'As good as it gets' - Fitzpatricks win PGA pairs event
Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick make history by becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs tournament.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-26
Zero-hour contract crackdown risks job losses, business warns
Trade bodies say a requirement to offer staff guaranteed time could be ‘tipping point’ in already weak labour market
ft.com
Fitzpatrick brothers hold on for historic Zurich Classic victory
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex overcame a nervy back nine to clinch a historic victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, one which earns the latter a two-year exemption on the PG...
skysports.com
Korda returns to world number one with Chevron win
Nelly Korda returns to the top of the world rankings with a dominant win at the LPGA Chevron Championship.
bbc.com
'I was roaring at them' - Laverty revels in famous Down win
For Down boss Conor Laverty, the joy of Sunday's stunning 3-21 to 1-21 Ulster Championship quarter-final win over Donegal was made sweeter by the heartache endured along the way.
bbc.com
The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder
Can a book like this actually change anything? Or does the spotlight, as it always seems to, send more students racing to the place?
techcrunch.com
O'Sullivan thumps table as Higgins fights back in Crucible clash
Ronnie O'Sullivan thumped the table in frustration as John Higgins fought back in the second session of their second round match at the World Snooker Championship on Sunday night.
skysports.com
O'Sullivan-Higgins match set for thrilling finish
The World Championship last-16 tie between Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins is set for a dramatic end after the Scot closed the deficit to two frames.
bbc.com
Amazon’s new podcast strategy: Monetize everything
Amazon's podcasting business seems to have transformed over the past six months.
techcrunch.com
UK urged to deploy EU-style ‘trade bazooka’ against Trump’s tariffs
‘Inadequate economic security’ is putting growth and jobs at risk, says British Chambers of Commerce UK business leaders have called on the government to build an EU-style “trade bazooka” to prote...
theguardian.com
UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords
Peers and campaigners say proposal for three-year window to impose controls breaks promise of quick actionPeers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access...
theguardian.com
Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks
Abbas Araghchi travels to Russia, where he will speak with "senior officials", Iran's foreign ministry says.
aljazeera.com
Israeli settler attacks Hebron activist’s home as soldier looks on
An Israeli settler was filmed throwing rocks and trying to break into the home of Palestinian activist Issa Amro.
aljazeera.com
Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election
Highway bombing in Colombia’s Cauca kills 19, injures dozens amid a surge in violence ahead of next month’s election.
aljazeera.com
Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
The two politicians' alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition against current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
aljazeera.com
Trump says shooting incident shows why he needs new White House ballroom
President calls for legal action against $400mn project to be dropped after security breach at media dinner
ft.com
Kenya’s Sawe shatters two-hour marathon barrier
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya shattered a world record at the London Marathon.
aljazeera.com
Record-equalling Kerr helps Chelsea dominate Everton
Sam Kerr scores twice to join former teammate Fran Kirby in being Chelsea's joint all-time top goalscorer in the WSL, as Sonia Bompastor's side soundly defeat Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park.
bbc.com
Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins
Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty.
bbc.com
What to Know About U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Posters highlighting talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City
Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.
bbc.com
First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus
Syria begun its first public trial of former Assad-era officials, with ex-security chief Atef Najib appearing in court.
aljazeera.com
Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond 2026 - 'I don't feel it's time yet'
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has given his strongest hint that he wants to stay in F1, saying 2026 is "hopefully not the last season".
skysports.com
Royal Mail investigating claims that postal worker ‘binned Reform UK election leaflets’
Message on private Facebook group for staff said: ‘I dumped them all in a bin. They can sack me!’Royal Mail is investigating allegations that a postal worker claimed to have “dumped” Reform UK camp...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Starmer’s Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week | Editorial
Conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament. The outcome may not be decisive, but risks reinforcing concerns about PM’s leadershipIt is unlikely that events this week at the foreign affairs s...
theguardian.com
Mali defence minister killed in rebel attacks, reports say
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.
bbc.com
Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty
The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country's sovereign fund.
aljazeera.com
Fernandez heads Chelsea to win over Leeds and into FA Cup final
Chelsea immediately returned to winning ways after Liam Rosenior's exit, booking a FA Cup final clash with Man City with a 1-0 victory over Leeds at Wembley.
skysports.com
Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza
Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.
aljazeera.com
Bedlam as Boyle gives Hibs early lead in Edinburgh derby!
