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A journalist who spotted that a new book appeared to name a royal at the centre of a racism row says he was called by the publisher within an hour of writing his article. Rick Evers, who has been a royal correspondent in the Netherlands for 14 years, told Sky News he published an article

Twenty years ago rom-com writer Richard Curtis brought out a Christmas film that went on to become a staple part of festive watching for many. Love Actually didn’t necessarily win over critics but it was a hit with audiences and is a regular fixture on the best Christmas film lists. Now Curtis has returned to

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Beyoncé’s mother has defended the star against “racist” accusations she lightened her skin for the premiere of her movie Renaissance. Tina Knowles said she had seen “stupid, ignorant, self-hating racist statements” about Beyoncé “lightening her skin” and “wearing platinum hair wanting to be white”. The mother-of-two, in a statement posted on Instagram, said she was

UK-based automaker Lotus is taking its 2028 electrification goals to another level, announcing a new line of EV charger options to support its growing lineup of all-electric hypercars. The new chargers are are available in China en route to other markets soon. Lotus is a veteran boutique automaker with British roots, but is currently owned

The Crown has recreated the Princess of Wales’s famous catwalk dress in the second part of its final series. The real-life Kate wore the see-through mesh dress during a charity fashion show, attended by her future husband Prince William, while they were attending St Andrews University. Much written about in the tabloid press and in

After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then. Ford asked its dealership network to become a part of the automaker’s “revolutionary” EV transformation last

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially completed its first commercial-sized wind project – and controversy has surfaced about its fossil fuel side deals ahead of COP28.  The UAE Wind Program The 117.5-megawatt (MW) “UAE Wind Program” project, inaugurated in early October, spans four locations. It includes 103.5 MW of wind and 14 MW of

Grace Dent has told her fellow campmates that her “heart is broken” after leaving the set of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here early. The restaurant critic, 50, was spotted at Brisbane Airport on Monday after exiting the ITV reality show early “on medical grounds“. She had been due to face the bushtucker

Production company Fremantle has agreed a settlement with David Walliams and said it is “sincerely sorry that his private conversations when a judge on Britain’s Got Talent were published”. The comedian – who appeared on the ITV talent show between 2012 and last year, sued the company for misuse of private information and for breaching

Kawasaki’s upcoming new electric motorcycles are set to help the brand usher in the future of motorcycling. This month, we got the chance to check them out in person and take a closer look at the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 models. Both models were on display at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show.

Restaurant critic Grace Dent has left the I’m A Celebrity jungle “on medical grounds”, a spokesperson for the show has said. A spokesperson for the ITV programme said: “Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. “She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike.”

Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. Down below, you’ll find only the best of the best as

There’s something inherently fun about the idea of a solar-powered electric houseboat. Living on the water and never paying for fuel sounds like a dream for many people. But would anyone make it a reality by buying a houseboat sight unseen from China? I’ve found plenty of fun and strange EVs for this Awesomely Weird

A blouse worn by Diana, the Princess of Wales, for her engagement portrait is up for auction. Worn by the royal for her portrait in 1981, the pink crepe blouse has a ruff-like collar and loose pleats to the front. Julien’s Auctions has put Diana’s garment up for auction and estimated its value to be

Meet the schoolgirls taking on the UK’s quest for Eurovision glory. Hayla and Yazmin, 12, and 13-year-old Maisie make up STAND UNIQU3, who will perform for the UK in today’s Junior Eurovision in Nice. Their song Back To Life was written by Sky Adams, Jakke Erixson and Jack Hawitt – a team that has also

Renewable energy solutions specialist ETaker has introduced its new M2000 Power Station – a modular, versatile portable energy provider that uses cutting edge technology like semi-solid-state batteries and Gallium Nitride to deliver all your power needs more efficiently. For a limited time you can get the M2000 Power Station for early bird launch price of

Baz Luhrmann has said the film industry is “way behind in terms of governance” of artificial intelligence. The Australian director also told Sky News the deal US writers and actors unions made with studios and streaming platforms was “exactly right”. “I think we need to play catch up in all fields in terms of proper

Canvus turns retired wind turbine blades into beautiful park benches, planters, and picnic tables for public spaces across the US. The US Department of Energy estimates that the average rate of wind turbine retirements will include up to 9,000 blades per year by 2026, and that number will only grow. So Rocky River, Ohio-based startup Canvus

After a tough quarter, Tesla is now offering 6 months of free supercharging for all new Model 3 and Model Y orders that get delivered by the end of the year in North America. Tesla is gearing up for another “end of quarter push,” attempting to boost sales before the quarter and year close out.

The makers of the Fast & Furious films have been fined £800,000 after a stuntman fell 25ft (7m) and suffered brain damage on the set of the ninth film in the franchise. Joe Watts, who also suffered a broken skull, was performing a stunt in July 2019 at Warner Brothers’ studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, when

Black Friday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. Down below, you’ll find only the best of the best as

Thanksgiving Day is giving you a chance to score a series of all-time lows on Rad Power’s cargo e-bikes. Two models right now are $400 off at $1,599 each, with the holiday savings also carrying over to tons of Anker portable power stations from $119. Plus, the early Black Friday deals carry over to plenty

She was the first woman to play one of British TV’s most iconic roles, but as Dr Who returns without her this weekend, Jodie Whittaker is back on our screens in new Australian drama One Night. The series follows three female friends whose lives have been shaped by the traumatic events of one night when

The oil and gas industry is banking on carbon capture as its “fix” for climate change. The IEA’s new report dispels that idea and offers real solutions. The oil and gas sector currently accounts for just 1% of clean energy investment globally. A special report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) released ahead of the

Shane MacGowan’s wife has said The Pogues singer is out of hospital. MacGowan, 65, is believed to have been in intensive care for the past few months after he was diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year. It is a serious condition where the brain becomes inflamed. It can be life-threatening and requires urgent treatment in

Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose, actor Jamie Foxx and New York City mayor Eric Adams have been accused of sexual assault as a law which allows historical lawsuits is set to expire. A former Penthouse magazine model sued Rose, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in a New York City hotel room in 1989.

If you’re looking to get behind the wheel of Chevy’s new all-electric SUV, now may be the time. The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is now available for a 36-month lease with promotional rates. Before last week, the Chevy Blazer EV was excluded from promotional rates. However, according to online auto research firm CarsDirect, that is

Actress Melissa Barrera has been dropped from the upcoming new Scream movie after reportedly sharing social media posts which criticised Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza. The Mexican star was in the cast for Scream 7 but has now been fired by the production company Spyglass, according to Variety magazine. A spokesperson for

Rapper Nines has been charged with drug offences after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport. The 33-year-old musician, whose real name is Courtney Freckleton, was held last Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said. A video posted on social media appears to show the star with his hands cuffed behind his back, wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, a

YangWang, the luxury sub-brand of Build Your Dreams (BYD), is showcasing some impressive capabilities in its flagship U8 SUV it wants to float by you. The SUV has been on sale for months in China, but BYD wants to remind you that the U8 actually has an emergency mode in which it floats and can

We got a chance to get up close and personal with a production-intent version of the upcoming Fisker PEAR, and it looks even better than we expected. Fisker first unveiled the PEAR at its Product Vision Day in August. We wrote about it at the time, saying that it looked promising but that the promised

Reality TV has undergone plenty of changes in the last decade – from the end of stalwart Noughties shows, the much-needed emphasis on duty of care towards participants, and the genre’s pipeline to social media influencing. Now Squid Game: The Challenge has landed on our screens and turned trusted formats upside down again. Some 456