Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran registering as a candidate in the presidential election in Tehran in 2024.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-19
Trump’s grip on Republicans tested in costly Kentucky primary
Maverick congress member Thomas Massie battles president’s pick in bitter party contest
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Kylie review – this refreshingly raw, real encounter with pop royalty will move you to tears
This affecting anti-hagiography traces the ascent of a bona fide superstar, featuring interviews with Nick Cave, Dannii, Jason Donovan – and the icon herself making a shocking cancer revelationBeyo...
theguardian.com
Spending watchdog warns £38bn cost of Sizewell C nuclear plant is ‘risky’
National Audit Office says potential benefits are ‘considerable but uncertain’ while risks are ‘immediate and substantial’The cost of the government’s £38bn nuclear plant in Suffolk is subject to “...
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Winston Churchill: The Painter review – We will daub them on the beaches
Wallace Collection, London Intended to relieve the stresses of office, especially during wartime, Churchill’s amateurish works have an overpowering joy – but his donkeys would make Lowry blushWinst...
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Kylie Minogue announces she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021
In new Netflix documentary, pop superstar says she ‘got through it, again’, referring back to successful treatment for breast cancer in 2005Kylie Minogue has revealed that in early 2021 she was dia...
theguardian.com
Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They're certainly not alone.
wired.com
Scotland fans hailed by Clarke after latest pitch invasion at club level
Steve Clarke has hailed the Tartan Army as the acceptable face of Scottish football fans in the aftermath of another unsavoury pitch invasion at club level.
skysports.com
Title despair & Guardiola going - 24 hours of pain for Man City
Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.
bbc.com
Relegation scrap continues! Chelsea send Spurs' survival hopes to final day
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Chelsea’s match against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
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US to let DR Congo football team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions
The US has banned non-Americans who have visited DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entry.
aljazeera.com
Great Britain brushed aside by Hungary at Worlds
Great Britain are beaten 5-0 by Hungary in their third match of the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland.
bbc.com
US authorities say missionary who contracted Ebola en route to Germany
World Health Organization says death toll from outbreak has risen to 134, as experts warn of continued challenges.
aljazeera.com
'I can't ask for more' - Iraola delighted as Bournemouth secure Europe
Andoni Iraola says "he couldn't ask for more" as Bournemouth secure European football for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City. The game was the Spaniard's final...
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Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day
Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the...
bbc.com
Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026
Google says it's designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners.
techcrunch.com
Clarke sticks to plan over future and McBurnie omission
Steve Clarke still hopes to sort out his Scotland contract before the World Cup and explains the omission of Hull City's Oli McBurnie from his squad.
bbc.com
Thousands of protesters demand president’s resignation in Bolivia’s La Paz
Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years, fueling nationwide protests demanding the president's resignation.
aljazeera.com
You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026
Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details.
techcrunch.com
How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches
Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.
techcrunch.com
Mach Industries just spent $50M to solve a major defense tech problem
Mach says the acquisition meaningfully improves unit economics across its five vehicle programs at exactly the moment the company is starting to scale.
techcrunch.com
NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights
Organisation calls for Black athlete fan boycott over Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling, southern redistricting.
aljazeera.com
From teen hacker to Iron Dome researcher, this founder raised $28M to fight AI phishing
Ocean, an agentic email security platform, raised funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners.
techcrunch.com
Falling review – Jack Thorne’s religious romance is a god-awful mess
This tale of a nun and a priest’s forbidden romance has a stellar cast, but it’s odd from the very start – largely because Paapa Essiedu and Keeley Hawes don’t speak or act like adult human beingsY...
theguardian.com
Barry Blaustein Dies at 71; Eddie Murphy Was His Muse
Barry Blaustein in 2010. A comedy writer, he was best known for the characters and screenplays he helped write for Eddie Murphy as Mr. Murphy rose to become a superstar.
nytimes.com
NASA’s Psyche Mission Images Mars’ Huygens Crater
Description Captured by the multispectral imager instrument on NASA’s Psyche mission, this is an enhanced-color view of the large double-ring crater Huygens (upper left; about 290 miles, or 470 kil...
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NASA’s Psyche Mission Spies Mars’ Wind-Blown Craters During Close Approach
Description This view of the Martian surface, captured by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft on May 15, 2026, shows streaks that have formed due to wind blowing over impact craters in the Syrtis Major region...
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'What a strike!' - Fernandez STUNNER gives Chelsea the lead
Enzo Fernandez scored a stunner to give Chelsea the lead at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League clash with Tottenham.
skysports.com
Trump showcases new ‘drone-protected’ White House ballroom
US President Donald Trump has given reporters a tour around the construction site of his White House ballroom.
aljazeera.com
Psyche’s High-Resolution View of Mars’ South Pole
Description This is the highest-resolution view of the water ice-rich south polar cap of Mars captured by NASA’s Psyche mission after it made its close approach with the planet for a gravity assist...
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NASA’s Psyche Mission Images the Crescent of Mars
Description This view of a crescent Mars was captured on May 15, 2026, at about 5:03 a.m. PDT by NASA’s Psyche mission as it approached the planet for a gravity assist. Captured by the spacecraft’s...
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Boats, fire and an AI song - inside Arsenal's title win
The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners.
bbc.com
More than 15,800 people killed in Russia’s all-out war on Ukraine: UN
Nearly 800 children are among those killed in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the UN says.
aljazeera.com
Does Ukraine have the advantage at the moment?
Kyiv takes the war deeper into Russia with a huge attack on the Moscow region.
aljazeera.com
Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses
Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses coming this fall.
wired.com
Southampton kicked out of football’s richest game for spying on opponents
Club loses chance to compete for spot in English Premier League after filming rivals’ training sessions
ft.com
Southampton expelled from world’s most lucrative football match for spying
Southampton out of EFL championship playoff final after spying on Middlesbrough, who face Hull for Premier League place.
aljazeera.com
Trump endorses ‘Maga warrior’ Ken Paxton in Texas Senate run-off
President’s tapping of controversial candidate could give Democrats an opening in November’s midterm elections
ft.com
NASA’s Psyche Mission Aces Mars Flyby, Targets Metal-Rich Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft completed its close approach of Mars on May 15, coming within 2,864 miles (4,609 kilometers) of the planet’s surface. This flyby used a gravity assist from Mars to provide...
nasa.gov
Moment Neymar brought to tears after surprise World Cup call-up
Brazil’s all-time top scorer Neymar jr was brought to tears after hearing his name included in Brazil’s World Cup squad.
aljazeera.com
'Relief!' - Woodhouse beats Gilding to win first PDC title
Luke Woodhouse won his maiden PDC title by beating Andrew Gilding 8-4 in the Players Championship 18 final in Leicester.
skysports.com
Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
Greg Hyman in 2012. The toy that he and Ron Dubren designed for Tyco not only giggled and spoke — “That tickles!” — but vibrated when tickled three times.
nytimes.com
Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection
Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come Andy Burnham will face Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in next month’s crucial Makerfield byel...
theguardian.com
The New ‘Gold Rush’ of Geothermal Energy
Executives of Fervo and others celebrated the geothermal company’s I.P.O. on the Nasdaq on May 13.
nytimes.com
Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses
Google is back in the glasses game with "audio glasses" out this fall.
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Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses at IO 2026
Google is calling the new devices "audio glasses," in that users will be able to issue verbal commands to them and get things done via its ecosystem of apps and services, including Gemini.
techcrunch.com
Bolivia Has Been Paralyzed by Protests. Here’s Why.
Demonstrators amid tear gas, calling for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Wall Street prepares for boom in tech IPOs after Cerebras’ success
Chip designer’s $6.4bn raise signals demand ahead of huge listings expected from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic
ft.com
Israeli forces fire ‘rubber bullets’ at activists on Gaza aid flotilla
Israeli naval forces are accused of firing ‘rubber bullets’ at activists on board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
aljazeera.com
Explained: Why Southampton were expelled from play-offs - and what next?
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs over the 'spygate' scandal. The club, who have a right to appeal the verdict, will also receive a four-point deduction for next season...
skysports.com
High prices in Iran’s stunted housing market leave tenants with few options
Tenants face bleak prospects as economic uncertainty persists amid a potential resumption of fighting.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding
UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Has anybody seen Nigel? Speculation swirls as Farage performs disappearing act
As campaigners take to the streets for what could be the most significant byelection for decades, the Reform leader’s absence remains a mysteryIt has been six days since Nigel Farage cancelled a sc...
theguardian.com
Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs over the 'spygate' scandal.
skysports.com
DRC prepares Ebola treatment centres as death toll rises
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are restoring Ebola treatment centres.
aljazeera.com
Can Burnham turn ‘Manchesterism’ into a practical offer for government?
Roots of idea for ‘ending neoliberalism’ have been growing over many months – with many different influencesManchesterism is “the end of neoliberalism”. That was the claim made by Andy Burnham in h...
theguardian.com
John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk
Defence secretary say party has turned in on itself in thinly veiled criticism of Andy Burnham and Wes StreetingJohn Healey has criticised Labour figures jockeying to become prime minister in a pol...
theguardian.com
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
bbc.com
Borthwick: Itoje may need to miss Nations Championship to rest
England captain Maro Itoje may need to miss the summer's inaugural Nations Championship Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, head coach Steve Borthwick has told Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View
Google DeepMind is integrating Street View with Project Genie to create immersive, interactive world simulations for robotics, gaming, and travel, allowing users to explore environments, weather ch...
techcrunch.com
With Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google bets its next AI wave on agents, not chatbots
Google launched Gemini 3.5 Flash, its most powerful coding and agentic AI model yet, at the company's annual developer conference. It is capable of autonomously executing complex tasks and building...
techcrunch.com
How to use Google’s new information agents
Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.
techcrunch.com
Google Search as you know it is over
Google is transforming Search from a list of links into an AI-powered experience filled with conversational answers, autonomous agents, and interactive interfaces — a shift that could further reduc...
