71 m. ago GTA 6 delay decision made 'to avoid brutal crunch' but it's not a surprise to Rockstar

Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed late last week, and one report has now suggested that Rockstar has pushed the project to 2026 to help its staff avoid a period of 'crunch'

Politics

2 h. ago NatureScot presents Galloway National Park consultation report to Scottish Government

The body handed its findings over to Holyrood on Monday, although they have not yet been published.

Politics

2 h. ago Long A&E waits for people who have paid into NHS all their lives ‘appalling’

A report from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine shows that rising numbers of elderly and frail people are enduring very long waits.

Politics

4 h. ago Inequality killing on a ‘grand scale’ globally, experts warn

It comes as a new report from the WHO revealed targets designed to help tackle global health inequalities within a generation will not be met.

Events

6 h. ago Britain has one of most difficult voter registration processes, report finds

UK system makes it a ‘real outlier’ among liberal democracies, according to study examining 62 countriesThe UK has one of the most difficult voter registration processes among liberal democracies, according to research that examined 62 countries.Requirements to actively register to vote, meet strict deadlines before polling day and cast a ballot at specific polling stations make the UK a “real outlier internationally”, academics at the University of Manchester found. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago ‘It brings out the evilness inside you’ – the ‘horrible’ drug linked to sexual exploitation in a deprived city

Ben Bryant spent five months exploring the impact of synthetic stimulant ‘dust’ on Stoke-on-Trent, where women report incidents of rape and users trade sexual acts for the drug

Events

7 h. ago Fox hunting in Scotland 'still happening' two years on from 'strongest ban in UK'

A new report by the League Against Cruel Sports warned huntsmen continue to make 'brazen attempts' to exploit loopholes and flout the law.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Shocking’: One in three bikers report drivers throwing litter at them

It’s ‘at best petty, and at worst downright dangerous’, says advocate

Events

12 h. ago UK planning on restricting visa applications from certain nationalities – report

Labour promised in its manifesto that it would bring down immigration numbers.

Politics

12 h. ago Prisoner had letter delivered to his cell under an hour before being found dead

Lewis Petryszyn, 25, was found dead at the troubled HMP Parc in Bridgend after a series of failings by staff, a report has found

Events

14 h. ago Murillo earns Nottingham Forest vital point at Crystal Palace in race for Europe

Nottingham Forest aren’t finished just yet. A typically wholehearted performance from Nuno Espírito Santo’s side rescued a point that could eventually prove priceless for their hopes of reaching the promised land of the Champions League next season.It is to their immense credit that with three matches still to play, a team who ended last season in 17th place are still in contention to dine at Europe’s top table. Having fallen behind to Eberechi Eze’s penalty in front of a joyous Crystal Palace crowd still basking in the glory of their upcoming appearance in the FA Cup final, that they were back on terms within four minutes thanks to Murillo’s clever finish spoke volumes about the spirit Nuno has created at the two-time European champions since replacing Steve Cooper. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago M&S hackers tricked IT help desk workers to access company systems, says report

The cyberattack by hackers from the Scattered Spider network saw M&S lose millions of pounds

Politics

21 h. ago 'What's it got to do with you?': Moment furious Bristol van dweller clashed with locals as he interrupted BBC report to accuse them of a 'hate crime' after they demanded he move

The angry confrontation comes amid mounting tensions in the city over gatherings of people living in vehicles, especially alongside central green spaces.

Events

22 h. ago The cities most vulnerable to climate disasters: Shocking report reveals the urban areas set to be battered by deadly infernos and flooding

A shocking report has revealed the 'sitting duck' cities most vulnerable to climate disasters.

Events

22 h. ago New national park for Scotland 'would cost Galloway £500m' by stopping onshore wind farms

The report by BiGGAR Economics for Scottish Renewables has called into question the economic hit from creating a new national park in Galloway

Economics

24 h. ago Prisoner found dead 45 minutes after disciplinary notice put under door

The controversial Parc prison made several errors in the case, a report has found

Events

26 h. ago Ruthless Steph Curry erupts late to haul Warriors over Rockets in Game 7

Golden State beat Houston 103-89 in Game 7Curry scores 14 of 22 points in fourth quarterWith a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets instead delivered a playoff flop to end their season Sunday night.The Rockets won consecutive games to claw back from a 3-1 deficit and force a Game 7 but played their worst game of the series to be sent packing with a 103-89 loss. Continue reading...

Events

26 h. ago Mason Greenwood 'is desperate to return to the Premier League'

Mason Greenwood is keen on a return to the Premier League and believes people have 'have moved on' from the controversy that precipitated his exit, a report has claimed.

