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What was the Titan submersible and what happened to the crew? Hearing about the disaster takes place

What was the Titan submersible and what happened to the crew? Hearing about the disaster takes place - A hearing has unveiled harrowing details about the doomed submersible more than a year since the tragedy

Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region

By Lucy Papachristou and Lidia Kelly LONDON (Reuters) -A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia triggered an earthquake-sized blast at a major arsenal in the Tver region on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of a nearby town, war bloggers and some media reported. Unverified video and images on social media showed a huge ball of flame blasting into the night sky and multiple detonations

Intel splits off foundry business — new dawn for chip giant as it announces major transformation plans

“The most significant transformation of Intel in over four decades” includes $10 billion in cost cutting and foundry business spinoff.

'Let's be honest' - Mark Robins makes admission after Coventry City go close against 'relieved' Tottenham

Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as manager Mark Robins gives his verdict after the Sky Blues went agonisingly close to knocking Spurs out of the Carabao Cup

Blow for British Steel as Chinese-owned firm reveals losses have hit £400m

In just the latest blow to in the UK steel industry, the company said losses increased eightfold in 2022, from £49.5m to £408.4m.

Award-winning north London pub survives 'by the skin of its teeth' as locals fundraise to keep it open

Award-winning north London pub survives 'by the skin of its teeth' as locals fundraise to keep it open - The Harrison pub in King’s Cross was days away from closing when it reached its fundraising target

Storm Boris batters northern Italy bringing severe flooding and landslides

Homes are being evacuated in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna as Storm Boris, which has killed at least 24 people in central and eastern Europe since last week, swept into the country, causing severe flooding and landslides. Pounding rain hit Emilia-Romagna late on Wednesday afternoon and the situation rapidly worsened as night fell. Jader Dardi, the mayor of Modigliana, a town in Forlì-Cesena province that was also hit badly by...

'Harris will have the support of all other major unions' expert says as Teamsters decline to pick candidate

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the largest and most influential US labor unions, declined Wednesday to make a presidential endorsement, breaking with a quarter-century tradition of backing Democratic White House hopefuls. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Paul Clark, Professor of Labour and Employment Relations at Pennsylvania State University. He says that Kamala Harris will have the support of all other major unions in the US.

Analysis: A week on from the debate, Kamala Harris’ win may not be having the impact she hoped for

A week on from Kamala Harris’s debate against Donald Trump, her campaign may feel it has the upper hand. Pundits, and polls of the watching public, judged the US vice president to have triumphed over her Republican opponent in the televised head-to-head. She raised $47 million in the 24-hours following the showdown in Philadelphia on Sept 10, her b...

Six dead after landslide triggered by heavy rain in Mexico

Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in the north-west of the Mexican capital on Monday, killing 6 people in Naucalpan in the state of México. Days earlier on Saturday, authorities had evacuated more than 100 residents in Jilotzingo after nine people were killed in a previous landslide.

Springfield’s Republican mayor says he’d be ‘fine’ with Trump axing visit after pushing migrant claims

Springfield’s Republican mayor says he’d be ‘fine’ with Trump axing visit after pushing migrant claims - Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said ‘it would be an extreme strain on our resources’ if Trump visited

Exclusive: Chelsea ready to axe Mudryk and three more in January with Maresca fire sale to continue

Exclusive: The 23-year-old winger is ready to leave Stamford Bridge in pursuit of more playing time and Enzo Maresca is ready to wave goodbye to him in the January window

80m Chelsea star dealt bad news after injury with return a while off

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could be without an important member of his squad for the foreseeable future.

British Airways flight declares emergency and returns to Heathrow

Six members of a Kansas cult convicted after forcing kids to work 16 hours a day or face ‘eternal hellfire’

Six members of a Kansas cult convicted after forcing kids to work 16 hours a day or face ‘eternal hellfire’ - Victims’ food and water intake was so heavily policed that a girl drank water from a toilet because she was thirsty, the federal prosecutors said

The painful price rise that may cost Britain another interest rate cut

Inflation held steady last month, keeping interest rates on track to fall this year in a boost for Sir Keir Starmer. Prices, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), rose by 2.2pc in the year to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This was unchanged from July despite a big jump in European airfares as parents took ...

