In this article AMZN Amazon founder Jeff Bezos arrives for his meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the UK diplomatic residence on September 20, 2021 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tweeted on Sunday that inflation is most hurtful to the
The lead singer of the Ukrainian band which won the Eurovision Song Contest has condemned the “sick lottery” of Russian missiles hitting residential buildings in his war-torn country. Oleh Psiuk was speaking as Kalush Orchestra released a dramatic video of their winning song, Stefania, set against images from several cities near Kyiv – Bucha, Irpin,
After a week’s break, the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard libel trial resumes today – with the actor’s legal team set to begin their questioning of his ex-wife following her allegations of physical and sexual abuse. The hearing is taking place in Fairfax, Virginia, in front of jurors, who have now heard four weeks of
A teenager accused of killing 10 people and injuring three others in a mass shooting at a US supermarket in the city of Buffalo is on suicide watch, officials say. Payton Gendron is being detained separately from other individuals in a holding centre following the massacre on Saturday afternoon. Eleven of the 13 people who
The government is planning to publish legislation to override the Northern Ireland Protocol, but Sky News understands the cabinet has still not agreed the wording. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) are demanding the trade border in the Irish Sea, created by the treaty, be removed before they restore power sharing at Stormont. Sources close to
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has revealed its profits skyrocketed by more than 80% in the first three months of the year, with prices buoyed by post-pandemic global demand and the Ukraine war. The bumper first-quarter earnings by the state-owned firm, which overtook Apple as the world’s most valuable company last week, showed a record net
Pointing to a grubby, grey sofa in the corner of a small room in her neighbour’s house, the Ukrainian mother said that was where a teenage Russian soldier raped her. It happened during an evening of terror, cruelty and murder in a rural village outside Kyiv. Vika, 42, said she decided to speak about the
Electric cargo bikes, especially four-wheeled versions that function as mini delivery vans, are becoming an increasingly common solution for mail delivery around the world. As the USPS struggles with its own delivery van ordering scandal, the latest example of alternative lightweight and efficient electric four-wheeler delivery vehicles sees yet another European country demonstrating the effectiveness
Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at the oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Oil giant Aramco reported a more-than 80% jump in net profit Sunday, topping analyst expectations and setting a new quarterly earnings record since its IPO. The Saudi Arabian behemoth said net income rose 82% to
Finland’s leaders have announced that the country should apply to join the NATO “without delay”. Louise Jones, former British Army officer and and Head of Intelligence at McKenzie Intelligence Services analyses the implications of Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. For the latest developments in Ukraine: https://qrcode.skynews.com/skynews/ukraineblog SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos:
Ukraine’s army of volunteers includes a software engineer with a tank nicknamed “Bunny.” CNN’s Sam Kiley speaks to some of the volunteer soldiers about life on the front line. #CNN #News
Deborah James has raised over £6m in her campaign to find a cure for cancer and smash the taboos around bowel disease, just days after being made a dame. The You, Me And The Big C host was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016, and has been sharing candid posts about her progress and diagnosis
1:10 AM ET Jan Blachowicz‘s journey back to the UFC title got off to an odd start. But the former champ will certainly take it. Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic via TKO at 1:11 of the third round after Rakic suffered an injury to his right knee. Blachowicz landed a combination and Rakic took a step
A woman who died after being hit by a car while walking her three dogs in London has been named. Police have identified her as Olivia Riley from Suffolk and said her family are being supported by specialist officers. The 41-year-old had been walking her golden retrievers along Cheyne Walk in Chelsea on Saturday morning
NHS prescription charges in England are to be frozen as pressure mounts on ministers to ease the cost of living crisis following the recent Tory bruising at the polls. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the levy, which normally rises in line with inflation, will be held at the same level this year to “put money
12:35 AM ET Mike CoppingerESPN CARSON, Calif. — Brian Castano crumbled in a heap, the product of a right hand to the body followed by a left hook to the head from Jermell Charlo in Round 10 of an instant classic Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. Somehow, someway, Castano made it to his feet
