A search is under way off the Florida coast after a boat reportedly capsized with 40 people on board in a suspected “human smuggling” incident, according to US officials. One person has been rescued after being found clinging to the vessel by a “good Samaritan” about 45 miles east of Fort Pierce Inlet. The survivor
With a soldier on board, we were given directions to drive off main roads and along snow-covered tracks to a desolate spot and await further instructions. The soldier’s telephone rang and he was given new orders, turning us around, then taking a sharp right down another track where a car was waiting for us. As
Sir Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to delay parts of his tour in the United States. The 74-year-old revealed on Instagram he had contracted COVID-19 and would have to reschedule his shows in Dallas. “It’s always a massive disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to anyone who’s been inconvenienced
Sue Gray has received photos of Downing Street parties which include Boris Johnson and others close together with wine bottles, Sky News understands. The latest revelation comes shortly after a government source said senior civil servant Ms Gray’s report into parties in Downing Street and Whitehall that may have broken COVID rules could be published
From playing an ex-con dealing with his daughter’s murder in Mystic River, to his portrayal of California’s first openly gay elected official in Milk, Sean Penn has had one of the most varied and acclaimed careers in Hollywood. Those roles have made him a two-time best actor Oscar winner, with three other nominations – for
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken an axe to its global growth forecasts while listing a string of threats to the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The world’s lender of last resort downgraded a prediction, made in October, for 4.9% growth in collective gross domestic product this year, saying it now expected a
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into “a number of events” in Downing Street and Whitehall over potential breaches of coronavirus regulations. “I can confirm that the Met is now investigating a number of events that took place at Downing Street and Whitehall in the last two years in relation to potential breaches of
Lamborghini announced that this year is going to be its last for purely combustion engine vehicles. Starting next year, it will only introduce vehicles with electric motors – starting with hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The CEO also confirmed that the legendary automaker’s first all-electric vehicle is likely going to be a four-door. For a long
In this article DGX Signage for Royal Dutch Shell Plc at a refinery near the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Cole Burston | Bloomberg | Getty Images One of the only facilities in the world that uses carbon capture and storage technology (CCS) to reduce the emissions
Consumer goods giant Unilever has confirmed plans to cut 1,500 jobs under a shake-up of its global operations. The maker of Dove soap-to-Marmite, which made the announcement after details were apparently leaked on Monday evening, said the cuts to senior and junior management roles were the result of a new, simpler organisational structure. The company
Saturn, the second-largest planet in the Solar System after Jupiter, has always attracted the attention of not just scientists but also amateur astronomers. Given the prominent rings around it, it is easily recognisable. But it has another outstanding feature: more than 60 moons. One of these moons has got scientists particularly interested recently. According to
Exactly a month after it was launched, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has reached a position in space from where it will quietly observe the many intriguing events of the cosmos. The Lagrange Point 2, as it’s known, is located 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth on its nightside. The telescope was put into this
Nineteen people have died after a fight between rival gangs led to a fire at a nightclub in Indonesia. Two groups attacked each other with machetes, arrows and Molotov cocktails inside the karaoke bar in East Sorong. One person was fatally stabbed, while 18 bodies were found after Monday night’s fire. Image: A police investigation
Taylor Swift has hit back at Blur’s former frontman Damon Albarn after he claimed she does not write her own songs. British musician Albarn made the comment about the pop star in an interview with the LA Times, adding: “I’m not hating on anybody.” Multi-award winning singer Swift said the claims are “completely false” and
In this article IBM SVP and Director at IBM Research Arvind Krishna speaks on stage during the 2016 Wired Business Conference on June 16, 2016 in New York City. Brian Ach | Wired | Getty Images IBM shares jumped as much as 7% in extended trading on Monday after the software and services company said
US President Joe Biden has been caught swearing at a reporter during a news conference after his mic seemed to accidentally pick up his reaction to a question. The president had been holding the conference following a meeting with the White House Competition Council. As reporters were being ushered out of the room, Fox News’