Politics

28 h. ago Infected blood scandal victims are 'scared' they won't live to see £11.8billion compensation after raft of delays

New hearings this week will examine the 'timeliness and adequacy' of the Government's response to payouts almost a year after a final report was published into the disaster.

Economics

29 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live: mushroom cook described estranged husband as ‘coercive’ and in

Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her Leongatha home in 2023. Follow live updatesWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial?Our justice and courts reporter, Nino Bucci, was in the court room in Morwell last week for the first week of Erin Patterson’s murder trial.Catch up on his report on the first week of the trial: Continue reading...

Society

30 h. ago Here’s a radical way to save England’s collapsing justice system: get rid of juries | Simon Jenkins

We’re saddled with an archaic system. As record numbers of trials stall and costs soar, it’s time for us to ditch this relicAre the middle ages about to end? We all know Magna Cartaset the principle that justice delayed is justice denied. These days, outmoded British judicial systems amount to precisely such a denial of justice, playthings of a legal profession supremely confident of its perfection. No aspect of these systems is more superfluous than juries. There is no conclusive evidence they are more “just” than systems based on judges in the rest of Europe – or in non-jury courts in Britain.As of September 2024, a record 73,000 trials in England and Wales are, like A&E patients, waiting their turn in a bureaucratic corridor. In March, a trial of a man alleged to have been threatening members of the public with a machete was postponed for three and a half years to 2028. According to a 2023 report by the charity Rape Crisis, on average adult survivors of rape in England and Wa...

Politics

31 h. ago A massive coastal restoration project is in peril amid claims Louisiana concealed a critical report

An ambitious project to restore a rapidly vanishing stretch of Louisiana coast devastated by the 2010 Gulf oil spill has been thrown deeper into disarray amid claims by Gov. Jeff Landry that his predecessor concealed an unfavorable study that could imperil the $3 billion effort

Politics

36 h. ago Major report by MPs says social care review 'doomed to fail' unless urgent action taken

MPs said the current inadequate social care system is putting 'unsustainable pressure' on unpaid carers who are being forced to provide care worth £184billion a year

Events

36 h. ago MPs warn social care reforms ‘doomed to fail’ without ‘robust financial case’

The report comes just days after the formal launch of the Casey Commission into adult social care.

Events

40 h. ago King Charles hopes to move past Prince Harry interview for VE Day commemorations, says report

King Charles is reportedly determined not to let Prince Harry and Prince Andrew overshadow the royal family

Politics

41 h. ago Palmer breaks goal drought as champions Liverpool beaten by Chelsea

There used to be a rivalry here, once. Two decades ago this was genuinely the most foreboding fixture in English football; a decade ago it was still deciding the destiny of league titles; five years ago it was still appointment viewing. Here, amid a fiesta of missed chances and offside flags, a deeply unserious Chelsea beat a Liverpool team that clearly couldn’t care less.The score could have been 5-0 or 5-5 or 0-0 and frankly nobody would have been any the wiser. There was a guard of honour at the start. There were triumphal odes from the away end. Chelsea fans retorted with the Steven Gerrard song, and the “you’ll never get a job” song, and the “always the victims” song. What was it people were saying about football becoming ever more predictable, ever more rote, ever more uninspiring? Continue reading...

Sport

42 h. ago Wigan step up on Magic Weekend’s welcome return to St James’ Park

Wigan 22-20 WarringtonWarriors edge out Wolves; Huddersfield pick up first winWherever it sits in the calendar, Magic Weekend always has the feeling of a seismic weekend in the shaping of every side’s prospects.Last year it was much more decisive given how it was played in mid-August, just weeks before the playoff began: but even here, on the May bank holiday weekend, Magic’s return to Newcastle felt hugely significant. Continue reading...

Politics

43 h. ago Shell reportedly weighing up merits of making move to buy BP

Such a takeover would be one of biggest deals ever in oil and gas industryShell is talking to advisers about the potential for a takeover of the rival oil producer BP, according to reports.The oil major has been discussing the feasibility and merits of a takeover of BP with its advisers in recent weeks, according to a report from Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter. Continue reading...

Politics

43 h. ago London City Lionesses survive Birmingham comeback to win WSL promotion

Birmingham 2-2 London City LionessesLionesses earn only promotion spot to WSLLondon City Lionesses were promoted to the Women’s Super League after an outstanding individual goal from Isobel Goodwin helped them edge to a dramatic 2-2 draw away to their nearest title rivals Birmingham City on a gripping final day of the Women’s Championship season.Goodwin’s stunning long-range strike and a Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah header put the visitors 2-0 up and Birmingham, backed by a club-record crowd of 8,749 knowing they had to win to be promoted, fought back valiantly through Emily van Egmond’s header and Cho So-hyun’s volley – four minutes from time – to set up a frantic finish but the visitors clung on to the draw they needed to clinch top spot. Continue reading...