Liverpool interest in signing title-winning free agent confirmed – but Man Utd remain in race

TEAMtalk can confirm the Reds are very much considering a deal to sign a 31-times capped international defender with the player set to move on a free in 2025

Cher confirmed to be performing at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

The Believe singer will be taking to the stage to headline the fashion show, which has returned after a six year hiatus

Fed goes big with jumbo US rate cut: Pound soars to two-and-a-half year high against dollar

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell (pictured) says the US economy is growing at a solid pace with inflation back down at 2.5%.

Data scientist who correctly predicted 2020 election now betting on 'landslide' Harris win

Data scientist Thomas Miller of Northwestern University correctly predicted the 2020 Electoral College map, with the exception of Georgia. He also accurately forecasted Georgia's two Democratic U.S. senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, defeating then-incumbents Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. Now, he's anticipating that Vice President Kamala ...

DWP issues warning to anyone claiming PIP

Unexpected bills and rising grocery prices could cause big headaches.

Growing crisis in police officers’ confidence to act, Met chief warns

Sir Mark Rowley said abuse online and lengthy misconduct investigations have left officers less willing to take action or additional duties.

Jake Paul 'finishing up' with boxing after Mike Tyson fight

The CEO of MMA organisation PFL (Professional Fighters League) has said Jake Paul is "finishing up" boxing after his fight with Mike Tyson as his MMA debut is being lined up. Paul is due to fight Tyson at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas on November 15, the first event of its kind to be live streamed on Netflix. And it seems the 27-year-old YouTu...

1,000-year-old Devon manor to be sold for more than £5million

It's steeped in history

Fresh Lewis Hamilton Mercedes involvement update as big Ferrari switch looms

Lewis Hamilton's role at Mercedes hasn't changed much, according to George Russell, just a few short months ahead of his departure to Ferrari...

Picture: Long-term United absentee spotted at Old Trafford as he closes in on return from injury

Erik ten Hag has been forced to navigate without a natural left-back at his disposal since February 18. Manchester United oversaw a 2-1 away win to Luton Town that day, with Luke Shaw withdrawn at the interval for a second consecutive match through injury woes.

Keir Starmer got more freebies than any other MP since he became Labour leader

Keir Starmer received two-and-a-half times more gifts and hospitality than the MP in second place.

Sussexes to remain publicly neutral in US presidential election after 2020 Trump spat

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will remain publicly neutral in the upcoming US presidential election after a public spat with Donald Trump in 2020, The Telegraph understands. The couple’s Archewell Foundation issued its first statement on the forthcoming contest on Tuesday night, revealing that its staff had been sending out personalised letters to...

This is a staggering success for Mossad that opens a window for war

On Tuesday, thousands of Hezbollah’s pagers exploded. On Wednesday, it was the terrorist group’s walkie-talkies that were detonating in the hands of its fighters. Iran’s largest and most prestigious terrorist proxy in the Middle East appears to have been well and truly compromised by the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence service. For those tryi...

Google is deleting Gmail accounts — here's how to keep yours

The company is doing a major purge.

Adrian Newey put on blast as GianPiero Lambiase earns Red Bull promotion – F1 News round-up

Catch up on all the F1 news from Wednesday in the PlanetF1 daily round-up...

Martin Lewis issues 'dire' warning to UK households who have smart meters

In his latest Money Saving Expert newsletter, the financial expert and consumer champion had an urgent warning for people who have smart meters.

Pub near Bristol with 'Britain's best beer garden' has new owners

It's been described as a "little gem of a pub"

New 50-seat restaurant included in plan to reopen Southend's marine activities centre

It is hoped the restaurant will help supply the main income to make the water sports facility viable.

