TikTok is to be banned in the US from Sunday if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, the Supreme Court has ruled. However, President Joe Biden has said he will not enforce the ban for the few remaining hours he is in office, leaving it up to Donald Trump to decide what

Image source, PA Media Image caption, Judd Trump won the first Triple Crown event of the season, the UK Championship, in December Phil Cartwright BBC Sport journalist World number one Judd Trump won five successive frames after the interval to beat China's Ding Junhui 6-3 in their Masters quarter-final at Alexandra Palace. A flurry of

WASHINGTON () - The Bank of Japan is expected to hike interest rates twice in 2025 and twice more in 2026, International Monetary Fund chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said on Friday. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF forecast that Japan's economy would grow by 1.1% in 2025, moderating slightly to growth of 0.8%

The UK's benchmark stock index has reached another record high. The FTSE 100 index of most valuable companies on the London Stock Exchange closed at 8,505.69, breaking the record set last May. It had already broken its intraday high earlier on Friday, meaning it reached a high not seen before during trading hours. The weakened

Before tossing out your old iPhone, consider it a treasure trove of potential waiting to be unlocked.  Your seemingly outdated device isn't just electronic waste. It's a versatile gadget ready for an exciting second life. From transforming into a smart home hub to becoming a dedicated digital companion, an old iPhone can be repurposed in

Investec Champions Cup: Clermont Auvergne v Bristol Bears Venue: Stade Marcel-Michelin Date: Saturday, 18 January Kick-off: 15:15 GMT Coverage: Follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. England prop Ellis Genge is one of 10 Bristol Bears changes for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 game with Clermont Auvergne. Genge is

Joan Plowright, an award-winning British actress and widow of Laurence Olivier, has died. She was 95.  "She enjoyed a long and illustrious career across theatre, film and TV over seven decades until blindness made her retire," Plowright’s family shared in a statement.  The Tony Award-winning actress died Thursday at Denville Hall, a retirement home for

By Suban Abdulla LONDON () - Britain is set to have the fastest growth among major European economies this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, a boost to finance minister Rachel Reeves who is under pressure over a slowdown since her party came to power in July. The IMF on Friday raised its forecast

One of the co-founders of Angel City Football Club, the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) outfit, is plotting a transatlantic swoop that would see her investment vehicle buying a stake in Chelsea FC's women's team. Sky News has learnt that Monarch Collective, which is jointly headed by Kara Nortman, is among the parties exploring

Britain's Ineos Grenadiers cycling team insist they will remain in the sport, but are searching for new partners to keep pace with competitors. Ineos, who won seven Tours de France between 2012 and 2019, mostly as Team Sky, suffered their worst season in 2024. And they begin this year without top talent Tom Pidcock, who