Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’
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Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’

Malaysian Formula One (F1) fans hoping to catch the sport’s one-off return to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after almost a decade are facing a frustrating race of their own, with many complaining of confusing ticketing arrangements and broken links. Tickets for the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, to be held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, went on sale ...

German startup Voodin swaps fibreglass for wood turbine blades, aiming for recyclable blades at commercial scale

German startup Voodin swaps fibreglass for wood turbine blades, aiming for recyclable blades at commercial scale

Times of India •

A pioneering startup in Germany is crafting wind turbine blades using laminated veneer lumber, presenting a sustainable solution to the prevalent fiberglass composite problem. The initial prototypes are currently being tested in the field, demonstrating their potential. This innovation seeks to tackle the increasing challenge of waste generated by conventional wind turbine blades, with plans for l...

US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East

US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East

France 24 •

Reports of declining mental health and supply issues have been flagged by US sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln deployed to the Middle East, with some attempting to throw themselves into the sea. The ship has so far spent a record 260 uninterrupted days at sea as it supports the war in Iran, and is expected to be replaced by the Pacific-based USS George Washington en route to the area...

Live: US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East

Live: US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East

France 24 •

Reports of declining mental health and supply issues have been flagged by US sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln deployed to the Middle East, with some attempting to throw themselves into the sea. The ship has so far spent a record 260 uninterrupted days at sea as it supports the war in Iran, and is expected to be replaced by the Pacific-based USS George Washington en route to the area...

Clacton byelection: Farage beats Count Binface but skips result announcement – UK politics live

Clacton byelection: Farage beats Count Binface but skips result announcement – UK politics live

The Guardian •

The Reform UK leader said he would not be present at vote count in byelection he tried to frame as the ‘people versus the establishment’Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in ClactonThis election is a novelty with a record 34 candidates, including Howling Laud Hope of The Official Monster Raving Loony Party and Marcus White from the Everyone is God Party.They have pounded the ...

Nigel Farage wins Clacton byelection in contest boycotted by other main parties

Nigel Farage wins Clacton byelection in contest boycotted by other main parties

The Guardian •

Reform UK leader fails to appear for result, despite beating nearest challenger, Count Binface, and 32 other candidatesClacton byelection – UK politics liveNigel Farage has seen off Count Binface to win the Clacton byelection in a contest boycotted by every other major political party.The Reform UK leader in July triggered the byelection in an attempt to shake off a deepening scandal over a £5m gi...

Nigel Farage wins Clacton byelection in contest boycotted by every other major party

Nigel Farage wins Clacton byelection in contest boycotted by every other major party

The Guardian •

Reform UK leader beats nearest challenger, Count Binface, in byelection he caused amid deepening scandal over £5m giftClacton byelection – UK politics liveNigel Farage has seen off Count Binface to win the Clacton byelection in a contest boycotted by every other major political party.The Reform UK leader in July triggered the byelection in an attempt to shake off a deepening scandal over a £5m gif...

Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?

Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?

The Guardian •

Extreme heat is harming the wellbeing of the ordinary people the PM champions, yet he has ignored the subjectFrom the first day Andy Burnham came into office, climate scientists, campaigners and some of the ordinary people surviving through this summer of extreme heat began to wonder when he would start to talk about the climate crisis.Up until this week, many held back from criticism. After all, ...

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double

The Guardian •

Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove saysSearches for homes for sale in the UK with air conditioning have more than doubled this summer as heatwaves push staying cool up the list of priorities for homebuyers, alongside nearness to good schools and transport links.In the week of the UK’s fifth heatwave, in which temperatur...

Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat

Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat

The Guardian •

From chefs to paramedics, workers tell the Guardian how they are coping and unions outline the changes needed in the workplaceIn the sweltering kitchen of the Plimsoll pub in north London, the head chef, Joshua Swinney, has a frozen tea towel wrapped around his neck to combat the heat.As temperatures exceeded 35C (95F) in the capital, workers who were not lucky enough to be in air-conditioned offi...

SMIC weighs more capacity as AI-related chip demand exceeds forecasts

SMIC weighs more capacity as AI-related chip demand exceeds forecasts

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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is actively looking at adding equipment in its factories after demand for mature-node chips used alongside AI processors surged beyond expectations, according to company management. China’s largest contract chipmaker said on Friday that customer orders had increased significantly from its forecasts earlier this year, driven by a global a...

Actor Henry Cavill draws crowds as neon-lit set evokes memories of old Hong Kong

Actor Henry Cavill draws crowds as neon-lit set evokes memories of old Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s once-iconic neon signs and outdoor hawker stalls were brought back to life as hundreds flocked to Central for a glimpse of British actor Henry Cavill, who was in the city filming a new movie. Cavill, known for his roles as Superman and Geralt in the television series The Witcher, was filming in the city on Thursday night. It followed an earlier announcement that he would star in the fa...