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British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain
Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say . A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the ...The Guardian - 2d -
British Steel to deploy emergency measures to save Scunthorpe furnaces
Firm in race against time to get key materials as business secretary says no guarantee it will get what it needs. British Steel is to deploy emergency measures in a race against time to save the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Masters victory means McIlroy will get 'hero's welcome' at home British Open
From a Masters green jacket to a British Open that will be played in his home Northern Ireland this year, suddenly everything seems to be falling into place for Rory McIlroy. After he became the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
American teen was killed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. The U.S. has said little about it.
TURMUS AYYA, West Bank — To his family, Amer Rabee was just a 14-year-old American boy picking almonds with two friends.NBC News - 3d -
UK wants explanation after MP refused entry to Hong Kong
Ministers call denial of entry for Wera Hobhouse ‘concerning’ after she flew there to visit newborn grandson. The UK government is “greatly concerned” and wants an account of why the Liberal ...The Guardian - 1d -
IU women's basketball lands McDonald's All American, top-30 recruit from Big Ten rival
A McDonald's All American and top-30 recruit in 2024, Zania Socka-Nguemen included IU among her finalists out of high school before picking UCLA.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A Step Towards British Steel Nationalisation?
MPs met in Parliament on a Saturday to pass emergency bill.BBC News - 2d -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 1d -
Ousted South Korean President Yoon embraces supporters after leaving presidential residence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday for his private home, a week after the Constitutional Court removed him from office over his ill-fated ...ABC News - 4d -
Martinelli: Nørgaard 'could have broken my leg'
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has said Christian Nørgaard "could have broken my leg" and should have been sent off for a late tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford.ESPN - 1d -
British MP denied entry to Hong Kong
Lib Dem’s ejection ‘appears linked to her criticism of Beijing’, says international human rights allianceFinancial Times - 2d -
Race to keep furnaces burning at British Steel plant
The government is working to obtain coal to power the company's furnaces after passing an emergency law to take control of its site.BBC News - 1d -
Players who have won the career Grand Slam in men's golf
These are the players who have won all of the men's majors in golf.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Proposed NASA Budget Cuts ‘Would Decimate American Leadership in Space’
The approximate 20 percent budget cut could force the closure of the Goddard Space Flight Center and would see projects such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope scrapped.Wired - 3d -
The Chinese goods Americans most rely on, from microwaves to Barbies
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit millions of video game consoles, electric fans and toys shipped to the US from ChinaFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses
Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.CNBC - 1d -
Mario Vargas Llosa: A giant of Latin American literature, with a punch to match
The distinguished Peruvian author won the Nobel Prize and courted controversy most of his life.BBC News - 1d -
It is difficult to imagine a post-American world. But imagine it we must | Nesrine Malik
The truth is, we were always dangerously overexposed to decisions made in Washington – consider this chaotic moment an opportunity. “People speak with forked tongues about America,” a veteran ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Fashion Police Have Arrived at the Masters
A former champion wore bright yellow pants. A coach violated a code regarding shorts. And a word spelled backward on a hat made headlines.The New York Times - 2d -
Israeli forces have completed encirclement of Gaza's Rafah, military says
Israeli forces have completed the encirclement of Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, the military said on Saturday.NBC News - 2d -
Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?
With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.The New York Times - 1d -
Will Saturday Night Live spin-off make Britain laugh?
A planned UK version of the legendary US comedy show is described as a "difficult proposition".BBC News - 2d -
NHS signs deal with Scancell in ambitious skin cancer trial
Move comes as government seeks to boost UK’s standing as drugs research leaderFinancial Times - 1d -
Millennials have lived through economic uncertainty before. They're not nostalgic for more.
Millennials have already had several recessions during formative stages of their lives. To cope with the possibility of another one, they're using dark humor on TikTok.NBC News - 3d -
DOJ: Courts have 'no authority' to force Abrego Garcia's return
The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued in a court filing on Sunday that federal courts have “no authority” to force the Trump administration to seek the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Very desirable’ rare cast of Rodin’s The Kiss is up for auction
After years in a private sitting room, an early version of the masterpiece is expected to fetch €500,000. Auguste Rodin’s sensual portrayal of tragic lovers caught in an embrace before being killed ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.CBS News - 1d -
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.CBS News - 1d -
Rubio says another 10 people have been sent to El Salvador
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that another 10 people have been sent to El Salvador amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. “Last night, another 10 criminals from the ...The Hill - 1d -
Manchester United have a goalkeeper crisis and only a signing may fix it
The concept of optimism is an increasingly foreign one within the Manchester United fanbase, and there certainly would not have been much expectation from supporters that Altay Bayindir might prove ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill
London says it acted to prevent the plant’s Chinese owners from closing the plant, threatening jobs and national security.The New York Times - 2d -
Reynolds refuses to say if British Steel furnaces can keep running
The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production.BBC News - 2d -
Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq
Lawyers acting for the ex-minister denied the charges, which they said were "politically motivated".BBC News - 1d -
Jean Marsh, British actress and co-creator of 'Upstairs, Downstairs,' dies at 90
Marsh played a housemaid on the worldwide hit set in Edwardian London.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Two British tourists drown near Great Barrier Reef
The men were found by a rescue helicopter, as was an Australian who is being treated in hospital.BBC News - 1d -
'Calm' England have 'great capacity' to regroup
England score six unanswered second-half tries after "calm" half-time debrief quells the possibility of a shock defeat by Ireland in Cork.BBC News - 2d -
Cubs' Steele to have elbow surgery, done for '25
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who went on the IL last week after feeling discomfort in his left elbow, will undergo season-ending surgery, manager Craig Counsell said.ESPN - 1d -
Lazio’s Romagnoli: “It’s a shame, we could have won.”
Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli sounded disappointed after his side were held to a draw by Claudio Ranieri’s Roma in the latest edition of the Derby della Capitale.After the match, Romagnoli said ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job
People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job.The New York Times - 2d -
The draft's biggest risers: Seven players who have boosted their stock since last summer
Kyle Williams and Darien Porter are among the 2025 prospects who have improved their draft status this year.ESPN - 1d