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Electric vehicles now last as long as petrol and diesel rivals

Jan 24, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

An electric lorry charges at a charging station in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty Images An electric lorry charges at a charging station in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty ImagesElectric vehicles now last as long as petrol and diesel rivalsRapid advances in technology are making battery electric vehicles more reliable and durable
Fizzy water could help tip the balance in weight loss battle

Jan 21, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

The author of latest research that found fizzy water could help with weight loss warned 'a balanced diet and regular physical activity remain crucial components’
Rising carbon dioxide levels 'incompatible' with halting global warming, study finds

Jan 16, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Soraya Ebrahimi |Simon Rushton

Burning fossil fuels is a major factor in the record high emissions that are causing global warming. Bloomberg
UK minister Tulip Siddiq resigns over Bangladesh corruption claims

Jan 14, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Wi Ha-Joon |Simon Rushton

British minister Tulip Siddiq, who was responsible for financial services and fighting corruption, has resigned after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted last year as prime minister of Bangladesh. Ms Siddiq said in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer she had not breached the ministerial code but that continuing in her role would be a "distraction".
Vogue chief Anna Wintour gives fashion fans a front row seat with Inventing the Runway exhibition

Dec 4, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

Anna Wintour at Vogue: Inventing The Runway exhibition at London's Lightroom. PA
Algerian gang jailed for mobile phone crimes totalling £5.1 million

Nov 29, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

An Algerian gang based in London used more than 5,000 stolen phones to steal thousands of pounds from victims, a court was told. Over the course of 18 months, the gang worked with pickpockets and drive-by thieves to steal the phones, which they then used to tap into bank accounts, take out loans or otherwise steal money, with crimes totalling £5.1 million ($6.4 million). Officers believe many of the devices were then sold abroad.
Arab officials discuss Gaza plans and Lebanon spillover with G7

Nov 24, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

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When galaxies collide: Stunning insights into 3.2 million kph crash | The National

Nov 22, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

The hexagon denotes the approximate coverage of the new observations. Photo: University of Hertfordshire
Astronomers take first close-up photo of a star outside our galaxy

Nov 21, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

The star WOH G64 was taken by the Gravity instrument on the European Southern Observatory telescope. Photo: ESO/K. Ohnaka et al The star WOH G64 was taken by the Gravity instrument on the European Southern Observatory telescope. Photo: ESO/K. Ohnaka et alAstronomers take first close-up photo of a star outside our galaxyImage shows dying star in its final stages before becoming a supernovaYour round-up of the stories shaping tomorrow’s world By signing up, I agree to The National's privacy policy
Syrian refugee children saw DNA-level changes caused by war

Nov 20, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Simon Rushton

The study on Syrian refugee children found some had experienced DNA-level changes. AFP The study on Syrian refugee children found some had experienced DNA-level changes. AFPSyrian refugee children saw DNA-level changes caused by war'War could be impacting the development of children,' study author saysThe must read newsletter for the region By signing up, I agree to The National's privacy policy