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Daniel Naroditsky: Rival faces disciplinary action for ‘bullying’ chess grandmaster before his death

A former world chess champion is being investigated over his public attacks on US grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who died suddenly this week aged 29....

Pete Hegseth makes Al Qaeda claim as US strikes eighth alleged drug boat

The US has launched its eighth strike against an alleged drug vessel – this time in the Pacific. The US defence secretary Pete Hegseth...

Putin-Trump Budapest meeting in doubt as official says ‘no plan for immediate future’

There are no plans for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet in person in the near future, according to a White House official....

Politics

Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage are polar opposites in politics, but have one thing in common

Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage might be polar opposites when it comes to politics – but they do have one thing in common. The...

Politics

As hate crimes against Muslims rise, govt urged to adopt new definition of Islamophobia in full

A long-awaited definition of Islamophobia is expected within weeks – and a former faith minister is urging the government to adopt it in full....

Sports

Vols’ Vitello makes MLB history as Giants skipper

Oct 22, 2025, 01:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After days of negotiations, Tennessee coach Tony Vitello has been named the new manager of...

Sports

‘Born to do this’: Suzuki gets 1-year Angels deal

Associated Press Oct 22, 2025, 07:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — 1 Related Suzuki teared up while thanking his wife and...

Baby P’s mother Tracey Connelly tells parole board she allowed partner to abuse her son because she wanted her ‘Prince Charming’

Baby P’s mother has told the parole board she allowed her partner to abuse her son because she wanted her “Prince Charming”. It is...

Technology

CNBC Daily Open: Tesla’s increased costs outweighed its revenue growth

Tesla electric vehicles are parked at a Tesla service center on Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images There...

The groundbreaking breeding programme that’s reducing methane in cow burps

Cows bred to produce less methane in their burps could prove to be an important ally in the fight against climate change, scientists have...

Sports

Rising son: Gators task Spurrier Jr. to help QB

Associated Press Oct 22, 2025, 01:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The 1 Related Gonzales will have tight ends coach/offensive coordinator...

Sports

Norvell vows to ‘get it right’ after 3-4 start

Andrea AdelsonOct 22, 2025, 01:42 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions Florida...

World

Donald Trump imposes sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies as frustration grows with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war

Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies – and spoke of his frustration with Vladimir Putin. In a major policy...

Technology

Elon Musk says Tesla ‘not about to replace Nvidia’ as EV maker develops chips for cars, robots

Tesla CEO Elon Musk listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30,...

Technology

New Jersey sues Amazon for allegedly discriminating against thousands of pregnant warehouse workers

Peter Endig | AFP | Getty Images The New Jersey attorney general sued Amazon on Wednesday, alleging the company has violated the rights of...

World

Dublin protests: Prams filled with fireworks as teens – and children as young as seven – clash with police

At least 23 people have been arrested during a second night of violent disorder near an asylum hotel in Dublin. Two police officers were...

Sports

The U is back … in the Bottom 10

Ryan McGee Oct 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Inspirational thought of the week: (Cole Trickle drives his mangled Chevy Lumina into...

Donald Trump imposes sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies as frustration grows with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war

Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies – and spoke of his frustration with Vladimir Putin. In a major policy...

Business

Manchester Pride put into voluntary liquidation and being assessed by regulator

Manchester Pride has been put into voluntary liquidation and is being assessed by the charities regulator, with the future of the event in doubt....

All survivors who quit grooming gang inquiry will return if Jess Phillips resigns

All survivors who have resigned from the government’s grooming gangs inquiry panel will consider returning if safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigns. The four women...