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NASA reveals what’s next for astronauts safely back on Earth after nine months stuck in space

Two NASA astronauts have splashed down off the coast of Florida after spending more than nine months stuck in space. Butch Wilmore and Suni...

Politics

What are the changes to PIP and other benefits? All the planned reforms to UK welfare system

The Labour government has unveiled a raft of plans for changes to the UK’s welfare system, which it says will save the UK a...

Sports

Ohtani homers as Dodgers sweep Cubs in Japan

Tim KeownMar 19, 2025, 09:16 AM ET Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Columnist for ESPN.com Author of five books (3 NYT best-sellers)...

Sports

Young fan says Ohtani HR ball is ‘family treasure’

Associated Press Mar 19, 2025, 10:18 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TOKYO — Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center...

Technology

Google, Apple hit with EU antitrust actions under cloud of Trump tariff threats

A man holds an Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ahead of the launch of sales of the new iPhone 16 series smartphones in a...

Sports

Fear the Dodgers? Six teams that can take down L.A. in 2025

Mar 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Entering the 2025 MLB season, it is the Los Angeles Dodgers and then everyone else...

Environment

Trump to meet oil executives to discuss energy agenda as tariffs weigh on prices

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, D.C., U.S., March...

Technology

XRP surges after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says SEC is dropping its lawsuit against the company

A visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency, XRP. S3studio | Getty Images XRP surged after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the Securities and Exchange...

Business

Former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton becomes first individual to sue Post Office and Fujitsu after uncovering ‘fraud’

A sub-postmaster made famous for being portrayed in the ITV Post Office drama is taking the state-owned body and Fujitsu to court. Lee Castleton...

Business

Ben & Jerry’s boss being ‘replaced’ in new row with UK parent firm

Ben and Jerry’s claims its chief executive has been sacked amid a longstanding row with its UK parent firm over ice cream maker’s political...

Sports

NHL playoff watch: Maple Leafs-Avalanche a Cup Final preview?

Open Extended Reactions The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin in late April, culminating with the Stanley Cup Final in June. Although the identity of...

Man admits killing mother and daughter in motorway crash after his Tesla captures key evidence

A man has admitted to killing a mother and daughter in a motorway crash. Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, of Caerphilly, died...

Nicholas Prosper: Teenager who murdered mother and siblings jailed for at least 49 years

A teenager who was planning a mass shooting at his old primary school has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 49...

Technology

Meta’s potential exit from Delaware had governor worried enough to call special weekend meetings

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk Manuel Orbegozo | Chip Somodevilla | Reuters After news broke on the last...

Technology

Tencent profit surges 90% as it touts AI revenue boost and ramps up spending

Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin |...

Politics

Minister denies misleading voters over benefits cuts – as he’s shown awkward old tweet

A minister has denied misleading Labour voters with a £5bn package of benefit cuts that was not in the party’s manifesto. Stephen Timms told...

Politics

The Trump-Putin friendship goes on ice

👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the...

World

Fresh strikes in Gaza with at least 14 killed – as Israel army targets Hamas military site

The Israeli army said it has attacked a Hamas military site from which the militant group planned to launch strikes into Israel – a...

Business

Nearly 100 Santander UK branches to close – with 750 jobs at risk

Up to 750 jobs are at risk at Santander bank under plans to close nearly a quarter of its high street branches. The high...

Environment

How 3D-printing ‘microfactories’ can transform plastic waste into brand new products

A new era of 3D printing “microfactories” is helping to turn waste plastics into “highly competitive” products fit for use in the construction industry,...