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French government collapses as Prime Minister Michel Barnier loses no-confidence vote

The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a vote of no confidence. It follows his decision to use special powers...

Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth ‘won’t back down’ amid claims he could be replaced by Ron DeSantis

Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary has pledged to carry on and said he still has the president-elect’s backing amid reports he could be...

As we enter uncertain times, who’s in charge in the US right now?

We’re in the midst of a strange and unnerving geopolitical vacuum right now. Transitions between American presidencies are always fraught times. Domestically, there’s always...

Donald Trump files motion to dismiss hush money case – and references Hunter Biden pardon

Donald Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the hush money case in which he was convicted due to his victory in the US...

Pete Hegseth refuses to answer Sky News’ questions on women and alcohol

The man chosen by Donald Trump to be defence secretary has refused to answer Sky News questions about whether he has a problem with...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer to unveil ‘plan for change’ – what is it and why now?

After five months in power, even the most loyal cabinet members would quietly admit it’s been a rocky run for Sir Keir Starmer and...

Politics

Keir Starmer refuses to reveal what he was told about Louise Haigh phone ‘theft’ that led to her resignation

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to reveal the “further information” he was told about Louise Haigh’s phone “theft” conviction which led to her stepping...

Sports

Sooners QB Arnold set to transfer, sources say

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 4, 2024, 04:18 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of...

Sports

Riley on inquiries: ‘I tell them I’m a USC Trojan’

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions USC football coach Lincoln Riley brushed off the possibility of him taking a...

Sports

Oregon flips 5-star Ohio State CB pledge Offord

Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterDec 4, 2024, 01:26 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in...

Technology

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he’d love to do side-by-side comparison with Microsoft’s AI models

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks in conversation with Emily Chang during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 16, 2023 in San...

Technology

Alibaba-backed Xreal launches augmented reality glasses with new chip as Meta rivalry heats up

The Xreal One Series features the X1 chip which is the company’s first self-designed processor for its glasses. Xreal Xreal on Wednesday launched its...

Technology

Amazon rolls out Buy with AWS button to let software vendors more easily sell to its cloud customers

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman delivers a keynote address during the AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas on Dec. 3, 2024. Noah...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’ – what is it for and why now?

After five months in power, even the most loyal cabinet members would quietly admit it’s been a rocky run for Sir Keir Starmer and...

Technology

Jeff Bezos says he’s optimistic about Trump, will help administration reduce regulation

Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, takes the stage during The New York Times’ annual DealBook...

Environment

EV tax credit is ‘catastrophically stupid,’ says incoming Ohio Senator and ‘car czar’ Bernie Moreno

Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Bernie Moreno addresses supporters at Brecksville Community Center on November 4, 2024 in Brecksville, Ohio. Stephen Maturen | Getty...

Video shows masked man pull gun on UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson moments before fatal shooting in New York City

Video has emerged of the moments before the murder of a top healthcare boss on a New York City street in what police believe...

World entering a new nuclear age, head of armed forces warns

The world is entering a new nuclear age with a proliferation of weapons and the near collapse of a set of rules to control...

Sports

Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 06:45 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The first-ever NHL/NHLPA 4 Nations...

Sports

NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch

Dec 4, 2024, 06:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Instead of having an All-Star Game this season, the NHL and NHLPA are staging the...