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Jeremy Clarkson warns some bottles of his Hawkstone Cider are at risk of exploding

Jeremy Clarkson has warned some bottles of his Hawkstone Cider might explode. The former Top Gear presenter, who owns the craft drink brand, warned...

Business

Former Telegraph owners take delivery of bids for parcel group Yodel

The former owners of The Daily Telegraph are courting buyers for Yodel, one of Britain’s biggest parcel delivery businesses, as they race to shore...

World

Ukraine war: Why Putin’s mistrust of generals is making his forces weaker

Ukraine’s counteroffensive is entering its seventh week and even the most ardent optimists admit that it is progressing slower than anticipated and Ukrainian forces...

World

The 1975 banned from performing in Malaysia after Matt Healy kisses male bandmate on stage

A three-day music festival in Malaysia has been cancelled by the authorities after the frontman of The 1975 kissed a male bandmate on stage...

World

Groups of young people scour Irish beach after large bales of suspected cocaine wash ashore

Groups of young people have been spotted combing an Irish beach after two large bales of suspected cocaine washed up on shore. The Irish...

Environment

Oil markets will face ‘serious problems’ as demand from China and India ramps up, IEF secretary general says

Oil prices are expected to increase in the second half of 2023, according to the International Energy Forum. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News...

Lionel Messi scores late winner on Inter Miami debut

Lionel Messi scored a dramatic goal in the 94th minute on his debut at new club Inter Miami. The David Beckham-owned club beat Mexican...

Kidnapped 13-year-old girl rescued after holding ‘Help Me!’ note in captor’s car

A kidnapped 13-year-old girl has been rescued in California after holding up a handwritten note in her captor’s parked car saying “Help Me!”. A...

Legendary crooner Tony Bennett dies at the age of 96

Legendary pop and jazz singer Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96. Bennett, known for his performances with singers as diverse as...

Tony Bennett dies: ‘The best singer in the business’ – how words from his idol Frank Sinatra changed his career

“For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business.” Coming from Frank Sinatra himself, in an interview in 1965, there could...

Business

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons doubled fuel profit margins since start of Ukraine war

The four biggest UK supermarkets have doubled their profit margins on fuel since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, analysis has revealed. Research from...

Sports

Yanks C Trevino out for season; Judge set for BP

ESPN News Services Jul 21, 2023, 04:50 PM ET 1 Related As Judge prepares to take batting practice, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday...

Sports

1st impression: Harper makes diving grab in debut

ESPN News Services Jul 21, 2023, 04:11 PM ET CLEVELAND — Bryce Harper has made quite a first impression. Making his first career start...

Sports

Reports: Nats, Crews agree to $9M signing bonus

ESPN News Services Jul 21, 2023, 10:44 PM ET The Washington Nationals and former LSU outfielder Dylan Crews, the No. 2 pick in the...

Reports: Nats, Crews agree to M signing bonus

Sports

USC’s Williams, fueled by ’22 failure, predicts CFP

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterJul 21, 2023, 09:30 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University LAS VEGAS...

More travel misery with deadlocked talks sparking further train strikes as summer getaway begins

Millions of Britons could face travel disruption today as rail strikes continue on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The continued...

World

‘Some will go hungry, some will starve’: Global rice shortages feared after India bans exports

The Indian government has banned the export of non-basmati white rice – trigging fears of shortages and price rises across the world. India is the world’s largest...

Technology

FTX lobbyist tried to buy Pacific island of Nauru to create a new superspecies, lawsuit says

The Nauru ring road runs right around the island nation of Nauru. (C) Hadi Zaher | Moment | Getty Images Sam Bankman-Fried’s younger brother,...

Technology

Trump Media merger partner DWAC soars 50% after SEC fraud settlement

The social media app will be developed by Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). Rafael Henrique | LightRocket | Getty Images Shares of Digital...

Politics

Political parties eye general election after mixed results in triple vote

All three leading political parties are turning their attention to next year’s general election after a mixed bag of results from Thursday’s ballot box...