NASA’s SpaceX 34th Commercial Resupply Mission Overview
NASA and SpaceX are targeting a mid-May launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. Loaded with abou...
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-08
The Scottish election results - in one minute
Watch the highlights from Scottish election results day.
bbc.com
San Francisco’s housing market has lost its mind
The invisible force behind all of this is no mystery to anyone paying attention to the city's tech economy. San Francisco is home to some of the most valuable private companies in the world, and th...
techcrunch.com
Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers
Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Fernandes: The trophies, the assist record and his future
No Premier League medal, no Champions League title, but Bruno Fernandes has won other trophies and many accolades, and the FWA footballer of the year is on the brink of setting a record.
bbc.com
Southampton charged by EFL after Middlesbrough spying allegation
Southampton have been charged with a breach of EFL regulations after a member of staff was alleged to have spied on Middlesbrough's training ahead of their play-off tie.
skysports.com
McCloskey set to miss Challenge Cup final through injury
Ulstercentre Stuart McCloskey is set to miss the European Challenge Cup final with a serious hamstring problem as the injuries mount up for Richie Murphy.
bbc.com
Millwall have late goal ruled out in tense first leg at Hull
Hull City and Millwall played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final to leave the tie on a knife edge.
skysports.com
Edith Eva Eger, Psychologist Who Barely Survived Auschwitz, Dies at 98
Her time in concentration camps brought her an understanding of humanity that helped her treat her patients.
nytimes.com
These election results don’t mean tacking left or right, but delivering for the whole country | Keir Starmer
In the coming days I will be setting out our path to break with the status quo once and for all by building a stronger and fairer UKThese were very tough election results. It hurts to lose brillian...
theguardian.com
Saints charged by EFL with spying on Middlesbrough
The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.
bbc.com
'Rob hasn't spoken to me': Watch awkward reunion of former Tory ministers
Robert Jenrick and Victoria Atkins, both former Tory ministers, were reunited during the BBC’s election coverage for the first time in an awkward exchange.
bbc.com
Wardley and Dubois have final face-off before heavyweight clash!
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois faced off for the last time before their highly anticipated heavyweight clash.
skysports.com
Turkey unveils new ICBM — touted as able to hit the US mainland
Promotional AI video showed Yıldırımhan missile seemingly striking nuclear sites in America well beyond its range
ft.com
Alex Zanardi, Racer Who Made Daring Comeback After Crash, Dies at 59
Zanardi riding in his handcycle during the Rome Marathon in 2016.
nytimes.com
'Seismic shift at Leeds City Council after local elections'
Leeds City Council saw devastating Labour losses and gains from Reform and Green.
bbc.com
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
aljazeera.com
How do motorcycle road racers deal with death in their sport?
After Kamil Horan died in a Superbike qualifying crash at the North West 200, leading rider Davey Todd opens up about dealing with death in the sport.
bbc.com
Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership
Reform, Greens and pro-Gaza independents make significant gains, although no party has yet won majorityElections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsLatest news updates and analys...
theguardian.com
Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
bbc.com
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing.
aljazeera.com
Djokovic beaten by 20-year-old qualifier on return from injury in Rome
Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat to a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open in his first match back after two months out with a shoulder injury.
skysports.com
Tight-lipped Dubois weighs in at career-heavy 18st
Daniel Dubois will not to be drawn into a war of words after weighing in at a career-heavy 18st for Saturday's all-British heavyweight world-title fight against Fabio Wardley.
bbc.com
Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
aljazeera.com
J.H. Prynne, Erudite and Elusive British Poet, Dies at 89
J.H. Prynne in a rare photograph in 2004. A notoriously dense and intellectual poet, he disclosed virtually nothing of his personal life and refused to pose for the camera, even for his book jackets.
nytimes.com
Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.
bbc.com
Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
aljazeera.com
Takeaways From the 2026 U.K. Local Elections
British Prime Minister and Labour leader Keir Starmer in London, England, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Keir Starmer under pressure to agree exit plan after election mauling
Senior Labour MPs urge prime minister to step down within year as party suffers loss of hundreds of English council seats and humbling in WalesElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results fr...
theguardian.com
Xia De-hong, 94, Dies; Persecuted in China, She Starred in Daughter’s Memoir
“Wild Swans,” a best-selling 1991 memoir, told the story of a stoic mother holding her family together amid torture and imprisonment under Mao’s regime.
