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Nigel Farage says Reform UK could cut minimum wage for young people – and defends U-turn on tax pledges

Nigel Farage has said Reform UK could cut the minimum wage for young people, saying there is “an argument” that it is currently “too...

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Onetime meme stock Beyond Meat falls 16% after company delays financial results due to impairment charge

A Beyond Meat Burger is seen on display at a store in Port Washington, New York, U.S., June 3, 2019. Picture taken June 3,...

Police reviewing three further incidents – including stabbing of boy, 14 – after train knife attack

Police say they are reviewing three further incidents, including the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy, after a man appeared in court in connection with...

Sports

The NHL’s best this week: Caufield, Canadiens now a must-watch

Open Extended Reactions I’m going to try my best to stay cheerful despite sitting to write this minutes after the Toronto Blue Jays lost...

Politics

Government rules out airport-style security scanners at train stations following stabbing attack

The transport secretary has ruled out installing airport-style security scanners in stations, following an alleged stabbing attack on a train on Saturday evening. Speaking...

Business

UK must increase North Sea drilling to boost economy, says US ambassador

The US ambassador to the UK has said Britain should carry out “more drilling and more production” in the North Sea. In his first...

Environment

The global critical minerals race is heating up — and rare earths stocks are skyrocketing

A wheel loader takes ore to a crusher at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020. Steve...

Donald Trump says he feels ‘badly’ for royals after Andrew stripped of titles over Epstein row

Donald Trump has said he feels “badly” for the Royal Family after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his titles – as it emerged...

Business

Ryanair boss hits out at chancellor over growth as profits climb 42%

Ryanair’s boss has accused the chancellor of having no idea how to grow the UK economy as the airline reported hikes to fares had...

UK must increase North Sea drilling to boost economy, says US ambassador

The US ambassador to the UK has said Britain should carry out “more drilling and more production” in the North Sea. In his first...

World

At least 20 dead and 150 injured after magnitude 6.3 earthquake in north Afghanistan

At least 20 people have died after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Afghanistan, the Taliban has said. The tremor was recorded near the city...

Science

ISRO Launches India’s Heaviest CMS-03 GEO Communication Satellite

India successfully launched its heaviest GEO communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket. The mission strengthens national communication networks, maritime tracking, and strategic connectivity...

Sports

Dodgers steal Game 7 late to repeat as champs

Alden GonzalezNov 2, 2025, 01:46 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

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Triple threat: Dodgers favored to win title in ’26

Open Extended Reactions With their second straight World Series title and third championship in six seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers have built a dynasty...

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Larson wins 2nd NASCAR Cup title, denies Hamlin

Associated Press Nov 2, 2025, 09:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AVONDALE, Ariz. — 1 Related Without that caution, which came with three laps...

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2025 Melbourne Cup Field – complete guide

Spring has sprung, and the air is warm and thick with the scent of the Flemington roses. It is the first Tuesday in November,...

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Auburn fires Freeze following 6-16 mark in SEC

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2025, 01:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Football coach Hugh Freeze, whose 15-19 record in his two-plus seasons at...

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Shifting into playoff hyperdrive: Updated tiers, title odds and a simulated champ

Bill ConnellyNov 2, 2025, 06:45 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has...

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Matchups for the playoff and beyond: Predicting every CFB postseason game

Kyle Bonagura Close Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach...

‘Heroic’ rail worker who tried to stop train knife attacker still in life-threatening condition

A “heroic” rail worker who tried to stop a knife attacker as he carried out a mass stabbing on a high-speed train remains in...