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Northern Ireland secretary says he will call Stormont election after attempts to restore executive fail

The UK’s Northern Ireland secretary has said he “will be calling an election” in the nation after a deadline to restore devolved government at...

Husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi violently assaulted after break-in at their home

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband has been violently assaulted after a break-in at their San Francisco home. Paul Pelosi, 82, suffered blunt force...

Business

NatWest boss defends amount of tax banks pay

The head of NatWest, which is state-controlled, has defended the amount of tax that big banks pay. Alison Rose, the chief executive, said banks...

Business

Amazon value down as slowest growth expected over Christmas period

Shares in Amazon fell as the company expected slower Christmas sales and increased expenses. Shares fell nearly 20% as inflation and interest rate costs...

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Daniel Radcliffe and Evan Rachel Wood on the new Weird Al biopic and ‘doing something crazy’

When a relatively unknown streaming platform announced it was making a biopic film of parody king Weird Al Yankovic – there was really only...

Sports

NHL rookie rankings: Who is at head of dynamic class?

6:50 AM ET Four wins in their first six games while also holding the distinction of being the NHL’s youngest team. That is what...

Politics

Rishi Sunak backtracks on pledge to fine patients £10 for missed GP appointments

Rishi Sunak will no longer be going ahead with his pledge to charge people for missed GP appointments, the prime minister’s spokesperson has said....

Environment

Europe’s ‘not out of the woods’ despite gas prices falling to 4-month lows

The latest data shows that the EU’s overall storage levels are at an average of nearly 94% full. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance |...

Environment

How super-hot rocks miles under the earth’s surface could provide limitless clean energy

The iconic Old Faithful Geyser springs to life (every 90 minutes) in Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin on September 18, 2022, in Yellowstone...

Environment

EU strikes deal to ban the sale of new diesel and gasoline cars from 2035

An electric car being charged in Germany. The European Union is moving forward with plans to ramp up the number of EVs on its...

Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover – and immediately sacks top executives

Elon Musk has completed his $44bn (£38bn) takeover of Twitter after months of toing and froing over the deal. His first move was to...

Elon Musk completes bn Twitter takeover - and immediately sacks top executives

Oklahoma: Murder investigation launched after eight bodies found in wreckage of house fire

A murder investigation has been launched after eight bodies were discovered in a burning house in Oklahoma. The fire was reported around 4pm on...

Sports

‘He’s our leader’: How leadoff slugger Kyle Schwarber became an October staple

7:00 AM ET Kyle Schwarber‘s home runs this postseason have been nothing short of majestic. One traveled 488 feet in Game 1 of the...

Sports

Bring on the World Series! What the Astros and Phillies need to do to win it all

Oct 24, 2022 The 2022 World Series matchup is set. Starting Friday, the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies will clash for the Commissioner’s Trophy...

Sports

Verlander ‘just trying to be present’ as FA looms

8:31 PM ET HOUSTON — Justin Verlander ventured into the free agent market for the first time last offseason and could do so again...

Business

Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover, according to US media reports

Elon Musk has completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter after months of toing and froing over the deal, according to US media reports. His...

Business

Super app or Wild West? The future of Twitter under Elon Musk

Elon Musk is finally buying Twitter, promising – or to some, threatening – sweeping changes for one of the world’s biggest social media platforms....

Sports

Vols S McCollough cleared to play, sources say

10:13 PM ET Tennessee senior safety Jaylen McCollough, who missed the past two games after being charged with felony aggravated assault, has been cleared...

Sports

Leonhard hopeful amid Badgers’ coaching search

3:24 PM ET Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard, a candidate for the permanent coaching job, thinks the school will benefit from a decision soon...

Sports

Miami lands No. 4 recruit in ’23 class, CB McClain

7:28 PM ET Cornerback McClain is the second prospect inside the overall top 10 to commit to the Hurricanes’ 2023 class, joining offensive tackle...