Russell’s outlook on rugby has changed in the past two years. At the start of his career, he would replay games in his head, especially losses, fixating on what he could have done differently. Since becoming a father to seven-month-old Skye and two-year-old Charlie, though, Russell finds it easier to switch off from his work. […]
Howard Lutnick, a wealthy donor to President Trump who has been chosen to lead the Commerce Department, defended Mr. Trump’s plans to impose broad tariffs and said he would take a tough stance on technology sales to China during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. If confirmed, Mr. Lutnick would lead on trade policy and […]
You may hear about a large asteroid headed toward Earth. Don’t panic. Just after Christmas Day, astronomers spotted something zipping away from Earth: a rock somewhere between 130 feet and 330 feet long that they named 2024 YR4. Over the next few weeks, they simulated its possible future orbits. They now say, based on the […]
Chinese artificial intelligence startup says it can match Google and ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. Investors have poured billions of dollars into the research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past year, hoping to capitalise on this rapidly advancing technology. Generative AI could automate countless tasks and change how many sectors […]
The Pentagon has revoked the security detail and clearance for Gen Mark Milley, a former US general who has been critical of US President Donald Trump. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the move as one of his first acts in office, asking officials to investigate Gen Milley’s “conduct” and review his military grade. Gen Milley […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House next week. Netanyahu’s office said the visit would take place on 4 February and that he was the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House during Trump’s second term. A White House official confirmed there would be […]
Ukraine says its forces successfully hit an oil refinery in the Russian town of Kstovo, around 800 kilometres (500 miles) from the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Four drones hit a Lukoil company depot, Ukrainian media said, adding that the facility suffered significant damage. Videos posted on social media showed large flames rising over an […]
PA Media Rachel Reeves has set out a series of major announcements on infrastructure projects, including backing plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. She promised to go “further and faster” than previous governments after years of sluggish growth in the UK. So what did she announce? Heathrow expansion Reeves confirmed the government is […]
Rachel Reeves’s first few months as Britain’s top finance official has been marked by a steady drumbeat of bad news: a “black hole” in the public finances, higher taxes and low growth. On Wednesday, Ms. Reeves sought to change Britain’s prospects by laying out plans to boost the economy, including supporting another runway at Heathrow […]
Lloyds Banking Group is to shut another 136 branches by March next year, arguing that customers are increasingly using digital channels for their day-to-day banking. It is the latest in a string of branch closures, with the bank – and its rivals – already working through previously announced closure plans. The latest announcement will see […]