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Post-Brexit EU reset negotiations ‘going to the wire’, says minister

Negotiations to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU are going “to the wire”, a Cabinet Office minister has said. “There is no...

Business

Music video streamer ROXi lands backing from US broadcasters

A music video-streaming service whose shareholders include the U2 bassist Adam Clayton will this week announce that it has sealed a management buyout after...

World

More than 100 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza – ‘complete families wiped out’ says health ministry

More than 100 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Local medics also...

World

Russia launches ‘heaviest drone attack’ on Ukraine since start of war

Russia has launched its heaviest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022, the Ukrainian military has said. A total...

World

Donald Trump says he has call with Putin planned – as Ukraine condemns Russia over bus attack

Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately on Monday in a bid to secure a ceasefire deal...

World

Romania votes in second round of presidential election – with Bucharest mayor and hard-right Trump supporter almost tied in polls

Polls have opened for the second round of Romania’s presidential election – with little separating centrist candidate Nicusor Dan from the populist George Simion....

Post-Brexit EU reset negotiations ‘going to the wire’, says minister

Negotiations to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU are going “to the wire”, a Cabinet Office minister has said. “There is no...

World

At least 66 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza – women and children among dead, medics say

At least 66 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday, medics say. Women and children were among the...

Sports

Twins win 13th in row behind 3rd straight shutout

ESPN News Services May 17, 2025, 10:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee has been shut out in four of its past...

Sports

Ovechkin plans to return to Caps for 21st season

Associated Press May 17, 2025, 01:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Va. — 1 Related Ovechkin is coming off a whirlwind season in...

Sports

Eichel, Knights seek ‘common ground’ on new deal

ESPN News Services May 17, 2025, 04:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions As the Vegas Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second...

Sports

U.S. beats Germany 6-3 at ice hockey worlds

Associated Press May 17, 2025, 10:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions HERNING, Denmark — The United States blew a three-goal first-period lead before beating...

Mexican navy training ship hits New York’s Brooklyn Bridge – as mayor says at least 19 injured

At least 19 people were injured after a Mexican navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge during a promotional tour in New York, according to...

Sports

Furious finish lifts Journalism to Preakness win

Associated Press May 17, 2025, 07:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Journalism jostled with horses down the stretch, burst through after the...

Teenager living in ‘continuous pain’ after surgeon Dr Yaser Jabbar carried out ‘inappropriate’ operations

A 15-year-old boy who was operated on twice by a now unlicensed Great Ormond Street surgeon is living with “continuous” pain. Finias Sandu has...

Everton FC fans mark last ever men’s game at their ground of 133 years

Goodison Park has been the home of Everton FC since 1892, hosting more top-flight football than any other stadium in the country. This afternoon...

World

Donald Trump says he has call with Putin planned – as Ukraine condemns Russia over bus attack

Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately on Monday in a bid to secure a ceasefire deal...

Keir Starmer says closer EU ties will be good for UK jobs, bills and borders ahead of key talks

Sir Keir Starmer has said closer ties with the EU will be good for the UK’s jobs, bills and borders ahead of a summit...

Politics

Keir Starmer says closer EU ties will be good for UK jobs, bills and borders ahead of key talks

Sir Keir Starmer has said closer ties with the EU will be good for the UK’s jobs, bills and borders ahead of a summit...

One person dead after explosion outside fertility clinic in California

One person has died in a bomb explosion near a reproductive health clinic in California, authorities have said. The incident took place in Palm...