The German Navy played The Imperial March from a ship as they came up the Thames. A spokesman said there was ‘no deeper meaning’ to the music associated with character Darth Vader. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram:
Kamala Harris’ cousin, Sherman Harris, speaks to CNN about her presidential bid, Jamaican roots and shared childhood memories on the island.
Rock legends Liam and Noel Gallagher have fuelled rumours of a long-awaited Oasis reunion after the brothers teased that an announcement could be made on Tuesday morning. The Mancunian rockers, renowned for their fractious relationship over the decades, have each shared a video on their X accounts showing the date “27.08.24” before it flickers to
He is one of hip-hop’s most influential voices, mastermind of the groundbreaking Wu-Tang Clan collective – as well as a solo star, producer, filmmaker and actor. Now, US rapper RZA is turning his hand to classical with a symphonic ballet. He began working on the record during the pandemic, inspired by the discovery of an
ESPN News Services Aug 25, 2024, 02:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 50th and 51st home runs of the season in Sunday’s 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, putting him on pace to break his own American League home run record. Home run No. 50 came
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 23, 2024, 06:31 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions All the questions surrounding Yaroslav Askarov‘s future received an answer Friday when the Nashville Predators traded him to the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks got Askarov, forward Nolan Burke and a 2025
A fire broke out at Rivian‘s Normal, Illinois, factory last night, but the factory itself was unharmed. Here’s what we know. A fire damaged a number of EVs in the Rivian factory parking lot. It spread to an as yet unidentified number of Rivian EVs. The vehicles were severely burned, as shown in videos shared
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
The Metropolitan Police have said it will be using greater search powers after a man was stabbed at the Notting Hill Carnival. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, the Met said. Police have made 38 arrests across the carnival and four knives have been recovered. “While the majority at today’s event have come to enjoy
Unilever, the FTSE-100 consumer goods behemoth behind Marmite and Lynx, is trying to slim its portfolio of personal care brands by putting two of them up for sale. Sky News has learnt that Unilever is working with advisers on the disposal of Kate Somerville, an upscale skincare brand it acquired in 2015. City sources said
A court-appointed armed guard tasked with ensuring Mike Lynch did not flee while facing fraud charges has paid tribute to the tech tycoon and his daughter, who both died after the Bayesian superyacht they were holidaying on sunk. The 59-year-old Briton was confirmed dead by local authorities on Thursday after the superyacht he was holidaying
A Labour donor who contributed more than £500,000 to the party did have a pass to Number 10 for a short time, the government has told Sky News. The Sunday Times reported Lord Waheed Alli, a television executive who has donated to Labour over the last 20 years, had been given a pass granting him
Messaging is a key weapon in any government’s armoury. Back in 2010 the new coalition spent the first few months re-iterating the line that Labour had caused economic chaos, aided by the famous note “there is no money left”. It was so successful that some political analysis believe it was a big factor in helping
Located in Perth, Western Australia, EPCA became famous for its “Green Machine,” a CAT 777 100-ton haul truck it converted to electric power. Now, the company says it has plans to produce 50-70 more of the battery electric mining trucks … each year. After showcasing its Green Machine at two major mining events in Australia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images Saudi Arabia is moving full steam ahead with its focus on domestic investment — and with that, higher requirements for foreigners coming to the kingdom to take capital elsewhere. The kingdom’s $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, saw its assets jump 29% to
Liam Gallagher continues to fuel rumours of an Oasis reunion, writing on X: “I never did like that word FORMER.” Industry insiders are adamant next summer will be the return of the biggest band in Brit-pop, telling the Sunday Times Wembley Stadium is booked for 10 nights, smashing Taylor Swift’s eight-gig record set earlier this
German prosecutors have named the man suspected of carrying out a knife attack at a festival that killed three people and injured eight. The Syrian national Issa Al H is accused of being “a member of a terrorist organisation abroad”, saying he shares the “ideology of Islamic State” (IS). He has also been charged with
Israel has launched “pre-emptive” airstrikes in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah – as the militant group said it had fired drones and hundreds of rockets. Warning sirens sounded in northern Israel and explosions were heard as the military’s Iron Dome aerial defence system shot down missiles from southern Lebanon. Flights to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth has surprised Ed Sheeran fans at a concert in Romania by joining the singer’s band on stage to play the drums. The Thor star, 41, teamed up with the musician as part of a documentary series examining the cognitive health benefits of learning an instrument. He accompanied Sheeran who was performing
In the heart of Ballymoney, a small town in Northern Ireland’s County Antrim, bike leather-clad tourists seek out a well-manicured memorial garden. Astride his motorbike, a life-sized statue of champion racer Joey Dunlop leans back, arms folded, a victorious grin engraved for eternity. The late King of the Roads, a local legend, still commands pilgrimage