nytimes.com
2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
Keir Starmer’s party lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England. These maps show the scale of the historic resultsElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull r...
theguardian.com
Cracks showing for Labour close to back yards of Starmer’s top team
Reform makes gains in Labour’s working-class heartlands while Greens chip away at party’s progressive base Keir Starmer hates to lose. Unsurprisingly, he refused to walk away and end his premiershi...
theguardian.com
Reform wins across northern England overturn decades of Labour control
Sunderland, Barnsley, Gateshead and South Tyneside among councils reporting gains for Farage’s party • Full results from England, Scotland and WalesNigel Farage chose Sunderland for the launch of R...
theguardian.com
Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high
CloudFlare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles.
techcrunch.com
Stokes strikes after eight balls on comeback
Ben Stokes needs only eight deliveries to take a wicket in his first action since England's dismal Ashes tour on a truncated opening day of Durham’s County Championship match at Worcestershire.
bbc.com
Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Prosecutors charge Florida served as central hub in 2021 assassination of Moise, which set off ongoing political crisis.
aljazeera.com
The Pentagon Releases New Trove of Declassified UFO Files
The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sightings.
wired.com
Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Psyche Mission Captures Mars During Gravity Assist Approach
Description This colorized image of Mars was captured by NASA’s Psyche mission on May 3, 2026, about 3 million miles (4.8 million kilometers) from the planet. The spacecraft is approaching the plan...
nasa.gov
ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.
aljazeera.com
Fernandes and Shaw win FWA Footballer of the Year awards
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw have been voted the 2025/26 Football Writers' Association Footballers of the Year.
skysports.com
Greece's examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
bbc.com
Farage’s success still leaves electoral obstacles ahead
Council polls may have represented a first successful jump for Reform UK but path to general election victory will probably be more perilous
ft.com
Stokes in the wickets for Durham in first game back post-Ashes
England Test captain Ben Stokes has put himself forward as a possible new-ball option for the Test series against New Zealand next month after taking two wickets for Durham in his first appearance...
skysports.com
Mother Ventures is looking at moms as the ‘economic engine’
The VC firm, which focuses on mothers as consumers, raised a $10 million debut fund.
techcrunch.com
Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted ‘a Different Type of Traveler’
The MV Hondius off the port of Praia, Cape Verde, on Sunday. Passengers on the ship showed symptoms of the hantavirus, and some died.
nytimes.com
The new politics may be more like the old politics than we assume
Our electoral system will force consolidation within the left and right blocs
ft.com
Festus Mogae, Former Botswana President Who Tackled H.I.V., Dies at 86
Festus Mogae in 2004, during his decade as president of Botswana. He fought the country’s H.I.V./AIDS crisis and presided over robust economic growth because of diamond production.
nytimes.com
Oil Slick Is Detected Off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf
An image from the Europe Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite showing a slick off Kharg Island on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
The Guardian view on Britain’s fractured politics: a revolt against the status quo | Editorial
Sir Keir Starmer faces a deepening crisis of authority as election losses suggest disappointment with Labour has already curdled into cynicismIf you are Sir Keir Starmer, the results of the local a...
theguardian.com
Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.
aljazeera.com
Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains
Party has success in Labour and Tory heartland areas but one pollster says results suggest Reform may have peakedNigel Farage hailed sweeping election wins for Reform UK as a “historic shift in Bri...
theguardian.com
Plaid Cymru tipped to be biggest party in Senedd, ending 100 years of Labour control
First time Welsh nationalist party has enough support to run Wales, while also blocking momentum of Reform UKElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesPlai...
theguardian.com
New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science
Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL, long believed to simply release stor...
sciencedaily.com
More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon
Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon escalate ahead of new round of talks expected next week in Washington, DC.
aljazeera.com
Man Utd's Fernandes wins Football Writers' men's award
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes wins the Football Writers' Association's men's Footballer of the Year award.
bbc.com
Badenoch claims Tories ‘coming back’ despite widespread losses in local elections
Badenoch’s statement came after the Conservatives won back Westminster and Wandsworth councils in LondonElections 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesKemi Bad...
theguardian.com
NASA, Industry Advance High Performance Spaceflight Computing
For decades, NASA has advanced on-board spacecraft computer processors that coordinate and execute the functions needed to support mission success. Space computing originated in the 1960s with the...
nasa.gov
Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council
Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.
bbc.com
Five election moments you may have missed
Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.
bbc.com
Reform UK gains at Labour’s expense in local elections – podcast
It has been a crushing set of local and devolved elections for Labour, with Reform UK making huge gains across the country and the Greens winning in London. Keir Starmer is under pressure to announ...
theguardian.com
Keir Starmer and Britain’s new politics of instability
Labour’s failures in office have opened the way to Reform and other insurgent parties
ft.com
O'Sullivan cruises past Doherty to reach senior quarter-finals
Ronnie O’Sullivan cruised into the quarter-finals of the senior World Snooker Championship at the Crucible with a 4-1 win over Ken Doherty.
skysports.com
Reform and Greens surge in local elections: what next for Labour? – The Latest
Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections, while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and the Green party made substantial gains. So is the era of two-party polit...
theguardian.com
Conservative election losses cast doubt on future of Badenoch’s party
The UK’s official opposition is being squeezed by both Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats
ft.com
Britain’s elections in maps and charts
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made sweeping gains in northern England, with a Brexit divide still clear
ft.com
Virginia Supreme Court rules against voters' referendum on redistricting
The Virginia Supreme Court has delivered a striking blow to Democrats in the redistricting battle they're waging against Republicans.
npr.org
Winners and losers of Cheltenham Borough Council's election
It was good news for Liberal Democrat borough councillors – while other parties struggled.
bbc.com
Tennessee Democrat speaks about his erased district
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee, who represents that state's 9th Congressional district, which could be eliminated based on a new redistricting map.
npr.org
What's behind Trump's pardons of people convicted of public corruption?
President Trump has granted pardons to officials who were convicted of public corruption while also dismantling a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations.
npr.org
Martin Rowson on Reform’s May elections success – cartoon
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theguardian.com
Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With Energy Transfer
Activists in France protested against the Energy Transfer lawsuit against Greenpeace USA last year.
nytimes.com
UK borrowing costs fall and pound rises as Starmer says he will remain as PM
Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rival Elections 2026 – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesUK government borrowing costs fell and...
theguardian.com
Pentagon releases UFO files on new website
The Defense Department has released a collection of UFO files with images, videos, and documents on war.gov/ufo.
techcrunch.com
Starmer will hope he’s dodged the axe for now – but these elections leave Britain more fragmented than ever | Jonathan Freedland
Even if all the results were not as catastrophic as expected for Labour, the writing is on the wall for the old ways of doing politicsHe wants a little more time and he may just get it. It seems th...
theguardian.com
FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings
Players' union challenges French state's failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.
aljazeera.com
Lib Dems can counter extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says
Party makes gains in Portsmouth and Richmond upon Thames in local elections but loses a Scottish strongholdElections 2026 – live updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesEd Davey has sou...
theguardian.com
What do the unfolding local election results mean? Our panel responds
Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski have reason to celebrate – but what next for Labour and the Tories now that the two-party system has been demolished? Continue reading...
theguardian.com
‘Leader of the pack’: What next as Reform UK makes huge election gains?
Keir Starmer's Labour has suffered a humiliating blow as the hard right makes sweeping gains.
aljazeera.com
Britain Has Entered a New Era of Multiparty Politics. It’s Messy.
Voters in North London on Friday. In Britain’s voting system, the more candidates there are for a council seat, the smaller the share it might take to win.
nytimes.com
Glowing Views from the Space Station
NASA astronaut Chris Williams captured the Milky Way rising above Earth’s atmospheric glow on April 13, 2026, while aboard a SpaceX Dragon docked to the International Space Station. This atmo...
nasa.gov
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
The scandal centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farmhouse in 2020.
aljazeera.com
‘I should have kicked him even harder. He deserved it’: Eric Cantona comes out fighting
A new documentary at Cannes film festival looks at the French footballer’s five turbulent and triumphant seasons in Manchester – and the love story between him and manager Alex FergusonIt was 30 ye...
theguardian.com
'Labour are being wiped out by Reform' - Farage
Nigel Farage has said that the trend so far shows Labour is being "wiped out" by his party as elections results come in.
bbc.com
Robert Jenrick’s rancorous relationship with former Tory colleagues aired live on BBC
Victoria Atkins accused him of abandoning friendship and said they had not spoken since he defected to ReformThe rancorous relationship between Robert Jenrick and his former colleagues in the Conse...
