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Rhodes wildfires: British tourist says trying to escape the flames ‘was literally like the end of the world’

Escaping the wildfires in Rhodes felt like “the end of the world”, a British tourist has told Sky News. Extreme heat across Greece has...

World

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be fitted with pacemaker, as tens of thousands march on Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will be fitted with a pacemaker tonight. In a video statement released by his office, Mr...

World

The 1975 band cancel Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy

The 1975 have said they have cancelled shows in Taiwan and Indonesia – a day after Malaysia banned it from performing there after its...

World

Paul Pogba’s ‘goal’ to end poverty as footballer launches new fund

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wants to help tackle the UK’s cost of living crisis, telling Sky News that ending poverty is “the...

Business

More shops could be converted into homes and extensions made easier in review of building rules

Takeaways and betting shops could be converted into homes more easily as the government launches a review of extensions, conversions and renovations. In proposals...

Business

Why Apple is taking on Home Office’s new-look surveillance bill

Apple has launched a blistering attack on government proposals that would force tech firms to clear new privacy features with the Home Office. The...

Sports

Rangers put Seager on IL with sprained thumb

Associated Press Jul 22, 2023, 05:09 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — 1 Related The American League West-leading Rangers announced the IL move just minutes...

Sports

LAD’s Kershaw to throw another bullpen session

Associated Press Jul 22, 2023, 05:12 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Dodgers ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw will throw another bullpen session Monday before facing...

Sports

Frelick’s superb debut leads Brewers past Braves

ESPN News Services Jul 22, 2023, 10:31 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Sal Frelick went 3-for-3, drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning...

Sports

Hill survives restart to win Xfinity race at Pocono

Associated Press Jul 22, 2023, 08:21 PM ET LONG POND, Pa. — Austin Hill survived a wild restart in the final overtime laps at...

UK weather: Yellow warnings in place across northern England and Wales for heavy rain

Heavy rain is forecast in northern parts of England and Wales today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning. The area, which...

Science

Musk’s Neuralink Didn’t Breach Rules During Animal Experiments, Says Agency

The head of the US agency responsible for animal welfare has told lawmakers that it did not find any violations of animal research rules...

Science

ISRO Successfully Completes Third Orbit-Raising Manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday successfully performed the third orbit-raising manoeuvre (Earth-bound perigee firing) of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.The next firing is...

Sports

Byron, Truex set to start 1-2 on Sunday at Pocono

Associated Press Jul 22, 2023, 06:28 PM ET LONG POND, Pa. — William Byron and Martin Truex Jr. are 1-2 for most wins in...

More shops could be converted into homes and extensions made easier in review of building rules

Takeaways and betting shops could be converted into homes more easily as the government launches a review of extensions, conversions and renovations. In proposals...

Sports

Busch wins 100th as owner, sets succession plan

ESPN News Services Jul 22, 2023, 03:53 PM ET LONG POND, Pa. — Kyle Busch passed Shane Heim on the last lap to win...

Nigel Farage accuses NatWest of giving his data to BBC and complains to Information Commissioner

Nigel Farage has formally accused the NatWest Group of passing his personal and financial data to the BBC. The former Brexit Party leader has...

Photographer who raped woman at his London studio may have targeted others, police say

A photographer who raped a woman at his central London studio may have attacked others, police have said. Sritharan Sayanthan, 42, was sentenced to...

World

Wildfires on Rhodes force hundreds of holidaymakers to flee their hotels

Wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have forced hundreds of holidaymakers to flee their hotels. Images show the skies above the island full...

Kamala Harris criticises ‘extremists’ in Florida for new curriculum suggesting some benefitted from slavery

Kamala Harris said “extremists” want to “replace history with lies” after Florida’s educational standards changed the way slavery will be taught in schools. The...