Sean Boyle gives Hibernian an early lead against Hearts.
skysports.com
Max Verstappen’s father Jos involved in rally car crash but escapes unhurt
Jos Verstappen escaped unhurt after being involved in a rally car crash in Belgium.
skysports.com
Players unhappy as Saudi Arabia Masters cancelled
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, one of the richest events on the World Snooker Tour calendar, is cancelled, with key players unhappy at the announcement.
bbc.com
Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest rivals merge Israeli political parties
Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid combine forces ahead of this year’s election
ft.com
Down knock Ulster holders Donegal out with stunning win
Down produce a major Ulster Championship upset to knock holders Donegal out with a 3-21 to 1-21 victory in a captivating quarter-final played out in a feverish atmosphere at O'Donnell Park.
bbc.com
New footage shows moment of deadly bus bombing in Colombia
Newly released dashcam video shows the moment that a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia.
aljazeera.com
‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza
Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
aljazeera.com
Starbucks, Nashville and the new corporate geography
Big US companies are realising they can unbundle their headquarters
ft.com
Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?
From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Brazil's trio, these 10 players could be out of action.
aljazeera.com
Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond this season
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says he hopes 2026 will not be his final season in Formula 1.
bbc.com
Pogacar wins third-straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege title
World champion Tadej Pogacar triumphs in a thrilling battle with Paul Seixas to claim his third-straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege title.
bbc.com
War, the Gulf & Rethinking Money in Sport
Samantha Johnson looks at how geopolitics could impact the business of sport in the Gulf
aljazeera.com
Gauff recovers from vomiting on court to beat Cirstea in feisty Madrid Open clash
Coco Gauff recovered from feeling unwell and vomiting on court to beat Sorana Cirstea in feisty Mutua Madrid Open contest on Sunday.
skysports.com
Sabastian Sawe is first person to win a marathon in under 2 hours
Kenyan athlete in ‘supershoes’ breaks world record in perfect conditions in London race
ft.com
Quickfire questions with Jane Dodds
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
bbc.com
Quickfire questions with Rhun ap Iorwerth
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
bbc.com
Quickfire questions with Eluned Morgan
Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan answers quickfire questions ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
bbc.com
Quickfire questions with Darren Millar
Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
bbc.com
Quickfire questions with Anthony Slaughter
Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.
bbc.com
Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’
A mural in Tehran depicting Iranian missiles attacking a U.S. Navy ship.
nytimes.com
Wrexham set for one last push against Middlesbrough
Phil Parkinson says Wrexham's current position in the Championship is one they would have taken "all day long" as they bid to secure a play-off spot on the final day of the campaign.
bbc.com
US-Iran conflict: What’s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?
Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Heartsink review – terminally ill doctor struggles to be a patient
Riverside Studios, LondonJeffrey Longford is pedantic and superior in Farine Clarke’s medical drama – griping at everything from hospital data systems to gender-neutral loosHeartsinks, in doctors’...
theguardian.com
Evans regains WRC lead as Ogier wins in Canaries
Rally Islas Canarias runner-up Elfyn Evans returns to the top of the World Rally Championship standings with a two-point lead over Takamoto Katsuta.
bbc.com
40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine
40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine
aljazeera.com
Mali defence minister killed after coordinated attacks
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed after coordinated attacks on military sites and his home.
aljazeera.com
'How dare you' - Hassan reacts to Sawe's record-breaking victory
2023 London Marathon winner Sifan Hassan reacts to Sebastian Sawe's record-breaking victory in this year's London Marathon, as the Kenyan finished with a sub-two-hour time of one hour 59 minutes an...
bbc.com
Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds
Researchers find ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposuresSimultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely generates an additive o...
theguardian.com
Lonely at the top: who are Keir Starmer’s allies as daunting May elections loom?
