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Israel confirms Hamas chief Mohammad Sinwar was killed – as group makes counter-offer on ceasefire

Israel has confirmed its forces have killed Hamas’s Gaza chief, Mohammad Sinwar, as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff called the group’s counter-offer on...

World

Train derails in Russian bridge collapse – as ‘illegal interference’ blamed

At least three people have died in a train derailment in Russia which happened after a bridge collapsed. Local authorities have blamed “illegal interference”...

Sports

Stars’ Oettinger embarrassed by Game 5 benching

Associated Press May 31, 2025, 05:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger said Saturday that he was...

British man indicted over plot to smuggle US military technology to China

A British man has been indicted for allegedly trying to smuggle US military technology to China and organising the stalking and harassment of a...

‘Deeply dangerous’ assisted dying bill should be scrapped, says leading care consultant

A leading British palliative care consultant has described the assisted dying bill as “not fit for purpose” and is urging MPs to stop the...

UK to build weapons factories and buy thousands of missiles in £1.5bn push to rearm

The UK will buy up to 7,000 long-range missiles, rockets and drones and build at least six weapons factories in a £1.5bn push to...

Sports

Panthers-Oilers II: Key stats to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

Open Extended Reactions The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is set. For the second consecutive year, it’s the Download the ESPN app and enable Emily...

Sports

Stanley Cup Final odds: McDavid is Conn Smythe fave in Panthers rematch

May 31, 2025, 09:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s a rematch of the last year’s Stanley Cup Final, as the 3dRyan Clark and...

Sports

CFP format debate: Would SEC change cost bids? Does the 11+5 model make the most sense?

Bill ConnellyMay 31, 2025, 07:20 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has...

Sports

How Freddie Freeman’s World Series grand slam changed him — and Dodgers fans — forever

Alden GonzalezMay 31, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

Science

Webb Telescope Uncovers Hidden Active Galactic Nuclei

An obscured population of huge and massive black holes has been revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope. This discovery could bridge the gap...

Science

SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss

SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27 that featured the first-ever significant reuse of Starship hardware. As planned on Flight 9,...

Science

7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China

A new study on a 7,100-year-old skeleton from China has revealed a “ghost” lineage that only existed in theories until now. Skeleton of the...

Technology

DoorDash CEO Tony Xu is taking on the role of industry consolidator in food delivery

Tony Xu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash Inc., smiles during the Wall Street Journal Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach, California, on Oct. 22,...

Science

SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record With 170 Orbital Liftoffs Planned for 2025

By 2025, SpaceX is aiming to launch at a record pace: 170 orbital missions, nearly one every other day. Should we hit our goal, it...

Technology

Saylor’s bitcoin buying strategy is ‘exploding’ globally, but Wall Street is skeptical

LAS VEGAS — The bitcoin treasury play that lifted Strategy’s market cap past $80 billion is now being mimicked by meme stock companies, media...

Science

Scientists Capture Plasma Streams, Coronal Raindrops in Sharpest-Ever View of Sun’s Corona

In a landmark achievement for solar astronomy, scientists have unveiled the most detailed view ever of the sun’s corona — its superheated outer atmosphere...