FTSE 100 closes at record high
The UK’s benchmark stock index has reached another record high. The FTSE 100 index of most valuable companies on the London Stock Exchange closed...
TikTok to be banned in the US from Sunday, Supreme Court rules
TikTok is to be banned in the US from Sunday if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, the Supreme Court has...
Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony to be moved indoors due to cold weather
Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony is to be moved indoors due to cold weather forecast for Washington DC on Monday. In a post on his...
Kemi Badenoch hits back at claims she would means test pensions triple lock
Kemi Badenoch has denied the Conservatives would consider means testing the pensions triple lock, as she accused her opponents of trying to “scare people”....
Qatar’s PM says Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is ‘last chance for Gaza’
The ceasefire deal is “the last chance for Gaza”, Qatar’s prime minister has said, adding: “Failure is not an option.” In an exclusive interview...
TikTok to be banned in the US from Sunday, Supreme Court rules
TikTok is to be banned in the US from Sunday if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, the Supreme Court has...
Trump tariff threat prompts IMF warning ahead of inauguration
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against the prospects of a renewed US-led trade war, just days before Donald Trump prepares to begin...
Run of bad economic data brings end to market turbulence and interest rate benefits as three Bank cuts expected for 2025
A week of news showing the UK economy is slowing has ironically yielded a positive for mortgage holders and the broader economy itself –...
James Webb Space Telescope Detects Supernova From 11.4 Billion Years Ago
Astronomers, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), have identified one of the oldest supernovas ever recorded, believed to have occurred approximately 11.4 billion...
Israel’s security cabinet recommends approving Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and prisoners. It will now...
Two Private Lunar Landers Launch Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 for Moon Missions
Two private lunar landers have been launched into space, marking a milestone in lunar exploration. The landers, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and Resilience by...
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, including apples, cherries, olives, nuts, coffee, and cacao, account for more than 183 million hectares of agricultural land globally. Despite their significant...
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take over No. 1 spot, plus each team’s fantasy MVP
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comJan 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Sean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and...
NASA’s Hubble reveals the blue lurker star in M67, shedding light on stellar mergers and evolution
A rare stellar phenomenon, termed the “blue lurker,” has been observed by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope within the open star cluster M67, located approximately...
Madeleine McCann suspect won’t face charges for foreseeable future, prosecutor tells Sky News
The man suspected of abducting Madeleine McCann won’t face any charges in the foreseeable future, a prosecutor has told Sky News. German drifter Christian...
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in jail in corruption case – defence lawyer
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been given a 14-year jail sentence in a land corruption case, a defence lawyer has said. The...
Russia is about to sign a pact with Iran – should the West be worried?
In Moscow on Friday, a couple of days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president, two of the West’s main adversaries – Russia and...
Russia sanctions: Fears over UK enforcement by HMRC
Fears have been raised over the robustness of Britain’s trade sanctions against Russia after the main government department enforcing the rules admitted it has...
Surprise fall in retail sales in December, ONS figures show
There has been a surprise contraction in retail sales in December, despite the month being key for many retailers due to Christmas shopping, official...
Israeli cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal after Netanyahu says hostage agreement reached
Israel’s security cabinet will meet today to give final approval to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of...