BMW says it is confident the European Commission will ease regulations that would leave a new generation of electric Minis made at its Cowley plant in Oxford subject to 10% export tariffs. Speaking as the company announced a £600m investment in the UK, including £75m of taxpayer support, BMW board member Milan Nedeljkovic told Sky
FALMOUTH, MA – APRIL 8: Instacart shopper Loralyn Geggatt makes a delivery to a customer’s home during the COVID-19 pandemic in Falmouth, MA on April 7, 2020. Some Amazon, Instacart and other workers protested for better wages, hazard pay and sick time. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston Globe Instacart
Police will carry out increased patrols of seal pup hotspots after reports of stones being thrown. The patrols along a part of the Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales aim to protect seals and their pups during pupping season. Regular visits will be paid by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Dyfed-Powys Police to Pwll y Wrach,
China should not be described as a “foe” or a “threat” but it should be regarded as a “challenge”, a cabinet minister has said – following allegations a Chinese spy infiltrated parliament. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said the claims were an “extremely serious concern” but we “shouldn’t be using language that makes people scared”. It
Amazon was among a number of technology companies at the IAA motor show in Munich. The presence of Amazon, Qualcomm, Samsung and other tech giants underscores how traditional automakers are looking to bolster the tech in their cars. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC MUNICH — You’d be forgiven for thinking that the IAA, one of the
Ethiopia says it has finished filling a reservoir for its controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile river – a project which once prompted Egyptian politicians to discuss military action. Construction of the $4bn (£3.2bn) Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam began in 2011 and Ethiopia sees the project as crucial to powering its economic development. “Our
BMW is to build its next-generation electric Mini in Oxford after securing millions of pounds in taxpayer support from the government. The German-headquartered car giant is set to announce later on Monday details of its multi-million pound investment, which ministers say will secure around 4,000 jobs. It comes after Sky News revealed earlier this year
Associated Press Sep 10, 2023, 07:06 PM ET CINCINNATI — Minjee Lee lost a five-shot lead on the back nine Sunday and recovered at just the right time, hitting wedge to 2 feet for birdie to beat Charley Hull on the second playoff hole in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lee, a two-time major champion,
COVID and flu vaccines are rolling out across England today having been brought forward after a new coronavirus variant emerged in the UK. The vaccines are being prioritised for people who are housebound or in care homes, though the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends the jab to over-65s, those with a weakened immune system,
Stephen Holder, ESPNSep 10, 2023, 06:18 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national
Associated Press Sep 10, 2023, 03:06 PM ET STRAFFAN, Ireland — Vincent Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title on Sunday as Rory McIlroy faltered in the final round by hitting into the water on three different holes. A week
Sep 10, 2023, 02:34 PM World Rugby is to add extra volunteers at Stade de Marseille and promised better communication with supporters to avoid a repeat of Saturday’s scenes outside the venue when thousands of fans battled to gain entry ahead of England’s victory over Argentina. Many supporters missed the start of the game due
The new AP Top 25 college football poll is out. Texas made the biggest statement of Saturday by going into Tuscaloosa and pulling off a convincing upset against Alabama. As a result, the Horns are moving up. Elsewhere at the top, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State and Florida State took care of business in the top
A national alert system could be implemented to highlight new methods of suicide to schools, universities and charities, according to a new government document. Teaching suicide prevention in schools and better support for middle-aged men could also form part of plans to bring down suicide rates in England. Ministers have pledged to reduce suicide rates
Elon Musk has revealed he has a third child with singer Grimes. The 52-year-old billionaire entrepreneur shared the news in his new biography – and went on to confirm his new baby’s name on X. The little boy is called Techno Mechanicus, or Tau for short. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may
David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterSep 9, 2023, 05:33 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Sequels so rarely live up to the original, but Colorado‘s second act against Nebraska was, if anything, a more emphatic performance for coach Deion Sanders’ team. Colorado demolished Nebraska 36-14 on Saturday,
As a PR exercise, the G20 summit in New Delhi was a masterclass by Narendra Modi. At times, the Indian prime minister looked like he’d been anointed, rather than simply the latest rotating host. He is the leader du jour, the much-needed strategic counterweight in a divided world. Image: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his
Manchester United have placed winger Antony on a leave of absence as he faces abuse accusations from three women in Brazil. Last week, Antony was dropped from the Brazil squad following the initial allegations of abuse made by former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Two other women have since alleged he assaulted them. In a statement on
Cesar Huerta Ron Jenkins/Getty Images A second-half equalizer from debutant Cesar Huerta earned a 2-2 draw for Mexico against Australia on Saturday in Dallas, Texas. Australia took the lead in the friendly match through a goal from defender Harry Souttar in the 16th minute. Following a cross from Martin Boyle off a corner kick, Souttar
Sep 9, 2023, 06:46 PM ET Germany coach Hansi Flick said he was still the right man to lead the team after their shock 4-1 loss at home against Japan in their international friendly on Saturday and despite mounting pressure following a string of bad results. The Germans, four-time world champions, had hoped the match