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Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac

Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac

German carmaker Porsche announced on Friday the sale of its stakes in sports car manufacturer Bugatti Rimac to a consortium led by a US fund founded by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family.

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Bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales set to fail

Bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales set to fail

A contentious bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was set to fail Friday after running out of parliamentary time, having been stuck in the UK's unelected upper house.

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Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Thousands squeezed into the world's biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market.

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Al Ahli star Mahrez warns team-mates not to take Japanese rivals for granted

Al Ahli star Mahrez warns team-mates not to take Japanese rivals for granted

Riyad Mahrez says Al Ahli have achieved "something incredible" in reaching back-to-back Asian Champions League finals, but warned his side not to underestimate tournament debutants Machida Zelvia when they meet for the trophy in Jeddah on Saturday.

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Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026

Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026

Greece on Friday named over 250 beaches in environmentally important areas that must be left in their natural state, amid ongoing efforts to limit the impact of overtourism in its multi-billion-euro travel industry.

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Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

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Rugby legend McCaw hails 'spectacular' NZ stadium built after deadly quake

Rugby legend McCaw hails 'spectacular' NZ stadium built after deadly quake

All Blacks legend Richie McCaw said on Friday the city of Christchurch finally had "one of the last pieces of the puzzle" in its post-quake reconstruction as new stadium Te Kaha hosted its first rugby match.

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Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push

Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push

Arne Slot warned Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League.

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Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production

Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, a day after the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

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Suspected Nazi-looted Stradivarius reappears in France, says expert

Suspected Nazi-looted Stradivarius reappears in France, says expert

Has a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth $10 million and stolen by the Nazis during World War II turned up in France?

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