Usyk keeps titles with controversial Verhoeven stoppage
Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles in Egypt with a highly controversial stoppage win against boxing novice Rico Verhoeven.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-23
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Peace Deal Is Near
President Trump said Iran and the United States had “largely negotiated” an agreement “pertaining to PEACE.” Three senior Iranian officials said Tehran had agreed to a memorandum of understanding,...
nytimes.com
Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Lyme Bay in the port of Gibraltar in 2014. The British military plans to send the destroyer to help secure the Strait of Hormuz if and when the war with Iran ends.
nytimes.com
Bunting, Van Veen and MVG all make winning starts at International Darts Open
Stephen Bunting opened his defence of the Elten Safety Shoes International Darts Open with a superb display in Riesa, as Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen also prevailed on a bumper day of action.
skysports.com
England v New Zealand T20 highlights
Cricket from Canterbury where England face New Zealand in the second of three T20 matches.
co.uk
'I trust them' - departing Guardiola on Man City's financial charges
Departing manager Pep Guardiola says he trusts how Manchester City behaved as the club continue to await rulings on 115 charges for allegedly breaching Premier League financial rules.
bbc.com
Briton Sheeraz stops Begic to claim world title
Briton Hamzah Sheeraz claims his first world title by stopping Alem Begic to claim the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown.
bbc.com
Funerals for medics killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon
Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday.
aljazeera.com
Catalans score six tries in win at York
New head coach John Cartwright watches Catalans Dragons score six tries in a 36-22 win against York Knights in Super League.
bbc.com
Trump says deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’
US president said he would announce agreement to end the war after talks with Gulf leaders and allies
ft.com
Grizz Chapman, Actor Known for His Role on ’30 Rock,’ Dies at 52
Grizzwald Chapman in 2012 in New York City.
nytimes.com
‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize
This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
aljazeera.com
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
techcrunch.com
Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - a striker Scotland can do without?
Hull City striker Oli McBurnie sends a message to Scotland boss Steve Clarke with his Championship play-off final winner after being omitted from the World Cup.
bbc.com
Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval
Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.
aljazeera.com
Forest latest: Murillo signs new deal until 2030
skysports.com
US warns Japan of severe delays in Tomahawk deliveries due to Iran war
Missiles could come two years late as Pentagon works to replenish stocks depleted in Middle East military campaign
ft.com
Usyk vs Verhoeven LIVE! World title showdown at Pyramids of Giza
skysports.com
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations
The student-led movement, which began after the Novi Sad disaster in November 2024, is pushing for early elections.
aljazeera.com
Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for end to US-Israeli war on Iran
Munir met senior Iranian officials on Saturday as Islamabad and Doha push to finalise a memorandum to end the war.
aljazeera.com
McBurnie: It was written for me to score play-off final winner
Hull's Oli McBurnie said it was "written for me" to score the winner in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final that sent the Tigers back to the Premier League.
skysports.com
Police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport
Police forcibly detained members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and their supporters at Bilbao Airport.
aljazeera.com
McBurnie fires Hull City to the Premier League with late goal at Wembley!
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off final between Hull City and Middlesbrough.
skysports.com
Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.
bbc.com
F1 great Prost suffers head injury during robbery at home
Four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost suffered a head injury during a robbery at home, according to reports in Switzerland.
skysports.com
A Lull in Fighting Gave Time to Bury Their Dead
Family members grieving over the flag-draped caskets of their loved ones as a convoy of ambulances arrived in the southern Lebanese village of Bazouriye for a mass funeral last month.
nytimes.com
Hull beat Boro in world’s most lucrative game to reach Premier League
Hull City beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship playoff final at Wembley to seal promotion and ease spy-gate scandal.
aljazeera.com
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
bbc.com
Thousands rally in Taiwan to boost defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands rally in Taipei backing higher defence spending after US pauses $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
aljazeera.com
Devine stars as New Zealand recover from dismal start to beat England
Sophie Devine hits 87 off 57 balls to help New Zealand recover from 11-4 to 170-5, a total which helps the White Ferns beat England by 14 runs in the second T20 international at Canterbury to level...
bbc.com
Player protests will stop once French Open begins
Top players will not continue their protests over their share of revenue when the French Open gets under way on Sunday.
bbc.com
Poor England beaten as New Zealand level T20 series
Sophie Devine hits a majestic 87 as New Zealand level the T20 series to set up a decider at Hove on Monday.
bbc.com
Was Celtic's cup final a fond farewell for 'Larssonesque' Maeda?