theguardian.com
Iraola top of Palace shortlist for new manager
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola heads Crystal Palace's shortlist of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season.
bbc.com
Four Men Found Guilty of Haiti President’s Assassination
A mural of Jovenel Moïse near his home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he was assassinated in 2021.
nytimes.com
Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable
Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable
bbc.com
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan in US
Virginia's top court blocks redistricting plan, handing Republicans a key win before crucial midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’
The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”
wired.com
There's a Long Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.
wired.com
What does a woman swimming in urine tell us about the state of the world? Lots! – Venice Biennale review
The theme of earth’s biggest art extravaganza – spiritual rest – felt wildly wrong for our crisis-hit planet. Thank goodness for the pavilions, from fake babies to hi-tech sperm banks to a chocolat...
theguardian.com
SNP, Scotland’s Pro-Independence Party, Benefits From Labour’s Struggles With Voters
A campaign event for the Scottish National Party in Dundee, Scotland, in April.
nytimes.com
Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
bbc.com
‘In the days of old, the world was safe’: West Bank family’s enduring unity
Resistant and resilient, the Masallam family fight to stay on their land in Palestine's occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
F1 bosses agree to engine design change for 2027
Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.
bbc.com
Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.
aljazeera.com
John Swinney declares victory for SNP in Holyrood elections
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beatenElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesJohn Swinney, the Scottish Nati...
theguardian.com
How Labour’s ‘terrible’ night unfolded as Reform surges and Greens and Lib Dems hail wins
Plaid Cymru set to take power in Wales and SNP to retain it in Scotland, but Reform made big gains in both nationsElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and Wale...
theguardian.com
Nige is on full gloat, while Keir clings on with a hunted look in his eyes
Local elections appear to signal end of two-party politics with five parties in the game in EnglandIt all panned out pretty much as everyone had expected. Nigel Farage was insufferably pleased with...
theguardian.com
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a "reckless military adventure" every time a "diplomatic solution is on the table".
bbc.com
Thousands run Palestine Marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Marathon draws 13,000 runners globally to amplify unity and resilience amid escalating violence in Gaza and West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Maeda fit as O'Neill prepares for last Old Firm derby
Martin O'Neill is relishing what is "most likely" his final Old Firm match as Celtic chase victory over Rangers to stay in the title hunt.
bbc.com
Chris Hohn’s hedge fund slashes $8bn Microsoft stake in warning over AI disruption
TCI has cut its position in tech giant from 10% to 1%
ft.com
The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin
Claims of nimbyism are a misunderstanding: the movement is about whether regular people have a say in fundamental decisionsSince the surreal scene at the 2024 presidential inauguration, when a row...
theguardian.com
MIA review – the creator of Ozark’s new drama is as subtle as being mauled by a 12ft alligator
This Florida-set revenge thriller swings between being boring and ludicrous. It’s riddled with awkward dialogue and convenient plottingMiami, Florida is the US at its extreme. Ostentatious wealth i...
theguardian.com
Bullyache: A Good Man Is Hard to Find review – banking bros face their reckoning in grim gameshow
Sadler’s Wells East, LondonCourtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel conjure a bleak world of excess, ritual and power in a visually striking but limited piece of dance-theatreIt’s like the aftermath of the b...
theguardian.com
NASA Names Brian Hughes to Launch Operations Role
NASA announced Friday that Brian Hughes will return to the agency as senior director of launch operations, based at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this role, Hughes will provide e...
nasa.gov
Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half off. Register now.
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Cash-strapped Egyptians Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize money
Zamalek travel to Algeria's USM Alger on Saturday for the first leg of their Confederation Cup final on Saturday.
aljazeera.com
What would prolonged war mean for Sudan?
War in Sudan has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with fears protracted fighting could worsen it.
aljazeera.com
Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks
Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.
aljazeera.com
Two Men Are Convicted of Spying for China in Britain
Chung Biu Yuen, left, and Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, right, arriving ahead of their trial at the Old Bailey in central London in March.
nytimes.com
Charli xcx: Rock Music review – is she really pivoting from pop? Don’t be so sure …
(Atlantic)The lyrics may argue the dancefloor is dead, but this funny, wilfully plasticky new single isn’t the total about-turn from Brat that fans expectedLast month, Charli xcx began the media ca...
theguardian.com
Steve Hilton: British strategist becomes unlikely frontrunner for California governor
Former David Cameron adviser says a vote for him will make California ‘Califordable’ – not everyone is convinced He “knows how to wind people up like Trump”, according to friends, and made his name...
theguardian.com
The biggest U.S. power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy
PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task.
techcrunch.com
Are we watching a major shift in Scottish politics unfold?
