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‘Comet of the century’ captured in photos across the globe

Stargazers across the globe managed to capture the “comet of the century” as it whizzed across the northern hemisphere. Comet A3, also known as...

SpaceX rocket booster makes successful landing after test launch – as it is caught by ‘chopsticks’

A SpaceX booster rocket has returned to earth and been caught by giant robotic arms – following a successful launch of the company’s Starship...

World

Ukraine claims Russia killed nine drone operators after they had surrendered

Ukraine says nine of its “drone operators and contractors” have been killed by Russian troops after they had surrendered. DeepState, a Ukrainian battlefield analysis...

Environment

South Fork Wind offers a glimpse at what’s possible as offshore wind power projects struggle to gain traction

Pippa Stevens | CNBC GREENPORT, N.Y. – Roughly 35 miles off the east coast of Montauk, New York, 12 turbines gently spin in the...

Why The Apprentice, a new film about Donald Trump’s early years, is an unwelcome surprise for his campaign

There are three rules for success in life: attack, attack, attack. Admit nothing, deny everything. And always claim victory. As a presidential candidate, Donald...

Mud, beer and cash: Annual wife-carrying championship takes Maine by storm

While its origins are not exactly politically correct – more than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Championship in front of...

Business

Starmer to hail more than £50bn in investment at key summit

The government will on Monday welcome more than £50bn of investment in the British economy as Sir Keir Starmer tries to reset his administration...

Business

‘We had conversation’ with P&O Ferries owner, says minister, after criticism ‘put £1bn investment under review’

The government had to “have a conversation” in order to secure the landmark DP World investment announcement that was reportedly derailed by comments from...

Politics

Government had ‘conversation’ with P&O Ferries owner after minister’s criticism ‘put £1bn investment under review’

The government had to “have a conversation” in order to secure the landmark DP World investment announcement that was reportedly derailed by comments from...

Business

Trading platform Ziglu adds customers with acquisition of Damex arm

A British-based investment and banking app has struck a deal to acquire part of a Gibraltar-based rival that will instantly add tens of thousands...

Sports

PSU escapes USC behind Warren’s 17-catch day

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNOct 12, 2024, 07:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Nearly seven years ago, James Franklin watched a USC kicker...

Sports

Texas happy with OU rout, but Georgia on its mind

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterOct 12, 2024, 09:46 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas...

Sports

Ducks’ Holden tossed for spitting at Ohio State CB

Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterOct 12, 2024, 09:02 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011. Before...

Sports

Thomas’ slam puts Guardians by Tigers, into ALCS

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterOct 12, 2024, 04:37 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...

Sports

Dodgers’ relief takes hit as Vesia unlikely for NLCS

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 12, 2024, 10:17 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018...

Politics

Alex Salmond: King Charles leads tributes to ‘monumental figure’ of UK politics

The King has said he is “greatly saddened” by the sudden death of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s first SNP first minister. The Alba leader died...

Politics

The shock of Alex Salmond’s death is reverberating around every corner of UK politics

This shock of Alex Salmond’s death is reverberating around every corner of UK politics. There was not a soul involved in the political life...

Politics

Obituary: The political titan that was former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69. Love or loathe Mr Salmond – who was described as a “Marmite man” during his...

Politics

Budget 2024: What are Labour’s fiscal rules and could Rachel Reeves change them to raise more money?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her first budget at the end of October, providing the first chance for her to change the fiscal rules....

Alex Salmond: King Charles leads tributes to ‘monumental figure’ of UK politics

The King has said he is “greatly saddened” by the sudden death of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s first SNP first minister. The Alba leader died...