techcrunch.com
Google debuts AI model as it comes under pressure from coding rivals
CEO Sundar Pichai says new Gemini model closes gap with Anthropic and OpenAI
ft.com
Google’s AI now lets you talk to your Gmail inbox
Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details.
techcrunch.com
Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes
Google unveiled new web-based AI tools that can generate native Android apps in minutes, as the company expands its push into AI-powered software development.
techcrunch.com
Google just declared itself a contender in AI design
The tech giant says it's designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners.
techcrunch.com
Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude
The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a standalone chatbot.
techcrunch.com
Agentic app coding gets an upgrade with Google’s release of Android CLI
Google is embracing the rise of AI coding agents with new Android tools designed to work with platforms like Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex, allowing developers — or their AI assistants — to build...
techcrunch.com
Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet
The tech giant says it's aware that most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why it's launching Universal Cart.
techcrunch.com
Google introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic assistant with Gmail integration
At the I/O developer conference, Google announced a new agentic personal assistant called Gemini Spark, built from Gemini's base models and an agentic harness from Google Antigravity.
techcrunch.com
Google adds voice-based prompting to Docs and Keep
Google is letting users create drafts, take notes, and search for email with voice with the new Workspace update
techcrunch.com
Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool
Google is debuting a new AI Ultra plan priced at $100, which will give users 5x more usage limit than the AI Pro plan alongside Antigravity 2.0 launch.
techcrunch.com
Google’s Gemini Omni turns images, audio, and text into video — and that’s just the start
Google's Gemini Omni is a new multimodal model that reasons across text, images, audio, and video to generate and edit videos through simple conversation — starting with Omni Flash.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI is making it easier to check if an image was made by their models
OpenAI announced two new measures to help detect AI generated imagery: joining the open C2PA standard and adding Google's SynthID to its products.
techcrunch.com
Google Search Goes Agentic—and Doesn’t Need You Anymore
Vibe-coded results! Super widgets! Bots that never sleep! Google’s vision for the future of Search is hyper-personalized, automated, and extremely AI.
wired.com
Hands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses
Here's your first look at smart glasses coming from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, powered by Google and Samsung's XR platform.
wired.com
Demis Hassabis Thinks AI Job Cuts Are Dumb
The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off.
wired.com
Google Makes It Easy to Deepfake Yourself
Google’s overhaul of its AI creation software, Flow, includes a new video model and a tool for generating selfie videos called avatars.
wired.com
Google’s Response to OpenClaw’s 24/7 AI Agent
Google’s always-running, data-hungry AI agent is designed to spend your money and send your emails.
wired.com
Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude at IO 2026
The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a stand-alone chatbot.
techcrunch.com
Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet
Most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why Google is launching Universal Cart.
techcrunch.com
Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool at IO 2026
Google is debuting a new AI Ultra plan priced at $100, which will give users 5x more usage limit than the AI Pro plan alongside the Antigravity 2.0 launch.
techcrunch.com
Tributes pour in for ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting
Amin Abdullah, the security guard killed while trying to stop gunmen entering the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
aljazeera.com
‘Married at First Sight’ Rape Allegations Lead to Call for U.K. Investigation
The British broadcaster Channel 4 removed episodes of the reality television show “Married at First Sight UK” after allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during filming.
nytimes.com
UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on essential foods
Retail sources rebuff government proposal as ‘unjustified’ and likely to push costs up across boardUK supermarkets have been asked by the government to consider putting a price freeze on some essen...
theguardian.com
‘A potential stroke of genius’: could the new hosts save Strictly Come Dancing?
From superfan Emma Willis to the all-round loveliness of Johannes Radebe, the new presenting trio are rumoured to have great chemistry. Will it be enough to rescue the ailing franchise?It takes two...
theguardian.com
Ganna wins Giro time trial as Vingegaard fails to take overall lead
Italy's Filippo Ganna dominates the stage 10 time trial at the Giro d'Italia, with a winning margin of nearly two minutes.
bbc.com
Delusional, desperate and mostly called David, Brexiters gather to lament the Great Betrayal | John Crace
The Freedom Association’s Brexit Unleashed conference in Westminster was largely untroubled by reality Those we haven’t loved. It’s been nearly a decade since the Brexit referendum and the main arc...
theguardian.com
Son of Mango Fashion Chain’s Founder Is Arrested as Suspect in His Death
Jonathan Andic being escorted to court in Martorell, Spain, near Barcelona, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system
The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".
bbc.com
Aerial footage shows California brush fire spreading across Simi Valley – video
A fast-growing brush fire that started on Monday morning in southern California has prompted evacuation orders for thousands of people and damaged at least one home.The Sandy fire was reported just...
theguardian.com
Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming
Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa.
bbc.com
John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills review – a handful of dust (and prawn cocktail crisps) in riff on TS Eliot
The Crescent, YorkThe comedian addresses a relationship breakup via The Waste Land, Aldi and a dimwit estate agentHow has it come to this? That’s what new show Tilting at Windmills finds John Kearn...
theguardian.com
How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections
With less than six months to midterms, Al Jazeera explains how district boundaries may determine who controls the House.
aljazeera.com
At least 22 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in 24 hours: Ministry
Lebanon death toll since March 2 has reached 3,042, according to the country's Health Ministry.
aljazeera.com
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
Former world number one says he's still not ready to compete as he recovers from a serious injury sustained in April.
aljazeera.com
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie fights for his political career without Trump's backing
A Kentucky primary will test whether Rep. Thomas Massie, who has clashed with President Trump, has enough support among GOP voters in his district. Trump is backing GOP primary candidate Ed Gallrein.
