Lebanon is once again on tenterhooks. Indeed, the whole region is. And there are very few who will bet against yet more bloodshed in the coming days and weeks. But will Saturday’s deadly strike on a football pitch in the occupied Golan Heights be what tips the region into all-out war? Middle East latest: ‘All-out
Conservative leadership contests always start with much handshaking and hat doffing, but it never takes long for the muckraking and kneecapping to commence. Mel Stride managed as much – albeit in a characteristically courteous manner – when he popped up on Friday to announce his campaign. Asked about another candidate’s apparent volte-face on the European
Eddie Jordan, the former Formula One team-owner, has launched a multimillion pound legal fight against HSBC over its alleged mis-selling of a complex bond in which he invested. Sky News has learnt that Mr Jordan, who became one of Grand Prix motor racing’s most flamboyant and successful figures during a stint at the helm of
What does this attack mean for people in the region – and does it signal a major escalation in the border war that Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting over the Lebanese frontier? Israel was adamant that Iran-backed Hezbollah was responsible for the assault on a football pitch in the community of Majdal Shams. Follow
Robert Downey Jr has announced he will return to the Marvel film franchise as the villain Doctor Doom. The 59-year-old surprised fans at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday night when he was dramatically unmasked by a Marvel panel. Addressing crowds after the announcement that he will play a different character, he declared: “New mask,
In this article NEE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images NextEra Energy is considering restarting a nuclear plant in Iowa as demand for carbon-free energy grows amid a historic surge in electricity consumption. The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa ceased operations in 2020
Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 27, 2024, 07:21 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia Phillies acquired closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, paying a heavy price in two top pitching prospects but adding a
Tesla has unveiled a render of its upcoming ‘Semi Factory’ to build electric semi trucks next to Gigafactory Texas in Nevada. The Tesla Semi program has seen some significant delays – even since it has officially entered production. It was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come to market in 2020, but
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has told a crowd of Christians they won’t have to vote again if they vote for him in November, saying “we’ll have it fixed so good”. The former president, who faces federal and state prosecution for his alleged attempts to overturn the US election result in 2020, was attending an
A gold bikini-style costume which Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher wore in the Star Wars movie franchise has sold at auction for $175,000 (£136,000). Fisher’s character Princess Leia donned the famous garment as she was chained to Jabba the Hutt’s throne in the 1983 film Episode VI – Return Of The Jedi. Crime boss Jabba captured
New footage has emerged showing the alleged assault of three police officers at Manchester Airport before a man was kicked in the head. The video, obtained by the Manchester Evening News, shows the chaotic scenes which led to an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man who was lying face down on
Former home secretary Dame Priti Patel has said it is “time to put unity before personal vendetta” as she threw her hat into the ring for the Tory party leadership. Entering the increasingly crowded field to replace Rishi Sunak, the senior Conservative MP laid the blame for their worst-ever defeat on 4 July not on
In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump walks off stage after speaking at a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 20, 2024. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images NASHVILLE — Former president Donald Trump headlines the biggest
Three members of the US family gospel group The Nelons were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming. Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler died on Friday while taking a flight to perform on a cruise ship. Nelon Kistler’s husband, Nathan Kistler, family friend Melodi
At least 10 people, including children, have been killed in a rocket attack on a football pitch in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, according to an Israeli rescue official. The Israeli military said all of those killed in the Druze village of Majdal Shams were aged between 10 and 20. The attack on the football pitch
Cineworld has confirmed six cinemas will close as part of plans to cut jobs and save money, as the company struggles with debt. The cinemas will shut in “late September 2024” if the cost-cutting plans get legal approval. They are: • Glasgow Parkhead; • Bedford; • Hinckley; • Loughborough; • Yate; • Swindon – Regent
Ford is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. However, Farley suggested Ford’s
In this article Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nickel mining in Indonesia has surged, making it the world’s top producer of the metal. With over 14 active mines, Indonesia supplies more than 40% of global nickel demand, driven by its crucial role in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. “Nickel is needed for the development of
Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered to protest in central London. The far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, rallied his supporters on social media early on Saturday, claiming: “Today the people of Britain will send a message to the world. “We will remain silent no longer. WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK.”
Olympics officials have “deeply apologised” for announcing South Korean athletes as North Korean during the opening ceremony of the Paris games on Friday. As South Korean athletes travelled along the River Seine as part of the ceremony on Friday, they were wrongly announced as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – the official name of