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German election: From AI influencers to Russian disinformation, the far-right is getting a leg up online

Voters in Germany are being exposed to copious far-right narratives online from AI-generated content and Russian disinformation campaigns. Experts monitoring social media say Russian-based...

Politics

Domestic abuse specialists placed in 999 control rooms after women’s murders

The first domestic violence specialists have been placed in 999 control rooms in response to the death of a woman who was murdered by...

Politics

Parents must not pay mandatory extra charges to access free childcare, government says

Parents who are entitled to hours of free childcare should not have to pay mandatory extra charges to secure their nursery place, the government...

Business

Parents must not pay mandatory extra charges to access free childcare, government says

Parents who are entitled to hours of free childcare should not have to pay mandatory extra charges to secure their nursery place, the government...

Sports

U.S. inspired in defeat: ‘We expect to win now’

Ryan S. ClarkFeb 21, 2025, 02:03 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Losing...

Sports

McDavid delivers Canada 4 Nations title in OT

ESPN News Services Feb 20, 2025, 11:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — When “O Canada” played for the second time Thursday night,...

Business

Surprise boost for shops as retail sales growth exceeds expectations

Shops were given a surprisingly big boost in January as official figures showed retail sales rose by 1.7%. Only a 0.3% rise had been...

Sports

Inside Canada’s epic win in the 4 Nations Face-Off: Grades, takeaways, early questions for the 2026 Olympics

Kristen ShiltonFeb 20, 2025, 11:50 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Heading into the 4...

Sports

Dodgers’ Miller hit by line drive, enters protocol

Associated Press Feb 20, 2025, 05:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the...

Sports

Cubs RHP Poteet wins first challenge in ABS test

Jesse RogersFeb 20, 2025, 07:59 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE,...

Sports

ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025

ESPN News Services Feb 20, 2025, 08:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end...

Technology

Meta approves plan for bigger executive bonuses following 5% layoffs

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears at the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg |...

World

Hamas accused of ‘serious violation’ as ‘anonymous body’ handed over instead of Israeli hostage’s remains

Israel says Hamas has not handed over the body of hostage Shiri Bibas – saying it had instead received the remains of an “anonymous...

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff says he has developed a ‘friendship’ with Putin

The man who has emerged as Donald Trump’s geopolitical dealmaker-in-chief has said that he’s developed a “friendship” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Steve Witkoff...

Technology

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square, speaks on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a cryptocurrency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood...

World

Explosions ‘involving several buses’ in Israeli city Bat Yam – as IDF told to ‘intensify’ West Bank operations

Multiple explosions involving buses have been reported near an Israeli city – with the country’s defence minister instructing the IDF to intensify operations in...

Technology

Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during the New York Times DealBook Summit in the Appel Room at the Jazz At Lincoln Center in New...

Science

Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Sword Found in Poland Linked to Vandal Warrior Burial

A metal detector search for World War II relics in a forested area of Poland has led to the discovery of a much older...

Science

Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

A rise in microplastic contamination in human brain tissue has been reported, with findings indicating an increase over recent years. Concerns about potential health...

Science

5,000-Year-Old Spanish Fortress Reveals Roman-Era Burial with Dagger

A nearly 5,000-year-old fortress in southwestern Spain has revealed a surprising discovery—an isolated burial from the Roman era. The remains of a man, estimated...