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Starmer says UK will ‘set out a path’ to raise defence spending to 2.5%

The UK will “set out a path” to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said,...

Politics

As Starmer’s approval rating plummets, Farage’s is on the rise: Can Labour turn things around?

“We are in unchartered territory.” Sir John Curtice understands polling like few others, but you do not have to be an expert to see...

World

Israel hits central Beirut with series of airstrikes – reports

Israel has targeted central Beirut with at least four airstrikes, according to security sources cited by Reuters news agency. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency...

World

Ukraine and NATO to hold emergency talks as Russia vows to increase production of ‘unstoppable’ missile

NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks on Tuesday after Vladimir Putin said Russia will ramp up the production of a new, hypersonic ballistic...

Storm Bert: Man dies and 10 rescued after landslide as ‘multiple-hazard event’ causes chaos around UK

A man has died and 10 people, including five children, have been rescued after a landslide as Storm Bert batters the UK. A “multi-hazard...

Sports

Judge giving Soto space amid free agency frenzy

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterNov 22, 2024, 04:08 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the...

Sports

Dodgers, May reach deal after missed title season

Associated Press Nov 22, 2024, 02:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Right-hander 1 Related May returned to the Dodgers on Aug....

Sports

News or noise? Orioles move in fences, Yankees protect Caleb Durbin

Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterNov 22, 2024, 09:27 AM ET Close ESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall...

Sports

ACC-leading SMU signs Lashlee to extension

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterNov 22, 2024, 12:43 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended...

Sports

Iowa QB McNamara clarifies rumors about status

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterNov 22, 2024, 05:56 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended...

Sports

College football Week 13 preview: Big Saturday matchups, plus who could win the SEC?

Nov 21, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 13 is here as we look toward big Saturday matchups that could have an...

Environment

Cramer names oil and natural gas stocks set to do well under Trump

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday said companies related to natural gas and oil will thrive under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and a majority Republican...

World

Woman who accused Conor McGregor of rape wins civil assault case – and is awarded damages

A woman who accused Conor McGregor of raping her has said “justice has been served” after she won her civil case against the Irish...

Politics

Starmer says UK will ‘set out a plan’ to raise defence spending to 2.5%

The UK will “set out a plan” to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said,...

Starmer says UK will ‘set out a plan’ to raise defence spending to 2.5%

The UK will “set out a plan” to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said,...

World

Jury in civil court finds Conor McGregor raped woman in hotel – and awards her damages

A jury in a civil court has found Conor McGregor raped a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018 and has awarded her €248,000...

Science

A Nearby Supernova May End Dark Matter Search, Claims New Study

The pursuit of understanding dark matter, which comprises 85 percent of the universe’s mass, could take a significant leap forward with a nearby supernova....

Technology

How Elon Musk’s plan to slash government agencies and regulation may benefit his empire

Elon Musk’s business empire is sprawling. It includes electric vehicle maker Tesla, social media company X, artificial intelligence startup xAI, computer interface company Neuralink,...

Science

Fastest-Moving Stars in the Galaxy May be Piloted by Aliens, New Study Suggests

Intelligent extraterrestrial civilisations might be utilising stars as massive interstellar vehicles to explore the galaxy, according to a theory proposed by Clement Vidal, a...

Science

Hubble Telescope Finds Unexpectedly Hot Accretion Disk in FU Orionis

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has provided new insights into the young star FU Orionis, located in the constellation Orion. Observations have uncovered extreme temperatures...