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Russian oil still seeping into UK – the reasons why sanctions are not working

The Russian state has been making more money from its oil and gas industry in the past three months than in any comparable period...

Business

Renewable power reaches record 30% of global electricity

Experts have hailed a “critical turning point” as renewable power generated a record-breaking 30% of the world’s electricity last year, new data has found....

Sports

Rays starter Pepiot (calf) likely heading to IL

Associated Press May 7, 2024, 10:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot is expected...

Sports

Cards’ Contreras hit by swing, fractures forearm

Associated Press May 7, 2024, 09:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras broke his left forearm when he...

Sports

Bellinger comes off IL, hits solo HR in Cubs’ win

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 7, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...

Sports

NHL-worst Sharks win lottery, right to choose No. 1

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 7, 2024, 07:19 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions SECAUCUS, N.J. — Macklin Celebrini...

World

Stormy Daniels describes awkward and unexpected ‘sexual encounter’ with Donald Trump

Porn star Stormy Daniels has described to jurors an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter she claims she had with Donald Trump in 2006. Ms...

World

Trump trial: This was Donald with his trousers down – no doubt

There are moments, more than others, that scream the humiliation of it all. Take this, before Tuesday’s proceedings got underway. “No descriptions of genitalia...

Sports

Former five-star QB Huard transferring to Utah

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterMay 7, 2024, 06:26 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended...

World

Israel-Hamas war: Hostages’ families urge PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take a deal to get their loved ones home

There is anxiety in Museum Square in Tel Aviv – a space which has turned into a commemoration centre for the 132 hostages still...

Sports

‘Misfit’ Marchessault ‘would love to stay’ with Vegas

Associated Press May 7, 2024, 05:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was asked Tuesday if...

Sports

Former MLB player Monte Harrison plans to walk on to the Arkansas Razorbacks as a receiver

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterMay 7, 2024, 06:09 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended...

Sports

Derby winner Mystik Dan’s Preakness status TBD

Associated Press May 7, 2024, 04:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though...

Susan Buckner: Grease star who played Patty Simcox dies

Grease star Susan Buckner, who played Patty Simcox in the classic musical, has died aged 72. The American actress died peacefully on Thursday 2...

Technology

Tesla must provide NHTSA with Autopilot recall data by July or face up to $135 million in fines

Tesla vehicles sit on the lot at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on April 15, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The National...

Tesla must provide NHTSA with Autopilot recall data by July or face up to 5 million in fines

Sports

Oilers’ Henrique likely out for Gm. 1 vs. Canucks

ESPN News Services May 7, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mattias Janmark will likely replace Henrique on Edmonton’s top line for the...

Technology

Reddit shares soar 14% after company reports revenue pop in debut earnings report

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman hugs mascot Snoo as Reddit begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on March 21,...

Pubs can extend opening hours if England or Scotland reach Euro 2024 semi-finals

Pubs will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am if England or Scotland make it to the Euro-2024 semi finals this summer....

Travel chaos at airports across UK – as London and Manchester confirm nationwide border issue

Chaos has been reported at airports across the UK – as several airports have confirmed a nationwide border issue. Both Stansted and Gatwick airports...

World

Defence secretary confirms name of contractor running MoD system hacked by China

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed the name of the contractor running the Ministry of Defence’s payroll system that was hacked by China. Mr...