All the indications are that Daizen Maeda will leave Celtic this summer, and if that is to be the case, signing off with a goal in a winning cause in the Scottish Cup final was no bad was to say go...
bbc.com
Spanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport
Spanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport.
aljazeera.com
Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.
bbc.com
Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza leave behind heavy destruction
Overnight Israeli strikes devastated the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Rubio kicks off India visit, invites Modi to the White House
US-Israel war with Iran among issues looming large as Rubio expected to seek to mend in ties with New Delhi.
aljazeera.com
Israeli forces arrest two children in occupied West Bank village
Israeli soldiers arrest two Palestinian children during a raid on al-Mughayyir village in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
More than 500 children killed in measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Most cases recorded by doctors among children aged between six months and five years.
aljazeera.com
Devine leads NZ fight back with stunnings innings against England
Sophie Devine hits 87 off 57 balls to help New Zealand recover from 11-4 during the second T20 international against England at Canterbury.
bbc.com
F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.
bbc.com
Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.
techcrunch.com
Israeli Strikes Pummel Lebanon, Killing Medics Amid Fragile Truce
Mourners at the funeral of a paramedic and two civil defense workers, in Tyre, Lebanon, on Saturday. They were killed in an Israeli airstrike the day before, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.
nytimes.com
England take three wickets in four balls as NZ's top order crumbles
Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith rip through the New Zealand's top order as England reduce them to 5-3 in the second T20 international at Canterbury.
bbc.com
Rising global costs threaten Mexico’s production costs and food stability
Sharp price hikes for food staples are forcing Mexicans to tighten budgets and cut back consumption.
aljazeera.com
England vs New Zealand LIVE! Second T20 from Canterbury
skysports.com
Watch: Pitches, PlayStations and protein ice cream - A look inside Brazil's World Cup base camp
BBC's Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team in the coming weeks.
bbc.com
This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction
Firefighters are racing to douse flames on California’s Santa Rosa Island as experts express concern for unique habitatOn the south-eastern corner of Santa Rosa Island lies a grove of a few thousan...
theguardian.com
Israeli air strike pounds southern Lebanon leaving many injured
An Israeli air strike has hit the Al-Baqbouq area north of Tyre in southern Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
The pollution that outlives war
Long after fighting is over, the toxic leftovers of war continue to poison communities and the environment.
aljazeera.com
Hull to take legal action if they lose play-off final
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali vows to take legal action over the decision to reinstate Middlesbrough in the play-offs if the Tigers lose at Wembley.
bbc.com
French pair held until trial after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The couple, who allegedly left two young boys on a roadside in the south of Portugal, will remain in custody, a court rules.
bbc.com
DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US Ebola warning
World Cup cohosts United States have warned Democratic Republic of the Congo team to isolate due to Ebola fears.
aljazeera.com
Devine and Green star with bat as New Zealand level T20I series with England
Sophie Devine (87) and Maddy Green (56) put together the second highest fifth-wicket partnership of all time in T20I cricket as New Zealand secured a 14-run victory over England to level the series...
skysports.com
Jackson smashes meeting record to win 200m
Two-time 200m world champion Shericka Jackson produces a dominant display to win the 200m Diamond League event in Xiamen.
bbc.com
VOTE: Hull or Middlesbrough? Who will win the Championship play-off final?
skysports.com
‘It’s just not safe. It’s not OK’: can Married at First Sight ever be risk-free?
Many contestants have a positive experience on the reality show, but others say the format is unsafeIt was about 1am. After a day of relentless filming in which he had met and “married” a stranger,...
theguardian.com
World Cup 2026: Haiti fans feel excluded from first tournament since 1974
Expensive tickets and transport prices and a US travel ban mean few Haitians will be able to attend the matches.
aljazeera.com
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five
The new cases include a driver who transported the country's first confirmed patient and a health worker.
aljazeera.com
Marco Rubio combats Cuban American backlash as he seeks Havana deal
US secretary of state focuses on economic shift over dramatic change to country’s political system
ft.com
US oil producers increase output to capture price surge from Iran war
Drilling expansion follows 40 per cent jump in cost from global supply crunch that has dented president’s approval ratings
ft.com
Quantum ‘Jamming’ Could Help Unlock the Mysteries of Causality
To keep communications secure in a post-quantum world, cryptographers are digging down into the concept of cause and effect.
