Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'

The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran Must Make Deal or Face Renewed Attacks

Iran stuck to its most recent demands after President Trump dismissed them as unacceptable. As Mr. Trump left for a summit in China, he told reporters the war was “very much under control.”

Putin’s Credibility Has Suffered in the Iran War. Or Has It?

Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a quick victory.

The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags

The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.

Earthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War

Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time.

U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn

With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.

Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says

The U.N. documented 880 deaths from strikes carried out by Sudan’s military or its paramilitary enemy, the Rapid Support Forces, between January and April.

Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham

US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.

Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?

The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.

Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?

The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.

Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6

The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.

Trump skirts question on US ‘red lines’ for Iran ceasefire

Trump skirted a question from a reporter about whether he has a ‘red line’ that would end the ceasefire with Iran.

Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy

Mike Huckabee calls on Gulf states to 'pick a side' in the war between Israel and Iran as he heaps praise on Abu Dhabi.

How Americans see China now

As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.

Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging

Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in ink Japan’s biggest snack maker has been forced to use black-and-white packaging for some flagship products because of ink ingredient shortages caused by the strait o

The big questions hanging over the Trump-Xi meeting in China

Taiwan, tariffs and the strait of Hormuz are on the meeting’s agenda for Beijing – but will the US president be forced to ask for help in ending his war with Iran? On 20 February, a White House official confirmed that US president Donald Trump would be travelling to Beijing the following month to me

Tehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?

US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop If all goes to plan over the next few days – and that is a big if – Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping, Ch

Tech Life

Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

China Seeks A.I. Independence, Weakening Trump’s Leverage

Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.

Instructure Strikes Deal for Hackers for Return of Canvas Data

Instructure, which provides Canvas software to thousands of schools and universities around the world, did not say what it had given the hackers in exchange for the stolen data.

Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw

The company said that it had identified, for the first time, hackers using artificial intelligence to discover an unknown bug. The attempted attack represents “a taste of what’s to come,” one expert said.

Meta’s Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable

As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year

Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low $100s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict

The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce

The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic

The film will explore the early life of the ex-footballer and former Match of The Day pundit.

Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever

With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures

The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch for

The lineup isn’t very starry, but changes in the Oscar rules could affect the Palme d’Or choice. That’s one development we’re tracking.

A Reporter Shares His Secrets to Covering the Cannes Film Festival

Kyle Buchanan, who has attended the annual launchpad for Oscar contenders in France since 2013, subsists on Red Bull and around four hours of sleep.

At the Cannes Film Festival, French Cinema is Front and Center

Frenchness is a common theme among the films selected to open the festival. The opener also premieres in hundreds of theaters across France the day the festival begins.

New Che Guevara Documentary at Cannes Shows There Is More to Know

The film “Che Guevara: The Last Companions,” premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, tells the story of Guevara’s last surviving comrades in arms.

At the Cannes Film Festival, This Hotel Celebrates With a Drink

For the past decade, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, close enough to the action that guests can see stars arrive, has offered a colorful cocktail to honor the event.

In Italy, a Link Between the Cannes Film Festival and the Far East Film Festival

FEFF, in Udine, Italy, has become a partner with Marché du Film, one of the world’s most important film markets and a parallel event at Cannes.

Film industry cannot fight rise of artificial intelligence, says Demi Moore

US actor urges her peers to work with the technology, but stresses it can never replace ‘true art’ created by humans Demi Moore has said her peers cannot resist the rise of artificial intelligence, saying “to fight it is a battle we will lose”. The actor, who is a member of the Cannes film festival

French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors

Juliette Binoche joins 600 leading figures to warn against a ‘fascist takeover of the collective imagination’ More than 600 cinema figures have said the growing influence of the far right on French cinema production risks turning into a “fascist takeover of the collective imagination”. In an open le

Nobu review – story of obsession and loss that lies behind the luxury sushi empire

This affectionate portrait of chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa finds surprising emotional depth beneath the glossy surface of the Nobu brand – with a cameo from Robert De Niro In Japan, the sushi bar where the chef chops fish for the clientele is a kind of stage. In which case all the world’s a sushi bar fo

Michael review – cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised … and bad

Rammed with every music-movie cliche, an almost mute supporting cast and a Michael who only produces endless smiley blandness, this is a frustratingly shallow film Antoine Fuqua’s demi-biopic of Michael Jackson gives you the chimp, the llama, the giraffe … but not the elephant in the living room. It

Omaha review – John Magaro leads lean but affecting family drama

Sundance film festival: The Past Lives and September 5 actor leads a beautifully made, if slightly too withholding, road-trip drama Omaha, Cole Webley’s debut film from a screenplay by Robert Machoian (The Killing of Two Lovers), is very much a product of the Sundance film festival, both literally –

Mother Mary review – Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel are lost in ludicrous pop star drama

Music from Charli xcx can’t save David Lowery’s dour chamber piece, despite some flashes of dazzling style For a certain stripe of pop fan, diva worship comes along with having a high tolerance for their unique flavor of psychobabble. So when Anne Hathaway, as the titular singer in David Lowery’s Mo

The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel spar in smart Soderbergh original

Toronto film festival: the actors play off each other beautifully in an intimate London-set comedy drama about art, commerce and the mess in-between It seems like Steven Soderbergh might have developed a late case of anglophilia, the retirement-teasing director situating himself in London for three

Cannes spotlight reverts to auteurs as Hollywood retreats from film festival

Absence of big US films heralds renewed focus on international cinema that underpins festival’s reputation For decades, Cannes has occupied a unique place in the cultural imagination – not just as the world’s most prestigious film festival, but as Hollywood’s most glamorous overseas outpost. From Gr

‘Bad people’: Alan Cumming criticises Bafta after N-word outburst

The host of the film awards ceremony at which Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouted a racial slur has said he won’t host it again Alan Cumming has criticised the organisers of the Bafta film awards in February as “bad people who weren’t doing their jobs properly” after the N-word outburst

Bafta doubles down on preparations for Sunday TV awards after N-word fallout

Ceremony organisers taking event procedures ‘extremely seriously’ after broadcast of racial slur in February Usually the most scrutiny at the glittering Bafta TV Awards is reserved for the stars’ outfits on the red carpet and the winners’ acceptance speeches. But this Sunday those behind the show wi

Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82

‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for roles including Macbeth and Mercutio The actor Michael Pennington, known for his Shakespearean work and his role in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 82, his agent has said. Pennington, who is listed as an honorar

Close encounters: the new wave of women photographers – in pictures

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Rivals season two review – if I could give this exquisite bonkbuster 10,000 stars, I would

The gloriously knowing adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel gets a tremendous second season. Its fabulous escapism is beyond earthly praise Rupert Campbell-Black is a bounder, a braggart, a scoundrel who won’t play by the rules, by Jove. “The man is a loose cannon,” hisses show-jumping coach Malise G

Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long view

An erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political decline Israel’s attack on Iran is only the most recent example of its degeneration in recent decades, coming on top of its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, g

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit  AP News Live updates: West Virginia and Nebraska hold primaries; Trump heads to China for meetings with Xi Jinping  NBC News Distracted and Bogged Down, Trump and Xi Enter a Summit of Reduced Ambitio

Trump Just Gifted Democrats The Perfect Ad Ahead Of Midterms

Trump Just Gifted Democrats The Perfect Ad Ahead Of Midterms  HuffPost Trump Says Americans’ Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran War  The New York Times Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' finances 'even a little bit' in Iran talks  The Detroit News WATCH: 'I don't think about

Pentagon's estimate for Iran war grows to $29B

Pentagon's estimate for Iran war grows to $29B  Politico Live update: Cost of Iran war increases to $29 billion so far, Pentagon official says  CNN Iran War News Live Updates: Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at Roughly $29 Billion  WSJ Middle East crisis live: US war on Iran has cost around $29bn, Penta

Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center to close as soon as June, sources say

Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center to close as soon as June, sources say  CBS News Florida Plans to Close ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Vendors Are Reportedly Told  The New York Times ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility in Florida to close: New York Times  CNN Federal judge rejects Florida'

Ukraine nears deal with Pentagon to test drones in US

Ukraine nears deal with Pentagon to test drones in US  Financial Times Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal as Iran war highlights capabilities, and necessities  CBS News Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine  Reuters What is the Ukrainian anti-d

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens  Reuters EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen  BBC EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram's ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media  CNBC EU may ban social media for children this summer, says von der

Exclusive: Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Exclusive: Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control  Reuters How Iran Is Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz Blockade  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com Iran Turns to China Rail Link to Try to Bypass US Blockade  Bloomberg.com Iran Expands Land Trade Corridors as R

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US  AP News US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, eroding Americans’ paychecks  CNN Seattle-area prices inflation spikes. Here's why  The Seattle Times Inflation hits 3.8% in April 2026, highest since 2023  WESH Inflat

Google is bringing AirDrop support to many more Android phones, QR cloud share

Google is bringing AirDrop support to many more Android phones, QR cloud share  9to5Google Android makes it easier to share, switch and connect securely  blog.google Google and Apple Make It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android  Droid Life The iOS-Android file sharing nightmare is officially over

Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation after disallowed West Ham goal

Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.

NBA player Clarke dies aged 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m

Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league's next-highest earner.

Slavia Prague punished for pitch invasion

Slavia Prague are fined after a mass pitch invasion sees their match against rivals Sparta Prague abandoned

Watch: Mead marks 50th Arsenal goal with stunning double

Watch Beth Mead score her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal with the England forward set to depart the club at the end of the season.

