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Syrian rebels seize key city of Hama in latest blow for Bashar al Assad

Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad. The Syrian army said it had...

Keir Starmer may not be the best storyteller but he will be ultimately judged on his government’s delivery

A film set location, a big budget production, an audience bussed in – the prime minister’s Plan for Change speech had all the hallmarks...

Man dies after dog attack in east London

A 42-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London, police have said. Officers were called to Shirley Road in...

Sinkhole in Pennsylvania probably swallowed missing grandmother, police say

A woman who went missing while looking for her cat was likely swallowed by a sinkhole, authorities have said. Elizabeth Pollard vanished after leaving...

Taylor Swift lands biggest book launch of the year – but fans spot multiple errors

Taylor Swift landed the biggest book launch of the year with the publication of her official Era’s Tour book – but fans were quick...

Prince Harry says life in US is what Princess Diana would have ‘wanted’ for him

The Duke of Sussex has said he has no plans to bring his family back to the UK after he moved to the US...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer’s milestones: What are they, what’s missing and how easy are they to achieve?

Like Rishi Sunak did before him, Sir Keir Starmer has announced “measurable milestones” that he says his government will deliver on during his time...

Politics

Tory co-chair accuses Elon Musk of trying to ‘buy’ Reform UK

A co-chair of the Conservative Party has accused Elon Musk of attempting to “buy” Reform UK following reports the tech tycoon is planning to...

Sports

Bedard an Olympic option despite 4 Nations snub

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 12:59 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Team Canada general manager Don...

Tsunami warning lifted after powerful earthquake off California coast

People were told to prepare for a tsunami after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California. Around 4.7 million people...

Science

Study Finds Venus Likely Never Had Oceans, Challenging Past Theories

A recent study published in Nature Astronomy has concluded that Venus likely never had oceans or conditions conducive to life. The research, led by...

Sports

‘The biggest thing was hockey sense and versatility’: Inside Team USA’s 4 Nations roster selection process

Emily Kaplan, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions A few days before Thanksgiving,...

Science

Arctic Ocean Likely to Experience Ice-Free Day by 2027, Study Warns

The Arctic Ocean may experience its first ice-free day as early as 2027, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Researchers have stated...

Science

Plankton’s Ability To Sequester Carbon Is Influenced by Ocean Density, Study Shows

According to a study published in Royal Society Open Science on November 6, changes in ocean density significantly influence the ability of marine plankton...

Smiling suspect seen in new images as New York police hunt killer of healthcare executive Brian Thompson

New images have been released of the suspect wanted over the targeted murder of a healthcare boss in New York City. Brian Thompson, the...

Politics

Visa delays crippling lives of hundreds of UK migrants – even when they have British children

Hundreds of migrants living in the UK are facing agonising delays in finding out if they can stay, despite some having British children. Most...

Science

Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns

The scheduled deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS) in 2031 has raised questions regarding potential environmental impacts. The 450-tonne orbital outpost, which has...

Business

UK’s electric vehicle market is doing better than you might think

To listen to UK car manufacturers in recent weeks has been to hear a counsel of despair over the electric vehicle market. Struggling to...

Technology

Waymo to expand to Miami, aims to launch robotaxi service there in 2026

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives along a street on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Waymo...

Business

Electric accounts for one in four new cars as industry demands sales help

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 25% of new car registrations in November, an almost 60% increase year-on-year and well above a government target...