The government has reiterated its intention to privatise Channel 4 and outlined plans for streaming services to face tighter regulation. Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, has announced plans to bring streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime under the control of Ofcom, the communications regulator, for the first time. She says the change will
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India’s newest space PSU NSIL’s first demand-driven communication satellite for Tata Sky will be launched by Arianespace on June 22, the France-based satellite launch service providers said. The Ku-Band four-tonne GSAT-24, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), will provide high-quality television, telecommunications, and broadcasting services over India. “The
A judge sided with Elon Musk in a court case brought by investors over Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, which they claimed was pushed by Musk to bail out the solar installer. The court found that Musk was more involved than he should have been in the acquisition considering his interest on both sides, but the
A sewage treatment plant. The idea of reusing organic matter or waste in industrial processes and other initiatives is not a new one, and the last few years have seen a number of interesting projects take shape. Thomas Imo | Photothek | Getty Images An Australian plant that converts human waste into fertilizer and energy
Malcolm Nance, a former national security analyst for MSNBC and US Navy veteran, explains why he joined the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine. #CNN #News
In this article FB Mark Zuckerberg told the world last October that he was rebranding Facebook to Meta as the company pushes toward the metaverse. Facebook | via Reuters Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is set to report first-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Here are the key numbers: Earnings per share:
12:35 PM ET Associated Press A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday recommended a two-year suspension for Bob Baffert after the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer’s hearing with the New York Racing Association. The ruling by O. Peter Sherwood is not a final decision. Baffert’s camp and NYRA each have seven days to
Police have raided homes and offices in London and the Isle of Man as part of a criminal investigation into the supply of government personal protective equipment at the start of the pandemic. Officers seized financial documents and electronic devices, but made no arrests in a series of discreet and co-ordinated raids. It is believed
Shocking video released by US police captures the moment pupils get flung across their school bus, as it is hit by a car officers believe was racing another at up to 110mph. The footage released by police in Albuquerque, New Mexico shows 23 middle-school children (aged around 11- 13 years) chatting happily inside the bus
Facebook’s parent company has reported its weakest revenue growth for a decade but witnessed a recovery in its share price following a torrid 2021 to date for the company. Meta Platforms recorded revenue of $27.9bn between January and March – slightly below what Wall St had expected. The company had warned at the time of
Polestar has announced a bunch of upgrades to the Polestar 2, including two new exterior colors, new wheels, and updates to its interior. By swapping out certain materials and components for those using renewable energy, Polestar has been able to lower the carbon emissions per car while also using blockchain to trace minerals from their
Police officers who visited Amber Heard following an incident of alleged abuse by Johnny Depp that came just days before she filed for a restraining order have told a jury they saw no evidence of injuries or property damage. A staff member who worked in the Los Angeles building where Depp and Heard lived in
10:56 AM ET Tom Hamilton Close Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Bill Connelly Close ESPN Staff Writer Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Alphonso Davies won his fourth Bundesliga
In this article EUR= The euro traded almost 0.4% against the U.S. dollar to a level not seen since 2017. This after Gazprom decided to cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. Kinga Krzeminska | Moment | Getty Images The euro tumbled against the U.S. dollar Wednesday morning as investors grew increasingly concerned with energy
Refugees have described the horrific scenes in Mariupol as they try to flee the city. Just 79 people were on the latest buses to make it out – tens of thousands remain in the devastated city, desperate to get out. For the latest developments in Ukraine: https://qrcode.skynews.com/skynews/ukraineblog SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos:
Former CIA Chief of Russia Operations Steve Hall relates the recent deaths of two Russian oligarchs to the Kremlin’s history of dealing with its critics. #CNN #News
Vladimir Putin has warned that any threats made by countries interfering in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will be met with a “lightning-fast” reaction. In an address to the Council of Legislators in St Petersburg, the Russian leader said “all the objectives will definitely be carried out” in the Ukraine war. He said: “If someone intends
DJ Tim Westwood has stepped down from his Capital Xtra radio show “until further notice” after several allegations of sexual misconduct. Three women have accused the former Radio 1 DJ of opportunistic and predatory sexual behaviour, while four others claim they were groped by him at events, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian
In this article SPOT Omar Marques | LightRocket | Getty Images Shares of Spotify dipped Wednesday after the company reported its first-quarter 2022 earnings. The stock was down 11% in the morning amid a tough earnings season for tech stocks. Here are the key numbers: Earnings per share: 21 euro cents vs. an estimated loss
The Conservative Party’s chief whip is investigating reports that a Tory MP watched pornography on his phone in the Commons chamber. The party’s whips office said “the chief whip is looking into this matter” in a statement released on Wednesday. “This behaviour is wholly unacceptable and action will be taken.” It is believed the accusation