David Squires on … Arsenal, West Ham and a Royal Rumble for the ages

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Rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa: ‘I am not blaming Europeans but I must highlight climate injustices’

The Kenyan player has been recognised for his advocacy and grassroots work to tackle sport’s carbon footprint “Most well-known people who talk about climate change are in North America and Europe,” says Kenyan rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa, “but for us this is a very relevant conversation. It is no

Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in urine-swapping rugby doping scandal

Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for Georgia World Rugby found evidence of urine sample swaps The biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain Merab Shari

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29: ‘He was the gentlest soul’

Player’s agency confirms death on Tuesday Clarke was named to NBA All-Rookie team in 2020 Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, his sports agency has confirmed. A cause of death was not announced. “We are beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke,” Priority S

Why Alex Newhook's goal counted for Canadiens even though the puck never went in the net

Why Alex Newhook's goal counted for Canadiens even though the puck never went in the net  Yahoo Sports

BUF@MTL: Newhook scores goal against Alex Lyon

BUF@MTL: Newhook scores goal against Alex Lyon  NHL.com

Alex Newhook is Montreal's playoff hero, and he's far from their highest-paid player

Alex Newhook is Montreal's playoff hero, and he's far from their highest-paid player  Yahoo Sports

Alex Newhook with a Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres

Alex Newhook with a Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres  NHL.com

Canadiens’ Hybrid Attack Is Source of Success & Alex Newhook Provides Life vs. Sabres

Canadiens’ Hybrid Attack Is Source of Success & Alex Newhook Provides Life vs. Sabres  Substack

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook trades are finally paying dividends - The Athletic

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook trades are finally paying dividends - The Athletic  The New York Times

Alex Newhook, Canadiens level series vs. Sabres in Game 2

Alex Newhook, Canadiens level series vs. Sabres in Game 2  MSN

Alex Newhook tallies goal vs. Sabres

Alex Newhook tallies goal vs. Sabres  ESPN

Where things stand with Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman as Cubs near end of trip

Where things stand with Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman as Cubs near end of trip  The New York Times

Dansby Swanson delivers in clutch again as Cubs rally to beat Dodgers, record 10th straight win

Dansby Swanson delivers in clutch again as Cubs rally to beat Dodgers, record 10th straight win  Yahoo Sports

Dansby Swanson makes his second sliding stop | 05/06/2026

Dansby Swanson makes his second sliding stop | 05/06/2026  MLB.com

3 Things to Watch: Sabres at Canadiens, Game 4 of Eastern 2nd Round

3 Things to Watch: Sabres at Canadiens, Game 4 of Eastern 2nd Round  NHL.com

Buffalo Sabres - Montreal Canadiens Game 4 Preview: Lineups, Stats, How To Watch

Buffalo Sabres - Montreal Canadiens Game 4 Preview: Lineups, Stats, How To Watch  Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 4 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, odds, TV channel for Tuesday, May 12

Where to watch Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 4 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, odds, TV channel for Tuesday, May 12  Yahoo Sports

PWHL postpones playoff game between Montreal and Minnesota by 1 day due to illness

PWHL postpones playoff game between Montreal and Minnesota by 1 day due to illness  The New York Times

Game 5 between Frost and Montreal Victoire postponed due to illness, will be held Tuesday

Game 5 between Frost and Montreal Victoire postponed due to illness, will be held Tuesday  Star Tribune

PWHL WALTER CUP PLAYOFFS: GAME 5 MINNESOTA AT MONTRÉAL PRIMER

PWHL WALTER CUP PLAYOFFS: GAME 5 MINNESOTA AT MONTRÉAL PRIMER  PWHL

All 11 teachers accused of creating toxic climate at Montreal school have their licences revoked

All 11 teachers accused of creating toxic climate at Montreal school have their licences revoked  CBC

Bedford Elementary teachers lose licences after investigation into ‘climate of fear and intimidation’

Bedford Elementary teachers lose licences after investigation into ‘climate of fear and intimidation’  CTV News

11 teachers’ licences revoked at Montreal’s Bedford elementary school

11 teachers’ licences revoked at Montreal’s Bedford elementary school  CityNews Montreal

‘We’re on fire right now’: hockey fever grips Montreal

‘We’re on fire right now’: hockey fever grips Montreal  CTV News

Demi Moore’s toned arms take center stage on Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet

Demi Moore’s toned arms take center stage on Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet  Page Six

Demi Moore leads 1st wave of Cannes fashion: See the standout looks

Demi Moore leads 1st wave of Cannes fashion: See the standout looks  Yahoo

Best red carpet looks at Cannes 2026, from Demi Moore to Heidi Klum

Best red carpet looks at Cannes 2026, from Demi Moore to Heidi Klum  USA Today

Demi Moore calls fighting AI a losing battle ahead of Cannes opening

Demi Moore calls fighting AI a losing battle ahead of Cannes opening  Reuters Demi Moore Says Hollywood Must ‘Find Ways’ to Work With AI but Is ‘Probably Not’ Doing Enough Regulation: ‘To Fight It Is to Fight’ a ‘Battle We Will Lose’  Variety Demi Moore Says Filmmakers Shouldn't Censor Political Vie

Demi Moore's straight leg jeans, bomber jacket and loafers combination feels spring-ready and perfectly on-trend

Demi Moore's straight leg jeans, bomber jacket and loafers combination feels spring-ready and perfectly on-trend  Woman & Home

Demi Moore Kicks Off Her Cannes Jury Duty in Three Fabulous Looks

Demi Moore Kicks Off Her Cannes Jury Duty in Three Fabulous Looks  Harper's BAZAAR

