Shein, the online fashion behemoth, is on the verge of taking a huge stride towards a London flotation that would value it at about £50bn and rank among the most significant – and contentious – deals in the UK’s capital markets for years. Sky News can exclusively reveal that Shein, which was founded in China
South Africa is entering a new political period after the African National Congress (ANC) lost the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years. Official results announced on Sunday showed it had taken 40.2% of the vote in the country’s general election – down from 57.5% in 2019. It means the party of Nelson Mandela
OPEC+, a group of 23 oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, will convene on Sunday to decide on the next phase of production policy. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The influential Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, on Sunday agreed to extend their official crude
A celebrity antiques expert who was attacked by two men with hammers has said he has “recovered very well” and thanked fans for their support. Ian Towning, 76, said he was much better after being “smashed to bits” when attackers targeted his store in March. The duo damaged property and stole thousands of pounds worth
The latest in a spate of corporate transactions in Britain’s estate agency sector will be unveiled this week when London-listed Property Franchise Group (TPFG) strikes a deal to buy the Fine and Country chain. Sky News has learnt that TPFG will announce to the stock exchange as early as Monday that it has acquired Fine
In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia’s 27% rally in May pushed its market cap to
Taylor Momsen has been nicknamed “bat girl” after a bat bit her during a show. Momsen’s rock band The Pretty Reckless were supporting AC/DC in the Spanish city of Seville on Wednesday night when the bat flew on to her leg during the song Witches Burn. As fans pointed and shouted, Momsen, who is best
American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date – with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of the company’s 579EV BEV trucks. Einride is known for its “Freight Capacity as a Service” offerings that transport customers with a managed, low-risk way to transition to zero-emission transportation. Integrating electric and autonomous
Footage of Adele confronting a homophobic heckler has been shared widely on social media. During the Saturday night show of her Weekends With Adele residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the award-winning artist took aim at an audience member who yelled: “Pride sucks.” The Hello singer replied: “Did you come to
Labour has denied claims it is offering peerages to former Labour MPs so they stand down to make space for Sir Keir Starmer’s chosen candidates. A number of left-wing Labour candidates, who were MPs until the election was called, told The Times they were told they would be elevated to the House of Lords if
Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in Tel Aviv to call for the resignation of Benjamin Netanyahu and the immediate release of hostages. An estimated 120,000 people took to the streets of the Israeli capital to call on the far-right governing coalition to accept a ceasefire deal outlined by Joe Biden on Friday, according
A stingray whose “virgin” pregnancy made global headlines has a rare reproductive disease, the aquarium housing her has said. In an update on the health of Charlotte the stingray, the Aquarium and Shark Lab in North Carolina said she had “developed a rare reproductive disease that has negatively impacted her reproductive system”. Charlotte captured international
In this article XOM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Exxon gas station sign is seen on October 06, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Four years ago, Exxon Mobil’s reign as the longest serving component in the Dow Jones Industrial Average came to an
As AI deepfakes cause havoc during other elections, experts warn the UK’s politicians should be prepared. “Just tell me what you had for breakfast”, says Mike Narouei, of ControlAI, recording on his laptop. I speak for around 15 seconds, about my toast, coffee and journey to their offices. Within seconds, I hear my own voice,
In a bid to help the city of Kingston, Ontario achieve its sustainability goals, town leaders ordered two Mack LR Electric refuse models – the first two BEVs in its refuse fleet. The City of Kingston developed a strategic plan for 2023-26 on its way to net-zero emissions by 2040. Part of that plan “to lead
Open Extended Reactions LONDON — You wonder what went through Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti’s head as the half-time whistle blew at Wembley on Saturday night. His team, the heavy favorites and finalists in six of the last 10 years (and winners each time), could well have been two or three goals down against Borussia
Labour has announced its plans to reduce net migration – with Sir Keir Starmer accusing the Conservatives of having “repeatedly broken their promises” to get the number down. It marks another attempt by the Labour Party to appeal to Conservative voters. Figures published after Rishi Sunak called the general election showed a net of 685,000
More than 50 people have been arrested at Wembley after a pitch invasion and attempts to breach security at the Champions League final, the Metropolitan Police has said. Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in London on Saturday thanks to late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. But Wembley Stadium confirmed arrests were made
The OPEC logo on the building of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Thomas Coex | Afp | Getty Images The oil-producing Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies could extend existing output cuts this week, delegates and analysts told CNBC, even as focus shifts from Middle East tensions to summer demand.
Jun 1, 2024, 09:54 AM Open Extended Reactions Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell has played his last game for the side after their 22-20 defeat to Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby semifinals on Friday. Farrell will depart for French Top 14 club Racing 92 next season, while Billy and Mako Vunipola are also set to