The BBC is set to axe long-running interview show HARDtalk as part of plans to cut 130 news roles, as it looks to reduce costs. HARDtalk will finish in March next year, the broadcaster said, after nearly three decades on air. The hard-hitting interview programme, hosted by journalists including Stephen Sackur, runs Monday to Thursday
A trio of buyout firms have been shortlisted to buy a stake in the UK operations of Grant Thornton, one of Britain’s six biggest accountancy firms. Sky News has learnt that Cinven, EQT and New Mountain Capital – the backer of Grant Thornton’s US business – have made the cut in a process that could
The image of a person burning alive among tents in a hospital compound in Gaza has been widely shared online. Warning: This story contains details and images readers may find distressing The video captures the moments after an Israeli strike on al Aqsa hospital in Deir al Balah on Monday, in which medics said three
Photo: Dongfang Electric Corporation China’s Dongfang Electric Corporation has rolled out a 26-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine, the world’s largest in both capacity and size. The Chinese state-owned manufacturer released photos of the turbine’s giant nacelle – the box-like housing at the top of the turbine that houses the generating components – at its factory in
With its debut just around the corner, Kia’s new EV4 has been spotted testing in the Alps, offering a glimpse at what could be the brand’s next big hit. At first glance, this electric car could be the one we’ve been waiting for. Check out the video below. It’s been about a year since Kia
Energica, Europe’s leading electric motorcycle maker and often considered ‘the Ducati of e-motorcycles’, appears to be in financial distress. New reports from local media indicate that the Italian motorcycle maker may be headed for collapse. According to the Italian newspaper Chronica, Energica’s employees are preparing to strike in response to financial uncertainty regarding their employment
Collect Trump Cards Source: Collecttrumpcards.com With shares of his nascent social media business in the midst of a sharp rebound and with just three weeks until the presidential election, Donald Trump is bringing his latest proposed money-making endeavor to market, this time in crypto. On Tuesday, the former president and current Republican nominee aims to
Crude oil futures fell more than 4% on Tuesday, as a looming global oil surplus next year overshadowed the risk of a supply disruption from the conflict between Israel and Iran. Oil prices spiked earlier this month after Iran hit Israel with a ballistic missile attack, raising fears that Israel would respond by targeting the
Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple. Source: YouTube SAN FRANCISCO — For months, crypto companies and their executives have been pouring tens of millions of dollars into Donald Trump’s effort to win the White House. Chris Larsen isn’t one of them. The co-founder and chairman of Ripple recently contributed $1 million worth of XRP tokens, the
The Oura Ring 4. Courtesy: Oura After two weeks of wearing the Oura Ring 4, the smart ring gave me a better understanding of how my sleep, stress and exercise influence how I feel in my day-to-day life. The Oura Ring 4 began shipping to customers and became available in retail stores on Tuesday, and
Anyone could set themselves up as a funeral director and “keep bodies in their garage” an inquiry chair warned today, calling for urgent regulation of the funeral sector. Sir Jonathan Michael, chair of the David Fuller inquiry, says the public would be “shocked” by the lack of an independent statutory regulatory regime for funeral directors
Liam Gallagher has branded a Saturday Night Live (SNL) skit about the bickering Oasis brothers “excruciating”. SNL cast members James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman starred in the segment, which sees the brothers argue about who was “cooler”. “I wouldn’t expect anything else from them,” the Oasis frontman tweeted. “Are they meant to be comedians?”
New weight-loss jabs could get people “back into work” to boost the economy, the prime minister has said. Sir Keir Starmer said injections could also help reduce pressure on the NHS. “I think these drugs could be very important for our economy and for health,” the prime minister told BBC Breakfast. “This drug will be
The CBI, the struggling business lobbying group, is in talks to sub-let parts of its vast London headquarters as it continues to seek cost-cutting opportunities in the wake of last year’s near-collapse. Sky News has learnt that the CBI has approached some of its trade association members to gauge their appetite to lease parts of
Scrutiny of Thames Water, the crisis-hit utility, will intensify this week when the industry regulator appoints LEK Consulting as an independent monitor of the company. Scrutiny of Thames Water, the crisis-hit utility, will intensify this week when the industry regulator appoints LEK Consulting as an independent monitor of the company. Sky News has learnt that
It was “pure chance” Dawn Sturgess sprayed herself with novichok before meeting up with her daughter, an inquiry has been told. Caroline Sturgess said Dawn had plans to meet her daughter before she discovered the perfume bottle containing novichok and said it was a “solace” to her family Dawn’s daughter was not killed in the
Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has apologised over what he called a “clumsy” joke where a “racial term was implied”. The BBC had to pause rehearsals of the upcoming Christmas special to investigate the incident. The 69-year-old actor said he “deeply regrets” the line, which was first reported in the Mirror newspaper. In the
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle from South Texas. This mission is particularly notable for successfully capturing its Super Heavy booster at the launch site, marking a significant achievement in aerospace technology. The successful launch and recovery illustrate SpaceX’s commitment to advancing reusable rocket technology, which is vital for reducing costs and
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood may have a higher likelihood of experiencing a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with different blood types. Blood types are determined by specific chemicals found on the surfaces of red blood cells, with the main types being A, B, AB, and O.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out raising national insurance for employers in the upcoming autumn budget. The prime minister would only say Labour’s manifesto promised not to increase national insurance “for working people” when asked if he was going to break a pledge by increasing the tax for employers in the 31 October