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Tobacco and Vapes Bill will help ‘avoid a life imprisoned by addiction’

MPs are set to vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill today, which the health secretary calls an “urgent intervention” to help children “avoid...

World

Egypt: Two Britons believed to be among 16 missing as tourist boat sinks after being ‘hit by large wave’

Two Britons are believed to be among more than a dozen people missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea off the Egyptian...

Sports

Top players to watch at the 2024 CHL-USA Prospects Challenge

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 25, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked...

Kanye West accused of sexual assault on set of music video in new lawsuit

Rapper Ye – formerly known as Kanye West – has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that alleges he strangled a...

Unidentified drones spotted over three US bases in UK

Unidentified drones were spotted over three airbases in the UK this week, the US Air Force (USAF) has confirmed. The incidents involved “small unmanned...

Trump hands out top jobs: Who is in, who is out and who are the leading contenders?

As the dust settles on Donald Trump’s US election win, the president-elect has begun choosing who will be in his administration for his second...

Irish leader Simon Harris preparing for any ‘economic shock’ under Trump presidency

Ireland’s Taoiseach Simon Harris says he is setting aside “significant funds” to protect the country from any economic shock under Donald Trump’s presidency. But...

Sports

Cignetti: ‘So obvious’ Indiana still playoff worthy

Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterNov 23, 2024, 05:39 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011. Before...

Sports

Ewers ankle ‘a little tender’ after Texas’ win

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterNov 23, 2024, 09:47 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas...

Sports

Deion after KU loss: ‘Got intoxicated with success’

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterNov 23, 2024, 09:54 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of...

World

COP29 strikes last ditch deal on funding for climate measures in vulnerable countries

The COP29 climate talks have reached a last ditch deal on cash for developing countries, pulling the summit back from the brink of collapse...

World

At least 20 killed in Israeli strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese authorities say

At least 20 people have been killed and 66 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese authorities have said. Lebanon‘s health ministry said...

World

Mossad investigating disappearance of rabbi in Abu Dhabi in potential terror incident, Israeli PM’s office says

Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is investigating the disappearance of a rabbi in Abu Dhabi after receiving information indicating a “terrorist incident”, the Israeli prime...

World

Kayaker in Tasmania has leg amputated after becoming ‘wedged’ between rocks in river

A man in his 60s has had his leg amputated after becoming “wedged” between rocks while kayaking in Tasmania. The tourist, who had been...

Russia ready to hit UK with wave of cyber attacks, minister will warn

Russia is prepared to launch a wave of cyber attacks on Britain – and can “turn the lights off for millions of people”, a...

Politics

UK on ‘slippery slope’ to ‘death on demand’, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns ahead of assisted dying vote

The UK is on a “slippery slope towards death on demand”, according to the justice secretary ahead of a historic Commons vote on assisted...

Justice secretary’s assisted dying intervention is explosive – and potentially embarrassing for the PM

With six days to go before Friday’s historic Commons showdown on assisted dying, it’s the opponents who are turning up the heat. The explosive...

UK on ‘slippery slope’ to ‘death on demand’, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns ahead of assisted dying vote

The UK is on a “slippery slope towards death on demand”, according to the justice secretary ahead of a historic Commons vote on assisted...

Sports

Reds land Singer from Royals for India, Wiemer

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterNov 22, 2024, 08:01 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...

Technology

How tech bros bought ‘America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever’

Bernie Moreno, Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio, attends a campaign event in Holland, Ohio, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Moreno is running against...