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Rishi Sunak’s former aide among 15 people charged with election betting offences

Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamentary aide when he was prime minister has been charged along with 14 others with election betting offences. The 15, also...

Politics

Tulip Siddiq says ‘I have done nothing wrong’ after Bangladesh issues arrest warrant

Former minister Tulip Siddiq said there is “no evidence” she has done anything wrong after Bangladesh issued a warrant for her arrest. Ms Siddiq...

Environment

Why Trump’s nuclear talks with Iran could be far more successful than Biden’s

This combination of pictures created on April 09, 2025 shows US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff after a meeting with Russian officials at Diriyah...

Business

Race to keep British Steel furnaces running with last-minute efforts to secure raw materials

Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials....

Politics

Rise in suicide attempts linked to HMRC tax crackdown as MPs criticise ‘sham’ review into loan charge schemes

Four more people have attempted to take their own life in relation to the loan charge scandal, which has left tens of thousands of...

Technology

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in Europe citing ‘challenging’ economic environment

The PlayStation DualSense controller and PlayStation 5 console. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Sony hiked the price of its flagship PlayStation 5...

Politics

The art of the steel

👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 It’s the Monday after a dramatic weekend in the House of Commons and...

Private plane crash in New York kills ex-college football star Karenna Groff and family

A former top college football player has died along with members of her family in a private plane crash in New York state. The...

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro forced to flee with family as home ‘set ablaze’

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to flee in the middle of the night during Passover after an alleged arsonist set...

Day 85: Has Trump changed since his first term?

👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 On Day 85, US correspondent James Matthews is joined by Jeff Mason, White House correspondent...

Environment

Like defense, Goldman says ESG investors should bring oil and gas stocks in from the cold

An oil pumpjack is seen in a field on April 08, 2025 in Nolan, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images...

Sports

U.S.-based Original Six all miss playoffs in NHL 1st

Associated Press Apr 13, 2025, 09:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history,...

Sports

Officials: Ex-LSU WR Lacy died in apparent suicide

ESPN News Services Apr 13, 2025, 09:58 PM ET Former “We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU football student-athlete Kyren...

Sports

Emotional Larson dominant in victory at Bristol

Associated Press Apr 13, 2025, 07:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BRISTOL, Tenn. — With added motivation to honor a late friend, Kyle Larson...

Sports

Caps hoping to have Thompson, Protas in Round 1

Associated Press Apr 13, 2025, 05:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — The banged-up Washington Capitals could be getting a couple of their...

Rory McIlroy claims career Grand Slam with US Masters win

Rory McIlroy has completed a career Grand Slam in golf with his win at the US Masters tournament. The Masters was the last major...

Politics

Race to keep British Steel furnaces running with last-minute efforts to secure raw materials under way

Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials....

Sports

Cubs’ Steele to have elbow surgery, done for ’25

Jesse RogersApr 13, 2025, 05:46 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Chicago...

Sports

Yanks’ Stroman gets injection for inflamed knee

Associated Press Apr 13, 2025, 01:11 PM ET NEW YORK — 1 Related Stroman was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, one day...

Sports

Twins unveil Mauer statue outside Target Field

Associated Press Apr 13, 2025, 02:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame...