The veteran chief executive of M&C Saatchi, the top London advertising agency, is to step down, marking the latest phase of a leadership overhaul at the group. Sky News has learnt that Moray MacLennan, who has worked for M&C since it was founded in 1995, is to retire from the company in the coming months. M&C
With the Conservatives facing three different by-elections across the UK, Sky’s Beth Rigby takes a closer look at which party could come out on top. Labour is seeking to overturn the Tories’ 20,000 majority in Selby and Ainsty, which if successful would usher in the UK’s youngest MP. #conservatives #labour #rishisunak #keirstarmer See more politics
Democratic lobby group Progress Action Fund has debuted a racy political ad showing a couple kissing in bed before they are interrupted by a Republican congressman. CNN’s Dana Bash has more. #CNN #News #USpolitics #Democrats #Republicans #GOP #BirthControl #ohio
Last year, we reported on an electric Nissan Ariya that would make a trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole manned by Chris Ramsey of Plug in Adventures and his wife Julie, who were also the first to complete the Mongol Rally in an EV in 2017. The vehicle will be the
Elon Musk says he could replace Twitter’s blue bird logo by Monday – as he pushes ahead with plans to rebrand the social network as X. In a series of posts on his account, the billionaire said he planned to “bid adieu” to the Twitter brand and “gradually, all the birds”. The Tesla and SpaceX
“Planet-friendly” foods may also help reduce a person’s risk of death from cancer, heart disease and other chronic illnesses by 25%, researchers have said. Scientists in the US found those who followed a sustainable diet of more plant-based foods – such as whole grains, fruit, vegetables and nuts – were less likely to die over
Sadiq Khan is still committed to expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) but is happy to look at new ideas for ways to mitigate the financial impact on Londoners, Sky News understands. The London mayor is understood to be willing to consider measures as long as they do not reduce the policy’s effectiveness at
For the members of the demining unit in Ukraine’s 35th marine brigade, every step is fraught with peril – every action is beset with risk – during a period that has been particularly dangerous. As the Ukrainians press with their summer offensive, the Russians have countered with Soviet-era tactics. They have laid millions and millions
Two people have died after blasts were reported on the bridge linking Crimea and Russia. Russian officials said a couple was killed and their daughter injured in an unspecified accident while Ukrainian media reported explosions. The bridge is one of only two ways for Russia to supply the Crimean peninsula which it occupied in 2014.
First responders treated at least one person for “heat-related discomfort” in a Delta Airlines flight that experienced high temperatures while sitting on the tarmac at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, the airline said. Flight 555, which was scheduled to fly from Las Vegas to Atlanta, was ultimately canceled. #cnn
Mazda’s “vision study” concept Mazda has confirmed that the next-generation MX-5 Miata will come in 2026 and will be “electrified.” Though the automaker stopped short of saying what level of electrification that will entail – hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric. The confirmation is light on details, though Mazda said it would work with Rohm
Oil prices are expected to increase in the second half of 2023, according to the International Energy Forum. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images Oil prices are set to rise in the second half of the year as supply struggles to meet demand, according to the Secretary General of the International Energy
The 1975 has said it has cancelled shows in Taiwan and Indonesia – a day after Malaysia banned it from performing there after its frontman kissed a male bandmate on stage and criticised the country’s anti-LGBT laws. “Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows,” the British band said
Associated Press Jul 22, 2023, 08:21 PM ET LONG POND, Pa. — Austin Hill survived a wild restart in the final overtime laps at Pocono Raceway and earned his fourth Xfinity Series victory of the season on Saturday. Hill won the season opener at Daytona and added two more early season wins at Las Vegas
Escaping the wildfires in Rhodes felt like “the end of the world”, a British tourist has told Sky News. Extreme heat across Greece has triggered a number of fires across the country, with flames in Rhodes burning for the past five days. A number of locations on the east of the island have been evacuated,
Heavy rain is forecast in northern parts of England and Wales today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning. The area, which stretches from Holyhead in Wales to Scarborough and Carlisle in England, could see up to 20-30mm of rain fall during the day, with places on higher ground potentially getting as much
What Emily experienced when a previous relationship broke down was a living nightmare. Her ex-boyfriend harassed her relentlessly by phone and email after she told him she didn’t want to get back together. It was a terrifying experience. She told Sky News: “I was scared to go out. I kept turning off all my devices
Takeaways and betting shops could be converted into homes more easily as the government launches a review of extensions, conversions and renovations. In proposals to be formally announced on Monday, new freedoms to enlarge existing homes will also be outlined. The idea is to make it easier to “build upwards and outwards, with new extensions
A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and killing her toddler has been charged with a string of crimes, including murder. Rashad Trice, 26, is facing 20 charges from the Michigan state attorney general in the US related to the death of two-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith, as well as sexual assault and assault with intent to
Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 22, 2023, 02:02 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called