General Motors and SAIC Motor extend their 50-50 Chinese joint venture by 20 years until 2047, focusing on domestic sales of Buick and Cadillac, and exporting Chevrolet models to non-US markets amid China's rise as a global vehicle exporter.
Ombudsman delivered a commanding performance to win the Prince of Wales's Stakes, beating last season's Oaks and Arc winners, Minnie Hauk and Daryz. Jockey William Buick eased the 11-10 favorite to a four-length victory, showcasing exceptional acceleration. Trainer John Gosden praised the horse's class and turn of foot, with the Juddmonte International at York a potential next target.
Jockey Saffie Osborne is in exceptional form, securing 22 wins in the Flat jockeys' championship's first six weeks. With a strong performance and a profitable betting record, she is now targeting her first Royal Ascot winner, a pinnacle event in her sport.
US autoworkers express dismay over offshoring and tariffs impacting jobs. Democrats hold town halls to address concerns and win back blue-collar voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, highlighting the legacy of trade policies like NAFTA and Trump's promises.
The 2026 Flat jockeys' championship promises to be a historic contest between 20-year-old Billy Loughnane and reigning champion Oisin Murphy. Loughnane, who would be the youngest champion in over a century, is available at 6-4 with William Hill while Murphy is 11-10 with Ladbrokes – an unusually split market reflecting genuine uncertainty. Murphy won easily last year with 143 winners to Loughnane's 108, but the young jockey has improved his strike-rate to nearly 21% in 2026 and possesses a relentless momentum that has marked his rapid rise since his first winner at 16 in late 2022.
The Flat jockeys' championship begins at Newmarket on Saturday with a genuine three-way contest for the first time since 2021. Twenty-year-old Billy Loughnane, seeking to become the youngest champion in over a century, faces reigning champion Oisin Murphy, who is bidding for a record-tying sixth title. Bookmakers are split on the favourite, with Murphy available at 11-10 and Loughnane at 6-4, reflecting the closest race in years. Loughnane has improved his strike-rate to nearly 21% in 2026 after a career-best 108 wins last season.
