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Details of the Vivo V80's India pricing have leaked days before the phone's expected October 6 launch. Reports tip a top price of up to Rs 79,999 with a 10% discount for UPI payments, alongside leaked storage configurations. The phone is said to feature a large 7,200mAh battery and a 3x telephoto camera, with a separate vivo model offering a 10,000mAh battery also expected at the same event.

Formula 1 has reportedly taken a further step towards bringing back V8 engines, with fresh technical details about a potential future engine formula emerging. The sport currently runs V6 hybrid power units, and talk of louder, simpler V8s has circulated among teams and fans. Specific new details on the proposed rules or timeline were not given, so the exact scope of the step remains unclear.

Italian viewers are searching TV8's streaming service as MotoGP coverage peaks around the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. Motorsport coverage reports Jorge Martin opening up about his pole battle with Marc Marquez, with Marco Bezzecchi qualifying fourth. Free-to-air streaming of the sessions is driving interest in how to watch the action live.

Leicestershire County Cricket Club has received a partial reprieve on a points deduction but remains in limbo over its final resolution, according to BBC Sport. The English county cricket side will regain some of the penalised points, though the broader dispute or disciplinary matter behind the sanction has not been fully settled, leaving the club's position unresolved.

Formula 1 writers address reader questions in a new mailbag, weighing whether the podium at the Malaysian Grand Prix ranks among the greatest ever and whether the sport should bring back V8 engines. The discussion touches on race drama, standout driver performances, and nostalgia for the louder, more powerful engine era as fans continue debating F1's technical direction.

Bentley says its upcoming electric cars will use orchestra recordings to simulate the deep sound of its classic V8 engines, aiming to preserve the brand's signature character as it moves away from combustion. The luxury automaker, which has committed to an all-electric lineup, is turning to musical instruments rather than synthesized engine noise to craft a distinctive sound for drivers.

Tickets for the Glastonbury Festival 2027 have sold out in just 42 minutes after going on sale. The festival, held at Worthy Farm in Somerset, remains one of the most in-demand music events in the world, and the speed of this sellout has again highlighted the huge gap between demand and available tickets, with many fans missing out.

The Governor of the Bank of England has warned that the rapid surge in investment around artificial intelligence could lead to sudden shocks in financial markets. He cautioned that soaring valuations of AI-related companies may prove vulnerable to sharp corrections, and that regulators and investors should be alert to the risks building up in the financial system as enthusiasm for the technology keeps growing.

The schedules and programme for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, a Sprint weekend, have been published, with broadcast details for Sky and free-to-air channel TV8. The night race on the Marina Bay street circuit will follow the Sprint format, and fans are checking when the sessions will air in Italy.

Attention is turning to Norn, the extinct North Germanic language once spoken in Scotland's Northern Isles, descended from the Old Norse of Norse settlers. Posts tagged under science, history and linguistics highlight the language's story, pointing to a video exploring how it survived for centuries before dying out, likely in the 1800s, and what its legacy means for Scotland's linguistic history.

Formula 1 writers at The Athletic are answering reader questions in their latest mailbag, weighing whether the podium at the Malaysian Grand Prix ranks among the greatest ever and whether the sport should bring back V8 engines. The discussion taps into ongoing fan nostalgia for louder, more powerful engine formulas and excitement over an unpredictable race result.

A rumor circulating in motorsport circles suggests Formula 1's planned 2030 engine formula could feature a V8 configuration with twin turbochargers. The claim comes from motorsport news outlet AutoRacing1.com, which reported the possibility without confirmation from the sport or its teams. Formula 1 is expected to finalize its next power unit regulations in the coming years, and engine specifications for 2030 remain a frequent subject of speculation.

Aston Martin has pushed back the launch of its first electric vehicle to 2033 at the earliest, delaying its EV plans by several years. The British luxury marque is instead extending its commitment to combustion-engine models, including V8 and V12 powertrains, citing slower-than-expected demand for high-end electric cars. The move puts the brand further behind rivals such as Porsche and Bentley in the race to electrify ultra-luxury performance cars.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says he is 'really concerned' about the prospect of Manchester City's owners, Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi-based group, selling the club following alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. His comments add political weight to the debate over the club's future and the potential economic impact on the city if its owners walk away.

Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne takes the supercharged Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC out to see what the V8 muscle car can do. The piece reviews how far the track-focused Mustang can be pushed, covering its performance and handling at the limit.

The California Highway Patrol has rolled out the final Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE with a V8 engine to serve as a pursuit vehicle, marking the end of the high-performance muscle car's run in the fleet. The Camaro has been a distinctive sight in law enforcement, and its phase-out closes a chapter as Chevrolet ends Camaro production.

The gaming channel Dragondarn has announced a new video for its audience, sharing the link on social media. The announcement is limited to a simple release notice with no further details about the video's content, and there is no indication of any wider discussion or reaction surrounding the release at this point.

Japanese radio streaming service Radiko has released version 8.4.9 of its iOS app, fixing a bug that stopped the app from launching after a previous update. The new version also adds an option to hide the chapter feature, which displays AI-generated transcriptions and summaries of programs. Users who were affected by the startup crash can update through the App Store.