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Ukraine-Russia war: The West is proving woefully slow at solving critical problem in sending weapons to Kyiv

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s president is said to have turned down a US offer to be evacuated with the words: “I...

Keir Starmer accuses ‘weak’ Sunak of harbouring ‘extremists’ in his party

Sir Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of harbouring extremists in his party after a senior Tory MP was suspended for “Islamophobic” comments....

Donald Trump says his four criminal cases have boosted his support among black people

Donald Trump has claimed his four criminal cases have boosted his support among black Americans because they relate to being “discriminated against”. The former...

Politics

Lee Anderson suspended from Conservative Party over ‘Islamophobic’ comments

Lee Anderson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after making “Islamophobic” comments. A spokesperson for Simon Hart, the chief whip, said: “Following his...

World

Alexei Navalny’s body released to his mother after she refused to negotiate over funeral ultimatum

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, his spokesperson Kira Yarmysh has said. “Alexei’s body was...

World

Ukraine-Russia war: The West is proving woefully slow at solving critical problem in sending weapons to Kyiv

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s president is said to have turned down a US offer to be evacuated with the words: “I...

Politics

Electoral Dysfunction: The Tory leadership hopeful building their support almost entirely hidden from view

For weeks – months even – we’ve been watching a beauty parade on the Conservative benches preparing for life after Rishi Sunak as various...

Politics

Labour lead grows in ‘sea wall’ constituencies, polling shows

New research has revealed a huge lead for Labour in coastal towns and communities. Exclusive polling from the Fabian Society shows that in 108...

World

‘Significant progress’ in Paris hostage talks – Israeli media

There has been “significant progress” in hostage talks in Paris, according to Israeli media. Negotiators have been ramping up efforts to secure a ceasefire...

Politics

‘Muslims are fair game when it comes to racism’: Sadiq Khan slams PM for failing to condemn Lee Anderson comments

Sadiq Khan has accused the former Tory deputy chairman of “pouring fuel on the fire of anti-Muslim hatred” after he said “Islamists” had “got...

Business

Next weighs move for stricken cosmetics chain The Body Shop

Next has approached administrators to The Body Shop about a potential deal to purchase parts of the stricken cosmetics chain. Sky News has learnt...

Sports

Flyers happy to ‘stick it to the doubters’ this season

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Joel Farabee didn’t understand the...

Business

Worst airlines for customer satisfaction revealed

The worst airlines for customer satisfaction have been revealed The UK’s flag carrier airline, British Airways, ranked among the worst airlines in the survey....

World

UK and other NATO allies urged to consider conscription as Ukraine war enters third year

Any move to introduce conscription by Britain and other NATO allies would make a difference to Europe’s defences against Russia, Latvia’s foreign minister has...

Sports

Seven-time Stanley Cup winner Talbot dies at 91

Associated Press Feb 23, 2024, 07:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MONTREAL — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five...

Politics

Calls for Lee Anderson to be kicked out of Conservatives over ‘divisive and dangerous’ comments

Conservative MP Lee Anderson has been criticised for “divisive and dangerous” comments about London mayor Sadiq Khan – with some calling for him to...

World

Alexei Navalny’s mother ‘given three-hour ultimatum’ over son’s funeral

Alexei Navalny’s mother has said she was given an ultimatum to agree to a secret funeral within three hours or else her son would...

Second World War bomb that forced thousands to evacuate in Plymouth detonated at sea

An unexploded bomb from the Second World War which forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Plymouth has been detonated at sea. Around 30...

Sports

Robinson statue cleats to be donated to museum

Anthony Olivieri, ESPN.comFeb 23, 2024, 02:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WICHITA, Kan. — The bronze cleats from a Jackie Robinson statue that was...

Environment

Ford, Disney, Costco and more — Jim Cramer provides his updated views on each

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour...