EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was "delighted" the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords.
Companies like Nintendo are already losing billions as OpenAI's Stargate project threatens to siphon 40% of the world's entire chip supply
Duo delivers folk magic with the help of Trey Anastasio and Jack Antonoff at the latter's benefit concert
Seabirds in one of the remotest parts of the planet are being exposed to a wide range of forever chemicals, scientists have discovered.
The celebrity murder mystery competition series returns on Jan. 8 with three extended episodes
We say this every year, but any list of the year’s best music books is even more of a losing proposition than best albums or songs, primarily because of the time investment — so any such list is doomed to being “some of the best music books.” With that inevitable caveat,
AdHoc says no players have gotten a ‘perfect’ run of the superhero management sim The post Fans Are Hunting For A Dispatch Secret No One Has Found Yet appeared first on Kotaku .
Brian Fleming, the longtime head of PlayStation’s Sucker Punch Productions, the makers of 2025 Game Award nominee “Ghost of Yotei,” is stepping down from his role and passing the studio chief title on to a pair of in-house successors: Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley. On
It: Welcome to Derry season 1 blends Pennywise’s terror and Derry lore while recapturing the heart of the Losers’ Club with a new generation.
BJ Keeton's one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure, Claus for Concern, sends a party to the North Pole to solve Santa's kidnapping.
"The Housemaid," a screw-tightening domestic thriller, is nothing more (or less) than a garishly fun and effective piece of postfeminist pulp. Directed by Paul Feig, from a script (by Rebecca Sonnenshine) based on Freida McFadden’s hugely popular 2022 novel, the film goes right
This year was filled with big shooters, like Battlefield 6 and Borderlands 4 , and smaller indie titles, like Mohtra and Voidbreaker The post The Best Shooters Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
The Pahon Cave in Gabon offers archaeologists a well-preserved look into the Late Stone Age time period in central Africa, thanks to the stratified layers of guano-based sediment. This is in contrast with much of the surrounding areas, which are rich in acidic soils that make
In a study published in Nature Methods on December 2, a research team led by Profs. Xu Tao and Ji Wei from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a three-dimensional interferometric localization microscope called repetitive optical
“The Magnificent Seven” is officially getting the TV treatment, as MGM+ has greenlit an eight-episode drama series based on the iconic Western film. The series hails from writer Tim Kring (“Heroes,” “Touch”), who will executive produce alongside Donald De Line (“Billy the Kid,”
CLICK HERE TO JUMP TO THE SPECIAL VARIETY 120 SECTION The cover of Variety’s debut issue, published on Dec. 16, 1905, touted the “Reviews of the Week” by Chicot and Sime. These were the pen names of Epes W. Sargent and Sime Silverman. (Silverman, founder of this publication,
The professionals ensuring the safety of the entire U.S. air transportation system deserve better, and so does the flying public.
Chloé Zhao, Nia DaCosta and Geeta Gandbhir have been added to the list of honorees for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual fundraiser. Dubbed “Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford,” this year’s fundraiser will pay homage to the actor and
To evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus, it'll need to take some damage first. Our guide explains how to evolve it in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
The share of portfolios in cash fell to a record low 3.3% in December, according to the bank's Global Fund Manager survey.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Tuesday labeled President Trump’s comments about the death of Rob Reiner “inexplicable.” A day after the passing of Reiner and his wife, Trump posted on social media that the actor and director died “due to the anger he caused others” via “Trump
Steven Spielberg is bringing more aliens to the big screen. They're probably not as friendly as ET, though.
Composite copper–lanthanum and copper–yttrium oxides developed by researchers from Japan demonstrate exceptionally high antiviral activity against non-enveloped virus. These oxides are highly stable and achieve more than 99.999% viral inactivation in laboratory tests.
It’s a “Fleabag” reunion. Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman are set to star in “Elsinore,” based on the life of Scottish stage and screen star Ian Charleson. BAFTA nominee Simon Stone (“The Dig”) will direct from a script by Golden Globe nominee Stephen Beresford (“Pride”). The
The holiday season brings celebration and gift-giving, but it also ushers in something less festive: financial stress. In the UK, retailers now shape much of the spending calendar, with Black Friday one of the busiest shopping events of the year.
Across the EU, immigration is one of the most divisive topics in politics today. Germany, a country once known for its "Willkommenskultur" (welcome culture), is a case in point.
While “Wicked: For Good” has understandably taken up the lion’s share of attention in the Oscar race, there’s another movie musical adapted from a Broadway show that has been largely overlooked. Bill Condon, screenwriter of “Chicago” and director of “Dreamgirls” and “Beauty and
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday cast blame on former Presidents Obama and Biden after a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event killed 15 people and injured 25. Graham condemned the shooting in an appearance on Fox News's "Hannity" when he said,
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said the Pentagon’s probe of his conduct does not seem “very serious,” despite its recent escalation from a preliminary review into an “official Command Investigation.” Kelly, a retired Navy captain, said in a Tuesday interview on MS NOW’s “Morning
"Welcome," the sign at the supermarket entrance says, above a drawing of a shopper walking in and pushing a cart.
Picture yourself strolling through Christmas markets, sipping mulled wine. Would you want to spend more time exploring the city or waiting for a taxi in the cold?
The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the
Consider the following scenario. You're facing pressure to meet quarterly targets, but the numbers aren't quite where they need to be. With a deadline looming, you "round up" a figure just slightly to make the results look better.
By John Irish PARIS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The brother and lawyer of Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi said on Tuesday they have no information on her whereabouts or health, four days after her arrest. Mohammadi was arrested on Friday
As climate change profoundly alters ecosystems in North America, a small parasite is wreaking havoc: the winter tick. This tick, now more prevalent due to milder environmental conditions, is severely affecting the winter survival of young moose in eastern Canada.
In 2025, dinosaurs were everywhere. In May, the BBC revived their landmark series Walking With Dinosaurs, while July saw the release of Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh film in the extinction-proof Jurassic Park franchise.
These deals let you save up to 60% on Sam's Club memberships, but they're selling out fast. The post Forget Costco, Sam’s Club Membership Gets a 60% Holiday Discount With Auto-Renew appeared first on Kotaku .
The Jeffrey Epstein story has slipped in and out of the headlines for years, but in a very particular way. Most news articles ask a specific question—which powerful men might be on "the list?"
After mass violence such as the Bondi beach terrorist attack on Sunday, distress does not stop with those directly affected.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), a staunch ally of former President Biden on Capitol Hill, says Democrats need to reevaluate their fundamental message to voters and “stop telling Americans how to be and what to feel and believe.” He said leaders of the Democratic Party instead “need
Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell team up in the second season, which expands the game world even further The post Fallout Season 2 Reviews Say It’s Pretty Good Except For One Thing appeared first on Kotaku .
Dead Island 3 is expected to launch in 2028, according to a financial report from Dambuster Studios.
Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division.