See Demi Moore, Heidi Klum and More Head-Turning Celebrity Fashion at Cannes Film Festival 2026

See Demi Moore, Heidi Klum and More Head-Turning Celebrity Fashion at Cannes Film Festival 2026  E! News

Demi Moore's Polka-Dot Dress Might Have Already Won the Cannes Film Festival

Demi Moore's Polka-Dot Dress Might Have Already Won the Cannes Film Festival  Marie Claire

Demi Moore Wore Jacquemus To The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony

Demi Moore Wore Jacquemus To The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony  Red Carpet Fashion Awards

MLB batting leader Brandon Marsh on his continued tear: ‘It’s just believing you can do it’

MLB batting leader Brandon Marsh on his continued tear: ‘It’s just believing you can do it’  Inquirer.com

Marsh leads Phillies against the Red Sox following 4-hit performance

Marsh leads Phillies against the Red Sox following 4-hit performance  FOX Sports

Should Brandon Marsh start everyday for the Phillies at the moment?

Should Brandon Marsh start everyday for the Phillies at the moment?  The Good Phight

Brandon Marsh keeps rolling, now leads major leagues in batting average: ‘That’s pretty freaking cool’

Brandon Marsh keeps rolling, now leads major leagues in batting average: ‘That’s pretty freaking cool’  Phillies Nation

Key Unit Has Been Elite for Phillies During Recent Stretch

Key Unit Has Been Elite for Phillies During Recent Stretch  Sports Illustrated

Buy Willson Contreras, sell Brandon Marsh, hold Tyler Soderstrom in fantasy baseball

Buy Willson Contreras, sell Brandon Marsh, hold Tyler Soderstrom in fantasy baseball  The New York Times

Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Dante Nori, Rhett Lowder

Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Dante Nori, Rhett Lowder  The Good Phight

The numbers behind Brandon Marsh’s hot start

The numbers behind Brandon Marsh’s hot start  Phillies Nation

Brandon Marsh's four-hit game | 05/10/2026

Brandon Marsh's four-hit game | 05/10/2026  MLB.com

Merrimack's Mickey Gasper reflects on getting first hits with Red Sox

Merrimack's Mickey Gasper reflects on getting first hits with Red Sox  WMUR

2026 Mickey Gasper Full FULL GAME LOG

2026 Mickey Gasper Full FULL GAME LOG  FOX Sports

Catcher happy to be back in Red Sox organization

Catcher happy to be back in Red Sox organization  Spectrum News

Red Sox lineup (weather-permitting) has new catcher starting Saturday vs. Rays

Red Sox lineup (weather-permitting) has new catcher starting Saturday vs. Rays  MassLive

Mickey Gasper recalled from Triple-A

Mickey Gasper recalled from Triple-A  FantasyPros

Mickey Gasper hits RBI double

Mickey Gasper hits RBI double  ESPN

'It was just a matter of time': Red Sox promote Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester

'It was just a matter of time': Red Sox promote Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester  Worcester Telegram

Rays beat Red Sox 4-1 as Willson Contreras exits with hand injury; Mickey Gasper collects three hits

Rays beat Red Sox 4-1 as Willson Contreras exits with hand injury; Mickey Gasper collects three hits  Boston Sports Journal

New Hampshire Native Mickey Gasper Talks Basketball State Title, Pickleball, and Boston Red Sox Homecoming

New Hampshire Native Mickey Gasper Talks Basketball State Title, Pickleball, and Boston Red Sox Homecoming  NewBostonPost

Mickey Gasper homers (6) on a fly ball to right field. Nick Sogard scores.

Mickey Gasper homers (6) on a fly ball to right field. Nick Sogard scores.  MLB.com

Phillies’ Bryson Stott Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

Phillies’ Bryson Stott Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season  Athlon Sports

Bryson Stott's RBI double

Bryson Stott's RBI double  Yahoo Sports

Why Bryson Stott is no longer Phillies' primary infield worry

Why Bryson Stott is no longer Phillies' primary infield worry  NBC Sports Philadelphia

MLB Mock Trade: Phillies Trade For Jose Soriano Boosting His Fantasy Value

MLB Mock Trade: Phillies Trade For Jose Soriano Boosting His Fantasy Value  Sports Illustrated

Phillies News: Cristopher Sánchez, Bryson Stott, Carlos Correa

Phillies News: Cristopher Sánchez, Bryson Stott, Carlos Correa  The Good Phight

What They’re Saying ’26: Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh Edition

What They’re Saying ’26: Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh Edition  Baseball Prospectus

Phillies' Bryson Stott: Finding power stroke

Phillies' Bryson Stott: Finding power stroke  CBS Sports

Brooks Lee, Bryson Stott & More Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters to Add

Brooks Lee, Bryson Stott & More Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters to Add  FantasySP

Bryson Brings Big Boom in Barrels, Bids Bye-Bye to Bat’s Big Bugaboo

Bryson Brings Big Boom in Barrels, Bids Bye-Bye to Bat’s Big Bugaboo  The Good Phight

Bryson Stott's home run through bat tracking data

Bryson Stott's home run through bat tracking data  MLB.com

‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Returning for Season 7 — Will Vanna White Be Back?

‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Returning for Season 7 — Will Vanna White Be Back?  TV Insider

‘Wheel of Fortune’ trolls dragged for attacking Vanna White’s appearance

‘Wheel of Fortune’ trolls dragged for attacking Vanna White’s appearance  Page Six

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Star Vanna White Raises Eyebrows at Recent Outing

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Star Vanna White Raises Eyebrows at Recent Outing  Yahoo

Vanna White fans fume 'they're sick in the head' as trolls attack Wheel of Fortune host

Vanna White fans fume 'they're sick in the head' as trolls attack Wheel of Fortune host  Daily Express US

'Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White Says Comparing Ryan Seacrest to Pat Sajak Is ‘Apples and Oranges’

'Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White Says Comparing Ryan Seacrest to Pat Sajak Is ‘Apples and Oranges’  People.com

See Vanna White Take Over Coachella 2026 With Her Kids

See Vanna White Take Over Coachella 2026 With Her Kids  E! News

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Go Wild Over Vanna White Dressed Down Pics

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Go Wild Over Vanna White Dressed Down Pics  TV Insider

It's the end of an era for KPop Demon Hunters' Netflix dominance

It's the end of an era for KPop Demon Hunters' Netflix dominance  Polygon.com

Film Club: ‘How Ejae of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Overcame Rejection and Found Stardom’

Film Club: ‘How Ejae of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Overcame Rejection and Found Stardom’  The New York Times

2 New KPop Demon Hunters Releases Officially Confirmed For 2026

2 New KPop Demon Hunters Releases Officially Confirmed For 2026  comicbook.com

Mattel just announced the motherlode of KPop Demon Hunters collectibles

Mattel just announced the motherlode of KPop Demon Hunters collectibles  Polygon.com

KPop Demon Hunters Hits Massive Milestone in Just a Year After Release

KPop Demon Hunters Hits Massive Milestone in Just a Year After Release  comicbook.com

5 Things That Still Don’t Make Sense About KPop Demon Hunters

5 Things That Still Don’t Make Sense About KPop Demon Hunters  comicbook.com

Coachella Gets ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Surprise as Huntr/x Joins Katseye to Sing ‘Golden’

Coachella Gets ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Surprise as Huntr/x Joins Katseye to Sing ‘Golden’  Variety

Before ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Blew Up, Disney Scrapped a Pixar Movie With a Similar Vibe

Before ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Blew Up, Disney Scrapped a Pixar Movie With a Similar Vibe  Gizmodo

Chasing K-Pop Stardom Nearly Destroyed Her. Then Came ‘Demon Hunters.’

Chasing K-Pop Stardom Nearly Destroyed Her. Then Came ‘Demon Hunters.’  The New York Times

Jamie Vardy names his worst opponent & best Premier League defender

Jamie Vardy names his worst opponent & best Premier League defender  Foxes of Leicester

The Six Most Surprising Takeaways From Netflix's 'Untold: Jamie Vardy'

The Six Most Surprising Takeaways From Netflix's 'Untold: Jamie Vardy'  Esquire

Why are Jamie Vardy’s parents not in Untold? The full timeline of their family fallout explained

Why are Jamie Vardy’s parents not in Untold? The full timeline of their family fallout explained  Cosmopolitan

Netflix has failed to get under Jamie Vardy’s skin

Netflix has failed to get under Jamie Vardy’s skin  The i Paper

Vardy’s Cremonese might need Serie A relegation play-off: All the scenarios

Vardy’s Cremonese might need Serie A relegation play-off: All the scenarios  Football Italia

Jamie Vardy rolls back the years to remind everyone of his Leicester greatness

Jamie Vardy rolls back the years to remind everyone of his Leicester greatness  Foxes of Leicester

Jamie Vardy opens door for Leicester return in League One next season

Jamie Vardy opens door for Leicester return in League One next season  Foxes of Leicester

Serie A | Cremonese 3-0 Pisa: Vardy keeps safety hope alive

Serie A | Cremonese 3-0 Pisa: Vardy keeps safety hope alive  Football Italia

‘If you asked me to go and do it all again, I wouldn’t’: Jamie Vardy on his rollercoaster career

‘If you asked me to go and do it all again, I wouldn’t’: Jamie Vardy on his rollercoaster career  The Guardian

Non-league to PL rise was 'a killer' on my body and mind - Jamie Vardy

Non-league to PL rise was 'a killer' on my body and mind - Jamie Vardy  BBC

Frank and Postecoglou going head to head as BBC and ITV pundits for World Cup

Frank and Postecoglou going head to head as BBC and ITV pundits for World Cup  The Guardian

FEMA’s acting administrator is out, for the third time under Trump

FEMA’s acting administrator is out, for the third time under Trump  E&E News by POLITICO

Thomas Frank to make football return as rival for fellow ex-Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou

Thomas Frank to make football return as rival for fellow ex-Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou  Yahoo Sports Canada

Thomas Frank pictured at first Premier League game since Tottenham sacking as he watches Brentford

