The pound has hit its highest level against the US dollar since March 2022 after the chair of the Federal Reserve declared that “the time has come” for an interest rate cut. Jay Powell’s remarks to the US central bank’s annual economic conference at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, did not specify when rate cuts would begin
Some Secret Service staff involved in protecting Donald Trump at the rally where he was shot have been put on leave, a source close to the decisions has said. The gunman, who has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service at the scene after he tried to assassinate
The Metropolitan Police has ended its investigation into the general election betting scandal without bringing any charges. A number of Conservative politicians and officials, as well as police officers based around parliament, got into hot water over allegations they had placed bets on the timing of July’s vote before it had been publicly announced by
Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) has released a fresh set of images from the Chandrayaan-3 mission, coinciding with the first anniversary of its successful landing on the Moon. These images, taken by the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, showcase key moments from the mission, including Pragyan’s attempts to imprint India’s national emblem on the
India is celebrating its inaugural National Space Day today, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration journey. This day commemorates the historic event of August 23, 2023, when Chandrayaan-3 successfully made a soft landing on the Moon. With this achievement, India became the fourth nation to land on the Moon and the first
The Lynch family have said they are “devastated” and “in shock” but are being “comforted and supported by family and friends” after the Bayesian superyacht tragedy. British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, 59, was confirmed dead by local authorities on Thursday after the Bayesian superyacht he was holidaying on sunk in the early hours of Monday.
Chandrayaan-3 mission, India’s first successful mission to have landed on the Moon, might have made a notable discovery. As per a new study, it might have found evidence of a former magma ocean near the Moon’s South Pole. This finding was achieved through the efforts of the Pragyan rover, which landed on the lunar surface
A Scottish Tory leadership candidate has said he still does not support gay marriage because of his religious beliefs, 10 years after voting against it. However, Murdo Fraser told Sky News that he is now “quite relaxed” about same-sex adoption, having previously voiced opposition to it. Politics live: Rising energy costs ‘deeply worrying’ for families
Some of London’s leading universities are plotting to create a £500m fund to back start-ups created by their academics, even as the wider higher education sector confronts a growing financial crisis. Sky News has learnt that University College London (UCL), Kings College London and Queen Mary University are in talks to establish a jointly owned
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 12, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they
Magistrates have been told to consider pushing back the sentencing of criminals because of concerns about overcrowding in prisons. Sky News has seen an internal direction sent to courts in England and Wales saying hearings due in the next two weeks should be reviewed if the defendant is currently on bail – and potentially postponed
While Ford is canceling plans to launch its three-row electric SUV, overseas brands like Kia, Hyundai, and Volvo are looking to take advantage. By scrapping its larger SUV, Ford opened the door for rivals to take control of the segment. The “personal bullet train,” as Doug Field, Ford’s head of EVs, called the three-row electric
The funeral of Elsie Dot Stancombe, who died in the Southport attack, is under way – as her parents released a new photo of their “truly unforgettable” daughter. The seven-year-old was one of three girls killed in a knife attack at a dance class in the Merseyside town last month. Her family said they want
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest that Ariel, one of Uranus’s moons, might harbour an underground liquid ocean. Ariel is one of the 27 moons orbiting Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun. The discovery was made during a 21-hour observation period as part of the “Moons of Uranus” project. The
Kamala Harris has set out her plan to defeat Donald Trump and keep the Democrats in the White House for another four years. The US vice president has accepted her party’s nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. She walked onto the stage to the sound of her campaign track “Freedom”
In this article BIDU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chinese tech company Baidu announced Monday it can sell some robotaxi rides without any human staff in the vehicles. Baidu BEIJING — Chinese tech company Baidu is reporting slower growth in its Apollo Go robotaxi rides than in prior quarters. Figures Baidu reported Thursday showed
Aug 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The race for baseball’s best record continues to be incredibly close — with six teams separated by just two games and no team on pace for more than 96 wins. The last time that happened in a full season was 2007. As MLB’s best clubs —
Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets, exits the Federal Court after he pleaded guilty to two charges including conspiring to make unlawful U.S. political contributions, in New York City, Sept. 7, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Convicted former FTX executive Ryan Salame‘s domestic partner Michelle Bond has been indicted in New
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A volcano has erupted in Iceland, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes. Red-hot lava can be seen shooting up from the ground on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It is the sixth time in the last eight months that the area has seen an eruption. The nearby town of Grindavik has been largely abandoned since late last