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Sir Keir Starmer to pledge to get rid of regulation that ‘holds back investment’ at business summit

The prime minister will pledge to get rid of regulation that “needlessly holds back investment” at a major business conference in London today. The...

Sports

Larson rolls to Charlotte win, advances in playoffs

Associated Press Oct 13, 2024, 06:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — When rain disrupted Kyle Larson‘s bid to complete both the...

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Controversial call upends Xfinity race; Mayer wins

Associated Press Oct 12, 2024, 07:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — Sam Mayer won on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway...

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Van Gisbergen sweeps qualifying at Charlotte

Associated Press Oct 12, 2024, 03:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — Shane van Gisbergen completed a Saturday qualifying sweep by winning...

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Oregon, Penn St. to Nos. 2-3; Army, Navy ranked

Associated Press Oct 13, 2024, 02:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in the Associated Press...

Man shot dead in east London

A man has been shot dead in east London, police have said. A murder investigation has been launched after the victim – believed to...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer to pledge to get rid of regulation that ‘holds back investment’ at business summit

The prime minister will pledge to get rid of regulation that “needlessly holds back investment” at a major business conference in London today. The...

World

Hezbollah was either lucky or knew how to inflict maximum damage – either way it’s deeply worrying for Israel

For two weeks Israel has scored stunning successes against Hezbollah and made steady progress. Last night its enemy struck back with remarkable accuracy and...

Sports

Mets tab McNeil to NLCS roster, also keep Acuña

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 13, 2024, 02:02 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018...

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Guardians name Cobb Game 1 starter for ALCS

Field Level Media Oct 13, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Cleveland Guardians named right-hander Alex Cobb as their Game 1 starter...

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Yankees name Rodón to start Game 1 of ALCS

ESPN News Services Oct 13, 2024, 02:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the American League Championship...

Two men arrested after XL bully dog fatally attacked in Slough

Two men have been arrested after a dog believed to be an XL bully was killed in an attack in Slough. Thames Valley Police...

Man with weapons including high-capacity magazine stopped at checkpoint near Donald Trump rally

Police officers in California arrested a man with weapons near a rally being held by Donald Trump, it has emerged. The 49-year-old man was...

Joe Biden describes losing his own home in a lightning strike during Florida tour of hurricane devastation

President Biden has told people in Florida affected by two major hurricanes in recent weeks he knows “how devastating it is to lose your...

Professional Strictly Come Dancing performer Katya Jones defends celebrity partner Wynne Evans after ‘hand incident’ goes viral

A professional Strictly dancer has defended her dance partner after a viral video caused hundreds of people to suggest he had made her uncomfortable....

UK weather: Temperatures to rise across country this week – with some areas potentially surpassing 20C

Parts of the UK could see temperatures reach as high as 22C (71.6F) this week, according to the Met Office. Forecasters say the cool...

Politics

Employer national insurance could rise in budget, minister suggests

The business secretary has suggested the government could put up national insurance for employers in the budget without breaking its election pledges. Jonathan Reynolds...

Politics

Scottish independence is in stalemate and with Alex Salmond’s death it is looking for a new star

Alex Salmond was the undisputed figurehead of the independence movement for decades. He was the instantly recognisable, colourful, controversial, and complicated face of a...

World

An Israeli attack on Iran’s oil bases could have massive repercussions – and may help Trump’s chances of winning election

A high noon is coming in Israel’s conflict with Iran, a ballistic missile showdown may be in the offing or perhaps something more asymmetrical...

World

Baba Siddique: Indian politician with links to Bollywood stars shot dead in Mumbai

An Indian politician who had close ties to Bollywood stars has been shot dead in Mumbai weeks before a state election. Baba Siddique, who...