Thomas Frank pictured at first Premier League game since Tottenham sacking as he watches Brentford  The New York Times

Former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, 52, ‘lands new job three months after sacking’

Former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, 52, ‘lands new job three months after sacking’  The Sun

Thomas Frank "Tom" Richardson, Sr. Obituary May 7, 2026

Thomas Frank "Tom" Richardson, Sr. Obituary May 7, 2026  Hart's Mortuary & Cremation Center

Postecoglou, Frank Clash as World Cup Commentators for ITV, BBC

Postecoglou, Frank Clash as World Cup Commentators for ITV, BBC  조선일보

Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou land new jobs for World Cup

Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou land new jobs for World Cup  talkSPORT

Tottenham: Thomas Frank next job 'revealed' as he joins Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham: Thomas Frank next job 'revealed' as he joins Ange Postecoglou  London Evening Standard

Tottenham fans are in for a real surprise at the 2026 World Cup

Tottenham fans are in for a real surprise at the 2026 World Cup  Hotspur HQ

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Trailer Shows Gen V Stars & President Homelander

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Trailer Shows Gen V Stars & President Homelander  Yahoo 'The Boys' Season 5: When Does Episode 7 Come Out?  CNET 'The Boys' season 5 episode 7 release date and launch time: when does it come out on Prime Video?  TechRadar Gen V Supes’ First Return After Cancellation Revea

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch  SuperHeroHype

When Does The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Drop on Prime Video?

When Does The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Drop on Prime Video?  DraftKings Network

‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 7 – Release Date, Schedule, How to Watch

‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 7 – Release Date, Schedule, How to Watch  Newsweek

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7: Release Date, Time, Preview, Where To Watch And All You Need To Know

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7: Release Date, Time, Preview, Where To Watch And All You Need To Know  NDTV Profit

The Boys season 5 episode 7 release time (by time zone), preview, and what to expect

The Boys season 5 episode 7 release time (by time zone), preview, and what to expect  Bam Smack Pow

The Boys season 5 Episode 6 review: Near-finale quality with two installments left to go

The Boys season 5 Episode 6 review: Near-finale quality with two installments left to go  winteriscoming.net

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Release Date, Cast, and Everything We Know So Far

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Release Date, Cast, and Everything We Know So Far  Altbollywood

Gen V's Marie Moreau is coming for Homelander in the first teaser for The Boys season 5 episode 7

Gen V's Marie Moreau is coming for Homelander in the first teaser for The Boys season 5 episode 7  GamesRadar+

The Boys season 5 episode 7 title hints at three major character deaths and I’m terrified

The Boys season 5 episode 7 title hints at three major character deaths and I’m terrified  The Tab

Man Charged With Assassination Attempt at Correspondents’ Dinner Pleads Not Guilty

Man Charged With Assassination Attempt at Correspondents’ Dinner Pleads Not Guilty  The New York Times

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 Met Gala Embraced the Theme “Costume Art”

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 Met Gala Embraced the Theme “Costume Art”  Vogue

Our 15 Favorite Looks at the 2026 Met Gala

Our 15 Favorite Looks at the 2026 Met Gala  The New York Times

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain cancer at 47

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain cancer at 47  CBS Sports Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Jason Collins, First Active N.B.A. Player to Come Out as Gay, Dies at 47  The New York Times

Jason Collins, former Brooklyn Nets player, dies at age 47

Jason Collins, former Brooklyn Nets player, dies at age 47  PIX11

Stanford Mourns Passing of Jason Collins

Stanford Mourns Passing of Jason Collins  Stanford Cardinal

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 from brain cancer

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 from brain cancer  NBC News

Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 after cancer battle

Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 after cancer battle  USA Today

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor  FOX 5 Atlanta

Jason Collins, First Openly Gay Player in NBA History, Dies at 47

Jason Collins, First Openly Gay Player in NBA History, Dies at 47  Sports Illustrated

Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47

Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47  The Washington Post

Former Nets Center Jason Collins’ Cause of Death Details Emerge

Former Nets Center Jason Collins’ Cause of Death Details Emerge  heavy.com

Former Atlanta Hawks player Jason Collins dies at 47

Former Atlanta Hawks player Jason Collins dies at 47  WSB-TV

EuroMillions LIVE: National Lottery numbers and Thunderball draw tonight

EuroMillions LIVE: National Lottery numbers and Thunderball draw tonight  The Sun

Winning EuroMillions numbers: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Tuesday, May 12

Winning EuroMillions numbers: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Tuesday, May 12  Gloucestershire Live

Weeks left for National Lottery player to claim hefty EuroMillions prize

Weeks left for National Lottery player to claim hefty EuroMillions prize  Manchester Evening News

Mystery lottery winner misses out on £1m prize

Mystery lottery winner misses out on £1m prize  BBC

National Lottery Set For Life results on Monday 11 May

National Lottery Set For Life results on Monday 11 May  The Independent

National Lottery hunts for missing £10.6m London jackpot winner

National Lottery hunts for missing £10.6m London jackpot winner  BBC

Single UK ticket-holder wins £181m jackpot in EuroMillions draw

Single UK ticket-holder wins £181m jackpot in EuroMillions draw  The Independent

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.

