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Crude oil jumps on hope economic growth will rebound from temporary U.S.-China trade deal

Crude oil futures jumped more than 1% on Monday, after the U.S .and China agreed to slash tariffs, easing trade tensions between the world’s...

Politics

Starmer says net migration will fall with ‘controlled, selective and fair’ system

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to bring down net migration by the end of this parliament with a system that is “controlled, selective and...

Politics

‘More people should be given this chance’: The probation centres transforming offenders’ lives

The combination of full prisons and tight public finances has forced the government to urgently rethink its approach. Top of the agenda for an...

Politics

Inside the UK’s broken prison system where tinkering around the edges will no longer work

“As far as I’m concerned, there’s only three ways to spend the taxpayers’ hard-earned when it comes to prisons. More walls, more bars and...

World

US and China agree to slash tariffs on each other

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other as they seek to end their trade war. Speaking after talks with...

World

Zelenskyy’s offer to meet Putin raises the stakes in this already high-stakes game of diplomacy

Diplomacy over Ukraine has become even more of a game of high-stakes poker. In the early hours of Sunday, Vladimir Putin played his hand,...

World

Trump set for truly consequential week for his presidency and his ability to effect change

It has been an extraordinary few hours which may well set the tone for a hugely consequential week ahead. In the time that it...

World

Kurdish militant group PKK announces it is disbanding – after four decades of armed conflict

A Kurdish militant group has announced it is to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey after four decades of...

Ukraine, Gaza and China: Why Trump’s Middle East tour takes on new importance

Donald Trump’s tour of the Middle East this week has taken on a new importance after a series of surprising developments on the wars...

Environment

Spain’s unprecedented power outage sparks a blackout blame game over green energy

Employees stand inside a supermarket without lights in Burgos on April 28, 2025, during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and...

Politics

New English language and UK citizenship requirements for migrants as part of government crackdown

Migrants will have to live in the UK for a decade before they can apply for citizenship under plans to reduce reliance on foreign...

Sports

Hamlin confident in antitrust case against NASCAR

Associated Press May 10, 2025, 07:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Denny Hamlin said Saturday that he remains “pretty confident”...

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Judges may overturn 23XI, Front Row injunction

Associated Press May 9, 2025, 04:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RICHMOND, Va. — A three-judge federal appellate panel indicated Friday it might overturn...

Politics

‘More people should be given this chance’: The probation centres transforming offenders’ lives

The combination of full prisons and tight public finances has forced the government to urgently rethink its approach. Top of the agenda for an...

Politics

Inside the UK’s broken prison system where tinkering around the edges will no longer work

“As far as I’m concerned, there’s only three ways to spend the taxpayers’ hard-earned when it comes for prisons. More walls, more bars and...

Sports

Reviewed goal irks Jets, helps Stars win Game 3

Greg WyshynskiMay 11, 2025, 09:13 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Winnipeg Jets coach Scott...

Sports

Knights score with 0.4 left to stun Oilers in Game 3

ESPN News Services May 11, 2025, 12:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 left on a shot that deflected in...

Sports

Larson cruises at Kansas for 3rd Cup Series win

Associated Press May 11, 2025, 08:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Kan. — 1 Related “Glad to not win by an inch...

Trump sets up week that could define his presidency

It has been an extraordinary few hours which may well set the tone for a hugely consequential week ahead. In the time that it...

Sports

Day after 21-0 loss, Rockies fire manager Black

ESPN News Services May 11, 2025, 06:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — The Colorado Rockies fired manager Bud Black on Sunday, one...