Could there be some surprises ahead in the Scottish election?
bbc.com
Nigel Farage dodges questions on £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Reform leader irritated when asked about money from Christopher Harborne on day of party’s election gainsElection 2026 live: latest news updatesNigel Farage has repeatedly refused to answer questio...
theguardian.com
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.
bbc.com
Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code
Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.
techcrunch.com
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
bbc.com
Gilts gain as Starmer clings on after local election wipeout
Despite heavy losses, investors say results do not represent ‘doomsday scenario’ for prime minister
ft.com
What’s at Stake in the UK’s Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain spoke on Friday after local election results began rolling in.
nytimes.com
The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making
The pollution spreading across southern Russia exposes environmental collapse under Putin's system.
aljazeera.com
Holders Flamengo see Copa Libertadores match abandoned amid crowd trouble
The match in Colombia, hosted by Independiente Medellin, was twice interrupted by violence before being called off.
aljazeera.com
Labour’s better than expected thrashing may allow Starmer to cling on in No 10
Results are undoubtedly bad but expectations had been set even lower, and any potential challengers are quiet for nowElections 2026 – live updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesAs the...
theguardian.com
Does anyone on board know how to fly a plane? Labour’s captain has lost control | Marina Hyde
You never change the pilot halfway through a flight, says a clearly rattled David Lammy. Can’t he see that his party is in a tailspin?A couple of days ago on a Swiss flight from Seoul to Zurich, a...
theguardian.com
‘This priest was so fit’: Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu on nuns, hot clerics and their tale of forbidden passion
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne’s romantic new drama Falling is quite the gear shift. Its stars open up about what it’s like to research a love so controversial that the church couldn’t allow itThe...
theguardian.com
Greens unseat Labour to win mayoral election in Hackney
Zoë Garbett says ousting of Labour mayor in east London borough after 24 years is just the beginning for partyElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesThe...
theguardian.com
Paul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiring
M&S Bank Arena, LiverpoolWhat Simon has lost in vocal power he has added in intimacy and authority – and this hushed performance makes for an arena concert like no otherIn 2018, Paul Simon’s tr...
theguardian.com
Weekend Winners: Isaac Newton to land Lingfield Derby Trial?
It is Derby and Oaks Trial season and the Weekend Winners team turn their attentions to Lingfield on Saturday, all live on Sky Sports Racing.
skysports.com
What is the turnout in this election?
Political correspondent Phil Sim analyses the turnout in this election with prior Scottish Parliamentary elections.
bbc.com
Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games
Rodney Barreto has received reassurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that ICE would steer clear of World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Farage Celebrates Reform UK’s Strong Performance in Local Elections
Nigel Farage, Britain’s Reform U.K. leader, spoke to the media in the London Borough of Havering, Britain, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Saints-Wigan derby & rematch of 2025 final - Challenge Cup semi preview
A derby and a repeat of the 2025 final are this year's Challenge Cup semi-finals - but who will seal their place at Wembley on 30 May?
bbc.com
Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
FIFA have come in for criticism for the inflated prices of tickets at World Cup 2026 in US, Canada and Mexico.
aljazeera.com
Four things we learnt in the UK elections
Early results are a blow to Keir Starmer and evidence that the political landscape is fragmenting
ft.com
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post
The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.
bbc.com
Add to playlist: the magnetic, uncanny songwriting of Frances Chang and the week’s best new tracks
The Brooklyn-based artist’s songs seem to follow private trains of thought, which shift their subtle musical colours in a way that will slink in to your head, tooFrom Brooklyn, New YorkRecommended...
theguardian.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed; The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro; No Ghosts by Max Lury; Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler; Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon The Republic of Memory...
theguardian.com
Artists v fascists, Khmer Rouge horrors, fab flowers and an eye-popping nude – the week in art
The 1930s artists, poets and intellectuals who united to defend Europe, memories of Cambodia, blooming marvellous painters a beautiful reclining nude – all in your weekly dispatchComrades in Art: A...
theguardian.com
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.
