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MEXICO CITYΒ βΒ Mexicoβs secretary of the economy, Marcelo Ebrard, urged βprudenceβ Friday in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating part of President Trumpβs sweeping tariff regimen. βWe have to see where this is going,β Ebrard told reporters. βWe have to see what measures [Washington] is going to take to figure out how it…
A cabinet minister has refused to be drawn on whether the UK would support the US if it decided to take military action against Iran amid widespread protests in the country. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said she was “not going to get into commentary on the comments from another country about their foreign policy or…
Half of people think Sir Keir Starmer will be replaced as prime minister by the end of 2026, according to an exclusive YouGov poll for Sky News It comes as unease continues on the Labour benches about the party’s position in the polls, with some significant figures rumoured to be plotting a move if May’s…
The justice secretary will be given the power to veto changes to sentencing guidelines proposed by an independent body, following a “two-tier justice” row. The government has announced a new legal requirement for Sentencing Council guidelines to be agreed by the Justice Secretary before they are issued to courts in England and Wales. Politics latest:…
βBerta, Berta,β a two-character play by Angelica ChΓ©ri, was inspired by a prison work song from Parchman Farm, the notorious Mississippi State Penitentiary whose harsh conditions and history of forced labor extended the nightmare of antebellum slave plantations into the 20th century. The play, which is receiving its West Coast premiere in an Echo Theater…
Flickr/Ed Uthman Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak launched the very first Apple computer in April of 1976. 1977 – Apple II Flickr/Marcin Wichary From a wooden computer box to a glass smartphone, Apple has pushed the boundaries of technology. 1978 – Disk II All About Apple Museum From a wooden computer box to a glass…
Several changes that could affect your tax bill took effect as the new financial year began this week. Here are six big tax changes that have now kicked in… Making tax digital Sole traders and landlords earning more than Β£50,000 from self-employment and property will have to use the Making Tax Digital system from 6…
SAN FRANCISCOΒ βΒ With the California governorβs race quickly approaching, six candidates faced off Wednesday evening in the first debate since former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race in the aftermath of sexual assault and misconduct allegations. The debate takes place at a critical moment in the turbulent contest to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom….
Anyone who advertises Channel crossings or fake passports on social media could face up to five years in prison under new government plans. Research suggests about 80% of migrants arriving to the UK by small boat used internet platforms during their journey – including to contact agents linked to smuggling gangs. While it is already…
The Premier League could receive a Β£750m annual revenue boost by centralising perimeter advertising sales and increasing the number of top-level commercial partners associated with the world’s most lucrative domestic football competition, its clubs have been told. Sky News has learnt that the 20 top-flight sides were informed at a shareholder meeting this week that…
