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Andrew Tate and his brother will stay in custody until 27 February after a Romanian court extended their police detention. The pair are being investigated over allegations of sexual assault and exploitation. A judge has decided they must remain in prison for a further 30 days while police investigate. Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist, was arrested

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It has been 15 months since cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot dead during rehearsals on set in New Mexico. One of her friends, whom she worked with on the film Rust, told me he has been “praying for accountability” and the looming charges of involuntary manslaughter suggest it could finally be on the way. There

Hertz is rolling out its EV fleet to cities across the US in a program called Hertz Electrifies, and it’s kicking off in Denver. Hertz Electrifies In a new public-private partnership, the car rental giant will bring its EV fleet to US cities, and it’s also going to expand its fleets with Tesla, Polestar, and

German-language war epic All Quiet On The Western Front leads this year’s BAFTA race – while Irish talent also shines in the acting categories. An adaptation of the 1929 novel about the First World War, All Quiet On The Western Front is up for 14 awards including best director, supporting actor, adapted screenplay, best film

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Steven Spielberg’s cultural impact is unmatched – from Jaws to Jurassic Park, his films have imprinted on generation after generation for 50 years. His new movie, The Fabelmans, tells the story of the childhood that shaped the most iconic director of our time. As well as being a family drama, it portrays the antisemitic abuse

The Ride1Up Revv1 e-bike was just unveiled this morning, rolling out in all of its moped-style electric bike glory. And in doing so, the new e-bike proved once again that Ride1Up is not content to rest on its laurels in the commuter e-bike category, but rather is serious about expanding its reputation for building high-value

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Marvel actor Jeremy Renner has said he is now home following a snow plough accident which left him in critical condition. In response to a Tweet on Monday about his Paramount+ TV series Mayor of Kingstown, Renner wrote: “Outside my brain fog in recovery, I was very excited to watch episode 201 with my family

Billie Eilish has asked for a restraining order against a man who allegedly broke into her house and professed his love for her. The 21-year-old global megastar said the alleged break-in – and five prior incidents she says involved the same man – had caused her “substantial anxiety, fear and emotional distress” over her safety

Mere weeks after officially debuting its AFEELA EV in front of crowds at CES, the joint venture between Sony and Honda has a unique strategy for how its future customers will be able to afford it. Although we don’t yet know the EV’s starting MSRP, Sony Honda Mobility is already admitting it’s “a bit expensive”

Madonna has announced a major world tour marking her 40th anniversary, including a show at London’s O2 Arena. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation the Queen of Pop had been planning something big to celebrate her career since the release of her self-titled debut album, which launched her on the path to stardom with

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During my time at CES in Las Vegas, I got the chance to visit the local HQ of Halo.Car – an EV mobility solutions provider that specializes in rental cars that are dropped off and picked up using remote pilots. Company founder and CEO Anand Nandakumar personally showed me around and explained how Halo.Car’s remote

The 02 Academy in Brixton has had its licence suspended for three months after two people were killed in a crowd crush. Lambeth council’s licensing sub-committee made the decision on Monday after security guard Gaby Hutchinson, 23, and Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, were fatally injured when ticketless fans tried to enter Nigerian artist Asake’s show at

Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida has died age 95. She was one of the highest-profile European actresses of the 1950s and early 1960s, playing opposite Hollywood stars including Humphrey Bogart, Rock Hudson, Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Frank Sinatra. Starting out from humble beginnings, she became one of the most recognisable faces of Italian post-war cinema.

Juiced Bikes is back with a new edition of its highest-performance electric bike yet – the HyperScrambler 2. This time, the company’s founder, Tora Harris, has reworked the aesthetics of the bike in a limited edition run to create the Founder’s Edition HyperScrambler 2. Only 150 of these e-bikes will be made, each coming individually

Hollywood actor Richard E Grant and TV presenter Alison Hammond have been announced as the hosts of the 2023 BAFTAs. Grant, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in crime biography Can You Ever Forgive Me?, will host the 76th annual film awards ceremony at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in February.

Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles