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Google creates self-driving car controlled by computers and with no steering wheel or pedals

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The internet giant's car uses sensors and computing power to assess the surroundings and is intended to "transform mobility"   Google is building a car without a steering wheel. Sergey Brin, co-founder of the technology titan, told a Southern California tech conference that Google will make 100 prototype cars that drive themselves - and therefore do not need a wheel. Or brake and accelerator pedals. Instead, there are buttons for go and stop. A combination of sensors and computing power takes the driving from there. Chris Urmson, director of the project to build the car, said: "We're really excited about this vehicle - it's something that will allow us to really push the capabilities of self-driving technology and understand the limitations." Google Google's prototype for a car without a steering wheel

Has Katie Price FINALLY booted sex cheat Kieran Hayler out of her house?

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The shamed part-time stripper had been sleeping in the spare room of their marital pad - until now Mirrorpix, Corbis Keiran Hayler Katie Price Jane Pountney Heartbroken Katie Price has finally kicked her love cheat husband Kieran Hayler out of her house. The mum-of-four,  who was left devastated after discovering the builder and former stripper has cheated on her with her best friend Jane Pountney, 49, is said to have had him picked up from her mansion by his mum after he begged but failed to win her back. A family friend told The Sun newspaper: "Kieran has been well and truly shown who is boss in this marriage. "He suffered not only the humiliation of being booted out of the marital home with his tail between his legs, but also the demeaning process of his mother having to pick him up. "He has nothing without Katie. She made him beg for forgiveness in the most public way - proving his guilt - then threw it back in his face and kicked him out."

Germany's Julian Draxler and Benedikt Howedes escape uninjured from car accident at World Cup training camp

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Two people were reportedly hospitalised during the Mercedes event, which featured touring car driver Pascal Wehrlein and F1 star Nico Rosberg View galle         German World Cup stars in car crash       Germany's Julian Draxler and Benedikt Howedes have returned to training after escaping uninjured from a car accident at  the squad 's training camp in northern Italy yesterday. News provider  Bild  reports that two people were left hospitalised by the incident during the Mercedes event, which involved touring car driver Pascal Wehrlein and F1 star Nico Rosberg -  who won at Monaco last Sunday . According to reports, Rosberg braked to avoid hitting a spectator, forcing Wehrlein to swerve out the way. In doing so, however, he struck two others who were walking around the course - and one was airlifted to hospital. Draxler and Howedes were thought to be passengers in the two vehicles, but avoided injury. Nico Rosberg later tweeted: "I am shocked by the acci

Next Southampton manager: 8 managers who could replace Mauricio Pochettino

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With the south coast club's current boss moving to north London, who will the Saints be bringing in to replace him? We look at the chief runners and riders Ross Kinnaird On his way: Pochettino seems to be heading to Tottenham Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has departed St Mary's, having led  the Saints  to Premier League safety and then an eighth-place finish during his 16 months at the helm. The Argentine  won many plaudits for his side's development during his time as Saints boss and he  now moves to White Hart Lane on a five-year contract. With the former Espanyol boss heading out, it means that somebody new will be coming through the door. But who? Here's a look at the favourites to replace Pochettino in the manager's seat on the south coast.

Now Kate Middleton bare bottom picture is published by Australian newspaper

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The Sydney Daily Telegraph published the controversial shot less than a week after German publication Bild ran the picture A newspaper in Australia has waded in on the controversy over the pictures of Kate Middleton's bare bottom and published the image. The Sydney Daily Telegraph ran the pictures today saying that it was "ridiculous" to follow suit with the UK's media which decides against publishing such images of the royals. The revealing pictures were taken when Kate's blue and white Diane Von Furstenberg dress blew up on a visit to Sydney's Blue mountains during her  official tour of Australia last month. No British magazine or newspaper would publish them so they were sold overseas in a move that will deeply dismay  Prince William and Kate. A piece has been published the  Rupert Murdoch owned title  under the headline: "Why should the media stick to an antiquated code of etiquette when Kate doesn’t bother to protect her own modesty

IBB started religious crises in Nigeria – Confab delegate

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DR Maryam Abdullahi, a delegate representing Civil Society Organisation, CSO, at the on-going National Conference, Tuesday, accused former military President, Ibrahim Babangida of starting religious crises in Nigeria. Dr Abdullahi said the former military ruler pushed Nigeria into membership of the Organisation of Islamic Conference, OIC, without the consent of the people he was ruling, a development, she said started religious crises in the country. She insisted that the relationship between Christians and Muslims deteriorated when Nigeria was admitted as a full member of Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Abdullahi, specifically said Babangida, who pushed for Nigeria’s full membership of OIC, did that to manipulate religion in order to perpetuate himself in the office, insisting that this was the beginning of mistrust between adherents of the two faith because of mutual suspicion of possible Islamization of Nigeria.

Lagos 2015: Tinubu’s annointed, Ambode, lied about state of origin

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The indigeneship of Akinwumi Ambode, a former Accountant General of Lagos and a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has taken a new turn. Edu Morohunfayo Olakunle, a member of the Edu family in Epe, in an exclusive interview with P.M.NEWS in Lagos, western Nigeria, on Monday said Ambode is not from Epe as he claims. The controversy comes only a week after the king of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Eleko Of Eko, endorsed Ambode as the next governor of Lagos. The Mogaji of the Edu family had said in an interview with P.M.NEWS that allegations that Ambode is not an Edu indigene are false. The Edu family had also in a release signed by both Alhaji M. Oladeinde Edu and Alhaji T. A. Edu, and made available to some journalists on Friday stated that Ambode was an Ilaje man from Ondo State and not from Lagos State as he claims. But Adekunle, who visited P.M.NEWS office on Monday, said he decided to speak up to clear his family name. He said the Mogagi of E

How Boko Haram Killed 25 soldiers, stole 12 army jeeps

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Details have emerged how Boko Haram terrorists disguised as soldiers Tuesday evening stormed a military camp in Bunu Yadi, Borno State, killing 25 soldiers. Bunu Yadi is capital of Gujba local government area of the state. Scores of soldiers sustained serious injuries in the commando-type operation which lasted a few minutes, security sources disclosed. The attackers carted away at least one armoured personnel carrier (APC) and 12 Toyota Hilux jeeps belonging to the Nigerian Army. Military sources said that Boko Haram terrorists in army fatigues had stormed the military base late in the evening. The soldiers, it was gathered, “thought the terrorists were their colleagues from another military base, and came to welcome them.”

Thai monks charged over child sex abuse ring

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Thai police on Wednesday said they had charged five defrocked Buddhist abbots with sexually abusing eight boys at monasteries around the northern city of Chiang Mai. The abuse was discovered after police rescued one boy from the abuse ring last year, police said, adding all the children involved were under 15 years of age. "Four of the abbots volunteered to disrobe, but one denied the charges and was forcibly defrocked," Major General Prachuab Wongsuk, of the northern police region, told AFP. He said police found alcohol and pornography during a search of living quarters at five monasteries. Police believe the abbots were acting together and Prachuab predicted that more monks would be arrested soon. Those charged face a maximum of 20 years in jail if convicted.

Emir of Gombe dies at 76

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The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, has died at the age of 76.   A statement signed by the Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Bage, said the emir died at a London hospital on Tuesday.   Bage said burial arrangements of the emir would be announced later by the government.   Born in Doma area of Gombe metropolis in 1938, Abubakar attended Elementary School and Bauchi Middle School. He also attended Barewa College, Zaria in Kaduna State.   The emir started his working career as Engineering Assistant with the defunct Gombe Native Authority.   He later proceeded to the Technical Training Centre, Kaduna Institute of Administration.   Abubakar also worked with the defunct Northern Nigeria, North Eastern Government and the defunct Bauchi State Government where he rose to the rank of a Permanent Secretary, Parastatals, Local governments, Animals, Forestry and Establishment.

Benue dismisses alleged Boko Haram kidnap threats

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  The Benue State Government has dismissed the letters purportedly written by the Boko Haram issuing threats to some schools in the state.  According to the State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, the letters were not written by the terrorist group but by “mischief makers.” The letters carried threats of abductions, raising the spectre of kidnappings following the incidents in Chibok where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped. “I think the letter was from some mischievous people. The way the letter was couched showed it was from some mischievous elements and not from the quarters that it was purported to have come from. In spite of that, I have taken adequate measures to protect the lives of our students,” he said while responding to questions from the media.