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David Gower on Mohammed Siraj: I would love to know what he takes, what he eats and what he drinks…want to give all that to England’s bowlers
The Indian Express
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August 11, 2025
Mohammed Siraj’s fitness in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar trophy has been quite brilliant. More than his bowling, the thing that stood out the most has been his ability to run in and bowl without a drop in pace day in and day out. He...
Domino’s Pizza blames planning delays for slow UK shop openings
The Times
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The chief executive of Domino’s Pizza has waded into the war of words over the UK’s cumbersome planning system, saying that excessive red tape had forced the pizza delivery chain to cut back on shop openings this year. Delays setting up...
Stalin to tour England, Germany
News Today Net
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August 11, 2025
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is preparing for his fifth foreign tour, this time with planned visits to England and Germany. The primary objective of the trip is to attract fresh industrial investments and strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position...
Elon Musk's Tesla launches bid to supply electricity to British households
CNBC
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August 11, 2025
A photo shows the logo on US electric carmaker Tesla's European headquarters in Amsterdam on May 2, 2025. Ramon Van Flymen | Afp | Getty Images Elon Musk's electric vehicle manufacturer and energy company Tesla is preparing to supply electricity...
New interactive map reveals the UK’s geothermal energy potential
Air Quality News
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August 11, 2025
A new interactive map has been launched to help identify areas in the UK in which geothermal energy could be tapped effectively. The UK Geothermal Platform has been developed by the British Geological Survey (BGS) and is presented in a simple to...
Party drug on the rise: Officials warn over laughing gas misuse among youth
RTL Today
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August 11, 2025
Luxembourg authorities are concerned about the rising misuse of laughing gas among young people, calling for a coordinated European response. Last year, six tonnes of empty nitrous oxide canisters were collected across Luxembourg – three times...
Shell’s deep-sea gamble: Civil society slams approval of ultra-risky oil drilling project off SA coast
Briefly
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August 11, 2025
The Green Connection was established in 2000. In 2021, the civil society organisation was restructured to be an NPC with a board of directors, and it retains its section 18A tax benefit status. It consists of a dynamic and multidisciplinary group...
David McNamara: UK and Eurozone similar in many respects, except on rates
Irish Examiner
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August 11, 2025
Last week’s knife-edge Bank of England (BoE) rate cut came amid ongoing uncertainty on the global and domestic front for policymakers. The caution of the BoE is notable given the current weakness of the UK economy. Comparing high-level macro data...
Elon Musk Seeks To Power British Homes And Businesses Amid Tesla's Dwindling EV Sales
Benzinga
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Tesla Inc. TSLA has applied for a license to supply electricity to homes and businesses in the U.K., potentially disrupting the current energy market. Tesla Seeks UK Power License To Rival Energy Giants The Elon Musk-led company has submitted an...
10 Cars with a V8 Engine for Only One Generation
CarBuzz
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August 13, 2025
Some automakers are defined by the models they produce, while others are defined by their engines. Cars like Ford's Mustang are defined by their V8 power plants that have been in use since the first generation. However, some automakers sometimes...
Niamh Charles was England's surprise penalty taker: 'I don’t remember the moment I took it'
The Athletic
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August 11, 2025
Niamh Charles was meant to be floating. But down Zurich’s blue Limmat River, the England and Chelsea left-back was struggling. Those around her, including her brother and sister, were unapologetically buoyant, hardly needing their candy-coloured...
Elon Musk’s Tesla makes bid to power UK homes
City A.M.
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August 11, 2025
Monday 11 August 2025 9:03 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Tesla is already a licensed electricity generator in the UK and has sold more than 250,000...
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History Today: How the nation of Pakistan was born
Firstpost
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August 14, 2025
The Dominion of Pakistan was created when Britain handed over power on August 14, 1947. At the stroke of midnight, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the first governor-general of Pakistan, addressed the nation and emphasised on unity, tolerance, and equal...
Africa’s balancing act in the energy transition
SA Instrumentation & Control
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Africa’s balancing act in the energy transition Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2025 News Africa stands at a key moment in its energy evolution. With immense renewable potential and increasing international investment interest,...
You can pick up a £3.60 paddling pool at your supermarket for the hot weekend – and mums are raving about how big it is
The Sun
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August 14, 2025
AS Brits are making the most of the glorious weather, parents are flocking to a major store to snap up a kids' paddling pool under £5. Beachgoers made the most of the 34C highs yesterday as the country continues to bask in its fourth heatwave so...
Elon Musk’s Tesla bids to enter UK energy market
UK Tech News
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August 11, 2025
Elon Musk‘s Tesla is looking to enter the UK home energy market after making a formal bid to secure an electricity supply licence from Ofgem. The Texas-headquartered company has applied for a UK approval to supply homes with power via its...
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply energy to UK households
Nation.Cymru
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August 11, 2025
Elon Musk. Photo Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire Elon Musk’s Tesla is plotting to enter the UK energy market and supply households in the coming months. The company has sought approval for an energy licence from regulator Ofgem in order to take on...
Nehru and Jinnah made Indian politics their personal quarrel. Partition was a consequence
The Print
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August 14, 2025
Pakistan was the one-man achievement of Mohammad Ali Jinnah,” wrote Leonard Mosley in his memorable book The Last Days of the British Raj. It is ironic, though, that Jinnah, who secured the creation of a country in the name of Islam, had a...
Another heatwave has hit the UK – here’s how to keep cool
The Independent
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August 11, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply energy to British households
Express & Star
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August 11, 2025
Elon Musk’s Tesla is plotting to enter the British energy market and supply households in the coming months. The company has sought approval for an energy licence from regulator Ofgem in order to take on energy supply giants including British Gas...