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Cineworld plots blockbuster sale of British cinema operations

One of Britain’s biggest cinema chains is in secret talks about a sale as part of a strategic review that could lead to a...

World

Israel rescues four hostages from Gaza ‘in good medical condition’

Israel says it has rescued four hostages from Gaza. They are in a good medical condition, Israeli authorities said. The hostages, who were captured...

Michael Mosley: Wife of missing TV doctor vows family ‘will not lose hope’ after ‘unbearable’ days

The wife of missing TV doctor Michael Mosley has vowed her family “will not lose hope” as she described the days since his disappearance...

Politics

Conservatives planning stamp duty cut for first-time buyers in manifesto

The Conservative Party will pledge to cut stamp duty for first-time buyers as part of its manifesto. The levy is currently paid on property...

Politics

PM ‘completely wrong’ to leave D-Day commemorations early, says Penny Mordaunt

The prime minister was “completely wrong” to leave D-Day commemorations early, a senior cabinet member has said. Rishi Sunak apologised on Friday after it...

Sports

Yanks receive ‘good news’ on Soto’s test results

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJun 7, 2024, 04:17 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the...

Sports

Blue Jays’ Manoah needs season-ending surgery

ESPN News Services Jun 7, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — 1 Related Manoah has been sidelined since May 30...

Sports

Stronach arrested, charged with sexual assault

Associated Press Jun 7, 2024, 08:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Austrian-Canadian auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach was arrested Friday on sexual...

Astronaut William Anders who captured iconic ‘Earthrise’ image dies in plane crash

The astronaut who captured the famous first colour photo of the Earth from space has died in a plane crash in the US. William...

Duke of Westminster: Royals attend wedding of ‘Britain’s most eligible bachelor’ – who was there (and who wasn’t)

The Duke of Westminster has lost his unofficial title, “Britain’s most eligible bachelor”, after marrying Olivia Henson. Hugh Grosvenor, 33, who ranked 14th on...

Politics

Penny Mordaunt sinks her stilettos into PM’s back. Sunak should see her as a threat

It was reported last weekend that allies of Penny Mordaunt claimed Downing Street was keeping her “in a box” during the election campaign because...

Sports

Who will win the Stanley Cup Final? Our experts’ picks for Panthers-Oilers

Open Extended Reactions The 2024 Stanley Cup Final is upon us, with Game 1 on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+). From a field of...

Would you want to know if your genes predisposed you to a disease – even if that disease would kill you?

Checking our bodies for unusual lumps and bumps has become a normal way of looking after our health. But what about considering how our...

Sports

McDavid: Attention is on Panthers, not my legacy

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 7, 2024, 06:21 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid...

Politics

PM ‘completely wrong’ to leave D-Day commemorations early, says Penny Mordaunt

The prime minister was “completely wrong” to leave D-Day commemorations early, a senior cabinet member has said. Rishi Sunak apologised on Friday after it...

World

Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen attacked in central Copenhagen

Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen has been attacked in central Copenhagen. Ms Frederiksen was in shock after being hit by someone, the Danish news...

Hunter Biden wipes away tears as daughter testifies in his gun trial

Hunter Biden wiped away tears as his daughter gave evidence in a trial where he is accused of lying about his drug use when buying...

Technology

Amazon, Best Buy, Google may soon sell home smart devices with ‘hacker-safe’ label

Consumers have become accustomed to all sorts of labels and seals of approval on products in the shopping process, from the Energy Star to...

Technology

Waystar shares slip in Nasdaq debut after digital health company priced IPO in middle of range

Waystar shares slid about 3% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, after the health-care payment software vendor priced its IPO in the middle of...

Environment

Former IRS employee charged in $2.1 million Exxon Mobil tax credit theft attempt in Utah

Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images A former IRS employee was charged in Utah federal court for allegedly trying to steal...