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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is set to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) and begin taking orders on Thursday. Its chief executive Lei Jun said this week that the Speed Ultra 7 (SU7) would be priced below 500,000 yuan ($69,186; £54,836). The move will see the technology giant taking on rivals like Tesla and BYD. Xiaomi’s entry into the electric car market comes as sales growth has slowed globally, triggering a price war. The firm is hoping that the SU7’s shared operating system with its phones, laptops and other devices will appeal to existing customers. Xiaomi is the third-largest seller…

The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was submerged under the water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below. Two of the workers were rescued on the day, but the search continues for the other four – all presumed dead. Salvage crews are working to address hazardous materials and accident investigators are on the scene. Four of the six victims of the bridge collapse have been named so far. At a press conference on Wednesday, Maryland State…

A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing imprisonment after its manufacturer accused her of making a “malicious allegation” that damaged its business. Chioma Okoli, a 39-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, is being prosecuted and sued in civil court for allegedly breaching the country’s cybercrime laws, in a case that has gripped the West African nation and sparked protests by locals who believe she is being persecuted for exercising her right to free speech. What did she say? Okoli, a small-scale importer of children’s wear, told CNN that on September 17 she asked her 18,000 followers on Facebook to share their…

Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years — even Trader Joe’s 19-cent bananas. But Costco is holding the line on its hot dog-soda combo price. Costco’s hot dog deal, sold at its food courts, is still priced at $1.50 — exactly what it cost in 1985, before the Great Recession, the housing crisis, the pandemic and the latest bout of decades-high inflation. Since the pandemic started, prices for consumers have gone up 20% overall, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In many key areas, like housing and groceries, prices have increased even more. If Costco’s hot dog deal kept pace with…

Amit Soussana has become the first Israeli woman to speak publicly about enduring what she says was a sexual assault and other forms of violence during her 55 days in captivity following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, according to reporting by The New York Times on Tuesday. Abducted from her home by at least 10 men, Soussana said she was subjected to a horrifying series of events that saw her beaten and dragged into Gaza. The details of Soussana’s captivity paint a grim picture of her suffering; from being locked alone and chained by her ankle to…

When it comes to making kit for female athletes, there seems to be a common theme – it is often forgotten that women have hips. More than two thirds of 143 elite British sportswomen who responded to a BBC Sport questionnaire said the majority of the equipment they used was not specifically designed for a woman. Just under a quarter said they thought the quality of facilities or equipment they use could cause them injury. One issue highlighted was women’s kit simply being a smaller version of men’s, which does not take into account the differences in women’s bodies. Another was the…

World number one Novak Djokovic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic. Former Wimbledon champion Ivanisevic became Djokovic’s main coach in March 2022, having worked with him alongside long-time mentor Marian Vajda since 2018. Serb Djokovic has won a joint-record 24 Grand Slam singles titles but has made a disappointing start to 2024. “Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago,” Djokovic said on Instagram. “Our on-court chemistry had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid.” Djokovic lost in the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January, suffered a third-round defeat by world number 123 Luka Nardi…

Disbelief instead of Dortmund, heartbreak instead of Hamburg. Wales’ bid to reach their fourth major tournament in eight years ended in tears at Cardiff City Stadium last night as Poland’s penalty shoot-out success took the final place in Germany. The play-off disappointment was the cruel climax to a turbulent attempt at Euro 2024 qualifying. There were two dramatic nights against Croatia, and a fine semi-final win over Finland. But it was also a campaign marked by missed opportunities and marred by continuing questions over manager Rob Page. And despite the harsh manner of Wales’ exit, there are still those who…

Ukraine’s soccer team qualified for this summer’s European Championships with a come-from-behind win over Iceland, a rare moment of joy for the country more than two years into Russia’s invasion. A late winner from Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk was enough to secure the 2-1 victory on Tuesday night, and spark jubilation among the tens of thousands of Ukrainians inside the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland, the neutral venue chosen because of Moscow’s ongoing war against its neighbor. At the final whistle, Mudryk fell to his knees in prayer as players and coaches celebrated on the field, and the fans who packed…

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on a case that could curtail access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortion. Mifepristone was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration decades ago and has been shown to be safe and effective. But anti-abortion advocates have claimed that the drug is not safe and that the FDA didn’t study it enough to approve it. A lawsuit was brought by anti-abortion doctors and medical organizations who allege that the FDA violated the law in how it regulated mifepristone. If a 5th Circuit ruling is upheld, it will end availability of mifepristone for…