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Simon Cowell has said he is “devastated” and “heartbroken” over the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. The X Factor judge – who mentored the band on the show and later signed them to his label – posted a tribute on Instagram to the 31-year-old singer, who died after falling from a hotel

Niall Horan has paid tribute to his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, saying he is “absolutely devastated” by his death. The 31-year-old pop star suffered “extremely serious injuries” after landing in the courtyard of the CasaSur Hotel in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires, police said. Image: Liam Payne in 2023. Pic: AP Argentinian media

FUELL Inc., the electric bicycle and e-motorcycle startup built largely on the name of the legendary motorcycle visionary Erik Buell, has entered into chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. For some time now, I’ve been attempting to chase down answers from the electric bicycle maker FUELL regarding the company’s failure to deliver on its popular Flluid-2 and

The third floor room at the Casa Sur hotel where Liam Payne was staying is now sealed off with police tape. Hotel guests walk up and down the corridor but a police officer is on guard to ensure nobody interferes with what is still the scene of an active investigation. How and why did the

Hyundai’s cheapest EV is now even more affordable in Korea. The Casper Electric gained a new Premium trim starting at $20,000 (27.4 million won). With subsidies, Hyundai expects the new model will be available for as little as $7,300 (10 million won). After opening pre-orders for the new compact electric SUV in July, starting at

The Apple Car project was canceled before it even saw the light of day, and although Apple has never publicly acknowledged the project, we know a lot of details about it thanks to different insiders. Now a new report has revealed details about a partnership between Apple and BYD to work on batteries for the

When Simon Cowell and his fellow X Factor judges were choosing the young singers to form One Direction, it was Liam Payne he was certain of. “He was the stand-out audition,” the music mogul said, as a Polaroid of the then 16-year-old was placed on top of the smiling, fresh faces of Harry Styles, Niall

Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31. The singer was in Argentina when he was found dead by police. How did Payne die? Local police said Payne had fallen from the third floor of a hotel in the capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening. He is said to have

Photo: Forge Nano GM Ventures has invested $10 million in materials science company Forge Nano, which makes Atomic Armor, an innovative EV battery technology. GM and Forge Nano Capital investment into Forge Nano now exceeds $100 million; GM joins Volkswagen, LG, Hanwha, and Mitsui Kinzoku as shareholders. GM and Forge Nano have also signed a

Kate Moss has made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, following her daughter on the catwalk – as the US lingerie brand brought its famous show back after six years. Some of the world’s most famous models and musicians took part in the fashion show in New York, including sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid, Tyra

Gogoro announced today the expansion of consumer sales of three of its electric scooters in the Singapore market, marking a major expansion from the company’s commercial fleet-based entry into the market. Known for its battery-swapping network that fuels its own electric scooters as well as those produced by other major motorbike manufacturers such as Yamaha

Ozzy Osbourne’s former guitarist has been shot multiple times as he walked his dog in Las Vegas. Jake E Lee, who helped write the 1983 album Bark At The Moon, is conscious and “is expected to fully recover”. Tim Heyne, manager for Lee’s rock band Red Dragon Cartel, told The Associated Press: “By the grace

Segway Navimow is introducing the world to its new X3 series of robot lawn mowers that are designed to provide autonomous lawn care support for medium to large yards. Presentations of this new model in the United States begin today at the Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky through October 18, with pre-orders only open to dealers

The BBC is set to axe long-running interview show HARDtalk as part of plans to cut 130 news roles, as it looks to reduce costs. HARDtalk will finish in March next year, the broadcaster said, after nearly three decades on air. The hard-hitting interview programme, hosted by journalists including Stephen Sackur, runs Monday to Thursday

Energica, Europe’s leading electric motorcycle maker and often considered ‘the Ducati of e-motorcycles’, appears to be in financial distress. New reports from local media indicate that the Italian motorcycle maker may be headed for collapse. According to the Italian newspaper Chronica, Energica’s employees are preparing to strike in response to financial uncertainty regarding their employment

Phillip Schofield has said he is “heartbroken” by the death of his “magnificent” mother, Pat. In an Instagram post, along side pictures of himself and his mum, the former This Morning presenter said: “I love you mum, forever”, after what he called a “heartbreaking weekend”. He wrote: “Over three days, we held her, loved her,

To be the best, you must beat the best. Hyundai Motor is developing ultra-high-capacity LFP batteries to power upcoming low-cost Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles. Aiming for an energy density of around 300 Wh/kg, Hyundai’s LFP batteries would top China’s CATL and BYD. Hyundai is already proving to be a leader in the shift to

Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans has said he is “heartbroken” over suggestions he made his professional dance partner Katya Jones “uncomfortable” during Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing. Evans, 52, was captured on film sliding his hand around Jones’s waist before she promptly pushed it away. Image: The moment when Wynne Evans slid his hand around

The newest midsize crossover in Stellantis’ European lineup is available in five or seven-passenger configurations with either mild hybrid ICE or BEV drivetrain configurations – but that’s not the interesting part. The interesting part is this: whether you go with gas or electric, the price you pay remains the same. (!) Price parity, in the context

Austrian emergency vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer has officially opened the order books on its latest electric fire truck. Meet the Panther 6×6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighter (ARFF). Four electric motors power the new 6×6, delivering vastly superior performance, handling, and acceleration than its diesel-powered competition. The Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 electric was specially designed to