Redundancies begin at UK’s largest bioethanol plant after government rejects bailout
Redundancies are to begin on Tuesday at the UK’s largest bioethanol plant, which is to close after the government refused to offer the owners...
Why Putin’s demands make it difficult for Zelenskyy to agree a deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly demands that he be given control of the whole of the Donbas as part – and only part –...
Revealed: The roads set to face worst bank holiday traffic
Drivers are being warned they could face long delays on major routes over the August bank holiday period, while train journeys will be impacted...
Guardian-backed research firm Streetbees on brink of collapse
An AI-powered market research firm which has counted Unilever and Vodafone among its clients is on the brink of collapse. Sky News understands that...
Swatch apologises for ‘slanted eye’ ad after backlash
Watchmaker Swatch has apologised and pulled ads featuring an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes backwards following accusations of racism. Images...
Leaders have worked hard to get on the right side of ‘unpredictable’ Trump – precisely for moments like today
Truly, this is a moment as important as it is unusual. History does not provide us a guide here. Never before have we seen so...
‘Not in our name’: Israelis protest against Gaza war – but Netanyahu seems unmoved
The coordinates came through last minute. The instruction was to get there fast. People organising demonstrations, blocking motorways and major intersections, did not want...
Jimmy Lai’s son says his father will ‘most likely die in jail’ unless UK govt intervenes
The bustle still exists in Hong Kong, but its tone is not the same. A city once famous for its protest, now simply doesn’t dare....
Spain deploys extra 500 soldiers to tackle major wildfires – with weather ‘not on our side’
Spain has deployed a further 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have spread across parts of the country in scorching conditions – taking the...
Will Labour get better marks on education next term?
👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 “Education, education, education” was how Tony Blair set out New Labour’s priorities in...
Donald Trump says Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘can end war with Russia if he wants to’ – ahead of crucial White House meeting
Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to”, Donald Trump has said – ahead of crucial White House...
The stakes are high – and the unity of the alliance against Putin has never been so threatened
When Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European allies meet Donald Trump in Washington, a huge amount is at stake. Ukrainian officials are reported to feel...
Dodgers emerge from ‘rough stretch,’ sweep Pads
Alden GonzalezAug 17, 2025, 09:53 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....
Giants’ Lee corrals ball with knees for wild catch
Associated Press Aug 17, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee might have...
Reds turn tables in extras, snap Brewers’ streak
ESPN News Services Aug 17, 2025, 04:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — William Contreras hit his 13th home run of the season,...
The men lining up to be the next generation of fishermen in the UK
In a small hut next to Newlyn Harbour at the bottom of Cornwall, the next generation of fishermen are quite literally learning the ropes....
Donald Trump says Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘could end war if he wants to’ – ahead of crucial White House meeting
Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to”, Donald Trump has said – ahead of crucial White House...
Waiting for the bailiffs but nowhere to go: Sharp rise in number of disabled homeless people
Chrystal Hendry finished her psychology degree in 2021 and was excited to move to the next phase of her life – working towards becoming...
How a chaotic 24 hours unfolded ahead of Trump and Zelenskyy’s crunch White House talks
If there’s one thing the past 24 hours has confirmed, it’s that it’s still Donald Trump’s world, and we’re all just living in it....
Sir Keir Starmer and his allies have no choice but to keep their Trump criticisms implicit
Sir Keir Starmer is straining his diplomatic sinews to simultaneously praise Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine, while repeating calls for...