Hero driver saves 45 passengers after bus brakes fail

A skilled bus driver narrowly avoided disaster in Parana, Brazil, on September 7, when the brakes on his bus carrying 45 passengers failed. The driver expertly weaves between trucks before safely guiding the vehicle onto an emergency escape ramp. The bus stopped with only one passenger suffering minor injuries.

‘Do you think you can get away with this?’ – Adrian Newey blasted for Aston Martin show

"You think that's possible! Do you think you can get away with this?"

'You dig': Spain lures film fans to sets of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'

(Refile of Sept 13 story correcting spelling of location Carazo in dateline) By Vincent West CARAZO, Spain (Reuters) -There are two types of people in the world, Clint Eastwood's Man With No Name tells a rival gunslinger who has no bullets. Those with a loaded gun, and those who dig. "You dig." Volunteers in northern Spain have taken his words to heart, painstakingly tending the freshly dug

Kursk: Russian counterattack stopped by the Ukrainians…

Russia is leading a counterattack to reclaim Russian territories under Ukrainian control in Kursk Oblast. However, it seems that the Russian army's advance has now come to a standstill. Surprising everyone, Ukraine entered Russian territory on August 6, 2024. In a few days, it took control of 1,000 km² in the Kursk region. Eventually, the Russian army finally launched a counterattack in early September. Since September 12, it has claimed to have...

Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for only the second time in its 179-year history

Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for only the second time in its 179-year history - ‘The US faces two futures,’ according to editors at top science magazine

UK interest rates: Bank of England set to reveal next decision

UK interest rates: Bank of England set to reveal next decision - Economists expect Monetary Policy Committee to keep rates on hold

Red Bull suffer double blow as Lewis Hamilton message gets Wolff response

It has been another busy day in the world of F1 news, with Red Bull, Mercedes and much more in the headlines.

Iranian hackers stole Trump information and sent it to Biden campaign

Iranian hackers stole Trump campaign information and sent unsolicited emails to the Biden campaign to try to interfere in the 2024 election.

Strictly’s first blind contestant Chris McCausland says he and pro partner are ‘winging it’

Strictly’s first blind contestant Chris McCausland says he and pro partner are ‘winging it’ - Comedian, who lost his sight aged 22, said he is ‘figuring it out’ as he goes along

Martin Odegaard out for foreseeable future in major injury blow to Arsenal

Martin Odegaard will be out for the foreseeable future after medical assessments showed that the Arsenal captain has sustained “significant” ankle ligament damage. Odegaard has undergone numerous scans and has seen a specialist since rolling his ankle in horrible fashion while on international duty with Norway this month. Norway’s team doctor said ...

Mystery as billionaire investor found dead in lake on his luxury $2.4m estate

Mystery as billionaire investor found dead in lake on his luxury $2.4m estate - Pend Oreille County Government is yet to release details of Daniel Reiner’s autopsy report

UAW threatens strike at ‘out of control’ Stellantis over factory commitments

One of America’s biggest carmakers, Stellantis, could face fresh strikes after the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced plans for members to vote on authorizing a walkout. The UAW president Shawn Fain accused executives at the automotive giant of being “out of control” on Tuesday evening. “The company wants you to be scared,” he told his union’s members, “but we are 100% within our rights and within our power to take strike action if necessary.”...

Starmer hit by new leak row over Sue Gray’s £170,000 salary

A series of leaks about tensions in Whitehall is unsettling the Labour government

Britain summons Russian ambassador after diplomats expelled

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government said on Wednesday it had summoned the Russian ambassador following what it described as an "unprecedented and unfounded public campaign of aggression" by Russia, including accusations against Foreign Office staff. Russia's FSB security service said last week it had revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats in Moscow after accusing them of spying

Man, 27, dies weeks after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS

Man, 27, dies weeks after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS - Jack Last died after having the AstraZeneca Covid jab following a ‘litany’ of errors by GP services and the NHS

Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will be sidelined for at least four games. He will be eligible to return in Week 8 when the Dolphins host Arizona, but has to complete a series of tests and assessments required by the NFL's concussion protocol before he can return to the field. Tagovailoa was hurt...