The former CNN president Jeff Zucker will fly into London this week amid mounting controversy over the Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of The Daily Telegraph he is spearheading. Sky News understands that Mr Zucker, the boss of RedBird IMI, will hold meetings with key stakeholders as expectations grow that the government will launch a public interest
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Tensions over the disputed South China Sea have been reignited after Beijing said its military had driven away a US warship that had entered its territorial waters without permission. Washington has insisted the naval destroyer USS Hopper was on a routine freedom of navigation patrol. According to a post on the official WeChat social media
Joe Biden has called for the truce between Hamas and Israel in Gaza to be extended after more hostages were released on Sunday. The latest captives to be freed include four-year-old dual Israeli-American national Abigail Edan, whose parents were reportedly killed in the 7 October attacks. The US president said her father was “gunned down
More wintry weather – including snow in places – is forecast for the UK later this week after temperatures dropped below freezing two nights in a row. Thermometers plunged as low as -7.7C in Shap, Cumbria, on Friday night and -5C in parts of Scotland on Saturday night. Many other parts of northern England and
Former England manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80. A statement issued on behalf of his family said: “We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. “We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time
Reform UK leader Richard Tice has denied reports that Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson was offered money to defect to his party. Mr Tice told Sky News that “no money or cash has been offered to any Tory MP whatsoever”. He added: “This is about Lee Anderson using the threat of defecting to Reform to
There’s something inherently fun about the idea of a solar-powered electric houseboat. Living on the water and never paying for fuel sounds like a dream for many people. But would anyone make it a reality by buying a houseboat sight unseen from China? I’ve found plenty of fun and strange EVs for this Awesomely Weird
The flight data recorder has been removed from a US navy surveillance plane that overshot a runway and ended up in the water off Hawaii. The large aircraft was on its approach to a marine base when it landed in Kaneohe Bay. Nine people, including three pilots and six crew members, were on board at
A cabinet minister has played down the suggestion of a government split on the Rwanda asylum plan after the home secretary said it was not the “be all and end all” of migration policy. Backbench Tory MPs have criticised James Cleverly after he urged people not to “fixate” on the controversial deportation scheme, and said
A blouse worn by Diana, the Princess of Wales, for her engagement portrait is up for auction. Worn by the royal for her portrait in 1981, the pink crepe blouse has a ruff-like collar and loose pleats to the front. Julien’s Auctions has put Diana’s garment up for auction and estimated its value to be
Meet the schoolgirls taking on the UK’s quest for Eurovision glory. Hayla and Yazmin, 12, and 13-year-old Maisie make up STAND UNIQU3, who will perform for the UK in today’s Junior Eurovision in Nice. Their song Back To Life was written by Sky Adams, Jakke Erixson and Jack Hawitt – a team that has also
Renewable energy solutions specialist ETaker has introduced its new M2000 Power Station – a modular, versatile portable energy provider that uses cutting edge technology like semi-solid-state batteries and Gallium Nitride to deliver all your power needs more efficiently. For a limited time you can get the M2000 Power Station for early bird launch price of
Baz Luhrmann has said the film industry is “way behind in terms of governance” of artificial intelligence. The Australian director also told Sky News the deal US writers and actors unions made with studios and streaming platforms was “exactly right”. “I think we need to play catch up in all fields in terms of proper
If the Conservatives thought the autumn statement would bring the party a much needed boost – announcing cuts to national insurance and business taxes – some very big numbers were lurking just around the corner that would ruin the party. The very next day, the Office for National Statistics released figures that showed net migration
An Irish-Israeli schoolgirl is among 17 hostages freed by Hamas in return for dozens of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, in the second swap under a truce deal. Emily Hand, from Kibbutz Be’eri, celebrated her ninth birthday in captivity on Friday. The girl, who was one of 13 Israelis freed on Saturday, was among 240
A man who strangled his disabled girlfriend to death with a dog lead has been jailed for life. Matthew Hyde, 41, launched a vicious attack on Sara Bateman at her home in Willenhall Road, Willenhall in the West Midlands, on 28 March this year. Hyde moved in with Ms Bateman shortly after meeting the 50-year-old
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has been arrested after being found “slumped over the wheel of a car” while the engine was still running, police in LA said. The 43-year-old, who shot to fame for her role in 2017 comedy film Girls Trip, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) on Friday,
Nearly half of women transport workers have been sexually harassed at work, according to a new survey. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union questioned 1,400 female workers across rail, bus, metro and passenger ferry operations. It found four in 10 have been victims of such distressing behaviour in the last year, with incidents including
An Israeli boy who was kidnapped by Hamas has been reunited with his family more than six weeks after he was taken prisoner. Ohad Munder, nine, was one of 13 hostages released after the warring sides agreed to a pause in the fighting. More hostages expected to be released – live updates In touching footage
Canvus turns retired wind turbine blades into beautiful park benches, planters, and picnic tables for public spaces across the US. The US Department of Energy estimates that the average rate of wind turbine retirements will include up to 9,000 blades per year by 2026, and that number will only grow. So Rocky River, Ohio-based startup Canvus