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Israel calls up thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch new Gaza offensive

Israel will call up 60,000 reservists as it prepares to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City. The military said the country’s defence...

Environment

Microplastics are everywhere. Here’s why that matters to big oil

Microplastics are increasingly being found in our bodies and food supply. They are defined as pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters — about...

Fresh call for UK-wide smacking ban as NSPCC says more young adults believe it’s wrong

Campaigners have issued a fresh call to ban smacking across the UK after a poll found more young adults think it’s unacceptable. All corporal...

World

Tents abandoned as Palestinians flee Israeli advance into Gaza City

Thousands have fled parts of Gaza City in recent days amid airstrikes and advancing Israeli troops, new satellite imagery shows. Israel’s advance comes as...

World

Investigation launched into ‘horrifying’ death of French online streamer

An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges. Raphael Graven,...

World

Swedish church being moved three miles to prevent it being swallowed by underground mine

One of Sweden’s most famous wooden churches is being moved to a new site – to prevent it from being swallowed by the world’s...

World

Germany Christmas market attack suspect charged with murder and 338 counts of attempted murder

A man suspected of ramming a car into a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has been charged with murder. Five women...

Business

Surprise rise in inflation as summer travel pushes up air fares

Prices in the UK rose even faster than expected last month, reaching the highest level in 18 months, according to official figures. Inflation hit...

Business

AI ‘immune system’ Phoebe lands backing from Google arm

An AI start-up which claims to act as an ‘immune system’ for software has landed $17m (£12.6m) in initial funding from backers including the...

Sports

Boone clarifies Judge talk as OF says arm better

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 12:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reversed course on the status of...

Sports

Robles suspended 10 games, fined for bat heave

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 05:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Robles, who had been hit by a pitch three times in his...

Politics

Epping asylum hotel court ruling poses real danger for government – but they also smell dirty tricks

“It’s an interesting moment,” was how one government source described the High Court ruling that will force an Essex hotel to be emptied of...

World

Trump: I won’t send US troops to Ukraine – but might help by air

Donald Trump has said American troops will not be sent to Ukraine, but the US may provide air support as part of a peace...

Sports

Texas QB Manning says future plans still unclear

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 03:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AUSTIN, Texas — There’s so much speculation about Texas quarterback Arch Manning‘s...

Sports

Carr gets the keys: Irish name starting QB

Andrea AdelsonAug 19, 2025, 01:11 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions Notre...

Sports

Bring back the bison: How an on-campus movement resurrected Indiana’s mascot after 50 years

Open Extended Reactions What, exactly, is a hoosier? It’s a riddle pondered by many. The simplest answer is the strongest: It’s a person from...

Labour smell dirty tricks over asylum hotel court ruling – but the risks are clear

“It’s an interesting moment,” was how one government source described the High Court ruling that will force an Essex hotel to be emptied of...

Sports

Overreactions to the dog days of August: Brewers’ dominance, Mets’ struggles and more from the NL

David SchoenfieldAug 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Open...

Sports

NASCAR: Lawsuit about forcing permanent charter

Associated Press Aug 19, 2025, 03:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR argued in its latest court filing that Michael Jordan...

Hurricane Erin makes for an uncertain weather forecast

The bank holiday weekend for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is just around the corner, but what does the weather have in store? Like...