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Rangers trade for Cards’ Montgomery, Stratton

Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 30, 2023, 04:45 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

Rishi Sunak orders review of low traffic neighbourhoods and says he’s on the side of motorists

Rishi Sunak has ordered a review into the rollout of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), saying he is on the side of drivers. The prime...

Labour attacks ‘abysmal’ figures showing just 5.7% of crimes solved last year

Labour has called it a “national scandal” that only 5.7% of crimes were solved last year after 2.3 million cases were dropped without a...

Rishi Sunak set to outline North Sea energy opportunities as row over net zero policies rumbles on

Rishi Sunak is heading to Scotland today as the Conservatives kick off a week of campaigning on energy security. Number 10 said the prime...

Politics

Rishi Sunak heads to Scotland for Net Zero energy policy push

Rishi Sunak will head to Scotland on Monday as the Conservatives kick off a week of campaigning on energy security. Number 10 said the...

Business

Banks launch mortgage support campaign following deal with Hunt

Britain’s biggest mortgage lenders will this week launch a multimillion pound campaign aimed at illustrating the range of support they are providing to cash-strapped...

Vicky Pattison left ‘shaken’ after car ‘explodes’ and bursts into flames on journey to Essex restaurant

Reality star Vicky Pattison has told how she was left “shaken” after a car she was travelling “exploded” and burst into flames. The 35-year-old...

World

Pakistan explosion: At least 40 dead in blast at political rally in northwest province – reports

At least 40 people have been killed in an explosion at a political rally in northwestern Pakistan, according to reports. The blast happened on...

Technology

Reddit throughout the years: Its rise to prominence, recent revolts and IPO plans

Reddit, home to cute cat pictures, investment advice, niche hobby discussions, celebrity interviews, edgy memes, wholesome memes and everything in between, has been facilitating...

Politics

Rishi Sunak orders review of low traffic neighbourhoods and says he’s on the side of motorists

Rishi Sunak has ordered a review into the rollout of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), saying he is on the side of drivers. The prime...

Politics

Low traffic neighbourhoods: What are they and why are they controversial?

A review has been ordered by Rishi Sunak of divisive low traffic neighbourhoods. The prime minister’s move comes as green policies and the path...

Business

AA-backer Warburg Pincus poaches leading City banker Sibbald for European role

One of the private equity backers of the AA breakdown recovery service has poached a veteran City banker to take a leadership role at...

Sports

Rangers acquire Scherzer after ace approves deal

Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 29, 2023, 06:21 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

Sports

Phils designate Navy veteran Song for assignment

Associated Press Jul 29, 2023, 06:20 PM ET PITTSBURGH — The Philadelphia Phillies designated Navy veteran Noah Song for assignment Saturday. The 26-year-old right-handed...

Sports

Angels’ Ward taken to hospital after hit by pitch

Associated Press Jul 29, 2023, 05:30 PM ET TORONTO — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was taken to a Toronto hospital for tests...

World

Vladimir Putin says African and Chinese initiatives could be basis for peace in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has said an African and a Chinese initiative could serve as a basis for peace in Ukraine, but warned there are things...

Sports

Mayer gets 1st Xfinity win on home-state track

Associated Press Jul 29, 2023, 07:03 PM ET ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Sam Mayer moved from Wisconsin to North Carolina as a teenager to...

Shooter drills and armed guards at synagogues: How Jewish communities are responding to rising antisemitism in US

Antisemitism in the United States has risen in a “really horrific way”, according to the Jewish Federation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city was home...

Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN thrown out by federal judge

A federal judge has rejected a $475m (£369m) defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against CNN. The US news network described the former US...

UK’s energy security plan aims to boost job creation and reduce reliance on hostile states like Russia

Rishi Sunak and Grant Shapps will lead an intensive series of engagements this week in a determined effort to strengthen the UK’s energy independence....