Events

43 h. ago Alexander Isak on the spot to help Newcastle share the spoils at Brighton

Three times the referee Craig Pawson awarded penalties to Newcastle in the second half. Twice they were overturned by VAR but the third one stood, and Alexander Isak converted to earn Newcastle a vital point in the race for Champions League football. They had not played well, but they never do against Brighton, and in that context a draw earned with an 89th-minute equaliser was extremely welcome.“Keeping our composure and making sure our performance wasn’t affected by the outcomes [of the VAR decisions] was key,” said the Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who acknowledged the VAR was right to rule out the first two penalties. “If you look at the season as a whole we probably haven’t dug out enough points from games that are in the balance. Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago Bowen pounces for West Ham to deny Spurs but boos ring out for Hammers

There is no better example of West Ham’s malaise than their inability to raise themselves for this game. Tottenham Hotspur had an excuse given that their season rests on whether they hold their nerve when they head to the Arctic Circle for the conclusion of their Europa League semi-final with Bodo/Glimt this week, but there are no such silver linings at the London Stadium. This has been a campaign to forget for West Ham, who seem destined to finish in 17th place after going eight games without a win, and only a major overhaul of a tired, ageing squad this summer will ensure that they do not endure more turmoil next season.There has been no uplift since Graham Potter was hired in place of Julen Lopetegui in January. West Ham have taken 14 points from 15 games under Potter and they attacked this visit from Ange Postecoglou’s B team without any discernible enthusiasm. A passionless 1-1 draw, secured by Jarrod Bowen cancelling out Wilson Odobert’s opener for Spurs, was deservedly greete...

Politics

45 h. ago Idah hits Celtic leveller as Rangers denied in Old Firm showdown

What a phoney war this proved to be. Eighty-four minutes into the Old Firm derby came its first booking, for the Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson. Long before then, it had become apparent Rangers and Celtic would be pretty content to settle for a point each. These sides swung and comprehensively missed at each other for much of the 97 minutes played. This was no clash for the purist.Celtic may be the happier when dust settles. They avoided three successive league defeats to their oldest foes – a feat Rangers last achieved in 1996-97 – and recovered from a goal behind. Celtic were the better team in the second period but Rangers always carried a counterattacking threat. Hamza Igamane and Nicolas Raskin should have done better when afforded late chances to win this for the hosts. Ferguson and his staff also appealed wildly but in vain for a penalty, nine minutes from time. Continue reading...

Events

46 h. ago 60 Minutes prepares to drop bombshell Trump report despite lawsuit threat

The broadcast channel has said it will be running a segment on Sunday titled 'The Rule of the Law', which scrutinizes Trump's executive orders against law firms.

Events

53 h. ago Charging an electric car at home is still CHEAPER than filling up with petrol

The AA's latest EV Recharge Report for March shows that people who charge at home pay just 5.6p/mile for standard rate domestic charging compared to 11.8p/mile for petrol.

Science

55 h. ago Vet report reveals hero dog had 'great prognosis' before death as police chief urged to 'come clean'

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Documents obtained by the Sunday Mail show the two-year-old Alsatian could have recovered after her accident but was euthanised by Police Scotland.

Events

55 h. ago Vet report reveals euthanised police dog had 'great prognosis' as Scots cops urged 'come clean'

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Documents obtained by the Sunday Mail show the two-year-old Alsatian could have recovered after her accident but was euthanised by Police Scotland.

Events

64 h. ago Northampton stun Leinster with heroic victory to reach Champions Cup final

Leinster 34-37 NorthamptonSaints cling on for win following first-half blitzThis competition has seen a few remarkable results over the years but few to match this sweetest of Saints days. Maybe Leinster thought that a fourth successive Investec Champions Cup final appearance was a formality against supposedly outgunned English opposition. If so they were made to pay a heavy price as a triple whammy of tries from Tommy Freeman helped Northampton pull off one of the all-time great knockout heists.The Irish province, beaten in the final in the last three consecutive seasons, were stunned at the final whistle. But the Saints had led 27-15 at half-time and, even after Leinster had charged back to within three points the visitors came knocking again via a 62nd minute score from James Ramm. The final quarter was frantically tense, settled in contentious fashion after an aghast Leinster had a possible 79th-minute score disallowed. Continue reading...

