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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Renewable energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Shell is selling its Indian wind and solar business for $1.8bn as it continues to retrench from renewables and refocus on its most profitable areas under chief executive Wael Sawan. The FTSE 100 company announced on Monday the sale of Sprng Energy to Aditya Birla Renewables, part of the Mumbai-headquartered Aditya Birla conglomerate spanning energy to cement. Machteld de Haan, Shell’s president of downstream, renewables and energy solutions, said the company was “high-grading” its electricity portfolio and building a more competitive business.Sprng Energy owns…

As the US war on Iran sent gas prices soaring, American car buyers flocked to electric vehicles — and in particular hybrids.After a sluggish winter and fall, EV sales rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, with automakers posting some of their best numbers since the elimination of the federal EV tax credit last year, according to a Q2 analysis from Cox Automotive. I wouldn’t go so far as to say EVs are back to their pandemic-era numbers, but there are some promising signs that we may be through the worst of it.Drivers snapped up about 247,000 EVs in the…

Killings of Nigerians in South Africa As the Senate resumed plenary last Tuesday, a primary topic of debate was the recent attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The senator representing Cross River South, Asuquo Ekpenyong, moved a motion urging the federal government to ensure justice for victims of the xenophobic attacks. During the debate, several senators—including Wasiu Eshinlokun (Lagos Central), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), and Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central)—lamented the continued killings of Nigerians and the destruction of their properties in South Africa. Mr Eshinlokun, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urged the Senate to consider nationalising MTN Group…

Conor McGregor will undergo surgery after his return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended prematurely due to a knee injury, but he hopes to fight again.The ​former two-weight world champion suffered the injury in the opening moments of his ​fight with Holloway on Sunday in Las Vegas when he landed awkwardly after attempting a jump ​kick. McGregor tried to fight on for a few seconds but looked towards the referee to signal ​he could not continue. Instagram This content is provided by Instagram, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need…

EXCLUSIVE: Reminders Of Him star Tyriq Withers is set to star and exec produce the Amazon MGM Studios’ romantic comedy Love Love from writer-director Joey Power. Isable May is also on board to star. Power will direct with RK Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum and 3 Arts Entertainments’ Ari Lubet and Jonathan Berry producing. In addition to May, Power and Alyssa Altman will executive produce.  Power and Daniel Sweren-Becker wrote the script, which follows a struggling tennis phenom who falls for a charismatic local ball boy at the US Open. Their unlikely romance just might be the spark she needs to make it…

On Love Island USA’s recent eighth season, contestant Kenzie Annis quickly distinguished herself with her ability to perform the splits, abruptly deploying the maneuver in fits of both delight and rage.Seeing the splits on TV shows such as Love Island and RuPaul’s Drag Race can make people “want to take on that challenge and to push themselves to new heights”, said Ramoni Overton, a yoga instructor and YouTuber based in Los Angeles.But for most of us, casually busting out a split should not be attempted; slamming your unpractised pelvis into the ground can result in serious pain and injury. Seek…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Police in South Africa have launched an investigation into the death of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams, just two weeks after he helped his country reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. According to the Associated Press, the 25-year-old’s body was discovered on Saturday at a property in Cape Town’s Schotsche Kloof neighbourhood, with authorities confirming that the circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation. “Cape Town central police registered an inquest for investigation following the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old male on Saturday,” police said in a statement, adding that…

This is the third murder of either a sitting or former MP that I’ve covered in the last 10 years. It doesn’t get any easier or less shocking. Every death diminishes us all. The least you would hope is for politicians to behave with dignity. To set an example. For those who knew Ann Widdecombe to express their personal loss, for party leaders and ministers to convey the horror of her death and offer their condolences to her family and friends. Probably best for everyone else to say as little as possible for now.The police have asked for everyone to…

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will impose fees in the Strait of Hormuz “at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped,” after declaring America the “guardian” of the major oil shipping route. Trump, in a Truth Social post, also said the U.S. will reimpose its blockade of Iranian ports near the strait, the epicenter of the U.S.’ rapidly reescalating war with Tehran. The blockade will resume Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, U.S. Central Command said.The U.S. has rejected Iran’s claims over the strait and its plans to charge ships passing through it. But rather than call…

A dozen state attorneys general are trying to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery they warn would raise movie prices and crush cable TV distributors.The states — California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington — filed suit on Monday, arguing the combination would illegally harm competition and create a “media behemoth.” Last month, the Justice Department declined to block the merger in a decision that The Wall Street Journal reported surprised career staff who were leaning toward recommending a lawsuit. In an exit interview with Politico,…