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Khan urges limit on London robotaxis

Sunday, 1 November 2026

London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, has called for a cap on robotaxis as the government plans to allow autonomous vehicles to operate in the capital. He warned that rapid change could…

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Dictionary.com names ‘maxxing’ for 2026

Monday, 26 October 2026

Dictionary.com has chosen “maxxing” as its 2026 Word of the Year. Short for maximising, the suffix can stand alone or attach to other words to mean doing something to the fullest,…

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France displays the Grand Condé diamond

Saturday, 17 October 2026

A rare pink diamond known as the Grand Condé is being shown in France for the first time since it was stolen in 1926. The nine-carat, pear-shaped gem was taken in an overnight…

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EU sets cap on Chinese hybrid imports

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

The European Commission will cap imports of Chinese hybrid electric cars at 350,000 a year under a new quota starting in December. The move aims to cut China’s market share in the…

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Japan raises residency fees and tightens rules

Thursday, 1 October 2026

Japan has raised the fee for foreigners applying for permanent residency by 20 times, to 200,000 yen. The move is part of wider immigration policy under Prime Minister Sanae…

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EU sees surge in Chinese hybrids

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Sales of Chinese hybrid cars have surged in the EU over four and a half years, alarming officials in Brussels. After the EU imposed anti-subsidy tariffs on fully electric cars…