New Space Race: Billionaires vs Global Laws
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
Michaela Benthaus, an engineer paralysed in a bike accident, made history as the first wheelchair user to reach the edge of space on a Blue Origin flight. Read her inspiring story.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer from Germany, becomes the first wheelchair user in space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule. Her landmark flight marks a giant leap for accessibility in space tourism.
Discover Barnsbury Wood, London's smallest nature reserve. This secret Islington sanctuary is perfect for a winter walk, but note the limited weekly opening hours. Plan your visit now.
President Trump discusses Venezuela tensions, Obamacare, the TikTok deal, and signs an executive order for a 2028 moon landing. Get the latest US political updates.
A Harvard scientist's alien spacecraft claim sparks a furious debate as the interstellar object 3i/ATLAS makes its closest approach. Discover the facts and the feud.
A mysterious interstellar object, 3i/ATLAS, makes its closest pass to Earth. While NASA confirms it's a comet, a Harvard scientist warns we can't rule out alien technology. Discover the facts.
A savvy homeowner in East London nets over £4,300 by renting his driveway to commuters and event-goers for £10 a day, while using a cheap resident's permit to park on the road. Discover how this passive income side hustle works.
Space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock discusses the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, the search for alien life, and the James Webb Space Telescope. Tune in on BBC Four.
The US Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut and Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman as the next NASA administrator. The 67-30 vote sets the stage for a renewed space race with China.
As the International Space Station nears its 2030 decommissioning, a new era of space exploration is dawning. Sky News Daily explores the US-China rivalry and the role of tech billionaires in the final frontier.
Shoppers hail Victoria Beckham's BabyBlade Eyebrow Pencil for its easy, natural finish. Discover why it's a top choice for fuller brows and see alternative options from Dior and Morphe.
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
The Starmus festival, co-founded by Brian May, announces a new award honouring the late Jane Goodall. The medal will recognise global efforts to improve the planet, with the first winners revealed in October 2025.
Deutsche Bank secures a major 250,000 sq ft lease in Canary Wharf's YY building, signalling a strong revival for the Docklands office market. Read the full details of this landmark deal.
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
A former college campus near Oxford Street is set for a 'deep retrofit' into offices, a food hall and retail. Westminster Council calls it a 'highly commendable scheme' set to create hundreds of jobs.
The ASA has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making unsubstantiated environmental claims. Discover how regulators are cracking down on greenwashing.
Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook will perform an exclusive VIP show for donors to a campaign aiming to buy and revive The White Swan pub in Charlton as a community arts hub.
A bizarre fungus discovered in Chernobyl's most radioactive reactor feeds on radiation. Scientists now believe it could be the key to protecting astronauts from deadly cosmic rays during missions to the Moon and Mars.
Beauty lovers are rushing to buy Victoria Beckham's Satin Kajal Liner. The £32 award-winning product 'glides on' and 'doesn't budge' all day. Discover why it's a must-have.
JPMorgan Chase unveils a landmark £10bn London office tower in Canary Wharf with double The Shard's floor space, signalling a major boost for the UK economy.
Sir Ben Ainslie's Emirates GBR team clinches SailGP's 2025 Impact League title while leading championship, proving sustainability and elite sport can coexist successfully.
Scientists discover moss spores endured 9 months in space on the ISS exterior, with 86% surviving. This resilience could revolutionise oxygen generation and soil formation for future space colonies.
London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.
South Africa accuses the US of 'coercion by absentia' after Trump administration boycotts G20 summit and blocks final declaration over policy disagreements.
NASA releases stunning close-up pictures of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, a rare visitor from another star system. Discover how to spot this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event from the UK.
Overseas investors are flocking back to London's property market, with total investment set to exceed £14bn in 2025. Discover what's driving the capital's remarkable commercial real estate revival.
A Russian woman discovers a meteorite crashed through her roof after green fireball sighting. Scientists purchase rare space rock for undisclosed sum. Full story.
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.