Manned mission to Moon fires engines to leave Earth’s orbit Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit. Nasa deputy associate administrator Lori Glaze told a news conference: “Ladies and gentlemen, I am so, so excited to be able to tell
Marks & Spencer boss warns crime is getting ‘more brazen’ Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said. Thinus Keeve called on the Government and City Hall in London to do more to tackle anti-social
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at 2027 Ryder Cup Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced. The former world number one’s decision comes after he announced he would step away from golf for a
Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off. The 322-foot rocket, carrying four crew members, successfully launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 6.36pm local time
Shopkeepers prepare for further trouble after high street swarmed by teenagers Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays. Staff working in Clapham High Street in south London described having to lock their doors after teenagers ran amok on Saturday and Tuesday
Household energy bill drop ‘short-lived respite’ amid fears of July hike Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July. Ofgem’s price cap has dropped from £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of £117 or around £10 a month for
Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is ‘not for us’ President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks. Mr Trump said the US “will not have anything to do with” what happens in the strait, instead telling
Households braced for ‘awful April’ as council tax and water bills soar Households are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect. While energy bills are falling – for the time being at least – hikes to council tax, water, broadband and mobile phone costs are threatening to stretch
Tottenham confirm appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as new boss on five-year deal Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract. Spurs parted company with Igor Tudor on Sunday afternoon after five defeats in seven matches during
Jack Whitehall named as latest Saturday Night Live UK host Jack Whitehall has been named as the latest host for the UK edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL). The actor and comedian, 37, will front the comedy show on April 11, joined by singer-songwriter Jorja Smith as the musical guest. Whitehall is expected to open