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Chinese EV company BYD is seeing surging European sales—while Tesla continues to tank
On August 5, new automotive industry data revealed how EV brands are faring in the U.K. and Germany, and the update marks yet another…
Susan Darwin
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The greenhouse gases we’re not accounting for
Researchers around the world set to work unraveling the mystery, reviewing readings from satellites, aircraft, and greenhouse-gas…
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First migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France
Migrants who arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel have been detained under the new "one in, one out" deal. The first…
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Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
UK interest rates are widely expected to be cut on Thursday, taking the cost of borrowing to its lowest level for more than two years.…
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America’s choice: lead the AI revolution or watch from the sidelines
As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, America stands at a crossroads. We can either double down on our greatest competitive…
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Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries
US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on more than 90 countries around the world have come into effect. "IT'S MIDNIGHT!!!…
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The Ashes 2005: Was Edgbaston the greatest Test match of all time?
Former England cricketers relive 2005's second Ashes Test at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest matches of all-time. England won…
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RushTok is back. TikTok still can’t get enough of sorority recruitment
The internet’s favorite programming is back on: #RushTok season is officially upon us. If this is your first time tuning in, “rush” is the…
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Newspaper headlines: 'Labour's tax war' and 'banter off the menu'
Taxes are dominating the papers on Thursday morning, along with edits made to the upcoming series of MasterChef. Source link
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Rayner asks China to explain redacted mega-embassy plans
Angela Rayner has given China two weeks to explain why parts of its plans for a new mega-embassy in London are redacted. The deputy prime…
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Inner London to lose out in funding rebalance, says IFS report
Councils in inner London are set to become the biggest losers under a government plan to update council funding rules, a think tank says.…
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Kemi Badenoch reveals how she told on exam cheat as teenager
Brian Wheeler Political reporter Watch: Kemi Badenoch says she "didn't get praised" for accusing fellow pupil of cheating Conservative…
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More teens to get their choice of uni even if they miss their grades, says Ucas
A record number of 18-year-olds are likely to get into their first choice of university this year, the head of the Universities and…
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Number of empty homes on the rise across England
Nathan Heath BBC West Investigations Across England, the number of empty homes has been steadily rising, with councils "increasingly…
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Instagram launches Map feature. It looks a lot like Snap Map
Location sharing among friends, family, and significant others has quietly become the norm in recent years. Now Instagram is looking for a…
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Chris Woakes: Injured all-rounder 'never considered not batting' for England v India
"I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I didn't try," he admitted. "You just know you're part of something bigger. It's not…
Culture
Viktor Gyokeres: Sweden striker will '100% be ready' for Premier League start
It was only a pre-season friendly against Villarreal, yet there was still a feeling of excitement and anticipation heading to Emirates…
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All that backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t slow its growth: Why DUOL stock is soaring 24% right now
At least one company’s bet on AI appears to be paying off—for now. Language-learning platform Duolingo reported earnings results for the…
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Donald Trump pressure extracts $100bn Apple investment pledge
Apple plans to boost investment in the US by another $100bn (£75bn) as the tech giant comes under pressure from President Donald Trump.…
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Trump accuses banks of political discrimination. Here’s what to know
The White House was preparing to act against banks for allegedly dropping customers for political reasons, as President Donald Trump said…
Culture
Hulu’s days are numbered, and Disney just made it official
Mickey Mouse and Love Island will soon live under the same roof. The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday plans to sunset standalone…
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The real meaning behind that viral Department of Homeland Security painting
In recent months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has used its social media platforms to promote its vision of an ideal country.…
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Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward leaves club to join LAFC
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer. BBC…
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WhatsApp removes 6.8 million accounts linked to scam centers
WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts that were “linked to criminal scam centers” targeting people online around the world, its…