The British economy eked out growth at the end of last year, data published on Thursday showed, slightly easing the pressure on the government as it tries to quicken the pace of economic growth. Gross domestic product increased 0.1 percent in the last three months of 2024, following zero growth in the previous quarter. Most […]
Not so long ago, Taiwan basked in seemingly boundless, bipartisan support in Washington, where the island has long been regarded as a valiant democratic partner against China. Now, a few weeks into President Donald J. Trump’s second term, Taiwan is adjusting to a shift in its relationship with the United States, its primary backer — […]
After every game, when the duties of that night are complete and Jalen Brunson has a chance to unwind, he opens his phone to dozens and dozens of messages on social media. It doesn’t matter if he scores 40 points or 20 points. It doesn’t matter if the New York Knicks win by 30 points, […]
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (L) in the Oval Office. The meeting comes as Trump has proposed that the United States take an ownership position of Gaza. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting […]
Alison Francis Senior Science Journalist Tony Jolliffe/ BBC The wall is 2,000 years old and was part of Roman London’s first basilica A discovery underneath the basement of an office block has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history unearthed in the city of London. Archaeologists have found a substantial […]
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Two major lenders launched mortgage deals on Thursday with interest rates of less than 4%, as competition picks up in the sector. The prospect of further cuts in the base rate by the Bank of England has given mortgage providers confidence to reduce their own rates. But […]
Niall McCracken BBC News NI Mid Ulster Reporter BBC Seana Quinn lives in Kildrum in Galbally, County Tyrone Seana Quinn had never heard the term “unadopted” being used to describe a housing development until the issue arrived at her door. The County Tyrone homeowner is only one of thousands of people across Northern Ireland impacted […]
LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick knew exactly what he was doing. The Los Angeles Lakers coach stepped into a subtle moment and broke the awkward silence with the matter-of-fact delivery of a question. One designed to rile up the guys. Add some juice to the moment. “Who’s the best player on the team?” Redick asked. […]
Catherine Ellis Business reporter Reporting fromMedellín, Colombia Gonzalo Rojas A young Gonzalo Rojas and his father, who was killed by Pablo Escobar A proposed law in Colombia’s Congress seeks to ban the sale of merchandise that celebrates former drug lord Pablo Escobar. But opinions are divided on it. On Monday, 27 November 1989, Gonzalo Rojas […]
A worsening measles outbreak has taken root in Texas, sickening two dozen and hospitalizing nine on the western edge of the state, where childhood vaccination rates have dwindled in recent years. As of Tuesday, 22 children and two adults had been infected, all of whom were unvaccinated, local health officials said. The outbreak comes as […]