wired.com
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, leaves nine missing
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 90 workers.
aljazeera.com
Man Utd’s Fernandes trumps Arsenal to Premier League player of season award
Arsenal's Gabriel, David Raya and Declan Rice and Man City's Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo pipped to EPL award.
aljazeera.com
White House Tells Congo’s Soccer Team to Isolate, Citing Ebola Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo national soccer team before a World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon in November, in Rabat, Morocco.
nytimes.com
Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves government
The renewed instability could complicate bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
aljazeera.com
UK needs ‘national consensus’ over rejoining EU, David Miliband says
Ex-foreign secretary urges reset at ‘higher dosage’ after officials revealed to have pitched single market for goodsThe UK needs a “national consensus” about rejoining the European Union, David Mil...
theguardian.com
‘Turn off the juice of the rulers!’ Who are the Volcano Group, mystery saboteurs behind a five-day Berlin blackout?
Earlier this year, the city was hit by its longest power cut since the second world war. But were those responsible eco-terrorists, agents of the far-right, or even Russian proxies?Sebastian Brandt...
theguardian.com
Young country diary: Helping a butterfly into its new phase of life | Ottoline
Cambridgeshire: It was nearly ready to fly but it was partly out of its chrysalis and partly still in itOn Sunday morning, I was pottering in the garden wondering what to do. I saw a flapping comin...
theguardian.com
Two Weeks in August review – Jessica Raine is extraordinary in this exquisite look at a holiday from hell
Drugs, sex, scorpions, breakdowns … a summer trip in Greece goes diabolically wrong in the BBC’s immaculate new show that will give you a well-earned break from bad TVHell is other people. But a fo...
theguardian.com
The best books to read in May: new paperbacks from Ocean Vuong, RF Kuang and Nick Clegg
Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some must-read paperbacks, from a campus novel to a history of language*** Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Israel attacks southern Lebanon and near Syrian border despite ‘ceasefire’
People in southern Lebanon are living under "psychological terror" from Israeli air attacks and displacement orders.
aljazeera.com
Mexico beat Ghana as World Cup cohosts excel despite FIFA sanctions
Parts of the Puebla stadium for high-profile warm-up for 2026 edition were closed to spectators due to FIFA sanctions.
aljazeera.com
Missiles to munitions: Does the US risk running out of key weapons?
The US projects confidence in weapons stockpiles, but analysts say dwindling munitions are shaping its war decisions.
aljazeera.com
As Salah plays final Liverpool match, his legacy goes far beyond the pitch
Mohamed Salah's status as one of Liverpool's greatest players of all time transcends his achievements in the sport.
aljazeera.com
John Marion, the ‘God of Auctioneers in America,’ Dies at 92
John Marion in 1965. “He was the god of auctioneers in America,” a colleague said. “He could make people bid by sheer force of his personality.”
nytimes.com
U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials
A crowded market on Friday in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital.
nytimes.com
New AI body map reveals obesity’s hidden attack on facial nerves
Scientists have created an AI-powered system that can scan and map an entire mouse body in extraordinary detail — and it just uncovered a surprising new effect of obesity. Beyond disrupting metabol...
sciencedaily.com
Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California
Firefighters were able to reduce the tank’s temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captures stunning Mars images during high-speed flyby
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft skimmed past Mars in a precision flyby that helped catapult it deeper into space toward its ultimate target: the bizarre metal-rich asteroid Psyche. During the encounter, i...
sciencedaily.com
Iran weighs US peace proposal despite ‘deep and significant’ disagreements
A visit by Pakistan’s army chief to Tehran is seen as a sign of significant progress in negotiations.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
bbc.com
NASA stunned as strange solar radio burst lasts 19 days
NASA scientists were stunned when a strange radio signal from the Sun refused to fade away. Instead of lasting a few hours or days like normal solar radio bursts, this one persisted for an astonish...
sciencedaily.com
‘I laughed out loud dozens of times’: authors choose books to make you fall back in love with reading
From a darkly comic new novel to a gripping 1950s memoir – Katherine Rundell, Malala Yousafzai, Matt Haig and others appearing at Hay festival pick titles to tempt youMalala YousafzaiActivistI have...
