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The two big unknowns left up in the air after Starmer’s ‘coalition of the willing’ Ukraine summit

There was one clear, united message from today’s virtual meeting of leaders – that they rejected Vladimir Putin’s “yes, but” approach to a ceasefire....

Technology

Y Combinator startups are fastest growing, most profitable in fund history because of AI

Silicon Valley’s earliest stage companies are getting a major boost from artificial intelligence. Startup accelerator Y Combinator — known for backing Airbnb, Dropbox and...

Environment

Trump administration sends a clear message to the oil and gas industry: ‘You’re the customer’

HOUSTON — The officials leading President Donald Trump’s energy agenda made clear to oil, gas and mining executives this week that they have an...

World

At least 17 dead in US storms

At least 17 people are reported to have died in powerful storms across the United States. Authorities in Missouri say 11 people died there,...

Technology

After Elon Musk’s Delaware exit, state lawmakers weigh bill to overhaul corporate law

Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as they stand next to a Tesla vehicle on...

Business

Premiership Rugby rivals and CVC to fund Newcastle Falcons loan

English rugby union’s top teams and the sport’s private equity backer are in advanced talks to fund a multimillion pound loan to Newcastle Falcons...

Rocket with replacement crew for NASA astronauts stranded for nine months finally launches

A long-awaited rocket with a replacement crew for two stranded NASA astronauts has finally launched to the International Space Station (ISS). US astronauts Butch...

Starmer to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ – and demand ‘concrete commitments’ on Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will host a virtual meeting of world leaders today to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine, and he will use the call to...

Russian captain of ship in North Sea crash charged with gross negligence manslaughter

The Russian captain of the Solong container ship involved in the North Sea crash has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter. Vladimir Motin, 59,...

‘Career criminal’ who murdered Amazon driver while attempting to steal his van is jailed for at least 30 years

A “career criminal” who murdered an Amazon delivery driver during an attempt to steal his van has been jailed for life with a minimum...

Politics

Starmer to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ – and demand ‘concrete commitments’ on Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine, and he will use the call to say...

Children ‘being rejected’ by NHS mental health services if they’re autistic, parents say

Damien Dalmayne, 17, is autistic. He also battles mental health issues that have left him unable to get out of bed and contemplating harming...

Sports

Reports: Blue Jays’ Swanson has carpal tunnel

Field Level Media Mar 14, 2025, 03:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an...

Sports

Braves’ Riley leaves game after HBP on right hand

Associated Press Mar 14, 2025, 02:06 PM ET NORTH PORT, Fla. — Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley left a Grapefruit League game Friday...

Sports

Yanks’ Rodon gets Opening Day nod with Cole out

ESPN News Services Mar 14, 2025, 05:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees‘ Opening Day...

Technology

Intel’s new CEO receives $66 million in options and stock grants on top of $1 million salary

Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO. Courtesy: Intel New Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan will receive total compensation of $1 million in salary and about...

Intel's new CEO receives million in options and stock grants on top of million salary

World

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there is a ‘good chance’ of ending war in Ukraine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said there is a “good chance” to end the war with Russia. The embattled Ukrainian president was speaking after...