The government plans to use British seabed owned by the Crown Estate to develop wind farms, aiming to power 20 million homes. This marks the first major initiative by Great British Energy, the new government company dedicated to increasing renewable energy, which will receive £8.3bn in state funding over the next five years. Energy Secretary …
British regulators fined Coinbase’s UK arm £3.5 million ($4.5 million) on Thursday for violating a voluntary agreement intended to prevent the cryptocurrency exchange from onboarding “high-risk customers.” Coinbase Global shares were down nearly 2% in U.S. premarket trading. CB Payments Limited (CBPL), part of the Coinbase Group, operates a global crypto trading platform. In October …
Typhoon Gaemi, a powerful storm that has impacted multiple regions, has caused significant destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines. The typhoon, known as Carina in the Philippines, has resulted in extensive flooding, landslides, and a rising death toll. The storm's impact is expected to continue as it moves toward mainland China. Typhoon Gaemi made landfall …
UK stocks hit a three-month low after a major sell-off in US tech shares triggered a global market plunge. The FTSE 100 fell by 0.8%, while the FTSE 250 dropped 1.1% as trading opened, following a sell-off sparked by declining profits at Tesla, the world’s largest electric car maker. US stock markets experienced their worst …
Sky News has learned that the cinema operator will announce a restructuring plan on Friday, leading to the closure of approximately 25 sites across the UK. According to city sources, around half a dozen Cineworld cinemas will begin the closure process immediately and will shut their doors for the last time later this summer. The …
Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. Trump's criticism comes shortly after President Joe Biden endorsed Harris as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Speaking passionately to his supporters, Trump labeled Harris as "Lyin Kamala" and asserted …
Revolut has announced that it has secured a UK banking licence, concluding a regulatory process that spanned over three years and providing a significant boost to the fintech’s expansion plans in its home market. The London-based company revealed on Thursday that it received the licence from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), which had initially received …
Move over, Elsa and Anna! Pixar's Inside Out 2 has officially claimed the title of the highest-grossing animated film ever made! Since its release six weeks ago, the film has raked in a whopping $1.46 billion worldwide, surpassing the previous record holder, Frozen 2, which reached $1.45 billion in 2019. This heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) …
Peek around a gilded balcony at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and you might just spot a familiar sight. A figure in a flowing red gown stands poised, seemingly ready to take center stage. It's Taylor Swift, frozen in a moment from her Fearless tour, the teenage country princess about to belt out her Romeo …
Arsenal secured a narrow victory over Bournemouth in their opening match of a three-game U.S. tour, winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Los Angeles. Fabio Vieira put Arsenal ahead in the first half with a precise volley from Reiss Nelson’s cross, slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Bournemouth equalized …
In a thrilling start to The Hundred men's competition at the Utilita Bowl, Southern Brave secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over London Spirit. London Spirit, batting first, found themselves in early trouble, reeling at 49-5 after 48 balls. Craig Overton's impressive bowling for Southern Brave resulted in three early wickets, putting the Spirit on the …
Lux Prima album to be reissued on Sept. 20 Karen O and Danger Mouse have unveiled their indie rock lullaby, "Super Breath," marking their first musical release since the 2019 album Lux Prima. The song explores the complexities of a rocky relationship, with Karen O's poignant chorus reflecting unfulfilled love: “Because you know I’m not …
The Pixies are set to release their ninth studio album, The Night the Zombies Came, on October 25 via BMG. This follow-up to 2022's Doggerel was produced by Tom Dalgety at Guilford Sound studio in Vermont. Notably, it features the band's first British member, bassist Emma Richardson from Band Of Skulls. Described as their most …
At 37, Andy Murray has accepted that it's time to retire, a decision he grappled with for months. Reflecting on his journey in Paris, Murray shared his contentment with his choice: “I wasn’t sure a few months ago if I’d feel this way. I had a lot of conversations with my family, especially my wife. …