Sport

66 h. ago Hirst caps Ipswich fightback to spoil Everton’s Goodison farewell party

The penultimate game at Goodison Park proved an occasion for relegated Ipswich to savour far more than their obliging hosts. Everton were two goals up and cruising towards a second win in 10 games when Julio Enciso changed the complexion of the contest with a stunning finish.Substitute George Hirst completed the fightback by Kieran McKenna’s spirited side with a late header. This was a big opportunity squandered by David Moyes’ team. Everton’s energy and composure declined markedly after taking a two goal lead and Ipswich’s punishment, and point, was merited. Continue reading...

Politics

66 h. ago Vardy ends Leicester’s home drought to keep Southampton stuck on 11 points

Jamie Vardy ended Leicester’s long wait for a home goal in the Premier League as they defeated Southampton 2-0 in a clash between two already relegated teams.Vardy’s opener at the King Power Stadium was the 38-year-old’s 199th goal in a Leicester shirt and set Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side on their way to a first win since January. Jordan Ayew added a second before half-time for the Foxes to leave Southampton still needing one more point to avoid a share of the competition’s lowest-ever total – Derby’s 11 from 2007-08. Continue reading...

Politics

68 h. ago Ofsted’s proposed report cards should be opposed – school leaders’ union

The NAHT has launched legal action against the watchdog over the potential impact of their proposals on the mental health of leaders.

Politics

68 h. ago A grizzly bear comeback in California? An old dream gets new legs

A feasibility report using historical maps and ecological data is raising excitement: ‘It would be a slow process’On the eve of the gold rush, California was teeming with grizzly bears – as many as 10,000 of them. They were so popular that the Bear Flag Republic – a short-lived attempt by a group of US settlers to break away from Mexico in 1846 – used the animals as their mascot; an image that still adorns California’s flag.But by the mid-1920s, the bears were all gone. The last documented sighting of a grizzly bear in California was in the spring of 1924 in Sequoia national park, a lonesome bear wandering among the trees. Continue reading...

Politics

68 h. ago Witnesses and aid groups report looting in Gaza after two months of Israeli blockade

Organizations in Gaza, messages circulated between security officials for aid groups seen by The Associated Press and witnesses say warehouses are being looted by Palestinians, some armed, as desperation for aid spikes after more than two months of Israel’s blockade

Politics

69 h. ago Scientific societies to do climate assessment after Trump administration dismissed authors

Two groups join forces for peer-reviewed research after key contributors on Congress-mandated report dismissedTwo major US scientific societies have announced they will join forces to produce peer-reviewed research on the climate crisis’s impact days after Donald Trump’s administration dismissed contributors to a key Congress-mandated report on climate crisis preparedness.On Friday, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the American Geophysical Union (AGU) said that they will work together to produce over 29 peer-reviewed journals that will cover all aspects of climate change including observations, projections, impacts, risks and solutions. Continue reading...

Politics

69 h. ago Tielemans winner keeps Villa racing for Champions League as Fulham falter

This was a narky, gnarly narrow victory but Aston Villa will not mind. After missing out on a Champions League semi-final and an FA Cup final over the previous two matches, Unai Emery’s team enhanced their chances of the top-five finish in the Premier League that would return them to Europe’s elite competition after Youri Tielemans’ first-half header dented Fulham’s own bid for continental competition.Villa have now equalled their 17-match record unbeaten home run in the Premier League, set during Emery’s first season here two years ago, and are level on points with Nottingham Forest, who visit Crystal Palace on Monday, and Chelsea, at home to Liverpool on Sunday, on 60 points. Continue reading...

Sport

69 h. ago ‘Miracle cure’ hair growth supplement makes ‘unbelievable difference’ to its thickness

This biotin-based dietary supplement is proving popular with Amazon shoppers, who report that their hair, skin and nails look noticeably healthier after taking it

Politics

3 d. ago Trump’s promised ‘golden age’ for the US economy is off to a chaotic start

Growth in the first three months was challenged by Trump’s overhaul plans, and execution of his tariffs created widespread confusion and uncertaintyDonald Trump promised to usher in a new “golden age” for the US economy – one with lower prices, more jobs and greater wealth. This week, his first quarter report card came in, and the new age is off to a chaotic start.Gross domestic product (GDP) shrank for the first time in three years during the first quarter, abruptly turning negative after a spell of robust growth as trade distortions and weaker consumer spending dampened activity. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Is a River Alive? by Robert Mcfarlane: a beautiful overture for our dying rivers

There’s been a lot of noise about the state of our rivers these past few years, and quite right too. An Environment Agency report in 2020 revealed that not a single river, lake or stream in England was classified as in “good health” and during last year’s general election campaign, politicians felt the need to compete over what their parties would do to end the scandal of raw sewage entering the water system. There’s no doubt that, for a large section of the public, the issue has touched a nerve.

