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Soviet Venus Probe Kosmos-482 Re-enters Earth’s Atmosphere After 52 Years, Location Unclear

More than five decades after orbiting the Earth, the Soviet-era Venus probe Kosmos-482 re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere on May 10, 2025, this time perplexing scientists...

Business

Shell denies report of BP takeover talks

Shell has denied it is in talks with BP over a possible takeover of its smaller rival. The Wall Street Journal, citing a number...

Science

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Unveils First Images, Hints at Universe’s Dynamic Secrets Ahead

From a mountaintop in Chile, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has taken the first public images of the cosmos, which represent the start of...

Starmer’s team ask Labour MPs to remove names from rebel amendment that could bring down welfare bill

Cabinet ministers have been asking Labour MPs to take their name off a rebel amendment to the government’s controversial welfare bill, Sky News can...

Sports

‘When can I play again?’: Inside Bryce Steele’s journey back to football after battling cancer

David HaleJun 25, 2025, 06:55 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions...

NATO allies agree ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defence – but no condemnation of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Donald Trump and his NATO allies confirmed their “ironclad commitment” to collective defence in a communique released at the end of a brief summit...

Why did Trump drop the F-bomb?

Donald Trump has lashed out at both Israel and Iran – clearly frustrated after both sides exchanged missiles despite a ceasefire being declared. For...

Business

More Britons than ever struggling to make ends meet, report warns

More people than ever are struggling to live on their current income – while just a third say they are living comfortably, according to...

Science

Axiom-4 Mission: Know Launch Time and How to Watch It Online

Axiom-4 mission (also known as Ax-4), which is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), is finally taking off today. The mission...

Business

Post Office scandal: Govt has not done enough to ensure compensation for victims, committee of MPs finds

The government has not done enough to ensure all victims entitled to compensation from the Post Office scandal have applied for it, a report...

Hainault sword attacker Marcus Monzo found guilty of murdering boy, 14, and three attempted murders

A man has been found guilty of murdering a 14-year-old boy with a samurai sword as he walked to school in east London. Marcus...

Sports

1st six outs all Ks for Reds’ Burns in MLB debut

Associated Press Jun 24, 2025, 09:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Rookie Chase Burns became the third pitcher since 1961 to record...

Sports

White Sox give minors deal to righty Syndergaard

Jesse RogersJun 24, 2025, 10:43 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO...

Sports

Ranking the top 50 MLB trade deadline candidates — and finding their best landing spots

Kiley McDaniel Close Kiley McDaniel ESPN MLB Insider ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and...

World

Leaks plunge success of ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ into serious doubt

There is a critical question hanging over the events of the past few days. Behind the chest-thumping from Donald Trump, and the bewilderment beyond...

Environment

CNBC Daily Open: Investors bet the fragile ceasefire would hold

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the Israel-Iran conflict, aboard Air Force One on June 24, 2025, while traveling to attend the...

Sports

Chara, Mogilny in ’25 Hockey Hall of Fame class

Greg WyshynskiJun 24, 2025, 03:56 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Hockey Hall of Fame announced...

Politics

UK to buy F-35 stealth jets that can carry US nuclear warheads as global insecurity grows

The UK will buy at least 12 F-35 stealth jets that can carry nuclear warheads in the most significant strengthening of its nuclear capability...

Despite Trump’s chest-thumping, critical questions loom about how successful ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ really was

There is a critical question behind the events of the past few days. Behind the chest-thumping from Donald Trump, and the bewilderment beyond at...

Technology

Bitcoin price rises as Israel-Iran ceasefire begins, and Senate unveils major crypto bill

Crypto prices, including bitcoin, rose on Tuesday after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. By midday Tuesday, bitcoin had passed the...