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JCB Hydromax Sets New World Land Speed Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
Automotive

JCB Hydromax Sets New World Land Speed Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles

The JCB Hydromax has achieved a new world land speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicles, registering an average speed of 406.320 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The vehicle, which uses twin hydrogen internal combustion engines, produced virtually no carbon emissions during its record-breaking runs.

14 August 2026
Kia EV3 Electric Crossover Set for US Launch with Substantial Pricing and Range
Automotive

Kia EV3 Electric Crossover Set for US Launch with Substantial Pricing and Range

Kia has announced the official US pricing for its EV3 electric crossover, starting at $31,385, making it the manufacturer's most affordable EV in the American market. The vehicle, which has been available in other markets for nearly two years, faced delays in its US introduction due to tariffs before a shift in production plans made its launch more viable.

14 August 2026
Man Found Guilty of Harassing MP Stella Creasy on Victoria Line Train
Law

Man Found Guilty of Harassing MP Stella Creasy on Victoria Line Train

Clifford Wilby, 63, has been convicted of harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria line train, where he was found to have blocked her exit and behaved in an "abusive and aggressive" manner. The incident followed a previous contentious online meeting between the pair.

14 August 2026
Romania Shuts Nuclear Plant as Europe Grapples with Extreme Heat and Drought Impacts
World

Romania Shuts Nuclear Plant as Europe Grapples with Extreme Heat and Drought Impacts

Romania's sole nuclear power station has been forced to shut down one of its reactors due to severely low water levels in the Danube River, mirroring widespread impacts of extreme heat and drought across Europe. The incident highlights the continent's vulnerability to climate change, with record temperatures, wildfires, and economic damage affecting multiple countries.

14 August 2026