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Russia should have invaded Ukraine ‘earlier’ says Putin – as he addresses possible peace talks

Vladimir Putin has said Russia should have invaded Ukraine earlier, in a national address spanning more than four hours. Russia began the conflict with...

World

Villain or hero? Everyone has thoughts on alleged healthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione – and it’s not all negative

Consider one view outside the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC. “I think we need to paint a mural to Luigi, what do...

World

The 51 men convicted of raping and assaulting Gisele Pelicot

They were nicknamed “Mr Everyman” by the French press, and for more than a decade these men crept into Gisele Pelicot’s bedroom and raped...

World

British troops could be deployed to Ukraine to train soldiers in dramatic expansion of UK support to Kyiv, defence secretary suggests

UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine to train forces there as the defence secretary pushes for Britain “to help them motivate and mobilise...

Business

Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month – ONS

The UK’s retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show. Retail sales rose just...

Sports

Sources: Georgia preparing for CFP without Beck

Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of...

Sports

Sources: Texas’ Bond long shot to face Clemson

Dec 19, 2024, 08:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Bond has done limited football activity this week and has been focused on rehab work....

Sports

WVU QB Greene says he’ll enter NFL draft as WR

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 19, 2024, 10:18 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended...

Villain or hero? Everyone has thoughts on alleged healthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione – and it’s not all negative

Consider one view outside the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC. “I think we need to paint a mural to Luigi, what do...

Peter Mandelson’s trade background key to pivotal Washington role

The post may be seen as glittering and the man as controversial and divisive but beyond those truths, the role of British ambassador to...

Sports

Phillies adding Kepler to mix in OF, sources say

Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderDec 19, 2024, 09:18 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most...

Sports

Sosa admits ‘mistakes,’ set for reunion with Cubs

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 19, 2024, 03:54 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...

Stonehenge’s purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones’ origins

Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain – long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested....

Politics

Peter Mandelson returns as Starmer’s new US ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer is to make his most controversial senior appointment yet by naming Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson,...

Luigi Mangione, suspect in healthcare boss shooting, extradited to New York where he faces new federal charges

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, has arrived in New York where he faces new charges. The 26-year-old was flown...

Peter Mandelson returns as Starmer’s new US ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer is to make his most controversial senior appointment yet by naming Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson,...

Technology

Amazon workers strike across seven facilities at peak of holiday shopping season

An Amazon delivery truck passes people holding signs and marching during a strike by Teamsters union members at an Amazon facility in Alpharetta, Georgia,...

Technology

Micron shares suffer steepest drop since 2020 after disappointing guidance

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra speaks before President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act and his Investing in America agenda, at...

Appeal to find bike rider with ‘large angular nose’ after man allegedly raped in Earl’s Court

Police investigating an alleged rape in west London have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify as they hunt for...

Environment

How Trump could spare Biden’s renewable energy credits and still cripple his landmark climate bill

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump smiles at the crowd during the National Guard Association of the United States’ 146th General Conference & Exhibition at Huntington...