The supermarket chain Wm Morrison is in talks about a £2bn deal to offload one of Britain’s biggest petrol forecourts empires. Sky News has learnt that the grocer has opened discussions with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) about a deal, with an agreement possible during the autumn. Both Morrisons and MFG are controlled by the private equity
Sky News’ military analyst Sean Bell looks at the record number of targeted drone attacks from Ukraine that hit multiple regions of Russia overnight. The operation has been described as the biggest coordinated assault since the start of the invasion. In the east of Ukraine, Sean says that the conflict is drifting into two different
Arizona’s upcoming Republican primary for governor has turned into a tug-of-war between former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses what this means with a panel of experts.
Comedian and impersonator Mike Yarwood has died aged 82, the Royal Variety Charity has said. He became a household name in the 1960s and 1970s, attracting huge TV audiences for his impersonations of politicians and other public figures. “The Mike Yarwood Show (1977) holds the record for the largest single Christmas Day audience of 21.4
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage units at Grain LNG importation terminal, operated by National Grid Plc, on the Isle of Grain on August 22, 2022 in Rochester, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images European gas prices moved sharply higher on Friday as workers at Australian natural gas facilities went on strike,
The CBI, once Britain’s most influential business organisation, is facing an urgent cash crunch as it races to cut costs and seal a potential tie-up with a fellow lobbying group. Sky News has learnt that the CBI could be within weeks of running out of cash, spurring it to hold detailed talks about a tie-up
A special grand jury helping the US prosecutor who indicted Donald Trump and 18 others had recommended charging more people, including senator Lindsey Graham and former national security adviser Michael Flynn. According to a report released on Friday, the Georgia special grand jury investigating efforts to overturn Trump’s 2020 election defeat named 39 people that
There is a confirmed sighting of escaped terror suspect Daniel Khalife in southwest London on Wednesday morning, police have said. The 21-year-old former soldier is thought to have been seen fleeing a lorry at Wandsworth Roundabout, about a mile from Wandsworth Prison, the Metropolitan Police said. Officers have received about 100 calls from the public
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2023, 08:43 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on
Taylor Swift is giving fans another chance to catch her Eras Tour in the US – this time in the cinema. On this week’s Backstage, we chat about the 1989 singer’s venture into film, and some of the premieres from the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer and director Celine Song talks about her cinematic debut
Late night TV show host Jimmy Fallon has apologised to colleagues after allegations emerged about a difficult work environment at the Tonight Show. During a Zoom call with staff, Fallon, 48, reportedly said he did not intend to “create that type of atmosphere”, Rolling Stone magazine reported. The apology comes after the magazine published allegations
Timothy Bradley Jr. Sep 8, 2023, 07:43 AM ET In the constantly changing world of boxing, pinpointing the most talented weight division proves difficult. In the past, such a distinction may have been easily discerned, but the current landscape is bursting with moving pieces which provide unprecedented shifts in the talent at every division. Esteemed
The Spanish prosecutor has filed a lawsuit against the Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion. Marta Durantez Gil’s decision comes after Jenni Hermoso filed a complaint with the prosecutor’s office on Wednesday. With the complaint, Rubiales could face criminal charges, in addition to the ongoing inquiry by Spain‘s top sport court
Tesla is conducting testing on its upcoming Cybertruck, and a video was posted today showing the aftermath of of a “ditch rollover” crash test, including a look at the rear seat and included 8-inch screen, like on the Model S/X and refreshed Model 3. We’re getting more and more Cybertruck news and sightings lately with
The government’s green energy plans have been dealt a blow after firms snubbed an auction for contracts to run new offshore wind sites. Insiders had warned the process had struggled to attract bidders because the government has set the maximum price generators can receive as too low, failing to reflect the rising costs of manufacturing
A cruise ship has collided with a tourist boat on one of Venice’s busiest canals. Four people were injured in the collision, as Mark Stone reports from Venice. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews and https://twitter.com/skynewsbreak Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews For
Hilton Head, South Carolina, resident Josephine Wright is in a legal battle with a developer over land that has been in her family since the Civil War. CNN’s Dianne Gallagher has the story. #CNN #News
Record-breaking rainfall in Hong Kong has caused widespread flooding – shutting schools and businesses and turning streets into rivers. On Thursday night it experienced the most rainfall in an hour since records began in 1884. The Hong Kong Observatory recorded 158.1mm (6.2 inches) of rainfall between 11pm on Thursday and midnight. The weather bureau issued
Police have been scouring Richmond Park for fugitive terror suspect Daniel Abed Khalife, Sky News understands. Officers were stationed at key entry and exit points into the early hours of Friday – with two police helicopters overhead. Richmond Park was closed during the operation, and the investigation has now been paused until daylight. Image: Daniel
Climate activists have interrupted the women’s semi-final at the US Open. The protesters were wearing shirts that said End Fossil Fuels – and began causing disruption from the stands at the start of the second set. At least one demonstrator had glued their shoes to the ground, making them harder to remove. Image: Pic: AP