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Sinead O’Connor funeral: Thousands line streets of Bray as singer is laid to rest

Sinead O’Connor has been remembered as a singer and activist whose “voice moved a generation of young people”, as stars including U2’s Bono and...

World

Countries are meeting to talk about Amazon rainforest – here’s why it’s so important to protect it

It’s twice the size of India, spread across eight countries, a territory, and home to over 16,000 tree species – the Amazon rainforest is...

World

YouTube chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo arrested on suspicion of murdering and dismembering man on Thai island

A YouTube chef has been charged with murdering and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a Thai island. Daniel Sancho Bronchalo has been charged with...

World

Woman in critical condition after shark attack at New York City beach

A woman has been left in a critical condition after she was attacked by a shark off one of New York City’s most popular...

Politics

Lee Anderson: Downing Street backs Tory deputy chairman after he told migrants who don’t like barges to ‘go back to France’

Downing Street has defended Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson after he said asylum seekers who don’t want to be housed in barges should “f***...

Sports

‘Fire breathers only’: The story of UAB’s big gamble on Trent Dilfer

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterAug 8, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. BIRMINGHAM, Ala....

George Floyd killing: Last Minneapolis police officer sentenced to nearly five years

The last former Minneapolis police officer has been sentenced to nearly five years for his role in the killing of George Floyd in 2020....

Woman in critical condition after shark attack at New York City beach

A woman has been left in a critical condition after she was attacked by a shark off one of New York City’s most popular...

World

‘Tumbling’ records and ‘unprecedented’ changes in Antarctica prompt Foreign Office review of climate change impacts

“Tumbling” records in Antarctica must be taken more seriously because of their “cascading” global impacts, a group of scientists asked by the Foreign Office...

World

Irish coastal village prepares for ‘a last goodbye’ to singer Sinead O’Connor

Sinead O’Connor’s family has invited people to line the seafront at Bray in County Wicklow and say “a last goodbye” during her funeral procession....

World

South Korea: Thousands of scouts evacuated from World Jamboree site as typhoon approaches

Thousands of scouts from around the world have begun moving from their campsite on South Korea’s coast to inland venues ahead of a tropical...

World

The 1975: Malaysian festival threatens legal action after Matty Healy’s onstage kiss with bandmate

A Malaysian festival has threatened legal action against The 1975 after the band’s frontman Matty Healy made a speech about homosexuality and kissed bassist...

Sports

Reports: O’s voice pulled after reference to losses

Aug 7, 2023, 09:11 PM ET Orioles play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Brown reportedly was removed from MASN broadcasts after he made a reference to Baltimore’s...

Sports

White Sox push back on ‘no rules’ culture claim

Associated Press Aug 7, 2023, 09:27 PM ET CHICAGO — White Sox management on Monday refuted claims by former reliever Keynan Middleton that the...

Sports

Rangers All-Star Jung to undergo thumb surgery

Associated Press Aug 7, 2023, 09:57 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will have surgery this week after breaking...

Business

Miserable weather hits summer clothes sales but Taylor Swift boosts card spending

Consumers spent less in shops as wet weather dampened demand for typical seasonal goods in July, latest figures show. Total UK retail sales increased...

Sports

WSU president: UW, Oregon ‘sealed’ Pac-12 fate

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterAug 7, 2023, 09:23 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Washington State...

Sports

Arizona St. dismisses transfer Mitchell from team

Associated Press Aug 7, 2023, 08:32 PM ET TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has dismissed linebacker Juwan Mitchell from the team....

Business

Energy price cap ‘costing people money and boosting inflation’

Ofgem’s energy price cap is preventing customers from accessing lower tariffs, contributing to inflation and should be abolished, a new report has claimed. The...

Environment

Here’s why we’re reviewing our price target on an oil stock after quarterly results and guidance

Oil and natural gas producer Coterra Energy (CTRA) delivered mixed results after the closing bell Monday, with second-quarter sales missing expectations and profit outpacing...