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FTSE 100 hits record high on back of US-Iran tensions

The FTSE 100 has secured a new record closing high after riding out a US trade war-linked slump. The index of London’s leading shares...

Air India crash survivor told me he’s okay – his escape is nothing short of a miracle

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was conscious, half sitting on his bed in blue hospital scrubs when I walked into the ward. The Briton had bruises...

British crash survivor told family ‘I don’t know how I’m alive’ seconds after plane came down

The British man who survived the Air India plane crash told his family “I don’t know how I’m alive” in a phone call seconds...

Environment

Trump says U.S. will have ‘golden share’ in U.S. Steel after Nippon deal

U.S. President Donald Trump walks with North American Flat-Rolled Segment Senior Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer Scott Buckiso, Plant manager of Irvin and...

Environment

Chime pops 37% in Nasdaq debut after pricing IPO above expected range

CEO of Chime, Chris Britt, center right, rings the opening bell during the company’s initial public offering at the Nasdaq MarketSite on June 12,...

Science

Hubble Finds Cosmic Dust Coating Uranus’ Moons, Not Radiation Scars

The latest Hubble Space Telescope observations reveal a twist in the story of Uranus’s moons. Rather than the expected radiation “sunburn,” the moons Ariel,...

Science

New Theory Challenges Black Hole Singularities, But Critics Raise Red Flags

A recent effort to do away with singularities — the infinitely dense points believed to be at the heart of black holes — has reignited...

Science

ESA’s Solar Orbiter Unveils First View of the Sun’s Mysterious South Pole

The European Space Agency has released an image showing the south pole of the Sun. This image was taken on March 23, 2025, but...

Sports

2026 recruiting class rankings: Rutgers part of Big Ten surge

Craig HaubertJun 12, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU More than a decade of college and pro coaching...

Environment

Oil prices lower after Trump suggests Israel attack on Iran is not imminent

FILE PHOTO: An oil tanker is being loaded at Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018....

Politics

Trump tariffs a big factor – but latest UK economic performance makes for unpleasant reading

Economists suspected that the comfortable growth enjoyed at the beginning of the year might prove to be short-lived, and they appear to be right....

World

India to London plane crashes with 242 people on board

A plane carrying 242 people, including 53 British nationals, to London Gatwick has crashed in India. The Air India flight crashed into a residential...

World

What we know so far after Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes

An Air India flight which was on route to London Gatwick has crashed in India. At least 242 people were on board the flight...

Science

LOx Leak in Falcon 9 Delays Axiom-4 Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut

The Axiom-4 mission, which will carry Indian payload specialist Shubhanshu Shukla, was delayed yet again due to a propellant leak in the Falcon 9...

New CCTV footage shows Air India plane’s take-off and crash

New CCTV footage has emerged showing an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashing and bursting into flames just moments after take-off. More...

World

Iran not complying with nuclear obligations for first time in almost 20 years, says UN watchdog

The UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors has found that Iran is not complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20...

What we know so far after Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes

An Air India flight which was en route to London Gatwick has crashed in India. At least 242 people were on board the flight...

Politics

Economy shock overshadows Reeves’ big day

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. Rachel Reeves has said this...

Politics

Did ChatGPT get the spending review right? Treasury minister gives his verdict

The chief secretary to the Treasury has called the Sky News-Chat GPT spending review projection “pretty good” and scored it 70%. Darren Jones compared...

World

Israel considering military action against Iran in days without US support – reports

Israel is considering taking military action against Iran in the coming days – without American support, sources have told US media. The reports come...