Iceland is bracing for a volcanic eruption in the coming days after a series of earthquakes and evidence of hot magma flowing quickly underground. The fishing town of Grindavik, home to 3,000 people, has been ordered to evacuate amid concerns it could be destroyed by lava flows. Sky News takes a look at some of
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An amber warning for strong wind has been issued for northwest England and Northern Ireland as Storm Debi hits the UK. The Met Office said gusts of 70-80mph are possible on the coasts and on higher ground, and 55-65mph inland. The warning stretches from just north of Liverpool and covers most of Lancashire and areas
One of Australia’s largest port operators has resumed its operations after a cyberattack forced it to suspend operations for three days. The breach crippled operations at DP World Australia, which manages around 40% of goods flowing in and out of the country, and affected its container terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Western Australia’s Fremantle.
Hamas has denied refusing an offer of fuel from Israel for Gaza’s biggest hospital, which the World Health Organisation says is “not functioning” due to bombing and gunfire. The al Shifa hospital’s last generator ran out of fuel at the weekend, leading to the deaths of three premature babies and nine other patients, according to
Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2023, 02:41 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Texas running back Jonathon Brooks will have surgery after suffering a torn ACL on Saturday against TCU and is out
ESPN News Services Nov 12, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic won their singles matches as Canada beat Italy 2-0 to claim its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup on Sunday. Stakusic, ranked 258th in the world, put Canada ahead by defeating No. 43 Martina Trevisan 7-5, 6-3 for the
In the age of silky-smooth and quiet electrification, big screens, cameras, and power everything, what truly defines a luxury car? It’s a question I found myself asking after two days with the Volkswagen ID.7, the new mid-size EV sedan from Wolfsburg. It’s not a luxury car, per se, but so much about it does feel
Associated Press Nov 12, 2023, 09:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SUN CITY, South Africa — Max Homa finally can say he is an international winner. Homa shot a 6-under 66 on Sunday to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa for his first victory abroad. He finished at 19 under for the tournament,
Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted as she walked along a bridleway in Nottinghamshire. Officers said the woman in her twenties reported being inappropriately touched by men on bikes. They are urging the two men pictured in the images to come
Millions of people in India have celebrated Diwali, with residents in Uttar Pradesh setting a Guinness World Record for the mass lighting of oil lamps – despite concerns over air pollution. In honour of the Hindu festival, homes and streets across the country were covered in dazzling multi-coloured lights. At the Saryu river in Ayodhya,
Early Cybertruck owners will be prevented from reselling their vehicles until a year after they take delivery, according to an update to Tesla’s Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement. With the Tesla Cybertruck hitting the road at the end of this month, we’re gradually starting to learn more and more about it. We’ve recently seen it doing
The King is leading a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph this morning, surrounded by thousands of veterans and members of the public. He joins the country in commemorating the end of the First World War and other conflicts involving British and Commonwealth forces. Almost 10,000 veterans and 800 armed forces personnel from all three
The King will lead a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph today, just hours after protests sparked hundreds of arrests in London. The Metropolitan Police has been under pressure to prevent disruption at Remembrance events after tensions surrounding Saturday’s pro-Palestine march and counter-protests. The number of officers on duty in the capital is double the
Associated Press Nov 11, 2023, 12:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SUN CITY, South Africa — Max Homa will take a 1-shot lead into the final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge after the American shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday. The eighth-ranked Homa had gone error free at the tournament until he bogeyed the
The Metropolitan Police has said it is “actively looking” for individuals pictured at Saturday’s pro-Palestinian march in London carrying antisemitic placards. Hundreds of thousands of people have been taking part in a march in the capital calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Palestinian militant group Hamas. While it has remained largely peaceful, images
A newborn baby has died and dozens more are at risk at Gaza’s largest hospital after it ran out of power, Palestinian officials have said. Israeli troops have been closing in on al Shifa hospital in Gaza City, which Israel says is a command centre for the Hamas militant group. Fighting near the hospital and
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderNov 10, 2023, 09:30 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Former All-Star guard Jameer Nelson has been promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers‘ G League affiliate in Delaware, sources told ESPN on Friday. Nelson — who spent 14 seasons in
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderNov 10, 2023, 12:29 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will be required to undergo season-ending right knee surgery, sources told ESPN on Friday. Williams, who suffered damage to the kneecap and ligaments in a
Around 150 pro-Palestinian protesters have been detained by police after breaking away from a march that took place through London. The Metropolitan Police said the group launched fireworks and many were wearing face coverings. “Officers are using their Section 60 and 60AA powers to detain and search those involved,” the force said on X, adding
Iceland has declared a state of emergency after thousands of tremors raised fears of a volcanic eruption. Authorities have ordered thousands living in the southwestern town of Grindavik to evacuate as a precaution and have closed the nearby Blue Lagoon tourist attraction. The area around Mount Thorbjorn on the Reykjanes Peninsula has been shaken by