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At least 60 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, health staff say

At least 60 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, health staff have said. A dozen people were killed near the Palestine...

Girl, 7, dies after tree collapses at park in Southend

One girl has died and another is in a critical condition after a tree partially collapsed at a park in Essex. The girls, aged...

Technology

Stablecoins go mainstream: Why banks and credit card firms are issuing their own crypto tokens

A $44 billion IPO. A Senate bill with bipartisan momentum. And now, a wave of Fortune 500 firms launching crypto tokens of their own....

Technology

At 20 years old, Reddit is defending its data and fighting AI with AI

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after ringing a bell on the floor setting the...

World

Chants of ‘death to America’ at funeral for Iranian military commanders and scientists

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Tehran to mourn top military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Iran’s 12-day war...

Politics

Fixing welfare a ‘moral imperative’, Starmer says, after government U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer has said fixing the UK’s welfare system is a “moral imperative” after the government’s U-turn. The prime minister faced a significant...

World

Why critics believe Trump’s big win in Supreme Court is ‘terrifying step towards authoritarianism’

As the president himself said, this was a “giant” of a decision – a significant moment to end a week of whiplash-inducing news. The...

Politics

Plans unveiled for NHS funding to be linked to patient feedback – but concerns raised

NHS funding could be linked to patient feedback under new plans, with poorly performing services that “don’t listen” penalised with less money. As part...

Fixing welfare a ‘moral imperative’, Starmer says, after government U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer has said fixing the UK’s welfare system is a “moral imperative” after the government’s U-turn. The prime minister faced a significant...

Hundreds of NHS quangos to be axed – as plans unveiled for health funding to be linked to patient feedback

NHS funding could be linked to patient feedback under new plans, with poorly performing services that “don’t listen” penalised with less money. As part...

World

Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal – but doubts over success linger

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace deal which Donald Trump said he brokered – resulting in the US...

Sports

Angels’ Washington to miss remainder of season

Alden GonzalezJun 27, 2025, 05:44 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

Sports

Marte says fan shouted he messaged late mother

Associated Press Jun 27, 2025, 11:00 PM ET Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears...

Sports

Martinez’s near no-hitter, Steer’s 3 HRs lift Reds

Associated Press Jun 27, 2025, 10:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Nick Martinez took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before...

Sports

BYU QB Retzlaff denies woman’s rape allegations

Kyle BonaguraJun 27, 2025, 10:19 PM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. A lawyer representing BYU quarterback...

Sports

Harbaugh added to lawsuit against ex-assistant

Associated Press Jun 27, 2025, 08:05 PM ET DETROIT — Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against the University of Michigan and...

Sports

NHL draft tracker: Scouting notes and team fits for every first-rounder

Rachel DoerrieJun 27, 2025, 11:12 PM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in...

Sports

Schaefer goes No. 1 to Isles; Misa, Frondell follow

ESPN News Services Jun 27, 2025, 07:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected gifted defenseman Matthew Schaefer...

Sports

Panthers keep playoff MVP Bennett on 8-year deal

Greg WyshynskiJun 27, 2025, 06:44 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Florida Panthers playoff MVP Sam Bennett...

Marcus Monzo: Hainault sword killer given life sentence for murder of schoolboy

A man who murdered a 14-year-old boy with a samurai sword as he walked to school in east London has been sentenced to life...