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Labour warned not to become ‘1990s tribute act’ to Tony Blair by union chief

A union chief has warned Labour not to become a “1990s tribute act” to Tony Blair if it wins the next general election. Sharon...

Sports

Bell wins pole for Cup Series race at Kansas

Associated Press Sep 9, 2023, 02:48 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Christopher Bell won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race...

UK weather: Heatwave to reach dramatic climax today – with yellow warnings for thunderstorms in place

The heatwave will reach a dramatic climax on Sunday – with a yellow warning for thunderstorms in place across large parts of the UK....

Defence cuts will affect UK’s ability to fight from the air – well into the 2030s, MPs warn

Defence cuts have left a gap in the UK’s ability to fight from the air that will last well into the 2030s, a group...

Politics

UK leading the way with Rwanda policy as other countries look at ‘similar solutions’, Sunak says

The UK is leading the way with its Rwanda deportation scheme as other European countries look at “similar solutions” to tackle illegal immigration, the...

Prince Harry receives a standing ovation as he opens Invictus Games in Germany

Let’s be honest, not everything Prince Harry does goes down well these days. But Invictus is different. It’s more than a pet project, it’s...

Technology

Elon Musk biographer moves to ‘clarify’ details about Ukraine and Starlink after backlash

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, looks on as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to...

Business

Insolvency firms face crackdown in government shake-up

Insolvency firms face being formally regulated for the first time under reforms to be announced next week that will nevertheless fall short of a...

Technology

What it’s like in Europe’s popular crypto haven Portugal as the U.S. cracks down

Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images LISBON, PORTUGAL — Matadors and bitcoin maximalists are regulars at Campo Pequeno, a neo-Moorish bullring in the...

Technology

Meta’s VR technology is helping to train surgeons and treat patients, though costs remain a hurdle

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates an Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) headset and Oculus Touch controllers during the Oculus Connect 3 event in San...

Technology

How Elon Musk set Tesla on a new course for self-driving

The following is adapted from Walter Isaacson’s biography “Elon Musk,” publishing Sept. 12. On a Friday in late August of this year, Elon Musk...

Politics

Sunak and Modi meet for talks as Indian PM says consensus reached among leaders at G20

Rishi Sunak says he is confident a trade deal will be struck between the UK and India after meeting with Narendra Modi at the...

Business

Cafe Rouge owner needs bigger table for swoop on Chiquito’s and Frankie & Benny’s

The owner of Cafe Rouge is in talks to buy Chiquito’s and Frankie and Benny’s, two of Britain’s best-known restaurant chains. Sky News has...

Science

Supermassive Black Hole Spotted Eating Sun-Like Star in Nearby Galaxy

Black holes, celestial objects known for their gluttony, usually eat stars unlucky enough to stray too close to them in one big gulp, annihilating...

World

Powerful earthquake kills at least 296 people in Morocco

At least 296 people have been killed following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, officials have said. Many of the fatalities are said to...

World

The West remains committed to Ukraine’s counteroffensive – but there’s sceptism over Zelenskyy’s ultimate objectives

The West was unified in its condemnation of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Although not a member of NATO, Ukraine...

World

There is increasing scepticism whether Zelenskyy’s ultimate objectives are achievable

Sports

OSU, Wazzu filing seeks control of Pac-12’s future

Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 8, 2023, 01:55 PM ET Oregon State and Washington State filed a legal complaint against the Pac-12 and commissioner George Kliavkoff...

Sports

Sources: Bama secondary likely to have Moore

Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2023, 10:03 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee...

Sports

College football Week 2 trends, storylines: Familiar foes, must-see receivers, upset watch

Think this weekend’s college football slate can’t possibly top the excitement of a Week 1 that extended into Week 2 because of the holiday?...