Vue International has said it had the biggest weekend for UK cinema ticket sales in four years following the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer. The cinema chain said on Sunday that a fifth of its customers had purchased tickets to see both films in a social-media-inspired double bill known as “Barbenheimer”. The two films, released
Developers have accused the government of not doing enough to tackle falling levels of house building, as Michael Gove prepares to unveil plans that he says will boost construction – without spoiling the countryside. In a speech expected on Monday, the levelling up and housing secretary will set out measures aimed at “unblocking the planning
Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island – as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes. Around 59 people have been evacuated from Nissaki beach on the northwest coast, the Greek Coast Guard has said. The evacuation involved six coast guard vessels
With the Conservatives facing three different by-elections across the UK, Sky’s Beth Rigby takes a closer look at which party could come out on top. Labour is seeking to overturn the Tories’ 20,000 majority in Selby and Ainsty, which if successful would usher in the UK’s youngest MP. #conservatives #labour #rishisunak #keirstarmer See more politics
First responders treated at least one person for “heat-related discomfort” in a Delta Airlines flight that experienced high temperatures while sitting on the tarmac at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, the airline said. Flight 555, which was scheduled to fly from Las Vegas to Atlanta, was ultimately canceled. #cnn
Last year, we reported on an electric Nissan Ariya that would make a trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole manned by Chris Ramsey of Plug in Adventures and his wife Julie, who were also the first to complete the Mongol Rally in an EV in 2017. The vehicle will be the
The specialist retail investor which owns Homebase has pumped millions of pounds of additional funding into Wilko to help salvage its future. Sky News has learnt that Hilco has agreed to lend about £5m to Wilko as the general merchandise chain faces an intensifying cash squeeze. The new debt comes in addition to a £40m
Elon Musk says he could replace Twitter’s blue bird logo by Monday – as he pushes ahead with plans to rebrand the social network as X. In a series of posts on his account, the billionaire said he planned to “bid adieu” to the Twitter brand and “gradually, all the birds”. The Tesla and SpaceX
“Planet-friendly” foods may also help reduce a person’s risk of death from cancer, heart disease and other chronic illnesses by 25%, researchers have said. Scientists in the US found those who followed a sustainable diet of more plant-based foods – such as whole grains, fruit, vegetables and nuts – were less likely to die over
For the members of the demining unit in Ukraine’s 35th marine brigade, every step is fraught with peril – every action is beset with risk – during a period that has been particularly dangerous. As the Ukrainians press with their summer offensive, the Russians have countered with Soviet-era tactics. They have laid millions and millions
Sadiq Khan is still committed to expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) but is happy to look at new ideas for ways to mitigate the financial impact on Londoners, Sky News understands. The London mayor is understood to be willing to consider measures as long as they do not reduce the policy’s effectiveness at
Evan Davis has told how his wedding day turned into a “reflective” occasion after he learned his father had taken his own life. The BBC Radio 4 presenter, also known for hosting Dragon’s Den, revealed to his wedding guests he had just been informed of his father’s death but told them not to be “alarmed”
Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts. The Greek government said it had evacuated 19,000 people in the “largest ever” wildfire evacuation in the country’s history. Local media said the fires had reached three hotels, which had already been evacuated, with three coastguard
Two people have died after blasts were reported on the bridge linking Crimea and Russia. Russian officials said a couple was killed and their daughter injured in an unspecified accident while Ukrainian media reported explosions. The bridge is one of only two ways for Russia to supply the Crimean peninsula which it occupied in 2014.
Democratic lobby group Progress Action Fund has debuted a racy political ad showing a couple kissing in bed before they are interrupted by a Republican congressman. CNN’s Dana Bash has more. #CNN #News #USpolitics #Democrats #Republicans #GOP #BirthControl #ohio
Mazda’s “vision study” concept Mazda has confirmed that the next-generation MX-5 Miata will come in 2026 and will be “electrified.” Though the automaker stopped short of saying what level of electrification that will entail – hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric. The confirmation is light on details, though Mazda said it would work with Rohm
Oil prices are expected to increase in the second half of 2023, according to the International Energy Forum. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images Oil prices are set to rise in the second half of the year as supply struggles to meet demand, according to the Secretary General of the International Energy
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJul 23, 2023, 12:51 AM ET Former lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. returned to the win column — but in highly controversial fashion — with a majority decision victory over Maxi Hughes on Saturday night in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The 114-114, 117-111 and 115-113 scores in favor of Kambosos (21-2, 10 KOs) were met
The 1975 has said it has cancelled shows in Taiwan and Indonesia – a day after Malaysia banned it from performing there after its frontman kissed a male bandmate on stage and criticised the country’s anti-LGBT laws. “Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows,” the British band said
Escaping the wildfires in Rhodes felt like “the end of the world”, a British tourist has told Sky News. Extreme heat across Greece has triggered a number of fires across the country, with flames in Rhodes burning for the past five days. A number of locations on the east of the island have been evacuated,