Video Shows Philippine Senator Outrunning Agents and Avoiding I.C.C. Warrant

Video shows Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, dashing into the Philippine Senate.

Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said

The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.

A Shift in Ukraine

The Russian military’s progress has slowed to a crawl and Vladimir Putin appears to be under increasing pressure.

Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, joins Republicans to advance Warsh's confirmation.

Chaos in Philippines as Duterte ally wanted by ICC takes refuge in senate to avoid arrest

Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa spends night at senate office after another Duterte ally offers protective custody The unusual pursuit was captured on CCTV cameras inside the Philippine senate. Ronald dela Rosa, a longtime ally of the former president Rodrigo Duterte, raced along the hallways o

Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time

Vice-president is accused of misusing public funds and threatening the lives of President Marcos Jr and his wife The Philippine vice-president, Sara Duterte, has been impeached over allegations she misused public funds, amassed unexplained wealth and threatened the lives of President Ferdinand Marco

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Musk Lawyer’s Question for Sam Altman on the Stand: Are You Trustworthy?

Mr. Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, said on Tuesday that he worried Elon Musk wanted control of the A.I. lab.

Sam Altman has been targeted in a backlash against A.I.

Microsoft’s C.E.O. Intervened When OpenAI Fired Sam Altman, Musk’s Lawyer Claims

Elon Musk’s lawyer argued that Microsoft’s Satya Nadella played a role in getting Mr. Altman his job back at OpenAI when he was briefly fired in 2023.

Altman Testifies About ‘Hair-Raising’ AI Safety Chat With Musk

Altman Testifies About ‘Hair-Raising’ AI Safety Chat With Musk  Bloomberg.com The Secret Diary That Has Spilled Into the Musk vs. OpenAI Feud  WSJ Sam Altman Defends Himself From Elon Musk’s Accusations in OpenAI Trial  KQED Microsoft boss 'proud' of profit-making OpenAI investment  Yahoo Finance Op

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday  Reuters Opinion | Kevin Warsh Is Already Getting It Wrong  The New York Times Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clears way for chair vote  CNBC Two Democrats cross aisle to advance Warsh’s Fed chair nomination  The

Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial

Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.

OpenAI's Sam Altman takes the stand to fend off Elon Musk's accusations he 'stole a charity'

The trial pits two of tech's most famous personalities against each other and could lead to seismic changes for the maker of ChatGPT.

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

Inside the Elon Musk-OpenAI Trial Courtroom

The tech leaders, with combined net worths exceeding $670 billion, have brought props to court and traded icy stares as their legal dispute reaches a denouement.

Don’t reach for the bug spray: scientists find insects may feel pain after crickets nurse sore antenna

The behavioural cue of ‘flexible self-protection’ is a way to establish whether an animal feels pain, scientists say Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Do insects feel pain? Crickets c

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson treats his glove with love

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson treats his glove with love  Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs keep Swanson (glute cramp) out of lineup for finale vs. Padres

Cubs keep Swanson (glute cramp) out of lineup for finale vs. Padres  MLB.com

Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Injury During Padres Game

Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Injury During Padres Game  heavy.com

Dansby Swanson Needs to Stand Up for Himself, and for His Team

Dansby Swanson Needs to Stand Up for Himself, and for His Team  North Side Baseball

Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson News After Leaving Padres Game

Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson News After Leaving Padres Game  Athlon Sports

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

Israeli Report Finds That Sexual Violence by Hamas Was Widespread

A two-year investigation by a team of researchers in Israel concluded that sexual violence by Hamas and its allies was widespread during and after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Red Cross says people displaced by conflict in Colombia doubled last year

Annual report by ICRC finds worsening conditions for Colombian civilians amid continued fighting between armed groups.

Internal displacements caused by violence or conflict at record high in 2025

The 32.3m surpasses those caused by disasters for the first time, as 82.2m people displaced in total around world The number of internal displacements triggered by conflict or violence around the world reached a record high in 2025, surpassing the number of disaster-driven internal displacements for

eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop

The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

EBay Rejects GameStop’s $55 Billion Takeover Bid

The online marketplace called the cash-and-stock proposal “neither credible nor attractive.”

Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host

The online word game from the New York Times will hit the small screen in the UK and US from next year.

You’re right to feel suspicious: Wordle is the TV spinoff the world does not need

The game already feels like a relic – so I suspect the TV gameshow will be very annoying indeed. But perhaps this is what newspapers need to stay afloat Anyone who has watched television knows that late-night talkshow hosts have a habit of pulling entertainment formats from the barest of inspiration

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come

Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

Xi Is Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan During China Summit

Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.

What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit

Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.

Trump downplays US-Iran differences as he heads to Beijing to meet with Xi

Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

Why Keir Starmer Remains in Deep Peril After Staving Off Calls for Resignation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer seemed to have won a temporary reprieve on Tuesday after daring his rivals to challenge him, but the underlying problems with his leadership remain.

