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Home Secretary Suella Braverman says new small boats legislation ‘not breaking’ international law

The home secretary has told Sky News the government’s new plan to stop small boat migrants arriving in the UK is “not breaking the...

Business

Wagamama owner to close restaurants as surge in costs drives annual loss

Restaurant Group, owner of brands including Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s, has revealed plans to close dozens of sites while reporting a slump into...

Business

Heathrow ‘considering next steps’ as airlines secure victory on passenger charges

Heathrow Airport says it is “considering its next steps” after the industry regulator ruled it must cut per passenger fees it charges airlines from...

Environment

China’s energy transition sees ‘staggering’ progress on renewables — and a coal power boom

China is recognized as the undisputable global leader in renewable energy expansion. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images China is making rapid...

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Hollywood’s brightest stars on what it feels like to be nominated for an Oscar

It’s the biggest night in showbiz, at the heart of which lies the greatest accolade for any actor – an Academy Award. Their performances...

Science

ISRO Conducts Controlled Re-Entry Experiment of Aged MT-1 Satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation said it successfully carried out an “extremely challenging” controlled re-entry experiment of the decommissioned orbiting Megha-Tropiques-1 (MT-1) satellite. “The...

Politics

Illegal Migration Bill: Rishi Sunak to face MPs and Labour leader Starmer after unveiling of government’s crackdown on Channel migrant crossings

Rishi Sunak’s plan to crackdown on Channel migrant crossings will face the scrutiny of MPs and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer today, as he...

Politics

Rishi Sunak talks tough on immigration but the ‘stop the boats’ slogan is not as straightforward as it seems

It is an image the government wants the world to see. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak standing behind a boldly branded “stop the boats” lectern,...

Politics

‘Scotland lost its way’: SNP candidates clash on independence in fiery first TV debate

Candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon clashed over independence in their fiery first TV debate, with Ash Regan claiming Scotland had “lost its way”...

Politics

UK set to publish ‘refresh’ of major defence and security review ahead of budget – with modest rise in spending expected

The UK plans to release a “refresh” of a major defence and security review next week ahead of the budget, which is expected to...

World

Iran’s alleged ammunition for Russia’s war in Ukraine: The secret journey of the cargo ships accused of supplying invasion

Iran has secretly supplied large quantities of bullets, rockets and mortar shells to Russia for the war in Ukraine and plans to send more,...

Sports

NHL playoff standings update: Who will win the Eastern Conference wild cards?

7:00 AM ET Tim KavanaghESPN.com Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York. There are...

Business

RMT union suspends series of Network Rail strikes later this month after new pay offer

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers’ union has suspended all industrial action against Network Rail following a new pay offer. Strike action was due...

Sports

Reds RHP Anderson makes major league camp

5:37 PM ET ESPN News Services The Cincinnati Reds have reassigned veteran right-hander Chase Anderson to major league camp. It is an indication that...

Sports

Braves hopeful to have Wright ready by opener

5:20 PM ET Associated Press The Atlanta Braves have reason to hope right-hander Kyle Wright, the majors’ only 20-game winner last season, still has...

Sports

Elliott to miss about 6 weeks; Berry to keep ride

5:32 PM ET Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. — With Elliott fractured his tibia snowboarding in Colorado on Friday and was released from the hospital...

World

Dmitry Ivanov: Jailed anti-Kremlin Telegram blogger tells Sky News that ‘Russia is not Putin’

An anti-Kremlin activist jailed for social media posts criticising the invasion of Ukraine has told Sky News that “Russia is not Putin”. Dmitry Ivanov,...

Environment

Rise in people using cannabis to treat health conditions – but doctors warn patients are putting themselves at risk

It is five years since cannabis was legalised in the UK for medical use, but new research suggests there has been an increase in...

‘I’m taking over this plane’: Passenger caught on video before allegedly attacking flight attendant

A passenger who was apparently heard threatening to “kill every man on this plane” before allegedly attacking a flight attendant with a broken metal...

Two kidnapped Americans ‘who travelled for tummy tuck’ to Mexico found dead

Two out of four Americans who went missing after being violently kidnapped in the Mexican northern border state of Tamaulipas have been found dead....