theguardian.com
Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war
Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support.
aljazeera.com
What redistricting in South Carolina could mean for 17-term Congressman Jim Clyburn
South Carolina is the latest Southern state that may redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court weakened a key section of the Voting Rights Act. The new district lines could squeeze out an i...
npr.org
Captain Bowen for final-day fling - FPL team of the week
Pack your team with players whose teams have something to play for on the final day of the season, writes Thomas Woods.
bbc.com
Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say
Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
techcrunch.com
Reeves makes case to remain as chancellor with reports Burnham may favour Miliband
Chancellor’s supporters urge MPs to back her if Keir Starmer is replaced, saying she is only candidate who can safeguard UK’s financesRachel Reeves has launched a rearguard action to save her job a...
theguardian.com
All Vehicles Sold in the EU Must Be Able to Hook Up to a Breathalyzer
The measure is part of a European Union–led strategy to eliminate all drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050.
wired.com
World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament?
Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
aljazeera.com
Iran war day 85: Tehran says major gaps remain in US talks
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran as mediation efforts to secure a US-Iran peace deal intensify.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discover giant sea predator Tylosaurus rex that terrorized ancient oceans
A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago. The discover...
sciencedaily.com
Israeli forces attack central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement
Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens.
aljazeera.com
Dear England: James Graham’s rousing, joyful football drama will make you cry and shout at the TV
This stellar adaptation of James Graham’s award-winning play is a stirring take on national identity – even if not all the actors look like the real footballers. Put it this way, Wayne Rooney will...
theguardian.com
‘There is no great master plan’: anxiety as UK homes, roads and railways sink into the sea
Increasing coastal erosion has hit communities’ livelihoods and put lifestyles under threatThe remains of the road linking two towns in south Devon lie crumbled on the foreshore in a mess of tarmac...
theguardian.com
A Kristen Stewart heist movie gave me a thirst for adventure - I found it as an engineer on a remote oil rig
The 2004 film Catch That Kid gave me my love of cars. But when my Formula One career stalled, I took on a dangerous job in the middle of the Indian OceanThroughout my early teen years, my fami...
theguardian.com
Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza’s children face skin disease crisis
Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.
aljazeera.com
Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files
The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
aljazeera.com
Usyk v Verhoeven world title fight predictions
Boxing world offer their predictions for Oleksandr Usyk's world title defence against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday.
bbc.com
Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills Over 80 in China
An image released by a state-run media agency showing a scene at the rescue site of the Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
TV tonight: buckle up for a twisty, trippy group holiday from hell
Jessica Raine and Leila Farzad star in a fun new drama. Plus, Destination X meets The Traitors in Danny Dyer and Emily Atack’s new game show. Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, BBC One Continue...
theguardian.com
Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote
‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved woodA new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into...
theguardian.com
‘I thought I was the saviour of the planet’: how Game of Thrones’ Hannah Murray found a wellness cult – and lost her mind
She landed a role in hit TV show Skins at 17 and went on to star in the fantasy epic. Then she was drawn towards a mysterious spiritual community. How did she end up being sectioned?• ‘This is a te...
theguardian.com
Boards of Canada: Inferno review – after 13 years away, their prodigal return is a big disappointment
(Warp)The Scottish electronic duo remain hugely influential – but their new album’s interrogation of religion is dubious, and the drum programming is worse stillThis is the first album in 13 years...
theguardian.com
‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is New Source of Tension With U.S.
President Trump and the president of South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, last year in Gyeongju, South Korea.
nytimes.com
As Burnham kicks off campaign, Starmer fights to stay in the game
Supporters say PM is ‘tough’ but few are prepared to state categorically that he would fight a leadership contest if Greater Manchester mayor wins Makerfield
ft.com
The new arms race in computing power
Military capability depends increasingly on data centres. Now governments outpaced in AI are looking to experimental technologies
ft.com
Arsenal’s hold on the streets and the elites
How the team achieved such cultural reach in an unsuccessful era
ft.com
The new Luddite movement
If governments don’t slow AI down, voters — like their predecessors — might take matters into their own hands
ft.com
Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home
Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
aljazeera.com
More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.
bbc.com
Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border
With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC–Uganda border
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Tehran says diplomacy continues but no deal yet with US
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 3,111 people since March 2, with 9,432 injured: Health Ministry.