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Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes
London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says unionSome of the biggest West End shows could be forced to temporarily close during a “summer...
theguardian.com
Pakistan sentences man to death for killing TikTok star Sana Yousaf
The verdict against Umar Hayat who killed a teenage influencer in her home 'is for the entire society', her father says.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic’s pre-training team
Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic to work on pre-training. He previously co-founded and worked at OpenAI and led computer vision and AI at Tesla.
techcrunch.com
Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’
Qatar’s foreign ministry says more time is needed for US-Iran negotiations.
aljazeera.com
Neymar is going to the World Cup: Why did Brazil name him in the squad?
Oft-injured superstar hasn't played for the national team since 2023, but he's back in the squad before World Cup 2026.
aljazeera.com
Evans beaten by Thai teenager in World Snooker final
Thai teenager Panchaya Channoi claims the Women's World Snooker Championship title after a 6-2 victory over Reanne Evans in the final.
bbc.com
Treasury pushes supermarkets to cap food prices
Retailers furious at government effort aimed at limiting impact of inflation
ft.com
Brain injury legal action faces threat of collapse
Rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal action could be close to collapse as authorities seek to establish if a deadline for information on the majority of cases involved has been breached.
bbc.com
Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of an ongoing wrist injury.
bbc.com
As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
A photo released by Russian state media shows Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, last year.
nytimes.com
US cyber agency CISA exposed reams of passwords and cloud keys to the open web
The federal cybersecurity agency left plaintext passwords in a spreadsheet uploaded to a public GitHub repository, per a report by independent journalist Brian Krebs.
techcrunch.com
John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
bbc.com
Former OpenAI Staffers Warn xAI's Poor Safety Record Could Complicate SpaceX’s IPO
The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAI’s safety practices before SpaceX goes public.
wired.com
Johnson’s Cindy Evans Prepares Artemis Teams for Lunar Science
NASA’s Artemis II crew had many technical and operational responsibilities during their historic mission to the Moon, but they also served an important role as scientific ambassadors to Earth’s nea...
nasa.gov
Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
bbc.com
U.S. Envoy, Looking for Friends in Greenland, Finds Few Takers
Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana at the White House last year. He is visiting Greenland this week as President Trump’s special envoy to the Danish territory.
nytimes.com
Broadway star Jessica Vosk appeals for privacy after ‘super-fan’ sneaks into dressing room
Actor recounts ‘really scary’ situation after leaving the stage of the musical BeachesThe Broadway star Jessica Vosk has appealed for backstage privacy to be respected after describing how a “super...
theguardian.com
HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.
bbc.com
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe announced as new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio will present the 2026 edition of Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia WinklemanEmma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced as the...
theguardian.com
No theatre or Scotland curveballs from loyal Clarke
As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad.
bbc.com
Flight to Argentina: How significant is it for Israel’s LatAm outreach?
Experts say Israel is using the new flight as a geopolitical tool to cement its footprint in Latin America.
aljazeera.com
Reform UK unveils candidate to challenge Andy Burnham in by-election
Plumber who came second in Makerfield in 2024 election will take on Manchester mayor seeking to become Labour leader
ft.com
Clint Eastwood cannon from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly traced to Spanish museum
Enthusiasts track down weapon used to fell fleeing Eli Wallach amid preparations for 60th anniversary of film’s releaseSix decades after Clint Eastwood nonchalantly used a cigar to light its fuse a...
theguardian.com
Wigan makes 10 changes for Hull KR with eye on Challenge Cup
Wigan Warriors make a sweeping 10 changes to their matchday squad for Thursday's match against Challenge Cup final opponents Hull KR.
bbc.com
Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament.
bbc.com
Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at Christie’s in New York
Abstract expressionist’s Number 7A, 1948, becomes the fourth most expensive work ever sold at auctionA Jackson Pollock painting has sold for a record $181.2m (£135.3m) at Christie’s in New York.The...
theguardian.com
Wigan rest star names for Hull KR clash on Thursday ahead of Challenge Cup final
Wigan have rested their star players for Thursday night's clash against Hull KR ahead of their Challenge Cup final meeting nine days later.
skysports.com
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo to make West End debut in Rent revival
A ‘thrillingly fresh’ 30th-anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s musical will open at the Duke of York’s theatre in London, directed by Luke SheppardThe Pulitzer prize-winning musical Rent wi...
theguardian.com
Why has FIFA not signed a World Cup broadcast deal in India?
With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.
aljazeera.com
Why has FIFA not signed a World Cup broadcast deal in India?
