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Arizona teenager saved by brother after black bear barges into cabin and attacks him

A teenage boy was saved by his brother after a black bear barged into his cabin and left him with scratches across his face...

Richard Dreyfuss: Theatre apologises after Jaws star’s ‘racist and homophobic rant’

A theatre in the US has apologised after actor Richard Dreyfuss was accused of making offensive remarks during a question-and-answer session before a screening...

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Papua New Guinea: Thousands more could be evacuated over fears of second landslide, UN official warns

Thousands more could be evacuated from a Papua New Guinea village over fears of a second fatal landslide, a UN official has warned. The...

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Inflation in UK shops now back at ‘normal levels’ – as prices for some items fall

The rate of price rises in UK shops has returned to “normal levels”, according to new industry figures. Overall annual shop price inflation eased...

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Post Office Horizon IT scandal: 80 detectives across UK set to investigate

The criminal investigation into the Post Office scandal is to be expanded, with 80 detectives set to be involved. The Metropolitan Police started examining...

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McLaren revs up board with appointment of former Rolls-Royce chief

The British supercar maker McLaren Group has bolstered its board with a trio of appointments including the former boss of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Sky...

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Troubled Revolution Bars rejects bid from rival Nightcap

Revolution Bars has rejected a proposed offer from rival Nightcap – describing its bid as “incapable of being delivered”. The troubled chain, which also...

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Rishi Sunak faces calls for UK to follow Spain, Norway and Ireland in recognising Palestinian state

Rishi Sunak is facing calls for the UK to recognise the state of Palestine, on the day that Ireland, Spain and Norway officially do...

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Rafah: Was Biden’s red line crossed? By most measures, yes. By Biden’s measure – probably not

Just over two weeks ago, President Biden drew a clear red line for his “old friend Bibi”. He told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not...

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Papua New Guinea: More than 2,000 people buried alive in landslide – as ‘major destruction’ hampers rescue efforts

More than 2,000 people have been buried by a massive landslide in northern Papua New Guinea, the country’s disaster agency has said. The landslide...

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Pope Francis used derogatory term for LGBT community, reports claim

The Pope used a highly offensive word towards the LGBT community as he reaffirmed his stance that gay people should not be priests, Italian...

Sports

Charlotte to adjust roval for NASCAR playoff race

Associated Press May 26, 2024, 04:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — Charlotte Motor Speedway plans to reconfigure its 17-turn, 2.28-mile “roval”...

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Riley, Harris, or a soon-to-be Brave? Who could help replace Acuna after injury?

Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterMay 27, 2024, 03:25 PM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of...

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MLB ump Ángel Hernández retiring after 3 decades

Jeff Passan, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 10:24 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

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Ohtani progressing in recovery from TJ surgery

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterMay 27, 2024, 02:34 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the...

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Rafah is ‘hell on Earth’, warns UN agency head, as Netanyahu claims airstrike was a ‘tragic mistake’

The southern Gazan city of Rafah has become “hell on Earth”, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said. According to...

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Bylsma will be named Kraken’s coach, source says

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 27, 2024, 07:19 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The...

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Jets new coach Arniel has ‘earned’ second chance

Associated Press May 27, 2024, 06:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Scott Arniel believes overcoming the lowest point in his career...

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How does College Football Playoff work? Rules, dates, more

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterMay 27, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended...

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Going inside Larson’s quest for the Indy 500-Coke 600 Double

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterMay 27, 2024, 09:36 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010,...