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Flash floods in Spain leave at least 13 people dead

At least 13 people have been killed in Spain after flash floods struck parts of the country. Torrential rains flooded roads and towns on...

World

Boy, 11, named as child killed in car crash at primary school in Australia

The headteacher of a primary school in Australia has called the death of an 11-year-old boy in a car crash a “complete tragedy”. The...

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Gaza situation ‘disastrous’ and Israel ban on aid agency UNRWA ‘extremely worrying’ – UN peacekeeping chief

Israel’s decision to ban the main aid agency providing most of the humanitarian relief in Gaza is “extremely worrying”, says the United Nations’ peacekeeping...

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Hezbollah’s new leader Naim Kassem may adopt a more cautious approach, as Israel warns he won’t last long

Hamas has hailed Naim Kassem’s appointment as Hezbollah’s new leader as proof of the group’s recovery. In reality, though, it’s a reflection of their...

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Several bodies found as flash floods sweep cars through streets in Spain

Several bodies have been found in Spain’s Valencia region after flash floods struck eastern and southern parts of the country. Torrential rains caused by...

World

Boy, 11, named as child killed in car crash at primary school in Australia

The headteacher of a primary school in Australia has called the death of an 11-year-old boy in a car crash a “complete tragedy”. The...

Sports

Top-ranked Via Sistina out of Melbourne Cup

Oct 30, 2024, 02:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Champion jockey James McDonald has been left without a Melbourne Cup ride after dominant Cox...

Passengers ‘removed from Heathrow plane after fight over Trump MAGA cap’

Two women were reportedly removed from a plane at Heathrow Airport when a fight broke out over a Make America Great Again (MAGA) cap....

Is Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment another Clinton ‘deplorables’ moment? Depends where the apostrophe is

The cardinal rule surely is – say what you like about the candidate but don’t be seen to insult those who chose to vote...

Every move from the candidates and their allies matters in a race teetering on a knife edge

One hundred days after becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, it was time for Kamala Harris to present her closing argument. With the...

Sports

Game 4 takeaways: Anthony Volpe’s grand slam helps Yankees extend World Series

Oct 29, 2024, 11:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Game 4 started with a familiar sight in this World Series: Freddie Freeman hitting a...

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‘Real’ Buehler helps put Dodgers on cusp of title

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 28, 2024, 11:46 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018...

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Yanks, on brink, know they must ‘shock the world’

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterOct 29, 2024, 03:11 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the...

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Koonz replaces Lesley as DC at West Virginia

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterOct 29, 2024, 11:12 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended...

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Stumbling Ga. Tech replaces special teams coach

Associated Press Oct 29, 2024, 11:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — The Yellow Jackets’ special teams problems were glaring in a 31-13...

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Sources: Texas Tech’s Morton to start vs. Iowa St.

Pete Thamel, ESPNOct 29, 2024, 08:52 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions Texas Tech...

World

Gaza situation ‘disastrous’ and Israel ban on aid agency UNRWA ‘extremely worrying’ – UN peacekeeping chief

Israel’s decision to ban the main aid agency providing most of the humanitarian relief in Gaza is “extremely worrying”, says the United Nations’ peacekeeping...

Technology

Google’s new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can ‘push a little further’ on cost cuts

Alphabet incoming CFO Anat Ashkenazi, who spent 23 years at Eli Lilly Eli Lilly For nine years, the CFO role at Google and parent...

Politics

Chancellor to vow to ‘invest, invest, invest’ in first Labour budget for 15 years

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will promise to “invest, invest, invest” in Labour’s first budget for 15 years. Ms Reeves – who is set to stand...

Sports

PWHL plans to add 2 teams for 2025-26 season

Associated Press Oct 29, 2024, 02:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Expansion is on the table for the six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League, and...