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A proposed transition at Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant joins defence plans at Renault and bids in Britain, but none establishes a rescue for Europe’s underused car factories.
Williams sang ‘Angels’ outside his Lima hotel after the city’s second concert was cancelled. Officials and the promoter gave differing accounts of the venue’s safety arrangements.
The Guardian has documented several occasions when Donald Trump used profanity in public. Language and politics experts offer differing interpretations of what politicians may gain—or...
Adam Jones says he has lost five stone and completed a 17-kilometre training run ahead of the Cardiff Half Marathon on 4 October.
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Dangote Group have announced a cross-border fuel pipeline. The planned route and partnership are clear, while its financing and storage capacity need clarification.
England’s SFI26 application window closed less than six hours after opening. Farmers describe failed applications, while ministers consider changes for 2027.
The review documents concerns about the outdoor venue and gaps in coordination before Kirk was killed. It also says no university employee acted in bad faith.
The Muse Charm puts an animated avatar on a small wearable screen. Meta describes conversation and everyday tasks among its capabilities; its price and final specifications remain unknown.
Team Europe won the Laver Cup 13–5 in London. Zverev’s victory over Tien finished the contest after Cobolli and Mensik won Sunday’s opening doubles.
England beat New Zealand 26-19 at Twickenham after Zoe Harrison intercepted a pass and scored in added time. The Red Roses are unbeaten in 41 Tests.
Diesel exceeded £2 a litre at hundreds of Scottish forecourts. Island hauliers describe higher bills, and a separate UK price measure has reached a record.
New Yorkers gave different thresholds for pursuing small debts between friends, with repeat failures to repay sometimes mattering more than the amount.
Tigst Assefa won the Berlin Marathon in 2:11:04, breaking her own course record after a late physical problem ended her bid for the women’s world record.
Researchers modeled drone bases alongside fixed defibrillators across Greater Paris. Swedish operational evidence shows some earlier deliveries, but the Paris model did not test patient...
The Philippines has suspended fresh-ube exports indefinitely to protect scarce planting stock, while UK restaurants weigh supply and price risks.
Rayner renewed her criticism ahead of Labour conference as ministers considered whether longer waits for permanent residence should cover workers already in the UK.
At a Singapore talk, young Chinese listeners described feeling understood by anthropologist Biao Xiang. His message focuses on social pressure and the value of everyday connections.
A helicopter crashed and caught fire near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville on September 26, killing four people. Quebec police and federal aviation investigators are examining the crash.