highest number
The escalating row between Boohoo and Revolution Beauty, the AIM-listed retailer, is poised to intensify with a complaint to the junior stock market regulator. Sky News has learnt that Boohoo is drafting a letter to the AIM regulatory authorities demanding that Revolution clarifies an earlier stock exchange announcement that the online clothing retailer had obstructed