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world4 days ago
Volkswagen Board Reviews Model Reductions After First-Quarter Results
Volkswagen announced plans to reduce its vehicle lineup by as much as half following a board meeting. The move aims to lower costs amid a 28 percent drop in first-quarter profit to €1.6 billion and a 20 percent sales decline in China.
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onemileatatime.comworld4 days ago
Eurostar Pushes British Authorities to Expand Saint Pancras Terminal
Eurostar hosted a July 8 London event to urge expansion of Saint Pancras station as Virgin prepares to enter the Paris-London route around 2030.
news.sky.combusiness5 days ago
UK Housebuilders Face Lawsuit Seeking Up to £4.5 Billion in Compensation
A collective action on behalf of an estimated 700,000 buyers targets the seven largest UK housebuilders over alleged sharing of commercially sensitive information between 2015 and June 2026. The case seeks £3,100 to £6,200 per claimant if the Competition Appeal Tribunal allows it…
news.google.comworld7 days ago
Japanese Dancer Ryoma Hudzeleu Wins Gold at Moscow Ballet Competition
Ryoma Hudzeleu took first place in the senior men’s solo category at the International Ballet Competition held July 4 at the Bolshoi Theater. Two other Japanese dancers also earned medals in their respective categories.
The Independentworld13 days ago
Lawsuit seeks up to £4.5 billion from seven housebuilders over new-build prices
A proposed class action targets seven major British housebuilders on behalf of more than 700,000 buyers of new-build homes between October 2015 and June 2026. The claim alleges reduced competition led to higher prices and awaits approval from the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Class action targets seven British housebuilders over new-build prices
A proposed collective claim seeks up to £4.5 billion for more than 700,000 buyers of new homes in Great Britain between October 2015 and June 2026. The action alleges reduced competition among major builders led to higher prices.
Forbesbusiness33 days ago
Chef Wins Top Chef Title After Last Chance Kitchen Return
A Kailua-Kona chef became only the fourth contestant in 23 seasons to win after returning from Last Chance Kitchen. The chef also set a competition record before elimination.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld44 days ago
California Eighth-Grader Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
A 14-year-old student from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28. He defeated the other finalist in a 90-second spell-off by correctly spelling 32 words.
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nypost.comsports46 days ago
Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals Air Tonight on ION Television
Nine spellers under age 15 will compete for the Scripps Cup and a $50,000 prize at 8 p.m. ET. The event will be broadcast on ION Television and available through live TV streaming services.
680news.comworld47 days ago
Spelling Bee Semifinalists Use Different Study Methods Ahead of Finals
Two semifinalists in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee follow contrasting preparation approaches. One works with coaches and studies language patterns while the other relies solely on the dictionary.
bbc.co.ukworld48 days ago
German YouTuber and woman in mouse costume win British cheese-rolling event
A German YouTuber and a woman dressed as a mouse took first place in separate divisions at Britain's annual cheese-rolling competition held in England on May 26, 2026.
bbc.co.ukworld50 days ago
Enhanced Games Event Scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas
A one-night sports competition allowing performance-enhancing drugs will take place Sunday at a Las Vegas venue. Forty-two athletes are entered across swimming, sprinting, weightlifting and strongman events with cash prizes for top finishers and world-record breakers.
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gematsu.comworld62 days ago
Six Finalists Advance to Tel Aviv for Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition Finals in September
The 18th edition of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, postponed from mid-May, will hold its final stages in Tel Aviv from September 3 to 9. Six pianists advanced from opening rounds held in Germany in April and May. The event requires performance of Je…
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indianexpress.compolitics66 days ago
India Launches Inquiry Into Pernod Ricard’s Retail Partnerships
Indian authorities have ordered an inquiry into Pernod Ricard concerning alleged collusion with certain retail partners. The directive marks the latest regulatory scrutiny of the spirits maker's distribution practices in the key market. Officials issued the order without providin…
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Cnbcai69 days ago
SenseTime Bets on Cost Efficiency to Compete in China's AI Market
Chinese AI firm SenseTime is focusing on cost efficiency as a key advantage amid growing competition. The company draws inspiration from DeepSeek's model of producing effective AI under budget and tech limits. Cofounder Lin Dahua shared these insights in a recent interview.
GB Newsworld70 days ago
2026 World Snooker Championship Final: Wu Yize Edges Shaun Murphy 18-17 in 35-Frame Thriller
Chinese player Wu Yize secured the 2026 World Snooker Championship title with an 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in a final-frame decider at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The 22-year-old won £500,000 and rose to fourth in the world rankings. The match featured dramatic comeb…
New York Postfinance70 days ago
Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services and Signs Deals With Procter & Gamble
Amazon announced on May 5, 2026, the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services, offering shipping and delivery to external companies. Several firms including Procter & Gamble and 3M have signed on, while shares of rivals like UPS and FedEx declined sharply. Analyst Dan Ives describe…
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Euronewsai91 days ago
Humanoid Robots Prepare for China's Second Annual Half-Marathon Race
More than 70 teams of humanoid machines participated in an overnight test run in Beijing ahead of China's second robot half-marathon on 19 April. The trial covered a 21-kilometre course and simulated navigation, coordination, and emergency response. Around 40% of teams used fully…