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Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Seven or eight years ago, anyone consuming business tech news might have come across the phrase “the race to build autonomous vehicles.” In private conversations, company execs and startup founders I spoke to sometimes referred to the commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology as “a race.” The phrase seeped into reporting at the time — including some of my articles.  What we’ve learned is that this is not a race so much…

In the spring of 2012, David Cameron was prime minister and British troops were still fighting in Afghanistan under the stewardship of the then defence secretary, Philip Hammond.Before deploying, soldiers from the UK would be flown 3,000 miles south-west of Helmand province, to Kenya, for hot weather training. They would train at Batuk, the British army base that still operates today, close to Nanyuki, a poor market town in the east of the country.In a town that struggles with poverty, unemployment and limited economic opportunities, many women in Nanyuki would turn to selling sex for money – British soldiers being…

Two new Hollywood releases, Universal’s sports thriller “Him” and Sony’s romantic drama “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” were outright rejected by overseas audiences. “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell as strangers whose meet-cute takes them on the journey of a lifetime, flopped at the international box office with $4.5 million from 45 markets. Meanwhile, the Jordan Peele-produced “Him,” a disturbing mind-bender about a football player with aspirations to be the greatest of all time, fumbled even harder with $400,000 from 25 territories. Both films were saddled with terrible reviews and disappointing audience scores. “Him” at…

Jordan Cox has been short on luck in his brief international career. A broken thumb denied him a Test debut against New Zealand last winter; an abdominal injury forced him out of the squad to face Zimbabwe at the start of this summer. And after England bowled first in the final Twenty20 international against Ireland, he jarred a knee while taking a catch in the deep, forcing him off the field and bringing into question what role he would play in the chase.But a grimacing knock was also a welcome one: Cox struck his first international half-century in a successful…

Harry Farleypolitical correspondent, andJessica RawnsleyWatch: Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian stateSir Keir Starmer has announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state, in what represents a significant change in government policy.In a video statement on X, the prime minister said: “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.”Australia and Canada also announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine, with Portugal and France expected to follow.The decision has drawn fierce criticism from the Israeli government, families of hostages held in Gaza and some…

German air force says its ‘quick reaction alert force’ was ordered by NATO to investigate Russian plane in neutral airspace.Published On 21 Sep 202521 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareGermany’s air force says it has scrambled two Eurofighter jets to track a Russian reconnaissance aircraft after it had entered neutral airspace over the Baltic Sea.In a statement, the air force said its “quick reaction alert force” was ordered on Sunday by NATO to investigate an unidentified aircraft flying without a plan or radio contact.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“It was a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance aircraft. After…

Rock music embodies both raw energy and deep vulnerability. For many, Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, and Chester Bennington’s music offered comfort and understanding for pain and loss. Their absence leaves an irreplaceable void. Layne Staley Layne Staley, Alice in Chains‘ vocalist, was the first of these three legends to pass away. His voice wasn’t just haunting—it was almost otherworldly, a sound that was soul wrenching in its grief and beautiful at the same time. Songs like Nutshell and Down in a Hole weren’t just tracks on an album, they were confessions. Layne sang about things so many of us lacked…

US President Donald Trump to address Arizona service for assassinated ally.Published On 21 Sep 202521 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareTens of thousands of people are expected to attend a memorial service in Arizona for Charlie Kirk, the right-wing United States activist and founder of Turning Point USA who was shot dead this month.The event will take place on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, which seats more than 63,000 people. Organisers said additional space has been arranged nearby to accommodate overflow crowds.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listPresident Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and…

Once best known for its floor cleaners and hand dryers, Dyson has carved out a space in the electrical beauty market over the past decade. Its Supersonic hair dryer was followed by the Airwrap multi-styler, a revolution in hair styling that uses air rather than direct heat to curl hair – and regularly sells out in stores worldwide despite its high price.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.There have been two updates to the Airwrap since – a 2022 upgrade and the app-driven Airwrap id, which launched last…

Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.”I did my…