With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.
aljazeera.com
Sally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: ‘The Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid’
Four years after Rooney cited BDS in declining a different Israeli publisher, she speaks with activist Samir Eskanda about the artist’s role in the boycott movementSally Rooney to publish Hebrew tr...
theguardian.com
‘Survivor’ stars Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu introduce a goal-tracking app, Paprclip
A new app from Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser and castmate Kamilla Karthigesu aims to turn goal tracking into a social experience, pairing users for accountability, daily challenges, and shared pro...
techcrunch.com
Forget the feed: Status AI raises $17M to turn social media into interactive entertainment
Interactive social media site Status announced Tuesday $17 million in combined seed and Series A funding, with investors including General Catalyst, YC, LightShed Ventures, and Abstract.
techcrunch.com
TNT opts not to make European finals free to watch
TNT Sports has decided not to provide a free-to-air option to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.
bbc.com
Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs
Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urge colleagues to support each other and remember ‘who we’re here to serve’UK politics live – latest updatesTwo cabinet ministers have warned Labour colleagues...
theguardian.com
EU explores fertiliser stockpiling as food crisis looms
Supplies of crop nutrients have been disrupted by Middle East war
ft.com
How two new California wildfires look from space
Images taken from space reveal the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California.
bbc.com
Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad
Diogo Jota named as an honorary 'plus-one' player in Portugal's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
aljazeera.com
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
bbc.com
Deloitte announces bigger bonuses and more promotions after beating targets
Bonus pool rises by 14% and more than a quarter of UK staff will be elevated to new roles
ft.com
NASA’s New Shock Detectives Project Invites Volunteers to Help Study Solar Wind
NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission has collected more than ten years of data from this zone – more than scientists can analyze alone. As Shock Detectives, you’ll help sort the chaotic f...
nasa.gov
Who was Amin Abdullah, the ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego shooting?
Tributes have poured in for the guard, who was among the three people killed in the shooting at the San Diego mosque.
aljazeera.com
‘This keeps the dream alive’: the bands sleeping at venues to make touring work
A new UK scheme is encouraging venues to provide accommodation for touring acts. But what if someone hurls a TV through a window?Touring has become increasingly financially precarious for grassroot...
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu review – helmeted hero tangles with hateful Hutts in decent feature outing
The badass bounty hunter and his little green friend take on the Empire and Jabba the Hutt’s family in this solid enough addition to the ever-expanding universeHere is a non-canonical, or semi-cano...
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Gordon 'deserves' Scotland WC place, says Clarke
Steve Clarke believes 43-year-old Craig Gordon "deserves" his place in Scotland's World Cup squad, despite missing most of Hearts' season.
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Rangers hope World Cup cash will pay for better VAR
Rangers hope money being made by Scotland at the World Cup can go towards improving video assistant referees (VAR), and officiating standards in general, in the domestic game.
bbc.com
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection
Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 JuneUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the...
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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP runoff for U.S. Senate, one week before voting ends in the contentious and expensive...
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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
bbc.com
Spygate latest: Saints and Boro train as clubs await verdict on play-off final
Sky Sports reporters Mark McAdam and Keith Downie have the latest from the Southampton and Middlesbrough camps as and Independent Commission considers a verdict over Spygate!
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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
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Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets
While dozens of states have taken legal action against the controversial industry, Minnesota is the first state to pass a law making it a felony for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate.
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Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.
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Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest
Smotrich is the third Israeli official targeted by the ICC, after Netanyahu and Gallant, for war crimes in Gaza.
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Grayson Perry’s life story to be told in ‘outrageous’ musical
Grayson the Musical will explore ‘identity, creativity and self-acceptance … with life coaching from a six-foot teddy bear named Alan’Grayson Perry’s life story is to be told in an “outrageous” new...
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Top 2027 Rugby World Cup final ticket to cost £1,035
The top-priced ticket for next year's Rugby World Cup final will exceed £1,000 for the first time in the tournament's history.
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Trump says Iran attack on ‘hold’: What we know about latest negotiations
Tehran said its demands for peace include lifting sanctions against Iran but other sticking points likely to remain.
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Raducanu suffers defeat on clay in first match since March
Emma Raducanu suffered a 6-4 7-6 (7-4) defeat to Diane Parry of France in her first clay tournament of 2026 at the Internationaux de Strasbourg on Tuesday.
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England captain Sciver-Brunt in race to be fit for Women's T20 World Cup
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is in a fitness race against time for next month's T20 World Cup, having been ruled out of series against New Zealand and India.
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World Cup quiz: Name every player in Scotland's squad
Scotland face Haiti on 14 June in their first World Cup match since 1998 - but can you name all 26 players in Steve Clarke's squad?
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Sciver-Brunt injury gives England World Cup worry
Nat Sciver-Brunt is a huge fitness concern for England before the home T20 World Cup after the captain was ruled out of the series against New Zealand and India with a calf injury.
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By-election to replace Stephen Flynn set for next month
Flynn became the MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine earlier this month.
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The Dark Side of Married at First Sight review – there is enough awful detail here to fuel 1,000 more exposés
The allegations of rape and sexual assault in this documentary about the Channel 4 series are hugely troubling and revealing. Surely this is the end for MAFS?Well. My goodness. Allegations of rape...
