Sir Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to delay parts of his tour in the United States. The 74-year-old revealed on Instagram he had contracted COVID-19 and would have to reschedule his shows in Dallas. “It’s always a massive disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to anyone who’s been inconvenienced
Sue Gray has received photos of Downing Street parties which include Boris Johnson and others close together with wine bottles, Sky News understands. The latest revelation comes shortly after a government source said senior civil servant Ms Gray’s report into parties in Downing Street and Whitehall that may have broken COVID rules could be published
From playing an ex-con dealing with his daughter’s murder in Mystic River, to his portrayal of California’s first openly gay elected official in Milk, Sean Penn has had one of the most varied and acclaimed careers in Hollywood. Those roles have made him a two-time best actor Oscar winner, with three other nominations – for
In this article SPOT Neil Young performs during the 30th Anniversary Bridge School Benefit Concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre on October 23, 2016 in Mountain View, California. C Flanigan | FilmMagic | Getty Images Neil Young demanded Spotify remove his music over what he views as coronavirus vaccine misinformation being spread on the streaming platform by
Boris Johnson has said the UK will “contribute” to any new NATO deployments if Russia invades Ukraine. The prime minister also told MPs that Western allies will react “in unison” to any Russian attack on Ukraine by imposing sanctions “heavier than anything we have done before”. He condemned Moscow for sending more than 100,000 troops
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken an axe to its global growth forecasts while listing a string of threats to the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The world’s lender of last resort downgraded a prediction, made in October, for 4.9% growth in collective gross domestic product this year, saying it now expected a
There are fears Vladimir Putin intends for talks to fail to create a pretext for war – with a Ukrainian source saying they expect any Russian attack would be intense but limited. Around 100,000 Russian troops – combat-ready and equipped with artillery, medical supplies and jamming devices to disrupt enemy communications – remain close to
CNN’s Anderson Cooper and conservative attorney George Conway discuss the draft executive order that then-President Donald Trump considered signing in December 2020 that would have directed the Pentagon to seize voting machines in key states, according to a draft published by Politico. #CNN #News
Lamborghini announced that this year is going to be its last for purely combustion engine vehicles. Starting next year, it will only introduce vehicles with electric motors – starting with hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The CEO also confirmed that the legendary automaker’s first all-electric vehicle is likely going to be a four-door. For a long
In this article DGX Signage for Royal Dutch Shell Plc at a refinery near the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Cole Burston | Bloomberg | Getty Images One of the only facilities in the world that uses carbon capture and storage technology (CCS) to reduce the emissions
Saturn, the second-largest planet in the Solar System after Jupiter, has always attracted the attention of not just scientists but also amateur astronomers. Given the prominent rings around it, it is easily recognisable. But it has another outstanding feature: more than 60 moons. One of these moons has got scientists particularly interested recently. According to
Exactly a month after it was launched, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has reached a position in space from where it will quietly observe the many intriguing events of the cosmos. The Lagrange Point 2, as it’s known, is located 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth on its nightside. The telescope was put into this
A celebration in Downing Street on Boris Johnson’s birthday involved people who were already working together, the transport secretary has told Sky News. Speaking to Kay Burley, Grant Shapps said he did not “seek to defend” the gathering on 19 June 2020, the PM’s 56th birthday. Latest reaction as new claims of Downing Street parties
Interest payments on government debt hit a record £8.1bn for the month of December because of surging inflation, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the cost of servicing the country’s £2trn+ debt pile was almost 200% or £5.4bn up on December 2020. It is because half a trillion pounds worth
Taylor Swift has hit back at Blur’s former frontman Damon Albarn after he claimed she does not write her own songs. British musician Albarn made the comment about the pop star in an interview with the LA Times, adding: “I’m not hating on anybody.” Multi-award winning singer Swift said the claims are “completely false” and
In this article IBM SVP and Director at IBM Research Arvind Krishna speaks on stage during the 2016 Wired Business Conference on June 16, 2016 in New York City. Brian Ach | Wired | Getty Images IBM shares jumped as much as 7% in extended trading on Monday after the software and services company said
