17 March 2024 – Sky News: The Latest News from the World

2024 Arctic Winter Games end with song, dance and celebration

Robert Melton17 March 2024

Athletes, coaches and volunteers said goodbye to this year's Arctic Winter Games at Saturday afternoon's closing ceremony.It was a busy week for athletes and attendees in Mat-Su Valley, Alaska, as...

Science

A Fundamental Shift in Our Understanding – Scientists Unravel a Global Nitrogen Mystery

Jessica McCarthy17 March 2024

Groundbreaking research reveals how ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms coexist by preferring different nitrogen sources, significantly advancing our understanding of the global nitrogen cycle and suggesting new strategies for reducing nitrogen-related environmental pollution.A...

Sport

Carlos Alcaraz wins BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells for second time with win against Daniil Medvedev | Tennis News

Marjory Copeland17 March 2024

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Indian Wells title with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final on Sunday.Alcaraz started sloppily, spraying errors around the...

Sport

Christian Horner misconduct claim, female staff member lodges complaint with FIA

Marjory Copeland17 March 2024

The female staff member who levelled misconduct allegations at Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has lodged a complaint with the FIA.Last month, Horner was the subject of a high-profile...

Top Stories

Dad who bought $30,000 Mustang for his cancer-stricken son gets heartwarming offer from Ford CEO for the teen to drive at automaker’s racing school

Rebecca Stafford17 March 2024

A terminally ill teenager from Utah battling cancer was gifted a $30,000 Ford Mustang – and the chance to race it.Joseph Tegerdine, 18, may have less than a year to live...

Top Stories

Toronto researchers help uncover Ontario First Nations’ donations to Irish Famine relief fund

Robert Melton17 March 2024

Researchers say newly discovered archival records reveal an important connection between Ontario First Nations and Irish famine victims.The Irish Potato Famine was a period of starvation and disease in Ireland,...

Sport

The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title | Golf News

Marjory Copeland17 March 2024

Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players. Scheffler - who had...

Sport

Jeremy Marshall-King falcon off Ben Hunt kick, video, Dolphins v Dragons highlights

Marjory Copeland17 March 2024

Jeremy Marshall-King is a candidate for the best falcon in the history of rugby league, copping a full blown Ben Hunt kick to the face.It was one of many highlights...

Health Top Stories

Up to 20,000 prostate cancer diagnoses could have been missed during the pandemic, research suggests

Rebecca Stafford17 March 2024

By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 18:10 EDT, 17 March 2024 | Updated: 18:15 EDT, 17 March 2024 Up to 20,000 diagnoses of prostate cancer could have been missed during...

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Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it awaits more signs on inflation

Peter Sanders17 March 2024

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates unchanged this...

Day: 17 March 2024

2024 Arctic Winter Games end with song, dance and celebration

A Fundamental Shift in Our Understanding – Scientists Unravel a Global Nitrogen Mystery

Carlos Alcaraz wins BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells for second time with win against Daniil Medvedev | Tennis News

Christian Horner misconduct claim, female staff member lodges complaint with FIA

Dad who bought $30,000 Mustang for his cancer-stricken son gets heartwarming offer from Ford CEO for the teen to drive at automaker’s racing school

Toronto researchers help uncover Ontario First Nations’ donations to Irish Famine relief fund

The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title | Golf News

Jeremy Marshall-King falcon off Ben Hunt kick, video, Dolphins v Dragons highlights

Up to 20,000 prostate cancer diagnoses could have been missed during the pandemic, research suggests

Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it awaits more signs on inflation

Live Commentary – Scotland vs Croatia

Jay Powell says Federal Reserve in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further

Indigenous governments in the N.W.T. sign $375M deal to protect their land

No one wants to play Ole Miss, SEC QB draft stock updates and more: What’s on Bruce Feldman’s radar

Vaccine maker stocks fall as Trump chooses RFK Jr. to lead HHS

DP World Tour: Edoardo Molinari secures immediate return to circuit with Qualifying School win | Golf News

Live Commentary – Scotland vs Croatia

Jay Powell says Federal Reserve in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further

Indigenous governments in the N.W.T. sign $375M deal to protect their land

No one wants to play Ole Miss, SEC QB draft stock updates and more: What’s on Bruce Feldman’s radar

Vaccine maker stocks fall as Trump chooses RFK Jr. to lead HHS

DP World Tour: Edoardo Molinari secures immediate return to circuit with Qualifying School win | Golf News

Donald Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Recovered portrait of Winston Churchill set for final unveiling in Ottawa

West Indies vs England: Reece Topley to miss final three T20 internationals with knee injury | Cricket News

Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord

A Georgia mom was arrested for letting 10-year-old walk to town. What does this say about ‘safetyism’?

Pandemic Pause Reveals Flu’s Hidden Highways Around the World