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FBI names suspect in California fertility clinic bombing as Guy Edward Bartkus

The FBI has named the suspect in the car bombing of a fertility clinic in California as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus. One person was...

Business

Ryanair raises fares after profits hit by lower ticket prices

Europe’s largest airline has seen annual earnings drop by 16% after cutting air fares – but revealed a price hike as it seeks to...

World

Israel to allow ‘basic quantity of food’ into Gaza to avoid ‘starvation crisis’

Israel has said it will allow a “basic quantity of food” into the besieged enclave of Gaza to avoid a “starvation crisis” following a...

Politicians send messages of support to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis

Politicians have sent messages of support to Joe Biden, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 82-year-old, who is the oldest person to...

Business

UK and EU agree Brexit reset trade deal

The UK and the EU have agreed a new post-Brexit reset trade deal after months of negotiations. A UK government source said: “All in...

Sports

Bell beats Logano to win NASCAR All-Star Race

Associated Press May 18, 2025, 10:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Christopher Bell loves North Wilkesboro Speedway, and Joey Logano hates the “Promoter’s Caution.”...

Politics

Easing trade and signing a defence pact would be manifesto promises delivered – and Starmer could use a win

This EU-UK summit has for months been openly billed by Sir Keir Starmer’s Downing Street as a hugely significant moment for this government. The...

Politics

People do feel like strangers in Britain – but it’s not just because of migration, polling finds

Last week, Sir Keir Starmer voiced his worry Britain could become an “island of strangers” if immigration was not tackled. Some claimed this was...

Sports

Panthers handle Leafs, seal 3rd ECF trip in row

ESPN News Services May 18, 2025, 10:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — A three-goal second period broke open a tight game, quieted...

Sports

Referee Rooney leaves Game 7 after stick to face

Associated Press May 18, 2025, 09:12 PM ET TORONTO — Referee Chris Rooney, widely considered to be one of the top officials in the...

Sports

U.S. routs Kazakhstan; into quarters at worlds

Associated Press May 18, 2025, 02:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HERNING, Denmark — After a goalless opening period, the United States went on...

Sports

Phillies reliever Alvarado gets 80-game PED ban

ESPN News Services May 18, 2025, 11:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay...

Sports

Twins’ streaks end at 13 wins, 34 shutout innings

Associated Press May 18, 2025, 05:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee extended the lead to 4-0 in the third. Collins hit...

Sports

Angels notch first sweep of Dodgers in 15 years

Associated Press May 18, 2025, 10:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — If the Los Angeles Angels turn around their season, an...

Gary Lineker to leave BBC next week and will no longer host World Cup coverage in 2026

Gary Lineker is to leave the BBC after this season’s final Match Of The Day and will no longer present its coverage of the...

Former US president Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer

Former US president Joe Biden has prostate cancer, his office has said. The statement said Mr Biden, who left the White House in January,...

World

Exit polls from Romanian election suggest surprise win for pro-Western candidate Nicusor Dan

Exit polls from the Romanian presidential election suggest pro-Western centrist Nicusor Dan is on course for a surprise win over right-wing populist George Simion....

World

British surgeon working in Gaza says it is now ‘a slaughterhouse’ amid Israeli bombardment

A British surgeon working in southern Gaza has compared the region to a “slaughterhouse” because of the daily bombardment from Israeli forces. Dr Tom...

World

More than 100 people killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics

At least 103 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday, according to hospitals and medics. Israel has launched...

World

Pope Leo vows to resist ‘temptation to be an autocrat’ and condemns ‘religious propaganda’ at inauguration

Pope Leo XIV promised to resist the “temptation to be an autocrat” and not to rule by “religious propaganda” as he was officially inaugurated...