bbc.com
Future of UK lies in the EU after Brexit ‘failure’, say European Greens
Exclusive: Co-chair Vula Tsetsi says it is time to trigger debate, as statement is agreed at annual leadership meeting in BrusselsThe European Green party has urged the UK to consider rejoining the...
theguardian.com
Emirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War
The Emirates leader, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and President Trump in Abu Dhabi, last year.
nytimes.com
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
npr.org
South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
bbc.com
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise
Promises to cut emissions and use more fuel-efficient planes fail to stop rise, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% up on 2019Emissions from flying in Europe have now passed pre-pandemic levels, wi...
theguardian.com
We Asked Coffee Pros to Blind Test Coffee Machines. The Results Were Surprising
For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn't what anyone expected.
wired.com
Billie Eilish Doesn't Know if There Will Ever Be Another Billie Eilish
In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud th...
wired.com
Swiatek's new coach tears Achilles as she and Osaka progress at Italian Open
Iga Swiatek is through to the last 32 of the Italian Open, winning a third-set decider against unseeded American Caty McNally 6-1 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 to progress.
skysports.com
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher review – Hilary Mantel tale is provocative, powerful theatre
Everyman theatre, LiverpoolBeginning as a culture clash comedy with cups of tea and deadly intent, this two-hander becomes boldly arrestingIf you want someone to credit for the big laughs in the fi...
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Our cities are choked by cars – here’s how experts would fix them
Turning parking bays into green spaces and prioritising cyclists may be the fastest routes to improving urban lifeClean air, safer streets and a stable climate are among the reasons doctors and env...
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The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
wired.com
Pink hair and red herrings: viral quiz invites you to guess politicians’ stripes from their photos
Guess the Party challenges players to pin candidates’ politics to their appearances, with guess rates varying wildlyIs a bristly grey moustache a telltale sign of a Reform candidate? Is pink hair a...
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Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe
Findings come after third-hottest April on record globally and amid fears of more brutal European summer weatherEconomic inequality adds more than 100,000 deaths to the vast toll from heat and cold...
theguardian.com
Early England election results make it clear: we are in an era of five-party politics
While Labour losses and Reform gains are obvious, the nature of how people actually voted is much more nuancedElections 2026 – live updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesEnglish local...
theguardian.com
Palace make history to reach ECL Final | The Verdict
Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill rounds up the best of the reaction from an historic night at Selhurst Park as they beat Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Europa Conference League Final.
skysports.com
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Insists Cease-Fire Holds Despite Exchange of Fire
The United States said it had attacked Iranian military targets in response to strikes on American ships. Washington and Tehran are debating a peace proposal, Iranian officials said.
nytimes.com
US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.
aljazeera.com
Court Decision Leaves South Africa’s President Facing Impeachment Inquiry
At the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Friday.
nytimes.com
UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island
The UK confirms two British cases on board a cruise ship and a suspected infection on the Tristan da Cunha island.
aljazeera.com
Lily King: ‘I couldn’t get past the first 20 pages of Pride and Prejudice’
The Women’s prize-shortlisted author on being obsessed with Judy Blume, hating Jane Austen at first, and the joys of Tove JanssonMy earliest reading memory The Little Engine That Could. My mo...
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‘I told his family he was HIV positive’: Keith Haring’s best friend on life with the artist as unseen works go on show
For nearly four decades, the artist Kermit Oswald lived with some of the most intimate works Haring ever made. Now the pieces are going up for auctionThe story of how Keith Haring came to paint a c...
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NW200 fatality named as Czech Republic rider Holan
The rider who died in an incident at the North West 200 has been named as Czech Republic rider Kamil Holan.
bbc.com
Venom and Hot Peppers Offer a Key to Killing Resistant Bacteria
Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.
wired.com
Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour
Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’Election 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland...
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Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise
Rising fuel costs in Yemen force drivers to raise fares, as passengers struggle with worsening financial burdens.
aljazeera.com
Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility after early results see Labour lose seats and Reform UK make ground.
bbc.com
Local elections are 'microcosm for what's happening nationally'
Politics professor Andrew Russell spoke to BBC Radio Manchester
bbc.com
Olof Dreijer: Loud Bloom review – the Knife star’s debut solo album is a garden of earthly delights
(DH2)On a floral-themed LP, squiggling melodies and quizzical distortion banish the winter gloom Dreijer brought to the Knife and his tracks with Fever RaySwedish producer Olof Dreijer is best know...
