Rebecca Hall was in her mid-20s when she first started to understand her complicated family history. The British actress-turned-director says most would look at her fair complexion and dark hair and see “English rose”, she says – but looks are never the end of a person’s story. Hall, who has appeared in films including Vicky
Rishi Sunak will hit the airwaves to sell his budget later, after it was warned that the chancellor’s economic set piece will leave the poorest families “far worse off”. Having vowed to build “a stronger economy for the British people” after the coronavirus crisis in his address on Wednesday, Mr Sunak will face questions about
Glasgow has been hit by flooding just days before the city hosts the crucial climate change summit COP26. Footage and pictures on social media shows cars driving through flood water in some streets as heavy rain lashes the city and causes disruption to transport. Some Glasgow residents have tweeted that several roads including Maryhill Road,
It was the evening of 2 July 2018 when British divers Rick Stanton and John Volanthen emerged from the murky, dank monsoon rainwater that had flooded Thailand’s Tham Luang Nang Non cave system, immediately realising they had found what they were looking for. Twelve young football players and their coach had been trapped underground about
The president of the COP26 UN climate summit has told Sky News it is unclear if the crucial meeting will be a success and it is currently hanging “in the balance”. Just days from the summit, Alok Sharma said: “This is going to be difficult. “This is going to be a big challenge. “This is
7:00 AM ET We’re two weeks into the 2021-22 NHL season, and there have been many surprises in the early going — both positive and negative. Here is our updated ranking of all 32 clubs, plus the key takeaways that stand out most for each. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts,
Ava DuVernay has some advice for teenagers. The filmmaker, who made history when she became the first black female director to make a movie nominated for the best picture Oscar with the historical drama Selma, has recently spent plenty of time with young people on sets. In the last few years, DuVernay has made the
Lucid announced today that it will start deliveries of its Air electric sedan on October 30. This is a very important milestone for the company. After years of delays, Lucid finally got its ducks in a row over the last year and the financial backing to build its factory in Arizona. It has been aiming
In this article RY4C-IE AIR-FR A sign for arrivals at Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands. GAPS | iStock | Getty Images Plans to operate commercial hydrogen-electric flights between London and Rotterdam have been announced, with those behind the project hoping it will take to the skies in 2024. In a statement Wednesday, aviation
In 2018 an engineer surveyed the foundation of the building that collapsed in Miami and discovered the foundation was unstable. 159 people are still missing after an apartment building collapsed in Florida. Martha Kelner reports from Florida. 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:
CNN’s Chris Cuomo talks to Sean Cahil, retired US Navy Chief Master-at-Arms, and Christopher Mellon, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, about the forthcoming government report on UFO sightings. #CNN #News
Police say they are in possession of the “lead projectile” fired from the gun used by actor Alec Baldwin when he accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer on the set of his new film, Rust. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the projectile is suspected to be a live round but it cannot be
In this article DOGE.CM= A physical dogecoin token is seen with the logo of rival cryptocurrency shiba inu displayed in the background. Jakub Porzycki | NurPhoto | Getty Images Shiba inu, a dogecoin spin-off, is close to surpassing Elon Musk’s favorite cryptocurrency. The digital token has surged 28% in the last 24 hours, according to
2:35 AM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” HOUSTON — Inside the training room of the visiting clubhouse at Minute Maid Park during Game 1 of the World Series, friends kept dropping by to apologize to Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape, the force has said. PC Adam Zaman, who is based on the East Area Command Unit, was charged by the City of London Police today. The 28-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon. The charge relates to an
Beliefs in witchcraft have been linked to reports of rape, assault, false imprisonment and threats to kill in the UK in the last three years, Sky News can reveal. In one incident, police were called after a parent said their child was “pushed down stairs by a ghost or spirit” and a priest had been
Shirley Ballas has thanked viewers for helping her uncover a “concerning” health problem, after they pointed out she had a lump under her arm. The Strictly Come Dancing head judge previously revealed that “caring” viewers had contacted her after spotting it. In a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, she said that doctors had received
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a budget for a “new economy” after the COVID crisis with a £150bn increase in government spending – but he also warned of “challenging” months ahead due to the continuing pandemic and rising inflation. In his statement to the House of Commons, Mr Sunak promised “the largest increase this
NASA’s main workhorse for deep-space observation has faced a new technical issue this week that has forced scientists to pull it into “safe mode”. The safe mode is designed to keep the Hubble Space Telescope, which has revealed several mysteries of outer space, stable and allow scientists to work on it to address whatever problem
Here are the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget speech: • The chancellor says there are “challenging” months ahead, adding that inflation in September was 3.1% and is likely to rise further – the OBR expect it to average 4% over the next year • Pressures caused by supply chains and energy crisis will
Costs for pubs and brewers are spiralling, those in the industry say, with price rises possible for consumers as a result. The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) says that the cost of essentials such as fuel, CO2, energy, bottles, cans, and packaging are making it impossible for small independent breweries to recover from pandemic-related restrictions.
Not long ago, 100% renewable energy was a distinction reserved for remote communities avoiding costly energy imports. But now, some U.S. states are reaching very high levels of renewable energy, and the largest urban areas on the planet are targeting 100% renewable operations, basing their futures around variable power from wind and solar tied to energy storage.
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In this article ENPH Solaray Director Jonathan Fisk moves a solar panel at the solar power installation company’s Sydney facility. Jason Reed | Reuters Shares of Enphase Energy surged more than 12% during extended trading on Tuesday after the company reported record revenue during the third quarter, despite ongoing headwinds from supply chain bottlenecks. The
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard is a deaf lesbian YouTuber who likes the label “disabled”, saying it is part of who she is and should not be seen as a bad thing. In the first episode of the second season of #Divided, she talks about invisible disabilities, government policy, first dates, and virgin margaritas with Niall Paterson. We
“The Daily Show” correspondent Jordan Klepper tells CNN’s Jim Acosta about what he saw at a recent Donald Trump rally in Des Moines, Iowa. #Newsroom #JordanKlepper #CNN #Acosta
I would like to respect our honorable members who represent us in federal parliament in Australia, but sometimes it is impossible. Anne Webster (National Party), PhD, member for Mallee in Victoria, has just come out publicly saying that just like solar farms, wind farms don’t work in the dark. So much for all those National
What is thought to be the final image of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust shows her standing in front of Alec Baldwin before the actor accidentally shot and killed her. The 42-year-old cinematographer can be seen dressed in a beanie with headphones on and her back to the camera, while Baldwin
In this article GOOGL Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the Google I/O keynote session at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on May 7, 2019. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Alphabet reported profit and earnings for the third quarter that topped analysts’ estimates. The company’s shares were little changed after the report.
More than 80,000 children aged between 12 and 15 have booked to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations in England. Some 2.5 million letters will be sent out this week inviting parents to book a jab for their child through the national booking service. And more than 100 existing vaccination centres have opened their doors for this
Xponent Power is a renewable energy company that is enabling widespread solar adoption in markets that cannot be served by traditional solar solutions. Addressing the power needs of the RV industry, the company has just introduced Xpanse, a stylish, compact, and retractable solar awning for RVs. Camping is all about being off the grid. In
Sudan’s prime minister Abdalla Hamdock and his wife are at home “under heavy security” after the military seized control in a violent coup. The premier was allowed to return to his house in Kafouri, in the state of Khartoum on Tuesday, according to an official who asked to remain anonymous. But it has yet to
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have gone to their first Wrexham game since they took over the football club in February. The Hollywood stars were at York Road stadium on Tuesday evening to watch the side’s away match against Maidenhead United in the National League. The Berkshire team won the clash 3-2. The Deadpool actor