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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.
bbc.com
Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays
Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system.
aljazeera.com
Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing
Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel's storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law.
aljazeera.com
Orcas could be casualty in Carney’s push for pipeline, environmental groups fear
Rush to develop fossil fuel infrastructure in Canada collides with laws meant to protect endangered speciesEnvironmental groups in Canada fear endangered orcas could become a casualty of Mark Carne...
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Gordon, Curtis, Stewart named in Scotland's World Cup squad
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named his 26-man squad for the World Cup.
skysports.com
Toone and Beever-Jones return for England's June World Cup qualifiers
Ella Toone and Aggie Beever-Jones have been included in the latest England Women squad for the final World Cup qualifiers in June.
skysports.com
The US Built a Site to Ensure Fair Access to Public Lands. Then Everything Went Wrong
Recreation.gov was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it’s rife with bots and inequality, while a government contractor benefits.
wired.com
United Rugby Championship unveil 2026-27 fixtures
The United Rugby Championship fixtures for the 2026-27 season are released more than a month before the current season finishes.
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Kraftwerk review – after more than half a century of techno supremacy, they still sound like the future
Waterfront Hall, BelfastRalf Hutter and his bandmates show how profound their influence has been on huge swathes of popular music – and they give a tender tribute to the late Ryuichi SakamotoForty-...
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Musk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdict
Elon Musk’s planned appeal suggests the legal battle is far from over.
aljazeera.com
Commonwealth Games farewell for Wales coach Handyside
Emily Handyside will step down as head coach after this summer's Commonwealth Games with Welsh Feathers targeting a new full-time role.
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‘Her crotchless trousers are etched in my brain for ever’: Valie Export remembered by the artists she influenced
Peaches, Florentina Holzinger, Joan Jonas and more pay tribute to the fearless feminist performance artist, who died last weekPeaches Continue reading...
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Tom Steyer Wants to Save California From Billionaires. But Also Doesn’t Want Them to Leave
The hedge fund billionaire turned gubernatorial candidate wants to tax California’s ultrawealthy, regulate AI, and keep Silicon Valley happy at the same time. Good luck with that.
wired.com
Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges
With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially impact his legacy at the...
bbc.com
Son of billionaire Mango founder detained over father’s fatal mountain fall
Fashion chain boss Isak Andic died while on a hiking trip with his son Jonathan two years ago
ft.com
Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe
High court is investigating Zapatero over airline aid, putting pressure on current PM.
aljazeera.com
WHO to hold emergency committee meeting as Ebola death toll rises to 131
A panel of experts led by the WHO is to meet to discuss vaccine options for new epidemic.
aljazeera.com
Stewart & Curtis in Scotland World Cup squad
Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are named in Scotland's World Cup squad but there is no place for Lennon Miller.
bbc.com
Iran squad in race against time for World Cup readiness amid US-Israel war
With Iran's local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months.
aljazeera.com
Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the England squad for the crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine.
bbc.com
Tycoon review – impressive debut shows dystopian future-LA in the grip of a food-distributing megacorp
Set against the 2028 Olympics, Charlotte Zhang’s beautifully attentive debut follows two Latino men as they game the system of state-sanctioned racial violenceBrimming with indelible images, Charlo...
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I Love Boosters review – Boots Riley’s absurdist shoplifting comedy is a mixed bag
The Sorry to Bother You director’s brash and outrageously funny new film, led by Keke Palmer, can be a little too scattershot to make an impactBack in 2018, rapper and activist Boots Riley made his...
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Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business
Costs for solar panels are expected to drop another 30% in the coming decade, helping the tech cement its lead in energy markets.
techcrunch.com
Google I/O 2026 Live Blog: All the Gemini and Smart Glasses Updates as They Happen
Follow our live coverage of Google’s annual developer keynote, where the company will announce updates to its Gemini suite of AI tools and more details about Android XR smart glasses.
wired.com
Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
bbc.com
The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal
Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, scandal is now our new normal - call it 'Everythinggate'.
aljazeera.com
Usyk v Verhoeven - all you need to know
Everything you need to know about Oleksandr Usyk's world title defence against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on Saturday.
bbc.com
Khartoum’s slow recovery amid cautious return
War-damaged Khartoum sees uneven recovery as residents weigh return amid fragile services and economy.
aljazeera.com
How to Make Apps and Websites Remove Your Nonconsensual Nudes
Starting May 19, tech platforms in the US will have to start complying with the Take It Down Act. Here's how more than a dozen of the largest platforms are handling takedown demands for your nudes.
wired.com
Scientists were wrong about this “rule-breaking” particle
Scientists spent decades chasing signs of a mysterious new force hidden inside the muon, one of nature’s strangest particles. But after years of supercomputer calculations, researchers discovered t...
sciencedaily.com
Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.
bbc.com
As Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Sites, an Environmental Disaster Unfolds
A satellite image from the aerial mapping company Vantor of a Russian oil facility in Tuapse, Russia, after Ukrainian drone attacks in April.
nytimes.com
Queer art, bowler hats and an Annie Hall script: inside Diane Keaton’s archive as treasures go on sale
Bonhams, New YorkNew exhibition opens the ‘file cabinet’ of the late actor’s mind, spotlighting self-made collages and iconic men’s suits‘A photographer with a cool and deadly eye’: Diane Keaton’s...
