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At least 10 killed after vehicle hits crowd of people in New Orleans

At least 10 people have been killed after a vehicle struck a crowd celebrating the New Year in New Orleans, emergency officials have said....

Hunt for driver after woman, 70, killed in hit-and-run on New Year’s Eve in Paisley

A 70-year-old woman has been killed after a hit-and-run crash in Paisley on New Year’s Eve. The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene...

Politics

More than 36,000 migrants crossed English Channel to UK in 2024 – up 25% on 2023

A total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024, provisional government figures show. The figure is up 25% on...

Business

Business, the economy and the pound in your pocket – what to expect from 2025

UK business goes into the new year in a surly mood. New Chancellor Rachel Reeves‘s hike in employer’s National Insurance contributions (NICs) in her...

World

Trump 2.0, conflict in Ukraine to end and China challenging global world order – what can we expect in 2025?

What will 2025 mean for Gaza, Ukraine, trade wars and African tech? Our foreign correspondents set the scene for trends that will shape their...

Business

Business and Trade Committee calls for government to be fined as Post Office victims face ‘second trial’ in struggle for redress

A committee of MPs has called for the government to be fined if it fails to provide redress quickly enough to victims of the...

Sports

Miami fires DC Guidry after late-season woes

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 31, 2024, 11:18 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open...

Sports

Clemson QB Klubnik returning: ‘Story isn’t over’

Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEMSON, S.C. — Quarterback Cade Klubnik, who led Clemson’s surprise run to the...

Sports

Sources: TCU to hire Army’s Buddie as new AD

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 31, 2024, 08:46 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended...

Starmer hails ‘year of change’ as he delivers first New Year message as prime minister, with plan for ‘more cash in your pocket’ in 2025

Sir Keir Starmer has hailed 2024 as a “year of change” as he shared his first New Year message as prime minister. But the...

Politics

Starmer hails ‘year of change’ as he delivers first New Year message as prime minister, with plan for ‘more cash in your pocket’ in 2025

Sir Keir Starmer has hailed 2024 as a “year of change” as he shared his first New Year message as prime minister. But the...

Sports

Bagpipes and a train commute: Scenes from the 2025 Winter Classic

Open Extended Reactions The NHL’s annual Winter Classic takes place on Tuesday as the 1 Related The home of the Chicago Cubs and second-oldest...

World

Afghan women dare to dream of life free from the Taliban and ‘gender apartheid’ in 2025

Young women living under oppressive Taliban rule in Afghanistan have dared to share their hopes and fears for 2025, which range from an end...

West Ham striker Michail Antonio thankful for ‘being alive’ after leaving hospital

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has said he has realised he “took life for granted” but is now thankful just for “being alive”, as...

Woman burned to death inside subway train identified by New York police

A woman who died this month after being set on fire inside a New York subway train has been identified by police as a...

Science

Astronomers reveal new insights into the CIZA0107 galaxy merger

An international team of astronomers has studied a nearby galaxy cluster merger, offering new insights into the processes of galactic collisions. Observations of CIZA...

Science

Frog saunas help save amphibians from deadly chytrid fungus—learn more!

Frogs around the world are being severely impacted by the chytrid fungus, which has led to population declines in over 500 species and the...

Science

Japan aims for nuclear power boost and renewable energy expansion by 2040

Japan is set to adopt a new energy strategy aimed at addressing increasing electricity demand while pursuing its decarbonisation goals. A government-backed panel of...

Science

AI is uncovering ancient texts, unlocking secrets from the past

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the study of ancient manuscripts, unlocking texts that have remained unreadable for centuries. From deciphering burnt...

Veteran radio star Johnnie Walker dies aged 79

Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker, who hosted BBC Radio 2’s Sounds Of The 70s and The Rock Show, has died aged 79. Known for...