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Idris Elba will join the prime minister to launch a new anti-knife crime coalition in Downing Street on Monday.  The actor and musician, 52, will attend what is set to be the first annual knife crime summit with Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on Monday morning. As an anti-knife crime campaigner, he will

Fans have started receiving invites to join a lottery to buy tickets for two extra Oasis concerts next year. It follows a major backlash over ticketing issues for the UK and Ireland gigs, which sold out in less than a day and triggered an investigation by competition watchdogs. A message posted on Oasis’s X account

The new Talaria MX5 Sting Pro electric dirt bike may have just celebrated the one-week anniversary of its launch in the US, but it’s already marking another less-joyous occasion: the first documented major battery fire in a Talaria. Videos on social media show what is reported to be a Talaria MX5 engulfed in flames as

Nicole Kidman was unable to receive her award for best actress at the Venice Film Festival after finding out her mother died. Kidman, 57, won the prize for her performance in Babygirl. But she was unable to pick up the accolade in person on Saturday, with the film’s director Halina Rejin reading out a message

Photo: Tesla Several new patent applications have revealed Tesla’s upcoming wireless home EV charging station. The automaker never seemed interested in wireless charging for its electric vehicles. The problem wireless charging solves is not a major one. It alleviates the need to plug in your car, which is not a super difficult or time-consuming task.

Photo: Worldview Films via Vineyard Wind 1 Massachusetts and Rhode Island have selected 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power in the region’s first-ever coordinated procurement. This historic step marks the largest offshore wind initiative in New England to date, with Massachusetts alone securing 2,678 MW from three major projects. Once it comes online, it

Sir Elton John looked in good spirits as he made his first public appearance since revealing a severe eye infection had left him with limited vision. The 77-year-old singer smiled and gave the thumbs-up as he arrived on the back of a buggy at Toronto International Film Festival alongside his husband David Furnish. The Rocket

Your Friday edition of the best Green Deals is now at the ready to take you into the weekend with hundreds in savings on casual cruiser e-bikes, the Ninebot S2, and some off-grid power. First we have a straight up $400 price drop on the Blix Sol Eclipse Cruiser e-bike with $518 in total savings

Liam Gallagher has joked about the price of Oasis tickets after fans were left frustrated after being charged over-inflated prices for tickets. In a series of expletive-laden tweets, the Oasis frontman said: “OASIS are back [you’re] welcome and I hear [their] ATTITUDE STINKS, good to know something’s never change F******.” Asked by one fan if

Lady Helen Wogan, the wife of late TV veteran Sir Terry Wogan, has died after a “fantastic life”, her son has announced. Mark Wogan said he hoped she and his father, who died from cancer in January 2016 at the age of 77, were “sharing a vodka martini and hoping we don’t make too much

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll. We also talk about the Ford Lightning’s crazy 160% sales

Volvo flew us to Newport Beach, California, to test its new EX90 7-seat AWD SUV. For many people, including my family, this is the holy grail of EVs. It is part electric luxury sports sedan, part four-wheel-drive off-roader and trailer hauler, and most importantly, part minivan. How well do these come together? Let’s see… [embedded

English Teacher has been announced as the winner of this year’s Mercury Prize, with the album This Could Be Texas. The band were emotional on stage after winning the prize, with their debut studio album. This year’s Mercury Prize ceremony took place for the first time at the world famous Abbey Road Studios, a move

Jeremy Kyle has arrived at court to give evidence at an inquest into the death of a man who died after filming an episode of The Jeremy Kyle Show. Steve Dymond, 63, was found dead at his home in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in May 2019, seven days after taking part in the show. Image: Steve Dymond

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, Kia posts an all-time sales record driven by EVs, we find you some great, 0% financing deals, there’s a brand-new Volvo XC90 for 2025, and we explain why the Oakland police might be towing your Tesla. But wait, there’s more! Ford’s upgraded e-Transit van offers a bigger battery with more

A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work. The survey was commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), an independent nonprofit in the UK. Conducted by YouGov,

Oasis have announced two extra Wembley Stadium shows after their tour sold out over the weekend. Both Liam and Noel Gallagher, we well as Ticketmaster, came under fire over the initial release – as some tickets ended up costing more than double due to “in demand” pricing. Announcing two further dates in September, Oasis said:

Sir Brian May has revealed he recently suffered a “minor stroke”, which caused him to lose control over his left arm. The Queen guitarist, 77, shared the news in a video on social media, reassuring fans that he is once again able to play guitar. Sir Brian said he was rushed to hospital with “blue

Rivian has just started rolling out a robust software update that improves several features in both generations of its flagship R1S and R1T BEVs. Updates vary by model, but there are some pretty extensive improvements to the Rivian ownership experience, including the opportunity to show off that tri-motor acceleration with a new “Launch Mode” feature.

Today’s Green Deals feature a number of hangover Labor Day offers on e-bikes from Lectric and more, but we also have a fresh batch of discounts to get you cruising, keep your outdoor space tidy, and ensure you never run out of power. First up, we have spotted a notable bundle on what is, at