Prime minister has shed trusted staffers but can still turn to many genuine friends in and out of governmentUK politics live – latest updatesGiven that the signs of an embattled premiership are all...
theguardian.com
Wiesberger ends five-year wait for DP World Tour title
Bernd Wiesberger ended his five-year wait for a DP World Tour title following victory at the China Open on Sunday.
skysports.com
Syria puts first Assad-era chief on trial in Damascus
Atef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with 'crimes against the Syrian people'.
aljazeera.com
Louise Lecavalier: Danses Vagabondes – part witchy raver, part manic pixie dream grandmother
Sadler’s Wells East, LondonAt 67, the mercurial Lecavalier is in the I’ll-do-whatever-I-want phase of her career, choreographing solos that are worlds away from cosy retirementLouise Lecavalier is...
theguardian.com
'That is unbelievable!' | Momiki super strike levels score against Chelsea!
Yuka Momiki's amazing strike beats Hannah Hampton and levels the score for Everton against Chelsea.
skysports.com
Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour into next general election after bruising week
Prime minister says his job is not at risk over Mandelson vetting as allies back him against claims of wrongdoingKeir Starmer has said he will lead Labour into the next general election as his Down...
theguardian.com
Voters contend with ‘grotesque’ leaflets and ‘dodgy’ data in English elections
Exclusive: Investigation into campaigning materials for local polls in May challenges tactical voting claims Election leaflets are providing “grotesque” information about how to vote tactically in...
theguardian.com
Record-breaker Sawe wins London Marathon in under two hours
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon with a world-record time of 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.
skysports.com
Kenya’s Sawe is world’s first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in London
Sebastian Sawe breaks Kelvin Kiptum’s previous world record of 2:00:35; Ethiopia's Assefa retains her women's crown.
aljazeera.com
Assefa breaks her own world record to win London Marathon
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa breaks her women's world record with a time of two hours 15 minutes and 40 seconds, to win her second consecutive London Marathon.
bbc.com
Do stronger borders ever work?
Leaders have thrown up walls and barriers throughout history – but their effects are unpredictableFour millennia ago, a Sumerian king, his frontier beset by nomadic tribes fleeing prolonged dr...
theguardian.com
Wozzeck: Wretches Like Us review – Berg’s harrowing opera is more adrenaline-inducing than ever
Royal Festival Hall, LondonThe London Philharmonic under Edward Gardner combined with video art by Ilya Shagalov that was riveting and, in places, not for the squeamishNobody ever came out of a per...
theguardian.com
I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven review – gross, gruesome and sometimes sweet road trip with the devil
Soho theatre, LondonChristopher Brett Bailey reads his surreal novella and freewheels his way through extreme vice, erotic tension and dulled indifferenceNo one tells a story like Christopher Brett...
theguardian.com
Ikea's New Blow-Up Chair Was Tested by Cats
Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it's taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture.
wired.com
Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
bbc.com
Della Optima TP Series Mini-Split AC Review: Cheap, Smart, and (Mostly) Reliable
Ductless AC systems get smart tech features—and the growing pains that come with them.
wired.com
Raghu Rai, legendary Indian photographer, dies at 83
A Magnum Photos icon, Rai's photos preserved India's memory through some of its pathbreaking events spanning decades.
aljazeera.com
What Happened After The New York Times Found a Cartel Mine on a Colombian Military Base
Officers denied that an illegal, large-scale gold operation was underway within earshot of their posts. But we had seen it with our own eyes.
nytimes.com
How Drug Cartel Gold Ends Up at the U.S. Mint
The U.S. Mint is legally required to sell only legal, domestic gold. Instead, it is the last link in a chain that launders foreign gold for an insatiable market. Our reporter Justin Scheck traced o...
nytimes.com
U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’
This gold comes from a Colombian drug cartel mine. It should never end up at the U.S. Mint. But it does.
nytimes.com
‘We asked Billy Connolly to do 15 minutes. He said “I’ll do as long as I want”’: the sweary, shambolic all-nighter that became Comic Relief
Today it is a fundraising juggernaut, but when it was born 40 years ago this month, things were very different. Lenny Henry, Richard Curtis and more explain how they got the gang together for a goo...
theguardian.com
Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: ‘I don’t have to be the only one in the room’
Acclaimed stage and screen actor has taken part in Washington DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library residency program during a troubling time for the CapitolAddressing an audience at the Folger Shakespea...
theguardian.com
Chernobyl’s surviving ‘liquidators’ return 40 years after nuclear disaster
About 600,000 soldiers, firefighters, engineers, miners and medics cleaned up after the nuclear plant explosion.