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Injured Alcaraz ruled out of Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will withdraw from Wimbledon as he continues to recover from the wrist injury which has already ruled him out of next month's French Open.
skysports.com
Labour likely to win next election with Burnham as leader, say party members – UK politics live
YouGov polling reveals support for prospective challenger, with members believing Starmer could not secure another victory Good morning. A week ago, at cabinet, Keir Starmer delivered a “put up or...
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Forza Horizon 6 review – classic open world racing sim roars beautifully into Japan
Microsoft; PC, Xbox Series X/S (PS5 due later) Dreamy vistas of the country’s natural beauties are stunningly delivered – but won’t distract from thrilling high-end driving adventuresThe Forza Hori...
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James McNeill Whistler review – a luscious, seductive blockbuster for the painter who scandalised Britain
Tate Britain, LondonThis big, insightful show celebrates the pioneering American who was torn between painting beauty for beauty’s sake – and cutting through the glitz It’s an odd, ungainly, unforg...
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Who is the heir to Casemiro's throne at Man Utd?
Cries for 'one more year' have fallen on deaf ears. Casemiro's final game at Old Trafford has sparked the end of a four-year era at the Theatre of Dreams while simultaneously opening a new chapter...
skysports.com
Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
aljazeera.com
Iran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’
US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum.
aljazeera.com
India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe?
Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.
aljazeera.com
No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn
Rise in unemployment and weak pay growth underline how tough this year will be for UK householdsUK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5%Business live – latest updatesNews that the UK unemployment r...
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Wes Streeting’s Brexit play may be clever gamesmanship – but it has nothing to do with Europe | Anand Menon
Ten years after the referendum, its role as domestic football is still the order of day – and the ex-health secretary is happy to use it in his leadership bidAnand Menon is director of The UK in a...
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Spurs win at Thunder in Conference finals opener
Victor Wembanyama delivers a 40-20 performance as the San Antonio Spurs open the NBA's Conference finals with a double-overtime win at the Oklahoma City Thunder.
bbc.com
UK job vacancies tumble to five-year low as Middle East conflict hits hiring
Figures suggest economic fallout from Iran war rattled employers
ft.com
The missing men of the American marriage market
A new study suggests the growing educational and economic divide between men and women is reshaping marriage and family life in America — leaving many women with a shrinking pool of economically st...
npr.org
Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years
The unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.
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UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war
Pay growth eases to 3.4% as businesses face pressure from soaring energy costsUnemployment in the UK has unexpectedly risen to 5% while wage growth has slowed, according to official figures, in the...
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If This Be Magic by Daniel Hahn review – how on earth do you translate Shakespeare?
Is Hamlet still Hamlet when every word has changed? A superbly diverting book about language and creativityThe great Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, who translated William Faulkner, André Gide,...
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High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England
Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewageScientists have found high levels of toxic Pfas, or “forever chemic...
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You can spray that again! New York drenched in colour – in pictures
Harry Gruyaert’s vibrant photographs of the Big Apple are bursting with energy – from kids letting off fire hydrants to yellow cabs zooming by in a blur Continue reading...
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True North review – students take stand against racism in highly charged account of protest in 60s Canada
Interviews and archive material are elegantly stitched together in this look at a huge student uprising in 1969 Quebec If someone mentions race riots and student protests in the 1960s and 70s, chan...
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Could major win push Rai to Ryder Cup? 'He was in the conversation last time!'
When Team Europe chase a historic Ryder Cup three-peat in Ireland next September, Luke Donald could turn to golf’s newest major champion as a potential addition to his line-up.
skysports.com
Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found.
"There's a common refrain among [young] people in this world that it's easier to raise money for a startup right now than to get an internship. Which is remarkable, right?"
techcrunch.com
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.
bbc.com
Rare graves reveal a lost world of Bronze Age Europe hidden for 3,000 years
Scientists have uncovered remarkable new details about Bronze Age life in Central Europe by studying rare burials untouched by cremation. The research reveals communities experimenting with new foo...
sciencedaily.com
Did England 'fake relationships' cost team 2006 World Cup glory?
Former England players and coaching staff reflect on whether intense Premier League rivalries may have undermined the so-called Golden Generation at the 2006 World Cup.
bbc.com
TV tonight: Jack Thorne’s new forbidden love drama
Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu test their vows in a church-set romance. Plus, a shocking true-crime story in London. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4“May I see your cabbages?” Cathol...
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After the painful ruse of Starmerism, the left should be cautious about Andy Burnham | Owen Jones
With the Greens now a viable alternative, a Labour leader will not win power again without the progressive vote. But they will need to earn itLabour’s failures have made a rightwing authoritarian g...
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Peter Mandelson scandal: the key questions that remain unanswered
The foreign affairs select committee meets this week to discuss next steps and there are concerns any conclusions reached at this stage may be prematureThe parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelso...