theguardian.com
‘Nurse, the joypad!’: the eight greatest medical video games
For anyone needing a break from binging The Pitt, you can always put in your own shifts as a hospital manager, surgeon, paramedic and of course as a demonic morgue assistantLike the rest of the...
theguardian.com
UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains
Nigel Farage's populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.
aljazeera.com
UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
aljazeera.com
John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
bbc.com
Post your questions for Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk
As he plays a dodgy sheriff in Ben Wheatley’s Normal, Odenkirk will be here to answer your inquiries about a remarkable career that has taken him from Wayne’s World to Saturday Night Live and The...
theguardian.com
Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.
aljazeera.com
Ana Roxanne: Poem 1 review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month
(Kranky) Essaying a broken heart, the New Yorker puts her voice front and centre for her most accessible work yet, though still with unexpected details – and a Schumann coverThe new album from Ana...
theguardian.com
Live Updates: Early U.K. Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party
A temporary polling station set up in Battersea, southwest London on Thursday.
nytimes.com
World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements
From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Al Jazeera breaks down the key information for the tournament.
aljazeera.com
Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit
Bloc is expected to call for deeper energy cooperation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
British Airways owner IAG warns Iran war will add €2bn to jet fuel bill
Company plans to recoup about 60% of higher costs through savings and raising ticket prices
ft.com
Labour’s disastrous night puts focus on Keir Starmer’s future as leader
Leadership in peril as party loses seats in heartlands and control of councils in Hartlepool, Tameside, Redditch and TamworthElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotla...
theguardian.com
Labour suffers heavy early losses as Reform surges
Keir Starmer set to come under renewed pressure as ruling party faces dire results in local elections
ft.com
Remarkably Bright Creatures review – Sally Field bonds with octopus in gentle Netflix charmer
Shelby Van Pelt’s best-selling book is adapted into an easily digestible, sweet-natured afternoon watch Every now and then, a strange forgotten chapter of life during Covid will interrupt my though...
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Guillermo del Toro: ‘When you see a UFO, it causes a crack. The mystery of the universe rushes towards you’
The great Mexican director is in England to pick up a BFI fellowship – and buy a haunted house. He talks gods, ghosts, monsters and almost being destroyed by the WeinsteinsWhen Guillermo del Toro g...
theguardian.com
Week in wildlife: a chonky sea lion, amorous toads and an adorable gosling
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Cinderella, the introvert and Warren's split loyalties
Frank Warren writes in his BBC Sport column about how hard it is to promote both Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois for their heavyweight world title fight.
bbc.com
A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys
A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects millions and often leads to dialysis. In a clinical trial involving 150...
sciencedaily.com
Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made
The Global Compact is working, but shifting routes are making journeys more dangerous.
aljazeera.com
Are Scotland suffering from a World Cup hangover?
After the highs of a run to the quarter-finals at the World Cup last year, Scotland are facing a major rebuild, writes Andy Burke.
bbc.com
Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.
bbc.com
Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions
Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.
aljazeera.com
Toyota warns of $4.2bn hit from Middle East war
World’s biggest carmaker sells record 10.5mn vehicles last year on strong demand for hybrids
ft.com
Rebel Wilson is a ‘fantastical liar’ who ‘made up terrible allegations against multiple people’, court told
Barrister for actor Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing the Pitch Perfect star for defamation, also accused Wilson of ‘a complete revision of history’. Wilson has rejected defamation claims.Follow our...
theguardian.com
Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
Philip Caputo in Canada, in 1987.
nytimes.com
How one man’s mission to clear dumped boats inspired Guardian readers
In this week’s newsletter: Readers have flooded the crowdfunder of Steve Green after his inspirational story of DIY environmental activism was told• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox?...
