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His only ‘crime’ is being Venezuelan and having tattoos, says brother of man ‘thrown to the lions’ in El Salvador jail

Until five weeks ago, Arturo Suarez was a professional singer, performing in the United States as he waited for his asylum claim to be processed....

Asian stock markets tumble – with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index suffering worst fall for 28 years

Asian stock markets have fallen dramatically amid escalating fears of a global trade war – as Donald Trump called his tariffs “medicine” and showed...

Business

Asian stock markets tumble – with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index suffering worst fall for 28 years

Asian stock markets have fallen dramatically amid escalating fears of a global trade war – as Donald Trump called his tariffs “medicine” and showed...

Sports

ESPN Football Recruiting – 300 Player Rankings

RK PLAYER POS HOMETOWN HT WT STARS GRADE SCHOOL 1 DT Baton Rouge, LAUniversity Laboratory School 6’5” 285 93 2 DE Baltimore, MDSt. Frances...

Business

Trump’s tariffs: A negotiating tactic or the start of an ‘economic nuclear winter’?

Traders called this morning a complete bloodbath as the UK’s FTSE 100 joined world indexes in turning red as uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs...

Business

Trump’s tariffs could herald one of the most painful episodes in modern times – here’s why

Of course this is dramatic. Of course markets are slumping. Because if you take Donald Trump at his word (something investors are now finally...

At least 19 dead after storms bring flooding and tornadoes to parts of US

At least 19 people are reported to have died after severe weather, including tornadoes, heavy rain, and flooding, continued to hit parts of the...

Calls for ‘irresponsible’ UK government to follow Canada’s lead on rules for young drivers

The UK government is facing accusations of being “disingenuous” and “irresponsible” amid growing criticism for not introducing tougher licensing laws for new drivers. Officials...

Texas: Second child with measles dies as US outbreak spreads

A second child in Texas with measles has died as the outbreak of the childhood disease reached nearly 500 cases in the state, officials...

Day 78: Is it time to change tactics with Trump?

👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 On Day 78, US correspondent Mark Stone is joined by former UK ambassador to the...

World

His only ‘crime’ is being Venezuelan and having tattoos, says brother of man ‘thrown to the lions’ in El Salvador jail

Until five weeks ago, Arturo Suarez was a professional singer, performing in the United States as he waited for his asylum claim to be processed....

World

Marine Le Pen may have been banished, but she can still cause trouble

Marine Le Pen made one thing abundantly clear. She is not going quietly. She may have been disgraced in a Paris courtroom, convicted of...

World

King Charles to begin Italy tour with Queen Camilla after health concerns

The King and Queen will fly into Rome later for their state visit to Italy, despite the recent concerns about his health. The trip...

Parents of boy whose outbursts left them fearing for their lives say Adolescence ‘touched a nerve’

A teenager suddenly becomes violent, his anger towards women fuelled by online influencers, while his parents struggle to process what their son is capable...

Environment

U.S. crude oil falls below $60 a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears

A view shows disused oil pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan April 2, 2025. ...

U.S. crude oil falls below a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears

Technology

French fintech Pennylane doubles valuation to $2.2 billion as Alphabet’s venture capital arm takes stake

Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao | Moment | Getty Images French accounting software firm Pennylane has doubled its valuation to 2 billion euros ($2.16 billion) in a...

French fintech Pennylane doubles valuation to .2 billion as Alphabet's venture capital arm takes stake

Business

Starmer promises ‘bold changes’ to rules over electric cars in wake of Trump’s tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer promised “bold changes” as he announced he will relax rules around electric vehicles after carmakers were hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs....

Sports

Ranking the top 20 goals in Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking career

Greg WyshynskiApr 6, 2025, 02:00 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions “The Gr8 Chase” is over. Alex...

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LeBron, Michael Jordan top reactions to Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record

Open Extended Reactions The Washington Capitals star set the NHL’s goals record on Sunday with a second-period power-play tally against the New York Islanders,...

Sports

Ovechkin career goal record chase: No. 895 passes Wayne Gretzky

Open Extended Reactions After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has passed Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals...