Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as "politicking" before elections.

UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened

Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’. Wes Streeting has now delivered his ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'

The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb

World - ABC News - November 14

Congratulations, your serene highness: Starmer, Farage and Lammy call Trump | John Crace

The PM offers warm compliments, Farage a trip to Clacton, and the president-elect tries his best to remember them both. Rory Stewart : Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the 47th president of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

UK government seeks meeting with Trump team over Chagos Islands agreement

National security adviser will travel to Washington in attempt to persuade US president-elect not to rip up deal. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer’s national security adviser is ...

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Lammy dismisses past criticism calling Trump a ‘sociopath’ as ‘old news’

British foreign secretary says many politicians have said ‘pretty ripe things’ about US president-elect. The British foreign secretary, David Lammy, has described his previous remarks about the US ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live

Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK's Chagos deal

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell.

Mauritius raises concerns about UK plan to cede sovereignty over Chagos Islands

Focus of controversy is British efforts to secure a key US military base

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At least 10 dead as volcanic eruptions destroy houses in Indonesia

Homes and a convent burn down as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on island of Flores spews ash into the air. At least 10 people have died amid a series of volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian island of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael hits the island

Hurricane Rafael collapsed Cuba's national electrical grid. The Miami-based NHC warned of a "Life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force and flash flooding across much of western Cuba.

Barça's Deco plays down Haaland, Gyökeres talk

Barcelona sporting director Deco has given an indication that his club is not looking to make any big signings in the upcoming transfer windows.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Gyökeres plays down Utd links: 'Nothing concrete'

Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres has played down speculation that he will leave the Portuguese giants to join Manchester United in the winter transfer window.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Breaking down the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal terms

The Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal would require certain moves by both sides that will depend on timing and specific military movements. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about ...

CNBC host Kernen tangles with Scaramucci over Trump criticism: 'Calm down'

CNBC host Joe Kernen pressed Anthony Scaramucci, a former aide to President-elect Trump who is now one of his prominent critics, during an interview on the network Friday about his attacking of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

As Criticism of College Referees Heats Up, People in Power Need to Cool Down

Mark Harlan, the athletic director for Utah, crossed a line at a recent press conference, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 14

How the World Series Played a Role in a Critical Super Bowl Partnership

Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand choose the halftime show performer. This year’s star, Kendrick Lamar, was just as important to the Dodgers’ run.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

UK merger regulator to explore deal remedies after anti-growth criticism

CMA chief says agency is very aware that boosting the economy is an important part of its mandate

World - Financial Times - November 21

Carlsson, Terry score power-play goals and Dostal stops 41 as Ducks top Islanders 3-1

Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Breaking down Biden's remarks on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire deal after a year of violence. Mr. Biden said fighting will end across the ...

Commanders' Dan Quinn explains critical fourth-down decision in Week 11 loss to Eagles, defends 'bold call'

Washington fell to 7-4 on the season after losing to Philadelphia on 'TNF'

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Tua Tagovailoa blasts critics after mishandled snap, says play only looked easy 'on your couch eating chips'

The Dolphins quarterback returned to action last week against the Cardinals after missing over a month due to a concussion

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Joel Embiid rips 'bull----' criticism that he doesn't want to play: 'I've done way too much for this city'

Embiid has not played this season due to left knee injury management

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

Numbers Do Lie: Baker Mayfield leads the league in TD passes ... for now

Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don investigates some of the league's most deceiving stats heading into Week 9.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

SEC to crack down on dubious injury timeouts: 'Play football and stop the feigned injury nonsense'

A coach can be suspended for a game after three fake injuries are found.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Rams' Puka Nacua says he won't back down from physical play against Dolphins

Will Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford finally have receivers Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua and Demarcus Robinson all in the lineup against the Dolphins on Monday?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Caitlin Clark turns down Unrivaled: Fever star will not play in new basketball league, per report

The league reportedly offered her a contract worth more than $1 million

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

Broncos assistant coach Mike Westhoff stepping down to deal with health issues, per report

The 76-year-old Westhoff is a 33-year NFL coaching veteran

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Trump tariffs to push down U.S. growth 'a great deal' going into 2026, Morgan Stanley warns

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs will dent U.S. economic growth going into 2026, said Morgan Stanley's chief global economist Seth Carpenter.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Time ticks down for negotiators at UN climate talks to find deal to curb warming and its effects

World - Yahoo News - November 20

Lammy seeks to repair Trump relationship after ‘Nazi’ jibe

UK foreign secretary offers congratulations to US president-elect six years after branding him a ‘sociopath’

World - Financial Times - November 6

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