People from all parts of the UK, representing all age groups including a significant majority of Labour voters, believe the rate of inflation will increase in the next year across a range of categories, from bills and shopping to going out. Almost three quarters (71%) of those surveyed between 22 and 25 November expect the
Donald Trump is set to make another controversial addition to his top team after saying he wants convicted tax evader Charles Kushner to serve as ambassador to France. The president-elect made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Mr Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker”. The real estate developer is the father
Nick ParkinsonNov 30, 2024, 06:50 PM ET Close Reports on boxing for ESPN.com and has been covering British boxing for over 25 years. Open Extended Reactions Galal Yafai proved he was more than ready for Sunny Edwards as he stormed to a sensational sixth-round stoppage win over the former world flyweight champion, who afterwards announced
Multiple Contributors Nov 30, 2024, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — England and the United States women’s national team played out a 0-0 draw at Wembley on Saturday evening. In a tense affair, it was the USWNT had the better chances to break the deadlock. The hosts were without the likes of Lauren
Bavarian automaker BMW has announced plans to convert the intralogistics fleet at its Regensburg plant from battery to hydrogen power, with FCEV forklift and tugger trucks set to replace the entirety of its existing fleet by 2030. Despite sales of BMW’s battery electric starting to take off, the propeller company is still investing heavily in
Ireland’s Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats – as attention turns to forming a new coalition after polling day on Friday. Counting is still in the early stages, with the first seats filled in the late afternoon. The final result may not be clear for
Ireland’s Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats, as its leader admitted their politicians have “not had a good day”. Counting is still in the early stages, and the final result may not be clear for days. The first candidate to be elected – apart from
Israel claims it has killed a Palestinian involved in the 7 October attack by Hamas. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday that it had carried out a strike in Gaza on a “vehicle with a terrorist that took part in the murderous 7 October massacre”. The IDF said it was
Associated Press Nov 29, 2024, 01:48 PM ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama A&M football player who suffered a head injury during a game in October has died. Medrick Burnett Jr., 20, was playing his first season as a linebacker with Alabama A&M University when he sustained the injury during the annual Magic City Classic
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested to Sky News that he might consent to Russia temporarily holding on to occupied Ukrainian territory as part of a ceasefire deal. The Ukrainian president said such an arrangement could only be possible if land under his forces’ control was taken “under the NATO umbrella” – allowing him to negotiate the
Hyundai’s latest creation looks like something straight out of an Iron Man movie. Designed to boost strength and reduce injuries, Hyundai and Kia unveiled the new wearable robot tech for the first time. The first of a new series, “X-ble Shoulder,” is now available for consultation in Korea, with deliveries planned for the first half
Violence has broken out again in Georgia’s capital after protesters took to the streets near parliament over the suspension of EU membership talks. Police used water cannon and pepper spray as thousands gathered in Tbilisi to demand the government change its stance. Some protesters hurled fireworks at police and pushed a burning industrial bin towards
Two police officers were taken to hospital after being “exposed to a substance believed to be alkaline” during an incident at Surbiton station. Two boys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a corrosive substance in a public space and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. The teenagers were detained
An American football player has died a month after suffering a head-on-head collision during a college game. Medrick Burnett Jr was playing for Alabama A&M University against Alabama State University on 26 October – the day before his birthday – when the severe injury occurred. His sister said on his GoFundMe page that the 20-year-old
Chinese scientists are reportedly racing against time to protect potatoes, a vital global food crop, from the adverse effects of climate change. Research conducted under the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing is said to have revealed alarming reductions in potato yields when exposed to higher temperatures. Potatoes grown in simulated conditions, replicating future climate
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Tesla has unveiled a new and upgraded hand for its Optimus humanoid robot and released an impressive albeit still teleoperated demonstration. The Optimus program is somewhat controversial for Tesla. This is partly because it is a significant departure from Tesla’s core products, but the company has also created doubts about things like not disclosing that
The BBC licence fee will increase in line with inflation each year until 2027, the government has announced. It will mean bills will rise by £5, or an extra 42p a month, from April next year – bringing the total cost of a TV licence to £174.50. The hike comes after a £10.50 rise brought
Reddit, the social media platform popular with tech and gaming enthusiasts, has overtaken X to become the UK’s fifth most popular social platform, according to Ofcom. By June this year, it was the fastest growing platform of its kind in the UK and reached more than half of UK adults, according to the communication regulator’s
A police driver who faced a fierce backlash when he rammed a cow has been cleared of any potential wrongdoing after an investigation found his actions “both lawful and necessary”. Shocking footage from the incident on 15 June shows a police vehicle hitting a cow in Staines-upon-Thames, causing the 10-month-old cow, named Beau Lucy, to