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- Reuters
EU car sales at 3-year low in August, EV sales down 43.9%, ACEA says
New car sales in the European Union fell 18.3% in August to their lowest in three years, dragged by double-digit losses in major markets Germany, France and Italy, data from Europe's auto industry body showed on Thursday. Sales of fully electric cars slumped 43.9% in August, falling for the fourth consecutive month, as the bloc's biggest EV markets Germany and France recorded drops of 68.8% and 33.1% respectively, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said. Car sales in Europe have dropped well below pre-COVID-19 levels, with carmakers such as Volkswagen, warning that the trend might not change in the foreseeable future.
- Business Insider
Fisker owners who paid up to $70,000 for malfunctioning EVs are told they might have to pay for recall repairs, too
Fisker said that owners would have to pay the repair costs for two outstanding recalls facing its Ocean electric car.
- Bloomberg
Cheaper EVs Will Spur Demand in Europe, Transport Lobby Predicts
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- The Telegraph
Soldier’s son refused passport because of his unusual middle name
A soldier’s son was refused a passport by the Home Office because of a potential copyright row over his middle name.
- Wales Online
Mum who left daughter to die on sofa had removed girl's bedroom door so she could hear her having sex
Robyn Goldie, 13, was left to die on the living room sofa after her mum Sharon, 49, accused her of "exaggerating" when she reported feeling seriously ill
- Wales Online
Emma Raducanu's split from billionaire boyfriend, Romeo Beckham pictures and toxic Andy Murray row
Emma Raducanu is back in Centre Court action today as she takes on Maria Sakkari in the third round of Wimbledon - and she will be cheered on by a familiar face
- OK! Magazine
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issue statement as they wade into USA election
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have waded into the upcoming US presidential election with a new statement - despite working royals usually refraining from commenting on politics
- Hello!
Lady Amelia Windsor shows off sky-high legs in tiny mini-dress
Prince William's cousin Lady Amelia Windsor took looked incredible when she stepped out in the minidress of dreams. See details.
- Wales Online
Tenerife 'dead' as tourist films streets with 'not a soul in sight'
Tourist Hayley Duffy shared a video showing the empty streets in Tenerife and claimed the destination was 'dead'. She also suggested it was quieter than Turkey
- OK! Magazine
Prince William has been 'overruled by King Charles' over Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew was driven to church in Scotland on Sunday by Prince William, in what has been seen as a major boost for the Duke of York following the death of the Queen
- Manchester Evening News
'We were shocked by Welsh people's astounding hatred for the English - we won't be going back'
A group of women who travelled to North Wales say they were shouted at in the street
- OK! Magazine
Prince William's four-word response to Meghan's pregnancy announcement at Eugenie's wedding
Prince Harry has shared the moment he told his brother Prince William that Meghan Markle was pregnant with their first child - and his reaction was exactly what he'd hoped for
- HuffPost
George Clooney Makes Donald Trump An Offer In Taunting Clapback: ‘I Will If He Does’
“That’s a trade-off I’d do,” the actor responded to the former president’s months-old demand.
- The Independent
Trump asked New Yorkers ‘what have you got to lose’ by voting for him. The answers came thick and fast
‘With crime at record levels, with terrorists and criminals pouring in, and with inflation eating your hearts out, vote for Donald Trump,’ Republican nominee pleads
- HuffPost
Melania Trump Resurfaces To Defend Her Nude Pics, And Stephen Colbert Is Totally Baffled
The former first lady, who hasn't been seen much on the campaign trail, defended her "celebration of the human form."
- OK! Magazine
Ben Shephard shows off 'new tattoo' that will horrify his family as star shows off ripped arms
This Morning presenter Ben Shephard rolled up his sleeve to reveal a new piece of body art live on TV – and admits that his mother might not approve if she saw it
- The Packet - Falmouth
Entrance to ancient tin mine opens up in middle of new £86m road in Cornwall
The new 3.9 mile road linking the A30 is due to open next year.
- Manchester Evening News
State pensioners over 70 could be eligible for lesser known benefit worth over £700 a month
People over the age of 70 could be missing hundreds every month from benefits and discounts they are fully entitled to, with one benefit worth over £700 a month alone
- OK! Magazine
Only Fools and Horses legend David Jason's famous brother who starred alongside him onscreen - but fans never knew
Sir David Jason is a television legend and has been entertaining the nation for decades - and it seems that acting runs in the family as he has a famous brother
- OK! Magazine
Jon Richardson accepts seven-figure divorce payout to wife Lucy Beaumont five months after split
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont split earlier this year after nine years of marriage, with the comedian now agreeing to pay his ex-wife a whopping sum of money