This week’s Backstage podcast is slightly different. The team have reflected on their memories of the Queen’s impact on film and TV, after her death last week. From Claire Foy and Olivia Colman in The Crown, to Her Majesty “skydiving” into the Olympic Stadium in 2012 – listen to what moments they picked out. Click
In this article ETH= It’s time for the “merge.” The years-in-the-making, systemwide upgrade to the ethereum blockchain is set to roll out on Wednesday, marking one of the crypto sector’s most historic events to date. Leading up to the overhaul, investors have been jumping into ether, the native token to ethereum. In the past three
A coalition of right wing parties have claimed victory in the Swedish elections, ousting the centre left bloc from power. Jimmie Akesson, who leads the nationalist and anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, said his party would be “a constructive and driving force” in rebuilding safety in the country, adding it was “time to put Sweden first”. The
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Olympic hopeful Aly Raisman talks about goals, priorities, and boyfriends.
The Queen is lying in state in Westminster Hall. Her Majesty’s coffin will remain in place for hundreds of thousands of people to pay their respects until 6.30am on Monday. Follow updates ahead of the Queen’s funeral here. Pay your own personal tribute here. Read more about the Queen’s reign here.
It may still be as near as you can get to double figures. It may yet be heading higher still. It may be squeezing households across the country, but squint a little bit and there’s some good news in Wednesday’s inflation data. For the first time in a long time, not only did the rate
American space agency NASA has updated its Eyes on the Solar System website, which allows space enthusiasts to explore the “universe beyond and the spacecraft exploring them”. Visitors can explore the planets, their moons, asteroids, comets and the spacecraft from 1950 to 2050. The website also allows them to simulate the landing of NASA’s spacecraft,
Sir Keir Starmer has urged anti-monarchy protesters to “respect” people mourning the Queen and not “ruin” their experience. The Labour leader spoke out amid controversy over a small number of protesters being arrested during royal ceremonies. Sir Keir said protest was a “great British tradition” but that hundreds of thousands of people wanted to have
Businesses will learn next week about how the government will help them to navigate the energy crisis. A spokesman for Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Wednesday that the scheme will help businesses with October bills and will be backdated if the implementation is delayed. He said: “We will confirm further details of the business
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the time is now for the bloc to impose a price cap on Russian pipeline gas. John Thys | AFP | Getty Images The European Union will launch a “deep and comprehensive reform” of the electricity market, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. In
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have revealed they have both had polyps removed after undergoing “potentially life-saving” colonoscopies – which they filmed for a bet. The actors, who famously became co-chairmen of Welsh football team Wrexham FC in 2021, shared details of their diagnoses – and how polyps can develop into cancer if
A prisoner on death row in Alabama could be executed next week using a new, untried method that deprives the body of oxygen. James Houts, a deputy state attorney general, told a federal judge that it is “very likely” nitrogen hypoxia could be available for Alan Miller’s execution next week. The technique was approved by
Countries around the world have pledged to send military and non-lethal aid to Ukraine after the invasion by Russia. So, which countries have sent weapons, and what exactly are they? Since this video was produced, a number of countries have pledged to send military aid to Ukraine including Spain, which will send weapons including anti-tank
Speaking at the CNN GOP debate, candidates Donald Trump and Jeb Bush spar over what it takes to keep America safe.
A scrum of desperation surged around the Ukrainian relief truck in a town that was liberated from Russian control just days earlier. “Please give me an aid parcel son, I have a walking stick,” said one tiny, old woman, crushed up against the back of the vehicle as others tried to grab for help over
A ‘sensitive’ diplomatic cable released by the US has revealed more than £260 million has been secretly spent by Russia to try to influence politicians and other officials in more than two dozen countries. The US State Department took the unusual step of releasing the cable, signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, that was
A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange NYSE in New York, on Aug. 26, 2022. Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images The six largest U.S. tech companies lost more than $500 billion in value Tuesday after an unexpectedly high August inflation report sent tech stocks tumbling. The consumer price index was up 0.1%
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