US President Joe Biden has been caught swearing at a reporter during a news conference after his mic seemed to accidentally pick up his reaction to a question. The president had been holding the conference following a meeting with the White House Competition Council. As reporters were being ushered out of the room, Fox News’
The Ukrainian soldiers speak in whispers as they trudge through the snow and mud of their trenches, keeping low as they pass the most exposed sections, past signs warning of sniper activity. Nothing has changed here for years. The daily exchanges with Russian-backed separatists and, what the Ukrainians are certain of, professional Russian soldiers, goes
Thousands of people have protested in London against mandatory COVID vaccines for NHS staff ahead of the February deadline for the first dose. Government regulations say staff in the health service must be fully jabbed by the 1st of April and there are concerns it could see 70,000 people lose their jobs. The NHS says
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham tells CNN’s New Day that former President Donald Trump held off-the-books meetings at the White House residence in the days leading up to the January 6th Capitol attack. #CNN #News
Now that we’re well into the new year, it’s time to start thinking about converting your lawn care routine over to being electrically-powered. This is a great way to get rid of gas and oil from your daily life if an EV isn’t in the picture yet or even if you already have one. Right
Raffi Garabedian, then the CTO of First Solar, speaks during the National Clean Energy Summit in 2017. Isaac Brekken | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Raffi Garabedian spent a dozen years developing solar panel technology at First Solar, a photovoltaics company that currently has a market value around $8 billion. The technologist then went
In this article NFLX Scene from “Squid Game” by Netflix Source: Netflix Netflix has gone from airing “Squid Game” to becoming a player in it. The streaming company’s stock price sank 6.6% as of mid-day Monday, reaching as low as $371.37. That follows Friday’s 22% plunge, which was the steepest one-day drop since July 2012.
Downing Street has disputed a report suggesting Boris Johnson held a birthday party inside Number 10 attended by up to 30 people during the first lockdown. ITV News understands the prime minister’s wife, Carrie Johnson, helped to arrange the event which was held just after 2pm the afternoon of 19 June – Mr Johnson’s birthday.
With NATO bolstering its eastern flank, some UK and US embassy staff evacuating Kyiv and Britain warning of a Russian plot to install a puppet regime in Ukraine, signs of hostility seem far stronger than any signals of hope for a peaceful solution to a growing crisis with Russia. It was only last Friday that
A minister has resigned at the despatch box after criticising the government’s record on tackling fraud in the coronavirus business schemes. Lord Agnew, who was both a Treasury and Cabinet Office minister, dramatically quit his role in Boris Johnson’s government in the House of Lords on Monday afternoon, saying the Department for Business, Energy and
A limited version of the report into Downing Street lockdown parties has criticised a “serious failure” to observe the high standards expected of those working at the heart of government. The findings from senior civil servant Sue Gray have been published in a 12-page document. Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates has been going through
Pressure on the NHS created by COVID led to at least 4,000 excess deaths from other conditions and mean that 32,000 cancer patients who should have started treatment are still waiting, according to new analysis. The figures come from a new report published by the CAGE centre at the University of Warwick. It is thought
7:40 AM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jon Jones was going to be in attendance at UFC 270 on Saturday night. He’d be there, likely close to the Octagon, to watch the heavyweight title unification fight between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane, and the winner would likely be his next opponent. That was the plan a
Wholesale gas costs have risen sharply while Bitcoin and stock market values have plunged further as tensions over Russia’s intentions concerning Ukraine add to the cocktail of concerns being juggled by global investors. The market volatility builds on heavy sell-offs that saw the US Nasdaq index come under particular pressure and endure its worst week
Another TV character has suffered a heart attack at the hands of a Peloton bike – despite the exercise company not giving permission for it to be used. There are spoilers for Showtime/Sky show Billions in this story! The popular online exercise bike was used by Mike Wagner (played by David Costabile) during the premiere
Activists have demonstrated around the country to call on the House of Lords to reject a new policing bill which they describe as a “draconian crackdown” on the right to protest. Demonstrations took place in numerous cities, including London, Bristol, Coventry, Newcastle, Liverpool. Manchester, Sheffield and Plymouth. They came ahead of a crucial vote on
Meat Loaf, the larger-than-life singer whose 1977 record “Bat Out of Hell” is one of the best-selling albums of all time, has died at age 74, according to a statement on his verified Facebook page. #CNN #News