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign, even from his own party

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign, even from his own party  CBS News Phillips among four ministers to quit as Starmer battles for premiership  BBC 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'  BBC UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Says He Will Not

She spent a year using AI to do almost everything. Here's what she learned

Tech writer Joanna Stern used AI to read medical results, respond to texts and serve as her therapist. She says her emotional connection to it was unsettling. Her new book is I Am Not a Robot.

Can the U.S. Rein in Prediction Markets? + Joanna Stern on Her Year of A.I. Experiments + Our Producer Goes to Attention School

“It seems every other day I am reading a story about a massive insider trading scandal.”

The Hopelessness of ‘The Audacity’

In AMC’s merciless satire, the tech lords are extracting all they can from the business (and us) before everything goes to hell.

In ‘Should I Marry a Murderer’ and ‘Trust Me,’ Informants Risk Almost Everything

In two new Netflix docuseries, women put their lives, safety and sanity on the line to help law enforcement bring down the bad guy.

The Electric Kiss review – belle époque seance comedy struggles to summon real magic

Pierre Salvadori’s whimsical period farce about a fake medium and a grief-stricken painter has charm and elegance, but its romantic fantasy never quite ignites This year’s Cannes menu begins with something left over from the sweet trolley: a gooey, glutinous and slightly flat confection, a comedy ab

Roommates review – Netflix broken friendship comedy is a sweet and salty treat

The streamer has strangely kept this witty and detailed college comedy from critics but it’s far better than one has come to expect The initial fruits borne from Adam Sandler’s early days deal with Netflix were largely rotten; empty-brained and dated comedies like The Ridiculous 6, The Do-Over and S

Balls Up review – Mark Wahlberg is a hoot in gross-out football comedy

Peter Farrelly’s World Cup-themed buddy movie winningly channels the juvenile charm of his 90s classics If another Gulf war, classic price-gouging tactics and long-distance stadium treks have you down about this year’s World Cup, consider the alternative from the director who gave us Dumb and Dumber

Thrash review – cursed shark thriller sinks like a stone on Netflix

Phoebe Dynevor and Djimon Hounsou are left adrift in a suspense-free dud that has cycled through two distributors and three titles Due to the sheer amount of money Netflix has to play with (last year it spent about $18bn on content) and the ever-increasing number of subscribers it must satiate, the

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

Exclusive: How the White House is justifying its $1B East Wing ask

Exclusive: How the White House is justifying its $1B East Wing ask  Axios Key House GOP moderate dismisses ballroom funding request - Live Updates  Politico Some Republicans aren’t sold on $1B price tag for Trump’s ballroom project in their party-line ICE bill  NBC News Senate Republicans weigh whet

Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa

The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries.

Is France’s Centrist Leader Trying to Weatherproof It From the Far Right?

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.

Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.

Budget 2026 live updates: Bill Shorten says he’s vindicated by budget tax reforms ‘very like’ the ones he took to two elections

Shadow treasurer says his objective is to ‘defeat’ changes to capital gains and negative gearing. Follow today’s news live See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia to send military plane to strait of Hormuz reopening mission

Budget earmarks more than $600m for Bondi attack response, with half going to Australia’s Jewish community

Funds flow to charities and other organisations, with Executive Council of Australian Jewry getting $124m for extra security Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverage Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

Rugby league, bird flu and drones: things you may have missed in the 2026 budget

Buried in the Australian budget papers are a multitude of decisions that don’t make the headlines. Here are a few of this year’s Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverage Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news pod

Inside Gold Gala 2026: Jet Li, Priyanka Chopra, Charles Melton Honored

Inside Gold Gala 2026: Jet Li, Priyanka Chopra, Charles Melton Honored  The Hollywood Reporter

The Gold Gala Honored Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Celebrated Asian Pacific Representation

The Gold Gala Honored Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Celebrated Asian Pacific Representation  Vogue

Gold House Turns Its Gala Into a Brand Partnership Playbook

Gold House Turns Its Gala Into a Brand Partnership Playbook  ADWEEK

Two UK ticket-holders win more than £41m each in EuroMillions jackpot

Two UK ticket-holders win more than £41m each in EuroMillions jackpot  The Independent

Did anyone win tonight's EuroMillions £62m jackpot?

Did anyone win tonight's EuroMillions £62m jackpot?  Liverpool Echo

'Life-changing' £26m EuroMillions win claimed by UK ticket-holder

'Life-changing' £26m EuroMillions win claimed by UK ticket-holder  BBC

Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse

Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse  The Washington Post Maryland reaches $2.25 billion settlement on Key Bridge collapse as Justice Dept. files charges against operator, employee  WTOP Lawyers for Key Bridge collapse victims blast Dali operator for alleged coverup r

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere

Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiasts Last year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the South

Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup

Parents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.

Chicago teen who pushed for parents’ release from ICE custody dies of cancer

Kevin González, 18-year-old who had terminal colon cancer, died shortly after reuniting with his parents in Mexico A Chicago-born teen who advocated for his parents’ release from US immigration authorities’ custody while fighting terminal cancer has died shortly after reuniting with them in Mexico,

Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29

Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.

Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82

Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.