4 h. ago Chicago reacts to hometown Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’

Residents – Catholic and non-Catholic – celebrate a ‘moment of joy’ as native son Robert Prevost becomes new pontiffAs white smoke billowed from the Vatican in Rome, yellow papal flags whipped in the crisp Lake Michigan breeze in front of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy on Chicago’s North Side.Screams of “Habemus Papam!” echoed throughout the cafeteria at the Catholic school on Thursday afternoon, when news broke that Chicago’s Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo XIV. Continue reading...

Culture

7 h. ago Here's how much cheaper it is to service an EV compared to a petrol, diesel or hybrid car over five years

EVs are far less expensive to maintain due to having fewer moving parts and longer service intervals. A new study has calculated the average total cost over a five-year period - and you'll save over £1.5k,

Events

14 h. ago New Pope chosen as white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney, meaning the 133 cardinals had reached a two-thirds majority, or 89 ballots, necessary to become the 267th pope

Events

15 h. ago PopeCrave, brat fancams and 7m views: how Gen Z went wild for the papal conclave

The whole world is hanging on the promise of white smoke billowing out of the Sistine Chapel, but no one seems to be quite as enraptured as Gen Z. Maddy Mussen finds out what’s fuelling the unexpected obsession

Politics

16 h. ago Confusion in the Vatican as white smoke appears to billow from Sistine Chapel

Footage from the Vatican live feed of the conclave shows white smoke, indicating the new pope has been elected.

Events

17 h. ago New guide highlights delights of south west Scotland to electric car drivers

The South West Coastal 300 reveals everything from untamed coastlines and timeless forests to storybook castles and quaint small towns.

Transport

22 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to elect a new pope

Cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed to find a winner, sending billowing black smoke through the chapel chimney.

Culture

22 h. ago Battery experts warn electric car fires will increase unless decades

With the UK fire service already reporting a 33% year-on-year increase in electric car blazes in Britain, the problem is only going to rise as EVs become mainstream.

Events

24 h. ago What to expect as conclave enters second day of voting for new pope

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, which signalled an unsuccessful first round of voting

Politics

36 h. ago World's first 'nature powered' photoshoot showcases incredible new electric car

The world's first photoshoot 'powered by nature' has taken place, showcasing a whole new way of producing energy - and the results are stunning

Culture

38 h. ago An unlikely star of Die Hard is making an automotive comeback

Former Eastern bloc car maker Yugo is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Skoda

Events

43 h. ago Our £42K Fisker EVs can't be fixed because the firm's gone bust

When car designer Henrik Fisker unveiled his Ocean electric SUV at the end of 2021, he told the Los Angeles Auto Show it was his mission to create the world's 'most sustainable vehicles'.

Economics

54 h. ago Our £42K Fisker EVs have battery issues, glitchy software, make weird noises and can't be fixed because the firm's gone bust

When car designer Henrik Fisker unveiled his Ocean electric SUV at the end of 2021, he told the Los Angeles Auto Show it was his mission to create the world's 'most sustainable vehicles'.

Economics

60 h. ago Fire crews race to large blaze in Edinburgh as smoke billows into sky

Emergency services were called to Grosvener Street, near Haymarket in the west of the city, after the alarm was raised at around 12.40pm on Tuesday.

Events

62 h. ago World's first photoshoot 'powered by plants' captures stunning images of new electric car

A unique new project has seen plant energy used to power the lighting for a professional photoshoot, offering a whole new way of creating energy

Events

4 d. ago Two people and dog dead after small plane crashes into Los Angeles

Officials warn people to stay clear of area in Simi Valley after two homes sustained structural damage from collisionA small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley on Saturday afternoon, killing two people and a dog aboard the aircraft and damaging two homes, authorities said.Fire crews responded, and police cordoned off the streets, warning people to stay clear of the area. Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of one home in the Wood Ranch section of the community, which lies nearly 50 miles (80km) north-west of Los Angeles. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Charging an electric car at home is still CHEAPER than filling up with petrol

The AA's latest EV Recharge Report for March shows that people who charge at home pay just 5.6p/mile for standard rate domestic charging compared to 11.8p/mile for petrol.

Science

6 d. ago Woman leaps from fifth floor of burning building and somehow survives

Dramatic footage has emerged showing thick black smoke billowing from the windows of the high-rise building and a woman desperate to escape and jumping from her balcony

Events

7 d. ago LIVE: Residents warned 'avoid the area' as moor fire breaks out near M62

Smoke is billowing near the road

Events

7 d. ago Tesla denies reports it contacted recruiters to help it replace Elon Musk

The Wall Street Journal had reported the electric car maker’s board had contacted search firms to help it find a new chief executive.

Politics