Navy backs ‘omniphobic’ coatings to help ships travel further

Researchers have already explored the idea of using water-repellent ship coatings that let ships travel faster and further. The US Navy, however, is taking things a step further. It’s backing University of Michigan work on an “omniphobic” coating that shrugs off virtually any liquid (it’ll even fend off peanut butter) while lasting for a long […]

US reportedly backs off new North Korea sanctions as talks about a future summit progress

KCNA/via Reuters The US has pushed back additional sanctions against North Korea as the countries continue talking about a summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. Talks of reviving the planned summit seem back on track, with US officials meeting North Korean counterparts in the DMZ this week. The Treasury Department reportedly prepared a […]

Rebel Tories say they have enough MPs to push Theresa May into staying in single market — if Labour backs it

A group of Conservative MPs say they have enough support to make the UK stay in the single market. One senior Conservative backbencher told The Independent that it will depend on “exactly how any particular amendment is phrased.” A major battle is brewing over Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s lack of support for the single market. Rebel Tory […]

James Bond Moneypenny star Naomie Harris backs Cillian Murphy to replace Daniel Craig

The actress had her first big break co-starring with Murphy in Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later. And of course, the director is now basically a done deal to helm Bond 25 with Craig. Speaking with JOE.ie, while promoting Rampage, Harris said: “I’ve never heard that idea. “That would be amazing – Danny [Boyle] and Cillian. […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp backs Mohamed Salah to take Roma return in his stride

Liverpool have been drawn against Salah’s old club in the Champions League semi-finals. And the 25-year-old will be the centre of attention for the two-legged tie given his sensational form since his £36.9m switch from Roma to Anfield last summer. Klopp, however, is confident the Egypt international will be able to cope with the extra […]

Sheedy backs disappointing Stringer

Video Sheedy backs disappointing Stringer1:25 AFL: Kevin Sheedy has backed Jake Stringer to bounce back. April 4th 2018 2 minutes ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/AFL/ AFL ‘Stringer will take time’1:28 April 4th 2018 an hour ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/AFL/ Port look to continue form2:25 April 4th 2018 4 hours ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/AFL/ […]

White House backs UK decision to expel Russian diplomats over Skripal saga

The White House has approved of the UK government’s decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats from the UK after blaming Moscow for the poisoning of a former double agent and his daughter in Salisbury. “The United States shares the United Kingdom’s assessment that Russia is responsible for the reckless nerve agent attack on the British […]

James Bond 25: ‘Daniel Craig BACKS director Danny Boyle, LOVES completely different story’

The latest reports claim Boyle is about to be confirmed as director on James Bond 25, provided Trainspotting screenwriter John Hodge’s script is up to scratch. Now sources claim a meeting has taken place where the two pitched their idea to Craig, Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. An insider told Daily Mail: […]

‘Take the guns first’: Trump backs gun control at bipartisan White House meeting

President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through US politics during a White House meeting with lawmakers, appearing to endorse Democrats’ proposals for gun control while shutting down those from fellow Republicans. Trump sat down with over a dozen lawmakers on Wednesday, two weeks after a former student killed 17 people and wounded 14 others at a […]