aljazeera.com
Fitzpatrick brothers take four-shot lead in Zurich Classic
Brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick opened a four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after shooting a tournament-record better-ball third round of 57.
skysports.com
‘I don’t believe in song shaming!’: Jon Batiste’s honest playlist
The acclaimed musician and former late night bandleader loves everything from Amyl and the Sniffers to Erykah Badu. So why can’t he stand Steely Dan?The first song I fell in love with I remember h...
theguardian.com
How American taxpayers fund Trump’s wars
Americans worked 50 days in 2025 to fund war. Contractors got twice the tax money that US troops did.
aljazeera.com
World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.
aljazeera.com
Fitzpatricks charge into lead with 15-under 57 in PGA pairs event
English brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick race into the lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a tournament record round of 57.
bbc.com
We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how
In war and peace, decentralised renewable energy systems provide a safe and resilient alternative.
aljazeera.com
UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres
Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zeroOne vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves mak...
theguardian.com
Dozens of MPs oppose Streeting’s new power to say what NHS pays for drugs
Health secretary’s ‘power grab’ to override Nice comes amid growing concern move may be illegal and benefit big pharmaDozens of MPs are opposing Wes Streeting’s decision to award himself power to d...
theguardian.com
DNA research just rewrote the origin of human species
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral population in Africa. By analyzing genetic data from diverse modern Afri...
sciencedaily.com
Why being in an FA Cup semi-final means so much to Leeds fans
BBC Sport looks at why the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea means so much to long-suffering Leeds United fans.
bbc.com
Iran war: What’s happening on day 58 as Tehran-Washington talks stall?
Trump calls off planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys, in the latest setback to efforts to end the war with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Injured Salah has played his last game for Liverpool: Egypt team official
Hamstring tear will keep Salah out for four weeks, but he will be fit for Egypt at the World Cup, Ibrahim Hassan says.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha’s gritty casino drama
A struggling mum join forces with a recovering addict in brilliant new series The Cage. Plus: a campy Irish murder drama. Here’s what to watch this eveningSunday, 9pm, BBC One Continue reading...
theguardian.com
‘I wanted alcohol to take me to a place where I was not’: comedian John Robins on the moment he realised he had a drinking problem
For most of his life, John Robins assumed he got more out of alcohol than it took from him. Now he knows it was the other way round• ‘I picked up the bottle of wine and drank straight out of it. I...
theguardian.com
Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple
As the interest in the lives of celebrities has intensified, we have become acclimatised to the fact that they will now curate and mercilessly monetise itLast month, Ryan Gosling addressed an audie...
theguardian.com
The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy
Police in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether it is constitutional.
npr.org
40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl
Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt.
nytimes.com
Can AI discriminate if it can’t justify itself?
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Colorado raises a deeper philosophical question about artificial intelligence and democracy
ft.com
Google banks on AI edge to catch up to cloud rivals Amazon and Microsoft
Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud’s CEO, says its AI chips and models can help the data centre business gain ground
ft.com
Iran war hits pistachio supplies amid Dubai chocolate boom
Prices for the nuts have surged after disruption to export routes from Iran, a major producer of the nut
ft.com
In charts: How the Iran war put billions of Gulf-backed dealmaking in doubt
Region’s sovereign wealth funds review their portfolios as Middle East war heightens economic strain
ft.com
Fuel crisis hits remote Pacific island nation of Tuvalu
Energy crunch triggered by Middle East war reaches shores of Polynesian country
ft.com
Ukrainian action thriller billed as Saving Private Ryan for the drone age
Killhouse is based on real-life story of civilian couple saved from battlefield by Ukrainian drone operatorsIt is being billed as Ukraine’s answer to Saving Private Ryan, updated for an age of dron...
theguardian.com
Video: Colombia blames dissident FARC rebel for deadly bus bomb
A bomb-laden bus has exploded, killing at least 14 people on Colombia’s Pan-American Highway to Venezuela.
aljazeera.com
Hundreds of Israelis rally as US-Iran peace talks stall
Crowds of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Sunday, amid fears the US-Israeli war on Iran will resume.
aljazeera.com
Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty...
sciencedaily.com
Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under siege, Trump cancels envoys’ trip
Trump says Iran did not make a satisfactory offer, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departs Pakistan.