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Liz Truss refuses to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation despite growing pressure

Liz Truss has refused to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation, despite growing pressure from a cabinet minister and senior Tory MPs....

Politics

Kwasi Kwarteng: What a day! Chancellor admits fiscal plan caused ‘a little turbulence’ but vows to plough on with economic plan

The chancellor has admitted it has been a tough day after he was forced to U-turn on cutting income tax for the rich. Kwasi...

Environment

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly urges ministers to keep policy views ‘around the Cabinet table’ amid Conservative infighting

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has urged his ministerial colleagues to keep their views on government policy “around the Cabinet table” as Liz Truss faces...

Environment

UK selects site for prototype fusion energy plant, says it will replace coal-fired facility

While there is a great deal of excitement about fusion, there are huge challenges too. Jose A. Bernat Bacete | Moment | Getty Images...

Environment

France’s nuclear energy strategy — once its pride and joy — faces big problems this winter

French Energy Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher reportedly said last month that EDF was committed to restarting all its nuclear reactors this winter. Jean-marie Hosatte |...

California serial killer is ‘on a mission’ but police are baffled as to what the mission is

A suspected California serial killer appears to be “on a mission” police have said, although they admit they are still baffled as to what...

Sports

Yankees’ Judge launches 62nd HR, passes Maris

8:07 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. The American League has a new single-season home...

Sports

The road to 62: How Aaron Judge made home run history

8:09 PM ET Move over, Roger Maris: New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit his 62nd home run of the 2022 MLB season,...

Sports

Mets could start deGrom with shot at first place

3:42 PM ET NEW YORK — If the The Mets would need some good fortune if they hope to win the division. If the...

Sports

Nats GM calls Strasburg’s 2023 status ‘a mystery’

4:34 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — 1 Related After his only start of 2022, he went back on the injured list with...

Sports

M’s lose Haggerty for at least first two rounds

6:32 PM ET ESPN News Services SEATTLE — Haggerty was injured trying to steal second base in the ninth inning of Seattle’s 4-3 loss...

Sports

Marinaccio to IL in latest hit to Yankees’ bullpen

2:11 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. NEW YORK — The New York Yankees placed...

Sports

NASCAR needs to address drivers’ safety concerns. Now.

6:42 PM ET Marty Smith Close ESPN ESPN NASCAR lead reporter Former NASCAR.com senior writer 15 years covering NASCAR Ryan McGee Close ESPN Senior...

Sports

Bowman, Ware to sit race at Roval with injuries

3:17 PM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alex Bowman and Cody Ware will miss this weekend’s NASCAR race because of injuries suffered driving...

Business

Drivers missing out on 10p cut in petrol prices, says RAC

Motorists are being denied a further 10p cut in petrol prices because retailers have hiked their profit margins, according to the RAC. The motoring...

World

Ukraine war: Putin’s difficulties make use of a tactical nuclear weapon ‘more likely’, US expert warns

Vladimir Putin’s mounting problems in Ukraine make Russia’s use of a tactical nuclear weapon more likely, a senior US expert has told Sky News....

World

Bittersweet victory in Lyman as battle has come at a significant cost to civilians

Success on the battlefield translates into a very different language for the residents of Lyman – and has come at a significant cost to...

World

Police wrongly used tear gas at fatal Indonesian football match stampede, official says

Police wrongly used tear gas inside the soccer stadium where at least 125 people died in a stampede in Indonesia over the weekend, an...

World

Japan issues warning to residents after North Korea fires missile over country for first time in five years

Nuclear-armed North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years. Residents were warned to take cover, and...

Environment

Liz Truss to close Tory conference by defending ‘new approach’ – after turbulent gathering

Liz Truss will wrap up the Conservative Party conference by defending her approach and pledging a “new Britain for the new era” – after...