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‘Significant progress’ in Paris hostage talks – Israeli media

There has been “significant progress” in hostage talks in Paris, according to Israeli media. Negotiators have been ramping up efforts to secure a ceasefire...

Politics

‘Muslims are fair game when it comes to racism’: Sadiq Khan slams PM for failing to condemn Lee Anderson comments

Sadiq Khan has accused the former Tory deputy chairman of “pouring fuel on the fire of anti-Muslim hatred” after he said “Islamists” had “got...

Business

Next weighs move for stricken cosmetics chain The Body Shop

Next has approached administrators to The Body Shop about a potential deal to purchase parts of the stricken cosmetics chain. Sky News has learnt...

Sports

Flyers happy to ‘stick it to the doubters’ this season

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Joel Farabee didn’t understand the...

Business

Worst airlines for customer satisfaction revealed

The worst airlines for customer satisfaction have been revealed The UK’s flag carrier airline, British Airways, ranked among the worst airlines in the survey....

World

UK and other NATO allies urged to consider conscription as Ukraine war enters third year

Any move to introduce conscription by Britain and other NATO allies would make a difference to Europe’s defences against Russia, Latvia’s foreign minister has...

Sports

Seven-time Stanley Cup winner Talbot dies at 91

Associated Press Feb 23, 2024, 07:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MONTREAL — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five...

Politics

Calls for Lee Anderson to be kicked out of Conservatives over ‘divisive and dangerous’ comments

Conservative MP Lee Anderson has been criticised for “divisive and dangerous” comments about London mayor Sadiq Khan – with some calling for him to...

World

Alexei Navalny’s mother ‘given three-hour ultimatum’ over son’s funeral

Alexei Navalny’s mother has said she was given an ultimatum to agree to a secret funeral within three hours or else her son would...

Second World War bomb that forced thousands to evacuate in Plymouth detonated at sea

An unexploded bomb from the Second World War which forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Plymouth has been detonated at sea. Around 30...

Sports

Robinson statue cleats to be donated to museum

Anthony Olivieri, ESPN.comFeb 23, 2024, 02:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WICHITA, Kan. — The bronze cleats from a Jackie Robinson statue that was...

Environment

Ford, Disney, Costco and more — Jim Cramer provides his updated views on each

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour...

Sports

Kaplan’s latest buzz: Goalie market, what Penguins and Capitals will do among hot topics

Emily Kaplan, ESPNFeb 23, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions We’re two weeks away from...

King Charles shown chuckling at get well card featuring dog in a head cone

The King has been shown having a chuckle at cards sent by well-wishers, including one of a dog with the caption “at least you...

Sports

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus playoff chances for all 32 teams

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterFeb 23, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions We’re...

Ukraine war: Hundreds of new sanctions placed on Russia by US and EU after Alexei Navalny’s death

Hundreds of new sanctions have been placed on Russia by the US and the EU on the eve of the second anniversary of the...

Technology

Nvidia briefly surpasses $2 trillion in market cap during intraday trading

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on...

Nvidia briefly surpasses trillion in market cap during intraday trading

Business

Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells formally stripped of CBE

Paula Vennells, the former chief executive of the Post Office, has had her CBE formally stripped from her by the King for “bringing the...

Business

Energy price cap to fall but bills to include ‘temporary’ charge to help tackle record debt

The energy price cap is to fall by £20 a month, the industry regulator has announced, but households are to face an additional “temporary”...

Business

Why the energy price cap has come down for April – to what could be a new normal after Russia’s Ukraine invasion

The reduction in the Ofgem price cap that will apply from April may be the final step on the long, ruinously expensive road to...