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Volodymyr Zelenskyy blocked from making address at Eurovision – as final qualifiers announced

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been blocked from making an address at the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of the final this weekend. The European...

Business

UK economy shrank 0.3% in March, ONS figures show

The UK economy grew slightly in the first three months of the year, according to official figures – but contracted in March. Growth of...

Environment

In major milestone, wind power was Britain’s largest source of electricity in the first quarter

The Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm, in waters off the coast of Wales. The U.K. is home to a mature offshore wind sector....

World

Pakistan’s information minister defends arrest of Imran Khan, saying he ‘has to be treated like every citizen’

Pakistan’s information minister has defended the arrest of Imran Khan on the day the Supreme Court ruled it was unlawful. In an exclusive interview...

Thousands of migrants travel to US border as Title 42 restrictions come to an end

Thousands of migrants have been making their way to the US border as the Title 42 immigration law changes. The rule, which had enabled...

Sports

Hurricanes top Devils in OT, onto conference final

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 10:31 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the New Jersey Devils...

Sports

Keys to the offseason: Free agency, draft plans for Devils, other eliminated teams

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN...

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The songs that could win Eurovision and the novelty acts to look out for

Watched by millions around the world, the Eurovision Song Contest is musical Marmite – love it or loath it – even its fiercest critic...

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Jane Fonda reveals why she’s in favour of the Hollywood writer’s strike

Known for her own activism, as well as her decades-long career as an actress, Jane Fonda is the latest star to come out in...

Sports

Sources: Ryan Reynolds’ Sens bid won’t proceed

Emily Kaplan, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 05:02 PM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Actor Ryan Reynolds’ bid for the Ottawa Senators...

Sports

Rays’ Franco exits Yankees game with neck issue

Joon Lee, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 09:00 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Rays...

Sports

Correa’s clutch 2-run hit answers Twins fans’ boos

ESPN News Services May 11, 2023, 05:35 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — With Correa and his .189 average starting the day taking the brunt of...

Environment

Most young women sexually harassed, bullied or verbally abused at work, poll suggests

Almost two thirds of young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work, according to a new poll. Some 62% of those in...

Technology

Alleged Silk Road ‘murders-for-hire’ merchant hit with narcotics, money laundering charges

A demonstrator supported Ross Ulbricht, creator and operator of the Silk Road underground market, in front of a federal courthouse on Jan. 13, 2015,...

World

Russia threatens ‘military response’ after UK gives long-range missiles to Ukraine

The UK has been threated with a “military response” by Russia after pledging to send long-range missiles to Ukraine. The UK’s defence secretary said...

Technology

Massive city growth and climate change are twin opportunities, says manager of $40 billion fund

Sadek Wahba, founder of I Squared Capital Photo courtesy Sadek Wahba The next few decades are critical for humanity to respond to climate change....

Massive city growth and climate change are twin opportunities, says manager of billion fund

Sports

MLB Power Rankings: Which red-hot division dominates the top 10?

May 11, 2023, 07:00 AM ET After playing a larger variety of teams in the first six weeks of the season thanks to the...

Technology

Google’s new A.I. search could hurt traffic to websites, publishers worry

On Wednesday, 5 hours ago 9 hours ago Instead of “ten blue links,” the phrase that describes Google’s usual search results, Google will show...

Environment

Royal fan detained for 13 hours after ‘wrongful arrest’ at King’s coronation

A royal superfan was arrested and detained by police for 13 hours just for standing near a group of Just Stop Oil protesters at...

Technology

Elon Musk says he’s stepping down as Twitter CEO, will oversee product

An image of new Twitter owner Elon Musk is seen surrounded by Twitter logos in this photo illustration in Warsaw, Poland on 08 November,...