Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer, has died at the age of 88 in Portsall, Brittany. The death of Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo – Rabanne’s birth name – was confirmed by a spokesperson for Spanish group Puig, which controls the Paco Rabanne label he exited two decades ago. He founded his namesake brand in1966, and while
MPs have launched an inquiry into “designer dogs” and other types of animal abuse following an increased demand for pets during the pandemic. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will look into a variety of abuses committed against pets and is calling for experts to submit written evidence now. Puppy farms – high volume
Newport Vessels is showing off its latest electric motor kit, this time designed to turn kayaks into electric boats. The easy-to-use NK300 motor is designed for fishermen, outdoors enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to go further on their kayaks than their arms will take them. Newport is known for their electric trolling motors, but the
In this article EDF-FR NG.-GB TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Both pink and blue have been used to differentiate between different methods of hydrogen production. Eve Livesey | Moment | Getty Images From Tesla’s Elon Musk to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the past few years have seen many high-profile names
Russian forces have spent the day trying to encircle Ukraine’s capital. However, it appears their soldiers have been held up to the south-east of the city and were unable to reach their positions before nightfall. Security expert Prof Michael Clarke has more details. For the latest developments: https://news.sky.com/story/explosions-reported-near-kyiv-after-putin-authorises-military-operation-in-ukraine-ukraine-latest-12541713 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more
A sweeping multi-day manhunt continues for a suspect accused of brutally beating and kidnapping a woman in Oregon who remains in critical condition, according to police. CNN correspondent Lucy Kafanov reports. #CNN #News
In an era of orbital satellites so advanced that they are able to make out objects half the size of cars from space, a spy balloon might seem like a bit of a relic. They were a prominent tool for reconnaissance during the Cold War and were even used in a more basic form for
Timeline of Nicola’s disappearance Lancashire Constabulary have now confirmed Nicola’s movements in the run-up to her disappearance on Friday 27 January. 8.43am – Nicola walked along the path by the River Wyre, having dropped her children off at school 8:50am (approximately) – A dog-walker – somebody who knows Nicola – saw her walking around the
A 30-year-old dog who lives in Portugal has been named as the world’s oldest by Guinness World Records. Bobi, born on 11 May, 1992 is not just the oldest dog living – he’s the oldest dog ever. He is 30 years and 268 days old as of today – and was certified the new record
Harry and Meghan were among the high-profile guests present to watch Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi renew their wedding vows. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked on as the TV talk show host was surprised with the gesture as part of her 50th birthday celebrations. DeGeneres shared the entire ceremony in
“It’s not who you are but who you know” is a saying often used to explain why those with family connections to successful people seem to have a head start doing well in the next generation. In the US this phenomenon has led Gen Z to coin a new tag “nepo babies” as they list
In this article GOOGL GOOG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Alphabet missed on both top and bottom lines when it reported fourth quarter earnings after the bell Thursday. The company’s stock dropped nearly 4% after hours, erasing some of the 7.28% it gained in normal trading hours. Here’s how the numbers stacked up: Earnings
Ampd Energy, a pioneer of urban construction battery storage, is powering large tower cranes for global construction giant Laing O’Rourke on a huge project in central London. The Enertainer Hong Kong-based Ampd’s flagship product is called the Enertainer – “energy” and “container,” geddit? – which is an all-electric lithium-ion battery storage system designed specifically for
Residents fetch water from a well contaminated by oil pollution at Ogale Town, Eleme in southeast Nigeria, on June 13, 2015. Afp Contributor | Afp | Getty Images Over 13,000 residents from two Nigerian communities are seeking damages from Shell in the High Court in London, calling for the energy giant to clean up residual
The US military is tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon that has been flying over northwestern America in recent days. A senior defence official said the US has “very high confidence” it is a Chinese high-altitude balloon and was flying over sensitive sites to collect information. The blimp was spotted over Billings, Montana, on Wednesday
Tobias Ellwood, a Conservative MP and chair of the Defence Select Committee, has said the army is in a “dire state”, pointing out it’s “unacceptable” that key components of the British Army’s land warfare are 20 -50 years old. Read more here: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-news-latest-zahawi-removed-from-position-over-serious-breach-of-ministerial-code-12593360 #skynews #politics #nadhimzahawi #britisharmy SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos:
