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Israel defied Trump and chose to act now

One word did the heavy lifting in Marco Rubio’s statement: unilateral. The US secretary of state was keen to emphasise that strikes on Iran...

World

Israel-Iran conflict: If the Persian Gulf becomes a battlefield, we will all feel the consequences

This is the moment people across the Middle East have feared but expected for years. The question now… what happens next? Israel has long...

Politics

UK calls for restraint after Israel launches airstrikes on Iran

The UK has called for restraint and diplomacy after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran early on Friday. The Israeli military said a “pre-emptive, precise,...

Politics

Ministers on resignation ‘watch-list’ over welfare reforms

A watch-list for potential ministerial resignations over Labour’s welfare reforms is in place, Harriet Harman says. Speaking to Sky News political editor Beth Rigby...

Sports

Brewers rookie allows no hits, then forced to exit

ESPN News Services Jun 12, 2025, 09:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Misiorowski spent much of the night showcasing the elite velocity...

Sports

Angels call up ’24 No. 8 pick Moore, source says

ESPN News Services Jun 12, 2025, 09:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Angels are calling up infielder Christian Moore, the No....

Sports

Agent: Skaggs named Reds’ Miley as drug supplier

Associated Press Jun 12, 2025, 07:26 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Reds had no comment Thursday, and Miley wasn’t immediately available for comment....

Sports

Oilers’ Skinner yanked again after 3 goals in 1st

Greg WyshynskiJun 12, 2025, 09:48 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton Oilers goalie...

Sports

Jets’ Hellebuyck pulls off rare Hart-Vezina double

Kristen ShiltonJun 12, 2025, 07:20 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor...

Sports

Kreider joins Ducks after signing off on trade

Open Extended Reactions 1 Related The Ducks will take on the final two years of Kreider’s contract, which pays him $6.5 million annually. That...

Environment

Oil prices surge 9% on heels of Israeli strikes, set for largest single-day gains in about five years

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader. Office Of...

World

Israeli air force carries out strike on Iran – reports

The Israeli air force has carried out a strike on Iran, according to US news site Axios, which cited two sources with knowledge of...

Sports

Badgers put on probation, fined for illegal calls

Associated Press Jun 12, 2025, 06:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell and outside linebackers/special teams coach Matt...

Technology

Scale AI plans to promote strategy chief Droege to CEO as founder Wang heads for Meta

FILE PHOTO: Jason Droege speaks at the WSJTECH live conference in Laguna Beach, California, U.S. October 22, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Scale AI...

Politics

Rachel Reeves ‘a gnat’s whisker’ from having to raise taxes, says IFS

Rachel Reeves is a “gnat’s whisker” away from having to raise taxes in the autumn budget, a leading economist has warned – despite the...

Technology

AMD reveals next-generation AI chips with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, testifies during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S....

Technology

Google suffers cloud outage, causing disruptions for OpenAI, Shopify and other services

A visitor walks past a Google Cloud sign at the booth of Google during the Hanover technology Fair (Hannover Messe) on April 22, 2024...

Technology

Coinbase beefs up subscription plan by offering it with American Express credit card

Chesnot | Getty Images Coinbase on Thursday introduced its first branded credit card in partnership with American Express. The card will be available exclusively...

Business

India crash is fresh setback in Boeing’s bid to restore reputation

As hundreds lie dead following the latest tragedy to beset a Boeing passenger plane, it is too early to determine blame. Pilot error, engine...

Business

FTSE 100 hits record high on back of US-Iran tensions

The FTSE 100 has secured a new record closing high after riding out a US trade war-linked slump. The index of London’s leading shares...