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Net migration halves in UK, new data shows

Net migration has fallen sharply in the UK, the latest official figures show. The data, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), estimates...

Business

Pressure builds on Reeves as borrowing rises ahead of spending review

The Chancellor borrowed more than expected at the start of the new tax year, piling more pressure on the public finances ahead of next...

Business

Bitcoin hits new high as investor appeal widens

Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high – breaking through $111,000 for the first time. It means every single person who has bought...

Politics

‘Chancellor Gordon Brown’ returns

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. 👉Listen to Politics at Sam...

World

Concerns Israeli embassy staff shooting could be glorified in same way as Luigi Mangione

There are multiple layers to this shocking act of extreme violence. The presence of the US attorney general at a midnight news conference is...

Trump team will worry about Washington attacker being glorified

There are multiple layers to this shocking act of extreme violence. The presence of the US attorney general at a midnight news conference is...

Politics

Sex offenders could face chemical castration under plans in sentencing review

Sex offenders could face chemical castration and thousands of offenders will be released after serving a third of their jail term, under plans proposed...

World

The staff crossing gang lines to battle malnutrition and cholera in Haiti capital

In a simple breezeblock and cement building, cholera patients are attached to drips as they lie sprawled on hard, wooden beds. In one section,...

Sports

Stars use 3rd period flurry to take G1 from Oilers

Associated Press May 21, 2025, 11:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in...

Sports

Coach: Canes must be smarter about retaliation

Greg WyshynskiMay 21, 2025, 01:57 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod...

Sports

Panthers use right ‘recipe’ again, crush Canes

Greg WyshynskiMay 20, 2025, 11:18 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH, N.C. — Before Game 1...

Sports

Ex-MLB All-Star Segura retires after 12 seasons

Associated Press May 21, 2025, 08:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Jean Segura, a two-time All-Star infielder who hit .281 in a...

Sports

Giants to place Verlander (pec) on 15-day IL

Field Level Media May 21, 2025, 09:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will be placed on the 15-day...

Sports

Kirby to debut Thursday, boosting M’s rotation

Associated Press May 21, 2025, 01:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Seattle workhorse right-hander George Kirby is expected to start and make...

Business

M&S website down – hours after financial impact of ransomware attack revealed

The M&S website is down – hours after the retailer revealed it’s facing a £300m hit to profits following last month’s ransomware attack. A...

Business

Inflation surges to 3.5% due to April bill shock

The pace of inflation surged last month to an annual rate of 3.5%, its highest level in more than a year, according to official...

Business

Johnson Matthey to unveil £1.5bn-plus sale amid activist pressure

Johnson Matthey, the London-listed industrial group, will on Thursday announce the sale of a unit involved in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)...

Business

Defence AI start-up Adarga races to land new funding

A developer of AI-driven software used by the defence and intelligence communities and backed by a fund which employs the former defence secretary, Sir...

Technology

White House crypto czar David Sacks says stablecoin bill will unlock ‘trillions’ for U.S. Treasury

U.S. President Donald Trump sits next to Crypto czar David Sacks at the White House Crypto Summit at the White House in Washington, D.C.,...

Technology

Nike to resume selling directly on Amazon for first time since 2019

Nike shoes are seen in the King of Prussia Mall, as global markets brace for a hit to trade and growth caused by U.S....