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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in May 2026
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
wired.com
These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Two Black men from Georgia who voted for President Trump in 2024 have very different views of how the country is doing now, in the first installment of Swing Shift from NPR's Tamara Keith.
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Steep drop in number of people with Affordable Care Act health coverage, analysis finds
Enrollment in Healthcare.gov and the other marketplaces is plunging by 5 million, the new paper from KFF finds. Last year, Congress failed to make a deal to keep the coverage more affordable.
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House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition
Minority Leader Jeffries is urging Speaker Johnson to "swiftly" hold vote on House prediction market ban.
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In conservative Utah, some communities are ditching fossil fuel power for clean energy
In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way.
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Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign
Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.
aljazeera.com
These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Two Black men who voted for Democrats their whole life chose Donald Trump in 2024. They have very different feelings about how it is going.
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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces a tough primary challenge
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie has been a thorn in the side of President Trump, who is backing Massie's primary challenger, making Tuesday's primary high stakes for both prominent Republicans.
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Trump’s Portrait Pops Up on Rickshaws in India to Mark America’s 250th
Md. Tayemkhan, a rickshaw driver, waited for hours near the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi to get a banner featuring President Donald Trump put on the back of his vehicle. He said he was paid about $16.
nytimes.com
Worries on gilts point to wider bond market vulnerabilities
Rising public debt adds pressure while increased hedge fund trading opens up new fragilities
ft.com
Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis emerges as early Anthropic investor
Nobel laureate’s protégés are raising billions and spreading his influence across the AI industry
ft.com
Israel seizes 1,000 sq km under Netanyahu’s war strategy
FT calculates territory under control in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria is about 5% of Israel’s 1949 borders
ft.com
Investors warn of ‘correction’ risk as high-flying stocks defy bond gloom
Wall Street indices have surged to a string of record highs despite anxiety over economic fallout from Iran war
ft.com
Six states hold primaries on Tuesday, testing Trump's influence
Six states hold primaries on Tuesday, with key races continuing to serve as a test of President Trump's influence on the Republican Party and voters.
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‘How can nudity be so provocative?’ Florentina Holzinger on rocking Venice with naked jetskiers, human bells and urine divers
The artist’s Austrian Pavilion, which features a performer ringing a bell with her body and another immersed in the audience’s own urine, is the talk of the biennale. Why is she so surprised by peo...
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Carters’ cries, lullabies and tales of errant crocodiles: Lero Lero and the battle for Sicily’s soul
Italy’s south has long been either romanticised or patronised. A Palermo collective has dived into historic archives to recover surreal rhymes and surprising songs that defy the island’s picture-po...
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‘Come in for one minute’: exhibition showing horrors of 7 October attacks opens in London
Commemoration of atrocity at Nova music festival confronts those who deny its gravity, says Elkana BohbotTwo police vans waited expectantly near the front entrance. Officers patrolled the pavements...
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‘Should we leave them to die?’ The battle over how to save orangutans from the curse of palm oil
As new settlers clear their forest habitat, the apes are coming into conflict with humans. But simply moving them to another part of the forest may not be the answer The banana skins were an ominou...
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What the Kentucky and Georgia primaries could tells us about the midterm elections
Conservative political consultant and pollster Sarah Longwell talks about the Kentucky and Georgia primaries and what the results might portend for the midterm elections.
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Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran
Foad Izadi says US President Trump's repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness.
aljazeera.com
WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.
aljazeera.com
Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks
Russia's Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year.
aljazeera.com
Google makes chip push with Blackstone-backed AI cloud group
Investment of $5bn by private capital group set to help bring 500MW of data centre capacity online next year
ft.com
Nauru Hopes You Will Call It by a New Name
Tiny Nauru could soon be called Naoero.
nytimes.com
Putin and Xi to discuss huge gas project at China summit
Talks on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline come just days after Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing
ft.com
Xi told Trump that Putin might ‘regret’ invasion of Ukraine
US president also suggested they should co-operate with Russian leader against the International Criminal Court
ft.com
Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime
Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime.
aljazeera.com
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4893-4899: Drilling at Campo Marte and a Visit From the Psyche Spacecraft
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, May 15, 2026 After freeing the rover’s arm from the “Atacama” block, we are ready to drill...
nasa.gov
A strange ripple in spacetime could be the first fingerprint of dark matter
Black holes crashing together may be revealing clues about dark matter hidden across the universe. Physicists created a new model predicting how dark matter could subtly distort gravitational waves...
sciencedaily.com
Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
The Iranians have used their proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade waterway, to exert immense pressure on the global economy.
nytimes.com
String theory suddenly emerged from simple physics rules
Physicists may have uncovered a surprising new clue that string theory—the idea that the universe is built from unimaginably tiny vibrating strings—could be more than just a mathematical fantasy. I...
sciencedaily.com
Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.
aljazeera.com
Orban’s Fall and Europe’s Rise
The dawn of a strange new European consensus.
foreignaffairs.com
Meet the 26 players in Scotland’s first World Cup squad since 1998
Boss Steve Clarke has named his squad for this summer's World Cup - meet the 26 players.