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2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing
Two autonomous racing cars collided at Italy’s Imola circuit during the Autonomous Racing League’s final, a controlled testing environment designed to push self-driving technology to its limits. The incident revealed critical gaps in how autonomous vehicles perceive, predict, and respond to emergencies at extreme speeds—insights that directly inform improvements in real-world driverless car safety without…
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US set to stage inaugural women’s Club World Cup in 2028
The United States is set to host the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, marking the latest major FIFA tournament to be staged in North America. Los Angeles and San Diego are among the favoured venues for the 19-team competition, which FIFA intends to use as a test run for the larger 2031…
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England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho nightclub assault
Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm over an alleged altercation at a Soho nightclub. The England forward has elected for a trial before a judge and jury, where the allegations will be considered. Prosecutors allege that, after an exchange of words at 100 Wardour Street on 6 December last…
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NASCAR star Ross Chastain reacts to Darrell Waltrip’s ‘sad’ frontotemporal degeneration diagnosis
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain said he was saddened by Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip’s diagnosis of frontotemporal degeneration, with possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Chastain said Waltrip had been a familiar figure throughout his life and that the racing community would support him. Waltrip and his wife, Stevie, said the condition may be linked to injuries…
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Russell says his ‘confidence is back and growing’
George Russell has regained his confidence after winning his third race of the season in Azerbaijan last weekend, ending a three-month victory drought. After struggling with Mercedes’ new car and engine at the start of the season, the British driver has made a breakthrough in understanding how to drive it naturally, and now believes he…
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Iran denies RAF Fairford terror link as Putin presses Ukraine invasion
Iran denies involvement in suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford as Putin shows no sign of stepping back from Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Women comprise just 16 per cent of the UK cybersecurity workforce.
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Moving the Goalposts | Women’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will a new winner be crowned?
The 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or race is the most open in years with these seven leading contenders: – Melchie Dumornay (OL Lyonnes): French player of the year, 23, scored five Champions League goals despite Barcelona’s 4-0 final win. – Ewa Pajor (Barcelona): Finally won Champions League after five defeats; scored two in the final and…
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MPs criticise BBC spending on US programmes over domestic content
Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has criticised the BBC for spending excessive public money on acquiring American television programmes rather than investing in domestic content. The committee said the broadcaster should stop engaging in what it calls “illogical practices” of outbidding commercial rivals for shows like Suits, Schitt’s Creek and Scooby-Doo. Committee chair…
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Klopp condemns racist attacks on Germany’s diverse football squad
Jürgen Klopp condemned claims on social media that Germany’s national football team are “not white enough”, calling them nonsense and idiocy. He said he would not give such views attention and argued that players’ mutual respect in the dressing room showed how people could work together without prejudice. The debate followed Germany’s 1-0 Nations League…
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From Beckham to Bale – ranking the best British exports this century
A BBC ranking celebrates the best British footballers to have played abroad since 2000, showcasing a generation establishing themselves across Europe’s elite leagues and beyond. – Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid): Revived his career under Diego Simeone, becoming the club’s first English player in almost a century and helping win La Liga in a triumph that…