A seventh Memphis police officer is now off the force as new details emerge from the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols. CNN legal analyst and Criminal Defense attorney Joey Jackson, former president and CEO of the NAACP Cornell William Brooks, and CNN’s Don Lemon join Wolf Blitzer to discuss. #CNN #News
In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Tim Cook walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of USA at Circuit of The Americas on October 23, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images Apple missed expectations for revenue, profit, and sales for many of its lines
10:07 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will be out for around three weeks because of the injury he suffered against Montpellier on Wednesday, making him a doubt for the Champions League round-of-16 first-leg game against Bayern Munich. Mbappe picked up a knee and thigh injury on a tackle by Montpellier midfielder
The first 100 days of Rishi Sunak’s premiership are done – a yardstick that his predecessor Liz Truss never even reached, while Boris Johnson found himself utterly consumed with firefighting a pandemic. Mr Sunak can take some comfort in the fact he’s made it this far without a full-blown leadership crisis or an external global
The energy regulator Ofgem has asked suppliers to suspend the forced installation of prepayment meters and review their processes for dealing with customers who have fallen into arrears. Sky News understands the regulator made the request on Thursday after it was revealed that debt collectors working for British Gas had forced their way into the
It’s the biggest night in music, with stars from all over the world vying for a prestigious Grammy award to boost their reputation and musical credentials. Hosted by former host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, for the third time on the trot, Sunday’s ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
More than three weeks have passed since Nicola Bulley went missing and police have recovered a body near to where the mother-of-two was last seen. Officers searching for the missing mother said they responded to reports of a body in the River Wyre but “no formal identification has yet been carried out”. Police have previously
A tube runs from Jeanette Mahlangu’s nose to an at-home oxygen concentrator positioned on the side of her couch. The 85-year-old’s chest rises steadily as she stares at a clock on the wall of her South Africa home in Soweto’s Meadowlands. It is just after 6pm when the electricity goes out and her oxygen support
A potential witness who was sought by Lancashire Police following the disappearance of Nicola Bulley has now been traced. Earlier today, police released a CCTV image of a dog walker wearing a red coat who they wanted to speak to and said they thought “the woman was in the area at the time” Ms Bulley
9:28 AM GMT Veteran fullback Stuart Hogg has recovered from injury to take his place in Scotland’s backline for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham. Hogg, who had a heel injury, will win his 97th cap despite having missed matches at club level over the last weeks in an experienced line-up named by
Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors officially launched two new models in Europe today – the long anticipated G9 SUV, and an optimized P7 sedan featuring added range and faster charging. Both XPeng EV models are on display at the eCar Expo in Stockholm this weekend and will begin deliveries in four countries throughout Europe later
Shell said last month that windfall taxes imposed by the European Union and U.K. following the surge in profits would cost the group about $2 billion. Paul Ellis | Afp | Getty Images British oil giant Shell on Thursday posted its highest-ever annual profit, bolstered by soaring fossil fuel prices and robust demand since Russia’s
The Sims 4 has added a selection of inclusive upgrades including hearing aids, top surgery scars and shapewear in their latest update. One of the best-selling video games of all time, The Sims allows players to recreate the lives of virtual people living in a suburban neighbourhood. It was first released in 2000. The game,
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Sky News he believes China’s President Xi is a bigger threat to the world than Vladimir Putin. Speaking on Beth Rigby Interviews, Mr Pompeo said President Xi is intent on world dominance. “He wants to own you,” the US politician warned. “He wants hegemonic intent across
Staff at Royal Free Hospital in north London say the COVID-19 pandemic has left a legacy – there is a “huge backlog” of patients. Research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that nationwide 1,000 more people are dying every week than expected. Read more on the NHS here: https://news.sky.com/topic/nhs-5893 #nhs #crisis #skynews SUBSCRIBE
A federal court in Florida unsealed the search warrant executed at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, which cites three different criminal laws. CNN’s Evan Perez breaks down what those laws are and how Trump might have violated them. #cnn #News
Shell has announced annual profits of $39.9bn (£32.2bn), doubling from a year earlier and far exceeding the previous record of $31bn in 2008. The London-listed company also posted record fourth-quarter earnings of $9.8bn (£7.9bn). The profits – which were even higher than the $38.17bn (£30.8bn) analysts had expected – came thanks to bumper gas prices