The US coastguard has indicated those on board the missing submersible that lost contact near the wreck of the Titanic may have no more than a couple of days at best before its life support systems fail. The submersible craft, Titan, went missing on Sunday in the Atlantic Ocean some 435 miles (700km) south of
Month: June 2023
Fraudsters on mopeds are driving head-first into motorists in a rising insurance scam that has claimed thousands of victims, authorities have warned. Many of the “crash for cash” moped scammers are believed to be couriers delivering items including takeaways, according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB). Nearly every UK insurer has received bogus claims related
To the very end, Boris Johnson and his dwindling band of supporters – and Rishi Sunak and the Tory high command – were outwitted by the Labour Party in the parliamentary battle over partygate. At the beginning of the Privileges Committee process, back in April 2022, the Tories failed to spot the trap being laid
Pop star Bebe Rexha has shared pictures of her black eye after she was hit by a mobile phone while performing on stage. Footage shared online from the gig in New York showed the phone hitting the star on the forehead after being thrown by a person in the crowd. The singer, whose real name
UK billionaire Hamish Harding is one of the people on board a missing tourist submersible used to take people to see the wreck of the Titanic. Mr Harding’s stepson Brian Szasz, said on Facebook: “Hamish Harding my step father has gone missing on submarine thoughts and prayers. “My stepdad Hamish Harding has gone missing on
Actress Angela Thorne, best known for starring in To The Manor Born, has died aged 84. She played Marjory Frobisher in the BBC sitcom opposite Penelope Keith from 1979 to 1981. Thorne, who is also the mother of actor Laurence Penry-Jones, was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in Anyone
A submersible which takes tourists to see the wreck of the Titanic has gone missing, Sky News understands. It is not clear how many people, if any, were on board at the time, and it is understood that coastguards are looking for the vessel in the North Atlantic Ocean. Sky News has located the Polar
David Cameron was heckled with shouts of “shame on you” as he left the COVID inquiry after giving evidence. The former prime minister was questioned for more than two hours on Monday on how prepared the government was for a pandemic during his time in office. But as he left the hearing in London and
An American rapper has died after collapsing on stage during a show. Big Pokey, whose real name was Milton Powell, was appearing at an event in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday night when he appeared to faint or pass out. Video shared on social media showed the 48-year-old falling backwards, with people rushing to help him
It’s too early to talk about job losses, as part of a deal that would create the UK’s biggest mobile phone operator, the Vodafone UK chief executive exclusively told Sky’s Ian King Live programme. “Some roles” might be impacted by the merger with Three, Ahmed Essam said, in his first interview since the deal was
A Spotify executive has spoken out about the scrapping of Harry and Meghan’s $20m (£15m) deal with the streaming service, calling the royal couple “f****** grifters”. Bill Simmons, who is head of podcast innovation and monetisation, criticised the pair after it was announced they were being dropped by Spotify for reportedly not creating enough content.
Sir Keir Starmer has said Boris Johnson should be banned from parliament over the partygate scandal, as he challenged the prime minister to “show leadership” on the matter. The Labour leader said it’s “important to know” where Rishi Sunak stands ahead of a vote on the report of the Commons’ Privileges Committee, which last week
China’s President Xi Jinping has met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing – as the world’s two biggest economies look to cool rising tensions. Speaking after the meeting on Monday, Mr Xi said he hoped that Mr Blinken would make “more positive contributions” to stabilising ties between the two countries, state media reported.
The prime minister has declined to back extra support for mortgage holders despite higher interest rates making payments more expensive – and a further rise in rates expected. Asked if the government will introduce financial support for mortgage bills, similar to those introduced to help with energy bills, Rishi Sunak said he understood the public
New 3D-printed rocket engines are being tested at the largest UK facility of its kind ahead of a potential space launch. Edinburgh-based Skyrora made them using its own Skyprint 2 machine for the first time, which the company says halves production time and reduces costs compared to previous designs. The new model will be put
Former footballer and Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has completed a charity swim across the English Channel. The 70-year-old Liverpool and Rangers legend undertook the 21-mile challenge for the charity Debra UK, which supports patients living with a rare condition that causes painful, blistering skin. With the help of five friends who also did the
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