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Israeli cabinet due to approve ceasefire as Netanyahu insists deal not finalised

Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed Hamas has backtracked on an earlier understanding of the ceasefire agreement, which is awaiting the approval of the Israeli government....

Science

Social Headline New Glenn rocket launch delayed; Blue Origin targets Jan. 16 for liftoff

A technical issue has caused Blue Origin to postpone the maiden launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket. The aerospace company, founded by Jeff...

Science

ESA Uses Solar Orbiter to Turn Solar Flares into Sound, Offering New Insights

Solar activity over the past three years has been transformed into audible sound through data collected by the Solar Orbiter, a joint mission by...

Science

What Happened to the Apollo Flags Left on the Moon?

The state of the American flags planted during the Apollo moon landings continues to intrigue space enthusiasts and researchers. The six flags, symbolic of...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer to sign 100-year ‘friendship’ deal with Ukraine in first Kyiv visit since becoming PM

Keir Starmer will sign a century-long partnership with Ukraine today, as the prime minister makes his first visit to the war-torn country in an...

World

Biden warns of ‘dangerous concentration of power’ in farewell address

President Joe Biden has warned of a “dangerous concentration of power” among a few wealthy people in the United States in his farewell address...

Technology

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon says IPO market is ‘going to pick up’ along with dealmaking

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, speaks during the Reuters NEXT conference, in New York City, U.S., December 10, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters...

Biden warns of an ‘oligarchy’ of wealth and power threatening US democracy

President Joe Biden has warned of a “dangerous concentration of power” among a few wealthy people in the United States in his farewell address...

Sports

Longhorns QB Ewers declares for ’25 NFL draft

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 15, 2025, 11:42 AM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended...

Sports

Sources: Belichick adds 2 veteran coaches to staff

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 15, 2025, 06:16 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended...

Sports

Hoffman: O’s, Braves backed off deals with me

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 03:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff...

Sports

SS Peña, 17, nets $5 million bonus in Mets deal

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 05:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned...

SS Peña, 17, nets million bonus in Mets deal

Technology

How VPNs might allow Americans to continue using TikTok

Dado Ruvic | Reuters If TikTok does indeed go dark on Sunday for Americans, there may be a tool for them to continue accessing...

Sports

JR Motorsports enters Allgaier into Daytona 500

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 03:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NASCAR team owned by Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt...

Technology

YouTube donating $15 million in LA wildfire relief, support for creators days before TikTok ban

Charred remains of buildings are pictured following the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Jan. 15, 2025. Mike...

YouTube donating million in LA wildfire relief, support for creators days before TikTok ban

World

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally arrested after attempt to impose martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested, six weeks after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law. A motorcade of black SUVs...

Technology

TikTok’s U.S. operations could be worth as much as $50 billion if ByteDance decides to sell

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Business moguls such as Elon Musk should be prepared to spend tens of billions of dollars for...

TikTok’s U.S. operations could be worth as much as billion if ByteDance decides to sell

World

Israel-Hamas war: A timeline of events since the 7 October attacks – and how Iran and Hezbollah became involved

After months of conflict and tens of thousands of deaths, Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire deal to end the war, officials have...

World

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally arrested after attempt to impose martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested, six weeks after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law. A motorcade of black SUVs...

World

British woman dies in French Alps after crashing into another skier

A 62-year-old British woman has died in the French Alps after colliding with another skier, according to local reports. The English woman was skiing...