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Nissan has introduced the third generation of its e-POWER powertrain, the gasoline-engine generator system that drives the wheels electrically in models like the Note and Qashqai. The updated version is presented on Nissan's global innovation page, promising improved efficiency, quieter operation and refined driving feel. Technology followers are discussing what the changes mean for Nissan's electrification strategy as the company works to stay competitive in hybrid and electric vehicles.
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An investigation has been opened for attempted kidnapping in Trélissac, in the Dordogne department of southwestern France. Local outlet ici.fr reports that police are looking into the incident, which has prompted concern among residents of the small town near Périgueux. Details about the victim and any suspects have not yet been made public as the inquiry continues.
- 3Ukraine's Vyriy Industries Unveils Slavic Reconnaissance Drone●🇺🇦 Ukrainian drone maker Vyriy Industries unveiled its new Slavic reconnaissance drone this week, pitching the aircraft
Ukrainian drone manufacturer Vyriy Industries has unveiled a new reconnaissance aircraft called Slavic this week. The company is pitching the drone as a domestic alternative to Chinese commercial models, aligning with Kyiv's broader push to reduce reliance on Chinese technology in its defense industry as the war with Russia continues.
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Police in Caerphilly, Wales, are investigating after 13 Nissan Jukes were stolen within 24 hours in the area. The unusual cluster of thefts of the same model has prompted an investigation, with officers appealing for information. Local residents are being warned to secure their vehicles as enquiries continue.
- 5Home Grower Cultivates Blue Oyster Mushrooms in Office Bucket●Melissa's blue oyster mushroom spores and growing bucket. The straw boiled earlier is the substrate. She grew the spores
A gardener named Melissa is growing blue oyster mushrooms at home using a bucket filled with boiled straw as the substrate. She started the spores in bird seed, an unusual choice, and keeps the growing shelves in her office, picking mushrooms as they emerge through holes in the container.
- 6Sri Lanka's Top Cricket Players to Watch in 2026▼Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis: Sri Lanka's Top Cricket Players to Watch in 2026
Sri Lankan cricket fans have their eye on three names heading into 2026: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis. The trio are being tipped as the island nation's key players in the coming year, with Nissanka's batting at the top of the order, Kusal Mendis's experience behind the stumps and Kamindu Mendis's rise all drawing attention ahead of a busy international calendar.
- 7Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour Reaches African Renaissance Monument▼YOG Flame Tour Step 5 : African Renaissance Monument
The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour has reached Step 5 at the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal. The stop is part of the relay building excitement for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event to be hosted on African soil. The monument, one of Africa's tallest statues, serves as a symbolic backdrop for the flame's journey.
- 8SpaceX prepares top-secret launch for US spy satellite agency▼SpaceX to launch top-secret mission for National Reconnaissance Office
SpaceX is set to launch a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, the US agency that operates the country's spy satellites. Details of the payload and mission objectives are being kept secret, as is standard for national security launches. The flight is drawing attention as another high-profile government contract for Elon Musk's rocket company.
- 9Juror dismissals continue on third day of Faith Hedgepeth murder trial▼Third day of Faith Hedgepeth murder trial sees more juror dismissals, first peremptory challenges
The murder trial of Faith Hedgepeth, a University of North Carolina student killed in 2012, entered its third day with additional jurors dismissed and the first peremptory challenges used by attorneys. The selection process continues as prosecutors and the defense shape the jury that will hear the long-delayed case against the man accused of her killing.
- 10Eleven Nissan Jukes stolen in one county in 24 hours▼Car thieves target Nissan Jukes as 11 stolen in one county in 24 hours https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c670l27zyl8go
Police in one English county are investigating after 11 Nissan Jukes were stolen within a single 24-hour period. The BBC reports that car thieves are specifically targeting the model, and owners are being warned to take precautions such as using steering locks and keeping key fobs away from doors and windows. The cluster of thefts has raised concerns about organised vehicle crime.
- 11CNN's Clarissa Ward on Gaza, Trump and Press Freedom▼Being Clarissa Ward: The CNN Fixture on Gaza, Trump, Press Freedom and Her Ellison-Era Future
CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward gives an interview discussing her reporting on the Gaza war, coverage of Donald Trump, threats to press freedom, and her future at the network under the Ellison era. She reflects on the pressures facing frontline journalism and how the network navigates a shifting political and ownership landscape.
- 12Melissa Aldana and Gonzalo Rubalcaba discuss jazz on Alt.Latino▼Alt.Latino: Melissa Aldana and Gonzalo Rubalcaba talk jazz
Saxophonist Melissa Aldana and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba sat down with NPR's Alt.Latino for a conversation about jazz. The two Latin American jazz figures discussed their music and careers in the interview, drawing attention from listeners following contemporary Latin jazz.
- 13Train travel makes a comeback: seven destinations worth the ride●The renaissance of train travel: 7 destinations where the train is the best part of the journey
Travel media are highlighting a renewed interest in rail journeys, listing seven destinations where the train ride itself is the main attraction rather than just a means of getting there. The piece reflects a broader trend of travellers choosing slower, scenic routes over flights, with rail trips increasingly marketed as experiences in their own right.
- 14Clarissa Ward Opens Up on Gaza, Trump and CNN's Future●Being Clarissa Ward: CNN Star Speaks on Gaza, Trump, Press Freedom — and Her Ellison-Era Future
CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward gives a wide-ranging interview covering her reporting on Gaza, the Trump era, press freedom, and what lies ahead for her under the network's new Ellison ownership. The piece, published by The Hollywood Reporter, offers a rare look at how one of American TV's best-known foreign correspondents views her role and career amid turbulence in the media industry.
- 15Clarissa Ward on Gaza, Trump and CNN's Future●Being Clarissa Ward: CNN Star Speaks on Gaza, Trump — and Her Ellison-Era Future
CNN's chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward has given a rare interview discussing her reporting on the war in Gaza, coverage of Donald Trump, and what lies ahead for the network under the Ellison era. The Hollywood Reporter profile touches on her career, her frontline journalism, and how she sees CNN's ownership transition shaping its newsroom.
- 16Faroe Islands municipalities lose seven million in revenue●Kommunurnar missa sjey milliónir í inntøku - og landskassin sparir sjey milliónir Leinki: https:// dimma.fo/grein/kommun
Municipalities in the Faroe Islands are missing out on seven million kroner in income, while the national treasury saves the same amount. The figures have drawn attention locally because what one level of government loses is effectively what the other gains, highlighting the tight link between municipal finances and state budgets. Debate is focused on how the balance between the municipalities and the national treasury should be arranged.
- 17Russia accused of turning abducted Ukrainian children into sex slaves●Russia Transforms Abducted Ukrainian Children into Sex Slaves and “Janissaries” https:// buymeacoffee.com/newscafe/russ
An article circulating on social media claims Russia is transforming abducted Ukrainian children into sex slaves and so-called 'Janissaries', a reference to the Ottoman practice of raising captured children as soldiers loyal to the empire. The claim ties into documented international concerns over the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, an issue subject to ICC arrest warrants, though the specific allegations could not be independently verified.
- 18UMC conference moves to dismiss Bedford County church lawsuit●UMC conference seeks dismissal of Bedford County church's disaffiliation lawsuit
The United Methodist Church's regional conference has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Bedford County congregation seeking to leave the denomination. The church's disaffiliation suit is part of a broader wave of disputes between congregations and the UMC over departures from the denomination, and the conference's dismissal motion escalates the local legal fight.