The US has launched airstrikes on Iraq and Syria targeting Iranian-backed militias. The move comes in retaliation for a drone attack on an American base in Jordan that resulted in the deaths of three US service members. It is the latest escalation in the Middle East that has been growing increasingly unstable since the Hamas
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Carl Weathers, the actor famous for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, has died aged 76. In a statement, his family said: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary
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The US military has launched an air assault on at least 85 targets in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias on Friday. Numerous aircraft were used – including long-range bombers flown from the US – and 125 precision munitions were fired. A statement from US Central Command said: “US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted
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The founder of Superdry is in talks with the owner of Laura Ashley and an investor which previously backed Paperchase about a bid to take the London-listed fashion retailer private. Sky News has learnt that Julian Dunkerton has held initial discussions with Gordon Brothers and Rcapital, both of which specialise in investments in financially challenged
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Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has revealed to Sky News she no longer goes out socially because of threats and abuse and that she was “scared” when confronted by pro-Palestinian supporters. The senior frontbencher said the level of intimidation had impacted on her day-to-day life and she had changed her behaviour. People wanting to see
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Activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing for BP to urgently change tack, saying it is “highly debatable” whether the oil major’s strategy of reducing fossil fuel investments in favor of clean energy has any chance of succeeding. Giuseppe Bivona, partner and co-chief investment officer at Bluebell, on Tuesday said that the FTSE 100 energy
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