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More than 600 immigration arrests in January – as government expects rise in deportations

More than 600 immigration arrests were made last month, as authorities carried out more than 800 raids, the Home Office has said. The Labour...

Politics

Labour fights Farage with Trump tactics and a publicity blitz on immigration

The fightback starts here. Labour is starting the working week with an onslaught on Nigel Farage’s party on the issue that Reform UK voters...

Environment

The world isn’t close to breaking free from coal — in some countries, demand for it is surging

Piles of coal waiting to be transported at Guoyuan Port container terminal in Chongqing, China. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images The world...

Sports

Source: Hernandez rejoins Dodgers for 4th time

Alden GonzalezFeb 9, 2025, 05:41 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

Sports

In last year of deal, Cubs’ Hoyer under pressure

Jesse RogersFeb 9, 2025, 04:10 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions MESA,...

Politics

Labour MP ‘deeply regrets’ comments he made on WhatsApp group – after minister sacked for remarks on same chat

A Labour MP has said he “deeply regrets” comments he made on a WhatsApp group – a day after health minister Andrew Gwynne was...

Technology

Deepseek’s AI model is ‘the best work’ out of China but the hype is ‘exaggerated,’ Google Deepmind CEO says

Google DeepMind co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Demis Hassabis gives a conference during the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry’s biggest annual gathering,...

Business

Reeves calls in bank chiefs for growth talks

Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has called in the bosses of Britain’s biggest high street lenders for a fresh round of talks on the government’s...

Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into US

Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, including from Canada and Mexico. The president...

Business

Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into US

Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, including from Canada and Mexico. The president...

Super Bowl 2025: How to watch, when it starts – and who will be performing the half-time show

The 59th Super Bowl is fast approaching, with the Kansas City Chiefs looking to make history with an unprecedented third consecutive title. The Chiefs,...

Business

Michelin-starred chefs pick favourite cheap restaurants across every part of UK – with famous burger chain making list

Throughout the last year the Money blog has been asking Michelin chefs to pick their favourite cheap eats – a meal for two for...

Sports

Coping with expectations, Stenhouse has found peace in NASCAR

Kelly Crandall Feb 7, 2025, 08:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions After winning the Daytona 500 in 2023, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made it back-to-back...

Sports

Scherzer has eyes on winning title with 3rd team

Associated Press Feb 7, 2025, 05:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — 1 Related “Normal ramp-up kind of in the lifting, normal ramp-up...

Sports

Sources: Mancini, D-backs agree to new deal

Open Extended Reactions Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to...

Sports

Padres sign veteran Joe to one-year deal

ESPN News Services Feb 7, 2025, 09:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The San Diego Padres signed free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe to...

Sports

NHL Power Rankings: Jets move into No. 1 spot, plus what’s super about each team

Open Extended Reactions It’s Super Bowl week, and the focus is on New Orleans to see whether the Kansas City Chiefs can pull it...

Sports

Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2025 NHL draft

Rachel DoerrieFeb 7, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in...

Sports

Doughty replaces Pietrangelo on Canada blue line

ESPN News Services Feb 8, 2025, 11:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was named to Team Canada for...

World

Freed Thai hostages ‘feel grateful’ to be back home after being held captive for more than a year

Five Thai men held hostage for 15 months in Gaza have arrived back in their home country where they were reunited with their families....