Business leaders in the fish and chip industry are calling on the government to offer a “long-term strategy” to their food shortages crisis – or face a third of chippies closing. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has warned the four key ingredients that make up a traditional fish and chip meal are deeply
Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song Contest in a huge show of support from the rest of the continent following Russia’s invasion of the country. Performing their folk-rap song Stefania, Kalush Orchestra stormed up the leader board, beating off strong competition from the UK and Italy. The group were out on the streets fighting off
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent Twitter shares tumbling on Friday when he said he was going to put his $44 billion acquisition of the social network “on hold” while he researches the proportion of fake and spam accounts on the platform. Though Musk later clarified that he remains committed to the deal, he continued
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia looks “insane” for still trying to snatch victory in the Donbas region. Mr Zelenskyy said he was “grateful to each and everyone” still defending the Donbas and other eastern and southern regions, adding Ukraine was forcing Russian occupants to leave Ukrainian land “step by step”. On Saturday,
Tesla is trying to help the grid in its new home state of Texas as rising temperatures is resulting in new record electricity demand in the state. The automaker is pushing a new in-car alert to encourage off-peak charging. Texas has a notoriously fragile grid that is having issues supporting increasing peak electricity demand. The
President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, gestures during his speech at the closing ceremony of the Latin Bitcoin conference (LaBitConf) at Mizata Beach, El Salvador, where he announced “Bitcoin City”, on November 20, 2021. Marvin Recinos | AFP | Getty Images El Salvador just added another $15.5 million worth of bitcoin to its balance sheet,
The President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö has told a news conference in Helsinki that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “changed the picture” on the country’s security. In a message to Russia he said, “you caused this – look at the mirror”. Mr Niinistö was speaking after he signed a joined security pact with Boris Johnson. For
Ret. US Army Major Mike Lyons gives his analysis on the most recent attacks and troop movements in the Russian war against Ukraine. #CNN #News
At least eight people have been killed in a mass shooting at a supermarket in the US city of Buffalo, New York state, AP has reported. The gunman is reported to have been taken into custody after the attack on Saturday afternoon. The exact number of people hurt at the Tops Friendly Market in Jefferson
Ed Sheeran helped to pay for some of Tom Parker’s treatment for an inoperable brain tumour, the late Wanted star has revealed in his autobiography. The 33-year-old singer told his fans that he was suffering from an aggressive from of cancer back in October 2020, and after battling the disease for 18 months, sadly died
In this article AMZN Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 2, 2021. Paul Ellis | Reuters Amazon founder Jeff Bezos took aim at President Joe Biden on Friday over a tweet that said inflation could be brought down by taxing wealthy corporations. Biden earlier
Space is a mysterious place and many people around the world are working to uncover it layer by layer. Still, quite a few puzzling events up there remain unexplained. Scientists now believe there may be invisible walls in space. However, these walls are not anything like the walls of a room. Instead, they are more
The West has declared a “total hybrid war” against Russia and it is hard to predict how long it will last, Moscow’s foreign minister has said. Sergei Lavrov said the consequences of the war in Ukraine will be felt around the world. But speaking about sanctions on Russia, he warned: “Western politicians should understand their
Cancer campaigner Deborah James has said she’s had the “most surreal, mind-blowing, humbling five days” of her life after being made a dame and her fundraiser reaching more than £5.7m. The podcast host, who is receiving hospice-at-home care to treat her terminal bowel cancer, thanked the public for their “generosity” and the Duke of Cambridge
The energy industry is continuously evolving, sometimes throwing out astonishing results. As the current sources of energy are depleted, mankind has been pushed into the top gear to find new and reliable sources to sustain life as we know it today. One of the most promising developments has been a renewed effort to harness solar
The biggest question that scientists are grappling with in relation to Mars is this: Did the Red Planet ever host life? While the quest for finding life on Mars is underway, and with more vigour than ever before, it is unlikely any conclusive result will be found soon. NASA aims to bring back Martian samples
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss our first drive of the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla’s plan to open its Supercharger network, Rivian’s Q1 2022 earnings, and more. This week’s episode is sponsored by TeslaShields.com: 10% off Tesla floor