Italy’s controversial former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died. The 86-year-old senator and leader of the Forza Italia party, whose string of financial and sex scandals made him the most polarising figure in modern Italy, was admitted to hospital on Friday. He had been discharged from hospital last month where he was treated for over
ESPN News Services Jun 8, 2023, 12:38 PM ET Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals‘ home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada. It’s the second straight day the continuing fires north of the border have impacted sports in the Northeastern
The use of artificial intelligence in TV and film production could potentially render actors unnecessary, according to industry experts. Actors – including motion capture master Andy Serkis – have spoken to Sky News about their concerns for the impact of AI, with the acting union Equity insisting the government’s pro-innovation stance isn’t thinking about the
Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNJun 9, 2023, 08:19 AM ET It’s a rare treat to witness a performance by the greatest in a sport’s history. It is especially rare in the case of Amanda Nunes. The GOAT of women’s MMA will be making her first appearance of 2023 when she headlines UFC 289 on Saturday in Vancouver,
The government has wobbled on the oil and gas windfall tax, reflecting a growing government concern about the effect of the 75% marginal rate on a sector that supports over 200,000 jobs. It is worth pointing out that the promised relief is dependent on fossil fuel prices falling beyond a certain level for two consecutive
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on LSVs and electric micro-cars, we discussed the definitions, use cases, and street-legal rules regarding this important class of tiny vehicles. Now in Part 3, the final installment of the series, we’ll look at which street-legal vehicles are actually available in the US. As we discussed
Greta Thunberg says she is “technically” taking part in her final school strike for climate today – with a warning: “The fight has only just begun.” The Swedish climate activist who inspired a worldwide youth climate strike movement with her one-person school protest starting in 2018, said although she is graduating from school, “I’ll continue
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick insists the government is dealing with the issue of migration effectively. Some 12,000 Albanians arrived in the UK on small boats last year, but just “hundreds” have been returned. #ukmigration #immigrationnews #netmigration 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: https://www.facebook.com/skynews
Amidst confusion over how the Florida governor pronounces his last name, CNN’s Michael Smerconish asks what will happen when it comes to naming the nominee for 2024. #CNN #News
Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto, California, US, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Palantir’s boss Alex Karp opposes the idea of a pause in artificial intelligence research, in contrast to an open letter from the Future of Life Institute signed by some of the biggest names in the
The government is scaling back the windfall tax on bumper oil and gas profits in response to fossil fuel companies warning they are cutting back on investment. Prices had reached historic highs following the invasion of Ukraine, resulting in record profits for oil and gas producers such as Shell and BP. The windfall tax –
The prime minister leaves Washington with some progress on two of his goals on this trip: to get his foot in the door on the global response to the risks of artificial intelligence, and deepen economic ties with our biggest trading partner. The announcement of the first global AI summit to discuss how the world
A consumer group has reported Tesco to the competition regulator as officials continue their inquiry into whether the grocery sector is ripping off shoppers. Which? said it had gone to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to complain about a lack of clear pricing on the “vast majority” of the retailer’s food and drink promotions
Donald Trump says he has been indicted and summoned to appear in court next Tuesday. On Truth Social – the network he created – the former US president suggested that the indictment is linked to his handling of classified documents. Mr Trump said his legal team was informed of the indictment by Joe Biden’s administration.
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jun 8, 2023, 04:29 PM ET Aryna Sabalenka was one point away from reaching her first French Open final. Facing the unseeded Karolina Muchova in the semifinals on Thursday, she had battled back after losing the first set in a tiebreak, and now held a commanding lead at 5-2 in the decider.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Sky News he will do “whatever we need to do to defend ourselves” against Iran – and diplomacy has failed to stop Tehran from developing its nuclear capabilities. Speaking exclusively at the prime minister’s offices in Jerusalem, Mr Netanyahu rejected US attempts to resolve the growing crisis only
General Motors (GM) believes it has the manufacturing capacity within its existing network as the transition to EVs heats up. The automaker does not plan to close or open new plants as it looks to maximize efficiency within its current footprint. GM’s top manufacturing executive, Gerald Johnson, told Automotive News in a recent interview the
Ukraine’s much anticipated spring offensive still hasn’t begun. So what is the delay? Military analyst Sean Bell explains the practical reasons why the counter offensive against Russia hasn’t started yet – and why President Zelenskyy could be feeling the pressure. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like
CNN’s Brian Todd reports on what analysts and experts are saying about Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong, and his young daughter taking on a more prominent public role. #CNN #News
A 15-year-old boy riding an e-bike has died in a collision with an ambulance after being followed by police in Salford. Greater Manchester Police said officers began following a boy riding an e-bike at around 2pm today. Police were forced to break off their chase because of bollards. But in a statement, the force said