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Tech conferences are ramping up security to quell employee protests as political tensions rise

Security officers block entrance doors after pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to enter the Microsoft Build conference at the Seattle Convention Center Arch building in Seattle,...

Politics

UK to open talks with Kosovo about hosting ‘return hub’ for failed asylum seekers – report

Kosovo will be one of the countries asked to take failed asylum seekers from the UK as part of the government’s plan for “return...

Sports

Wrecks derail Larson’s bid to complete ‘The Double’

ESPN News Services May 25, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Larson‘s day went from bad to worse Sunday...

Politics

Rayner ‘hoping’ for winter fuel update within weeks – and says she ‘never’ wants to be Labour leader

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has told Sky News she “hopes” there will be an update on the winter fuel U-turn within weeks. Ms...

Politics

Nigel Farage’s big announcement will pile more pressure on PM

No U-turn comes without a political cost. This weekend, it has become clear there is a price to pay for Sir Keir Starmer’s decision...

Sports

Cruz crushes 122.9 mph HR, breaking own mark

Associated Press May 25, 2025, 04:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — The Pirates‘ Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit ball since Statcast started...

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Tigers ace Skubal throws 1st CG of career, K’s 13

Associated Press May 25, 2025, 02:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Skubal (5-2) gave up only one more hit and hit one...

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MacIver, 28, stars in MLB debut as A’s snap skid

Associated Press May 25, 2025, 08:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 1 Related MacIver, hitting .389 with two homers and...

King to visit Canada for first time as head of state in ‘impactful’ trip

The King is preparing for a two-day visit to Canada – his first as the country’s head of state. The centrepiece will be on...

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King to visit Canada for first time as head of state in ‘impactful’ trip

The King is preparing for a two-day visit to Canada – his first as the country’s head of state. The centrepiece will be on...

Sports

Edmonton takes control over Stars: Game 3 grades, takeaways

Multiple Contributors May 25, 2025, 06:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions While fans in Edmonton and Dallas are always singing about how they have...

Sports

U.S. wins 1st worlds in 92 years, honors Gaudreau

ESPN News Services May 25, 2025, 05:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions STOCKHOLM — Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson scored the winner 2:02...

Sports

Skinner ‘felt really good’ in Oilers’ Game 3 win

Kristen ShiltonMay 25, 2025, 06:59 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions EDMONTON, Alberta — The...

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British surgeon in Gaza condemns ‘complicit’ politicians – as at least 20 reported dead in Israeli airstrike on school

At least 20 people have been killed and dozens more injured after an Israeli airstrike targeting a school in Gaza, health authorities have said....

Living beside the UK’s first drug consumption room

It’s 8.34am on a Tuesday and Vanessa Paton is taking me on a tour of Glasgow’s east end, where she has lived for almost...

Trump criticises Putin after deadly strikes across Ukraine

Donald Trump has threatened Russia with more sanctions after a series of deadly strikes across Ukraine, as he said of Vladimir Putin: “What the...

World

Trump criticises Putin after deadly strikes across Ukraine

Donald Trump has threatened Russia with more sanctions after a series of deadly strikes across Ukraine, as he said of Vladimir Putin: “What the...

World

Donald Trump says he will postpone 50% tariffs on EU until July

Donald Trump says he will delay the imposition of 50% tariffs on goods entering the US from the EU until July, as the two...

Business

Donald Trump says he will postpone 50% tariffs on EU until July

Donald Trump says he will delay the imposition of 50% tariffs on goods entering the US from the EU until July, as the two...

Sports

Horse trainer Clement dies from rare eye cancer

Associated Press May 25, 2025, 02:51 PM ET Christophe Clement, who trained longshot Tonalist to victory in the 2014 Belmont Stakes and won a...