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Wrestling With Trump is a fascinating look at how the Donald’s brash, bullying political style is inspired by WWE
Comedian Munya Chawawa’s documentary is a compelling dive into the world of wrestling and its many links with the 45th and 47th US presidentA small handful of psychological concepts transformed our...
theguardian.com
Team Usyk: Wardley needs to prove himself to get unification fight
Fabio Wardley could secure a world heavyweight title unification with Oleksandr Usyk, but only after he “proves himself at the highest level”.
skysports.com
Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs
Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
aljazeera.com
‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
aljazeera.com
England's Kemp never considered future during injury woe
England all-rounder Freya Kemp says she did not consider retirement or continuing her career solely as a batter during her recent injury woes.
bbc.com
Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental pla...
sciencedaily.com
England 2006: The Golden Generation - watch trailer
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. So why did their World Cup dream end in on-field agony and off-field acrimony?
bbc.com
Alexander-Arnold's England omission 'mind-boggling' to Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it is "mind-boggling" that Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of Thomas Tuchel's final squad before the World Cup.
bbc.com
The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle
Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunt...
wired.com
Potholes – that’s what voters care about. But you wouldn’t know it from the local elections coverage | Simon Jenkins
As I bounced dangerously around a Sussex road, I was reminded of the parlous state of our highways – and the serious neglect of local issuesIt’s the potholes, stupid. Despite the attempts of nation...
theguardian.com
From oil giants to banks - these companies are making billions from Iran war
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
bbc.com
Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president
The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.
npr.org
China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War
President Trump meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in Busan, South Korea, in October. Both sides agreed to extend a trade truce to limit tariffs.
nytimes.com
Tennessee Republicans pass new House map to break up state's lone Democratic seat
Tennessee is the first state to draw a new U.S. House map after the Supreme Court's move last week to weaken the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in redistricting.
npr.org
Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president
The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.
npr.org
Why you can never get your doctor to call you back
Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the f...
techcrunch.com
Country diary: A lesson in camouflage from a cucumber spider | Claire Stares
Staunton Country Park, Havant: Against my black fleece, this arachnid is startlingly vivid. In the fresh green of the beech canopy, it disappearsThe forecast had promised warm spring sunshine – ide...
theguardian.com
Trump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
bbc.com
‘We’re not Lady Gaga and Elton John’: unmasking Angine de Poitrine, the year’s buzziest, dottiest band
Their microtonal rock has been a huge viral hit – but are they really 333-year-old aliens inspired by Borneo monkeys? The Quebecois duo tell allRecently, Angine de Poitrine had to get new heads. Th...
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Happy centenary, David! Attenborough’s 100 most spectacular TV moments
He has been besieged by birds, had 120m crabs try to crawl up his trouser leg and stayed cool beside an erupting Icelandic volcano. As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his most extraordin...
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US businesses urge Trump to intervene over new EU consumer rules
American companies fear an update to Brussels’ ‘Product Liability Directive’ will make it easier for consumers to sue
ft.com
The jury is still out on AI in finance
Recruiting digital natives with critical thinking skills is going to be crucial
ft.com
UK private schools see jump in interest from pupils leaving Gulf
Families look for safer options for their children’s education since the outbreak of war in the Middle East
ft.com
Big Tech’s $725bn AI spending spree sends free cash flow to a decade low
Silicon Valley giants have transformed from asset-light cash machines to huge infrastructure investors
ft.com
Trump sons back $1bn vehicle targeting sectors championed by US president
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr invest in entity channelling money into companies in AI and drone sectors
ft.com
Tracy Arm’s Post-Tsunami Landscape
A landslide-triggered tsunami stripped vegetation from the shore of the glacial fjord in summer 2025.
nasa.gov
Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.
bbc.com
Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe
Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s fundamental constants — the deep physical rules that govern everything from...
sciencedaily.com
US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt
Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.
bbc.com
Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains
Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and TamworthElection 2026 live: latest news upda...
theguardian.com
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains strange water never seen in our solar system
A mysterious comet from beyond our solar system is giving astronomers a rare glimpse into alien worlds — and it may have formed in a place far colder and stranger than anything around our Sun. The...
sciencedaily.com
Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district
Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
aljazeera.com
The Universe’s biggest black holes may be forged in violent mergers
The Universe’s biggest black holes may not be born giants after all. Scientists analyzing gravitational-wave signals from dozens of black hole collisions found evidence that the heaviest black hole...
sciencedaily.com
As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Musk v. Altman Evidence Shows What Microsoft Executives Thought of OpenAI
Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.
wired.com
US and Iran clash in Hormuz as ceasefire comes under strain
Washington says it launched strikes after Tehran attacked American destroyers
ft.com
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash
Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.
aljazeera.com
The Gulf Is Still America’s to Lose
How U.S. partnerships can survive the war in Iran.
foreignaffairs.com
The Gulf Still Needs America
How U.S. partnerships can survive the war in Iran.
foreignaffairs.com
America and the Gulf Still Need Each Other
How U.S. partnerships can survive the war in Iran.