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NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Autonomous car rules advancing faster than the vehicles themselves: UN

Fully autonomous cars are still years away from hitting the streets, but internationally-agreed rules on their use could be ready by mid-2026, the United Nations has said. Furthermore, "we are planning to have a globally harmonised regulation on Automated Driving Systems (ADS) ready for mid-2026", he said.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

T20 World Cup: Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith laud SA final entry, say it is emotional

South African cricket legends Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn expressed overwhelming emotions as the Proteas broke the jinx to reach maiden T20 World Cup final after defeating Afghanistan by nine wickets in the semifinals. Steyn called the team's performance "destructive poetry in motion." Government of South Africa and Afghanistan Cricket Board congratulated South Africa on historic achievement.

Thenextweb.com 

Supercritical launches world’s first live pricing and availability for biochar carbon removal

Carbon removal platform Supercritical today announced the launch of its live pricing and availability function for global biochar projects in support of the transparency of the budding carbon removal market.  Most have heard of carbon offsetting — and of the junk credits often associated with it. However, the newer term of carbon removal credits (CRC) might just provide more bang for the climate change buck, if measured, verified, and paid for correctly. To prevent CRC going down the same questionable path as offsets... Читать дальше...

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Artwork now most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold - BBC.com

  1. Artwork now most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold  BBC.com
  2. Original 'Harry Potter' cover art sells for $1.9 mn at auction  Daily Mail
  3. 'Harry Potter' Original Cover Artwork Shatters Record With $1.9 Million Sale  Forbes
  4. Original Harry Potter Book Cover Art Could Sell for $600000 at Auction  Antique Trader

Business Standard 

Rupee appreciates 8 paise to 83.49 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 8 paise to 83.49 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, as crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels. Forex traders said the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and foreign fund outflows weighed on the local unit and restricted the upmove. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.56 and gained further ground to trade at 83.49 against the greenback in initial deals, registering an increase of 8 paise from its previous closing level. Читать дальше...