A ceremony in the Grand Theatre in Warsaw, Poland, saw the attendance of a limited number of senior personnel from the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula One team – with media, fans and employees being invited to watch virtually in respect of the local COVID-19 regulations. Team drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi and reserve driver Robert Kubica entered the stage as the C41, in a striking new livery, was shown for the first time. Continue reading
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Solar cars begin race across Australian desert
DARWIN, AUSTRALIA (OCTOBER 8, 2017) (BRIDGESTONE WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE) – The World Solar Challenge began on Sunday (October 8) with nearly 40 solar cars crossing Australia’s tropical north to its southern shores, a gruelling 3,000 km (1,864 mile) race through the outback. Continue reading
Abducted British model returns home from Italy
COULSDON, SOUTH LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (AUGUST 6, 2017) (RAI TG1) – British model Chloe Ayling arrived back at her home in London on Sunday (August 6) after being held captive in Italy by a kidnapper threatening to auction her online unless a ransom of $300,000 was paid. Continue reading
Man arrested over British model kidnapped in Italy
(ITALY POLICE) – Italian police said on Saturday (August 5) they had arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of abducting a British model in Milan and threatening to auction her online unless a ransom of $300,000 was paid.
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‘Lucifer’ heat wave holds eastern Europe in fiery grip
BELGRADE, SERBIA (AUGUST 4, 2017) (REUTERS) – Swathes of southern and eastern Europe sweltered in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) on Friday (August 4) in a heat wave nicknamed “Lucifer” that has fanned forest fires, triggered weather warning alerts and damaged crops.
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British summer fruit: a rarity post-Brexit?
Farmers are warning that the UK government needs to act fast to ensure a supply of seasonal migrant labour after Brexit. Arrivals are already dropping, and they warn farms could move or close down. Lucy Fielder reports. Continue reading
Trump backtracks on U.S.-Russia cyber unit
U.S. President Donald Trump backtracks on his push for a cyber security unit with Russia only hours after promoting it following his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Grace Lee reports. Continue reading
Moveable skyscraper designed to boost agriculture in Africa
A moveable building designed to bring an agricultural revolution to impoverished African communities has won first place in a prestigious design contest. Continue reading
Freight train leaves Britain for long haul to China
The first freight train to run from Britain to China left on Monday, carrying vitamins, baby products and other goods as Britain seeks to burnish its global trading credentials for when it leaves the European Union. Continue reading
Eggshell carving Polish artist shows new Easter collection
A Polish artist shows his collection of Madonna images from around the world meticulously carved onto egg shells.
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