President Joe Biden visits Poland later today – home to more than two million Ukrainian refugees – after earlier warning that NATO would respond “in kind” if Russia uses chemical weapons. The refugee crisis will be one of the key issues as he meets Poland’s president, while he will also visit US troops stationed in
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EV freight technology company Einride has announced a new partnership with Maersk to provide its Freight Mobility platform to the latter’s fleet. The transition will include 300 Einride electric trucks in what the companies are calling the largest operational contract for electric heavy-duty road freight to date. Einride describes itself as a Swedish freight technology
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images High gas prices have put a strain on many Americans’ budgets. Now some Democratic lawmakers are proposing a possible solution: direct rebate payments to Americans. Three congressional leaders have proposed $100 energy rebate payments that would be sent to Americans during any month where the national average
It is an unremarkable spot, a large car park in front of a Ukrainian supermarket called Epicentre. Yet it means a lot to the people of Mariupol. In fact, it’s a beacon of light in the spring sunshine, marking the end of a horrific ordeal for tens of thousands of people. “Not just a parking
1:18 PM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN.com Ashleigh Barty had just won the 2019 French Open and was standing on the court waiting for her team to join her. It was her first major title, and the realization of every young tennis player’s dream. Her longtime coach Craig Tyzzer rushed to be by her side, preparing an
NATO “will respond” if Russian President Vladimir Putin uses chemical weapons, US President Joe Biden has said. Asked if the alliance would take military action, Mr Biden said: “It would trigger a response in kind. “You’re asking whether NATO would cross… we’d make that decision at the time.” Speaking after meetings of NATO and the
A summit of NATO leaders in Brussels was meant as a show of unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin and of unwavering support for Ukraine. But the 30-member alliance is performing a hugely difficult balancing act in an evolving response to Russia‘s war with its neighbour. Allies needed to help the Ukrainian armed forces defend
Kherson residents tell Russian forces to ‘go home’ as they confront military vehicles and Russian-backed separatists claim to have used thermobaric missiles near Mariupol. Plus, Sky News correspondent John Sparks is shown the bodies of Russian soldiers laid out in a ‘Z’ shape. Here’s what happened on day 25 of Russia’s war in Ukraine. SUBSCRIBE
Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza speaks out about how Russia could possibly achieve regime change as the war in Ukraine continues. #CNN #News
7:10 AM ET Before the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills Competition in Las Vegas earlier this season, St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou was asked about participating in the fastest skater event. Specifically, if the 23-year-old thought he could outpace Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, who had won the competition three times. “I’m gonna try,” Kyrou
7:00 AM ET Bradford Doolittle Close ESPN Staff Writer Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association David Schoenfield Close ESPN Senior Writer Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995
A string of bidders for Chelsea Football Club including the former US ambassador to the UK have been eliminated from the £3bn auction of last season’s Champions League winners as the hunt intensifies to find Roman Abramovich’s successor as owner. Sky News has learnt that a number of bidders including Woody Johnson, owner of the
8:00 AM ET The 2023 recruiting cycle is in full swing with 67 of the ESPN Junior 300 recruits already committed. Notre Dame has gotten off to the best start thus far with eight ESPN Jr. 300 commitments in the class. Among those, five are ranked in the top 65 with defensive end Keon Keeley
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google Anindito Mukherjee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Google executives, facing a barrage of criticism from employees on issues related to compensation, defended the company’s competitiveness at a recent all-hands meeting while acknowledging that the performance review process could change. The companywide virtual gathering earlier this month followed the release of
Rishi Sunak has said he is “just trying to stay at the crease” and “not get out” when asked by Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby about his leadership ambitions. It was put to the chancellor that Boris Johnson once said, referring to his leadership intentions, that if a ball came loose from the back
Anoosheh Ashoori has revealed Boris Johnson did not respond to any appeals from his family while he was detained, but since his release the prime minister has asked to meet with him. The 67-year-old British-Iranian was held for five years in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison. He was brought back to the UK last week,
For a man who spent five years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Anoosheh Ashoori laughs a lot. Snatched off the streets of Iran while visiting his sick mother in 2017, the British-Iranian father was interrogated and held in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison. But, last week, almost out of the blue, he and
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Civilians continue to flee from Irpin due to ongoing Russian attacks in Irpin, Ukraine on March 07, 2022. Wolfgang Schwan | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images On the morning that Russia went to war with Ukraine, Fadey woke up at 9am to a deluge of Telegram messages from friends asking him what was happening on
A new study has suggested that ‘space lettuce’ can help astronauts maintain strong bone health during long trips. The study, carried out by researchers from the University of California, Davis, saw the creation of an experimental strain of lettuce that they say can help those staying in space for long durations to maintain good bone health.