May 15, 2025 - Brief Briefing

UK economy grows more than expected, according to official figures

The UK economy showed strong growth in the first three months of the year, according to official figures. Gross domestic product (GDP) – the...

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UK economy grows more than expected, according to official figures

Business

UK businesses gearing up for Trump tariffs boost economy

These are punchy gross domestic product (GDP) numbers and no mistake. Growth of 0.7% in the first quarter is not just strong; it’s stronger...

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UK businesses gearing up for Trump tariffs boost economy

World

Iran ‘ready to make nuclear concessions’ – as Trump asks for Qatar’s help getting a deal

A top Iranian official has said the country is prepared to make a number of concessions related to its nuclear programme, in exchange for...

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Iran 'ready to make nuclear concessions' - as Trump asks for Qatar's help getting a deal

World

‘Our school is destroyed’: At the scene of the mosque hit by an Indian missile strike

Through long, winding roads, we weave through a wonderland. A place of intense beauty, with wide valleys, rushing rivers and terraced hills. The roads...

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'Our school is destroyed': At the scene of the mosque hit by an Indian missile strike

World

Guests used furniture as ‘improvised ladder’ to escape capsized Bayesian superyacht

Guests used furniture as an “improvised ladder” to try to escape after the Bayesian superyacht capsized last year, a new safety report has said....

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Guests used furniture as 'improvised ladder' to escape capsized Bayesian superyacht

World

Canadians ‘not impressed’ by UK’s invitation to Trump, Mark Carney tells Sky News

Canadians “weren’t impressed” by the decision of the UK government to offer Donald Trump an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, the country’s...

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Canadians 'not impressed' by UK's invitation to Trump, Mark Carney tells Sky News

Cassie breaks down in tears during Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial as she tells of ‘personal shame’ and alleged rape

Cassie Ventura broke down in tears in court as she described her “personal shame” at taking part in “freak off” sex sessions for Sean...

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Cassie breaks down in tears during Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial as she tells of 'personal shame' and alleged rape

Sports

Golden Knights captain Stone misses Game 5

Associated Press May 14, 2025, 10:09 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone sat out Game 5 on Wednesday night...

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Golden Knights captain Stone misses Game 5

Sports

Rebuilding Flyers hire Tocchet as head coach

Open Extended Reactions The Download the ESPN app and enable Emily Kaplan’s news alerts to receive push notifications for the latest updates first. Opt...

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Rebuilding Flyers hire Tocchet as head coach

Sports

Canucks elevate assistant Foote to head coach

Greg WyshynskiMay 14, 2025, 01:46 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam...

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Canucks elevate assistant Foote to head coach

Sports

Reds celebrate Rose day after MLB reinstatement

ESPN News Services May 14, 2025, 09:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Pete Rose was celebrated by the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday...

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Reds celebrate Rose day after MLB reinstatement

Sports

Sasaki unsure if velocity dip tied to shoulder issue

Alden GonzalezMay 14, 2025, 09:43 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

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Sasaki unsure if velocity dip tied to shoulder issue

Sports

Sources: USC’s No. 1 class for ’26 loses LB Griffin

Eli LedermanMay 14, 2025, 07:47 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering...

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Sources: USC's No. 1 class for '26 loses LB Griffin

Sports

How Alex Bregman is adjusting to life in a new clubhouse

Open Extended Reactions On the day Alex Bregman met Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer this spring, the two Boston Red Sox uber-prospects greeted him...

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