Jeremy Corbyn has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “a flagrant attack on the democratic rights of Islington North Labour Party members” after he ruled out allowing the former party leader to stand as a Labour candidate in the next general election. Earlier today, marking a watchdog’s decision to no longer monitor the party over antisemitism,
The council which removed the freezer used in Banksy’s new artwork in Kent hours after the artist claimed it was theirs, has been returned. The mural in Margate, titled Valentine’s Day Mascara, had incorporated a real-life chest freezer, a broken garden chair, a blue crate and an empty beer bottle, which were all removed from
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign once a successor as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been elected. Scotland’s first minister said she had instructed the SNP’s national secretary Lorna Finn to start the election process to pick her successor after eight years in office. But as the race to replace
After two days of diplomacy and negotiations, NATO’s meeting broke up with lots of ideas, but no deal to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Despite the smiles and bonhomie of Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, NATO’s resolve didn’t buckle. The question of supplying planes remains “under discussion”, we are told, but other things took precedence.
Tesla and the White House announced that they reached a deal for the former to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs in the US. The automaker also confirmed plans to double its number of chargers in the US. Over the last year, Tesla has been working to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric
Men wearing military uniform walk along Red Square in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral in central Moscow on February 13, 2023. Alexander Nemenov | Afp | Getty Images The coming months will be critical in figuring out how Russia’s economy is holding up in the face of a new suite of sanctions, and for how
It’s time for London to get the Hollywood treatment, with the great and the good of the film world in town for this year’s BAFTAs ceremony. All Quiet On The Western Front, The Banshees Of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Elvis and Tar are the films everyone is talking about ahead of this year’s
Ofgem has revealed that the end of forced installation of controversial energy prepayment meters only extends until the end of March. The watchdog said the date, that household energy suppliers had agreed to, also included a temporary halt to remote transfers for customers currently on smart meters. The government had suggested last week that the
Defence analyst Dr Alex Walmsley describes her latest observations on Russian troop withdrawal in Ukraine and explains the key Russian objectives in the Donbas region. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For
Anthony Bourdain is in the Philippines exploring the culture’s love of music and cooking firsthand. Tune in Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
A Grammy-winning British a cappella group has said a US Christian college cancelled a planned concert at the last minute due to “concerns related to the sexuality” of some members. The King’s Singers said they were “deeply saddened” to have the show at Pensacola Christian College, in Florida, called off at two hours’ notice. The
In this article ASML-NL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Dutch firm ASML makes one of the most important pieces of machinery required to manufacture the most advanced chips in the world. U.S. chip curbs have left companies, including ASML, scrambling to figure out what the rules mean in practice. Emmanuel Dunand | AFP |
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation, saying the job “takes its toll on you and all around you”. The SNP leader made the the shock announcement during a press conference in Edinburgh at her official residence, Bute House. The 53-year-old said it had been “the very best job in the world” and
At least four people have died – including a child – after Cyclone Gabrielle caused extensive flooding and landslides in New Zealand. Police have said they have “grave concerns” for several people still missing in the Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti areas on the North Island. The cyclone struck the country’s north on Monday and has
The gunman who shot dead three people at Michigan State University may have also been planning to attack two schools, according to police. Anthony McRae, 43, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after opening fire on students at the East Lansing campus on Monday night. Five people were also taken to hospital – some in
California-based solar EV charging tech company Enteligent is debuting what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC rooftop solar-powered hybrid bidirectional EV charger. Enteligent is launching its new product this week at Intersolar North America 2023 in Long Beach, California. The solar EV charger, which draws power from rooftop solar, can supply 25 kW of
Oil-and-gas producer Devon Energy (DVN) on Tuesday delivered lackluster fourth-quarter earnings, sending shares lower. And now we’re looking to the company for answers on how it plans to continue returning cash to shareholders in a lower oil-price environment. Total revenue was roughly flat year-on-year, at $4.3 billion, slightly missing analysts’ forecasts of $4.39 billion, according
Retired Air Vice Marshall Sean Bell says that it is “highly unlikely” that the west would provide aid for Taiwan as it has for Ukraine. He says this is because NATO does not recognise the country as an independent state. China has now concluded their live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, but says that
Joby Aviation’s electric, six rotor aircraft can take off like a helicopter yet fly like a plane. Its commercial operations, which it hopes to launch by 2024, will allow customers to book a seat on one of its aircraft like they would on a rideshare app. With a distance of up to 150 miles on
Joe Lycett, Sir Rod Stewart, Alex Scott and Harry Styles are among the stars nominated for this year’s British LGBT Awards. Lycett made headlines ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal, in November, when he publicly urged David Beckham to pull out of a reported £10m deal with the host nation
Almost half of all NHS trusts in England missed a crucial two-week cancer diagnosis target in every month last year, new data has revealed. NHS targets state that 93% of patients should have an appointment with a cancer specialist within two weeks of an urgent GP referral. But new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats
Pharrell Williams has been hired by Louis Vuitton to head the artistic direction of its menswear designs – filling the high-profile position left vacant since the death of star designer Virgil Abloh over a year ago. “Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome @Pharrell as its new Men’s Creative Director”, the fashion house said in a
A 19-month-old girl has been successfully treated for a fatal genetic disease with the world’s most expensive drug. Teddi Shaw is the first person in the UK to receive Libmeldy, a treatment that corrects the underlying genetic fault that causes metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). The gene therapy, which replaces a defective gene inside the body’s cells,
Not since the huge battles of the Second World War has artillery been used so ferociously and intensively as it is now in Ukraine. The conflict there has become bogged down in a gruelling war of attrition where the big gun is king. At times, Russia has been firing a staggering 20,000 artillery shells a
Christine Wilson, nominee to serve on the Federal Trade Commission, testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee confirmation hearing in Hart Building on February 14, 2018. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Christine Wilson, the sole remaining Republican on the Federal Trade Commission, announced Tuesday she plans to resign, citing
Feb 11, 2023 Yair Rodriguez is the UFC’s interim featherweight champion following a masterful finish over Josh Emmett at UFC 284. Rodriguez (15-3) submitted Emmett via triangle choke at 4 minutes, 19 seconds of the second round. The 145-pound bout co-headlined UFC 284, which took place on Sunday morning local time at RAC Arena. The
Police in the US have named the gunman who fatally shot three students at Michigan State University as Anthony McRae. The 43-year-old, who killed himself hours after Monday’s shooting, was not a student at the university and had no known affiliation, police added. The shooting began shortly before 8.30pm local time and left three students
Inflation has eased slightly to 10.1% from 10.5% the previous month as fuel price rises slowed. Decreased transport costs were one of the main drivers of the lower inflation rate, along with restaurants and hotels, as prices dropped in cafés and restaurants from the December Christmas period to January. Cost of living – latest: Semi-skimmed
Airbus and Rolls-Royce have secured contracts to support a record order for new planes by Air India. The order, for 220 Boeing and 250 Airbus aircraft over several years, will benefit both Airbus and engine supplier Rolls-Royce in the UK, the government said. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said the wings, designed by
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In this article BTC.CM= BUSD.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Paxos has been ordered by New York regulators to stop issuing the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Digital currency markets are on edge after a flurry of aggressive regulatory actions from U.S. authorities over the past few days.
Developments in commercial satellite technology means the war in Ukraine is visible to millions of people. Images from companies such as Maxmar and Google Maps allowed everyone to see the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border before the invasion – and this week outside of Kyiv. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos:
On “Parts Unknown” Anthony Bourdain heads to the German city of Cologne. He shares a taste of his “happy zone” and how the working class impacted the cuisine.