Events

3 d. ago Trump administration to cut thousands of jobs from CIA and other spy agencies – report

CIA to lose 1,200 while NSA among other agencies reported to face downsizing amid president’s drive to shrink federal workforceThe White House plans to cut staffing at the Central Intelligence Agency by 1,200 positions while other intelligence agencies including the National Security Agency will also shed thousands of jobs, the Washington Post has reported.A person familiar with the plan confirmed the changes to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Trump to eliminate 1,200 CIA positions within larger plan to shrink spy workforce: report

Cuts are reportedly unrelated to DOGE firings

Politics

3 d. ago School leaders’ union launches legal action against Ofsted over report card plan

Headteachers fear the watchdog’s inspection proposals will increase high-stakes accountability and pressure on school staff.

Politics

3 d. ago Elon Musk's mom uses vile slur against WSJ reporters as she slams 'dishonest' article about son

'The @WSJ dishonest article about @elonmusk and @Tesla was written by three women,' Maye Musk wrote on X Thursday, taking the time to tag the reporters responsible.

Politics

3 d. ago De Bruyne sinks Wolves to help Manchester City close in on top

Manchester City are timing their run to the finish line just right as Kevin De Bruyne does everything in his power to ensure he leaves a Champions League club behind. The Belgian’s goal against Wolves secured a fourth straight Premier League win to send City third and one step closer to maintaining their place among the continent’s elite.City will be as pleased with the hard-fought victory as Wolves are disappointed to leave with nothing. They rattled the woodwork twice and were the more dangerous team inside the box but when it comes to critical moments, there are few better in world football than De Bruyne. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Fetterman clashed with his wife over Israel support and aides questioned his mental health, bombshell report says

‘They are bombing refugee camps. How can you support this?’ Gisele Barreto Fetterman reportedly told her husband in the early weeks of the Gaza war

Politics

3 d. ago Consultant says security report into arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro's home won't be made public

A consultant paid to review security at the official residence of the Pennsylvania governor after it was firebombed by a late-night intruder last month says his team’s findings won't be made public

Politics

3 d. ago Lakers’ LeBron James reportedly suffered MCL sprain in playoff ouster

James sustained Grade 2 MCL sprain in knee per reportLakers’ season ended with Game 5 loss to TimberwolvesLos Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sustained a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported on Friday.The Timberwolves ended that series in that game on Wednesday, courtesy of a 103-96 victory. Had the Lakers staved off elimination in that contest, the injury likely would have kept James off the court for three to five weeks. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Scientific societies say they'll do national climate assessment after Trump dismissed report authors

Two major scientific societies say they will fill the void from the Trump administration’s dismissal of scientists writing a cornerstone federal report on what climate change is doing to the United States

Politics

3 d. ago Wall Street and European markets finish week on a high after US jobs report

FTSE 100 records its longest winning streak as Washington releases better-than-expected hiring figuresMarkets on both sides of the Atlantic rose on Friday after hiring in the US slowed less than expected in April, offering a glimmer of hope that the world’s largest economy was in a better-than-feared position to withstand the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs.On Wall Street the S&P 500 was up 1.5% and the Dow Jones rose 1.3% by early afternoon on Friday, while European markets closed sharply higher after official figures showed the US workforce grew by 177,000 last month. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Man arrested after 'filming young girl' in changing rooms at Scots swimming pool

Police launched a probe after receiving a report of voyeurism at the Waterfront Leisure Complex in Greenock.

Events

3 d. ago Shein Drops UK Communications Firms as Trump Tariffs Throw London IPO off Course

Shein Drops UK Communications Firms as Trump Tariffs Throw London IPO off Course  U.S. News & World Report

Economics

3 d. ago Jobs report defies expectations and hiring remains steady despite concerns over Trump’s tariffs

The report gives the first glimpse of how the economy has fared after Trump’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’ when he introduced sweeping tariffs that plunged the stock market into chaos

Politics

3 d. ago Trump is planning ‘purge’ of White House staff after ousting Waltz, report says

Others could soon follow ousted national security adviser Mike Waltz to the exit

Politics

3 d. ago EgyptAir crash which killed British man caused by oxygen fire, says coroner

The coroner, Mark Layton, dismissed an Egyptian report which suggested the crash could have been caused by a deliberate explosion.

Events

4 d. ago Apollo capitalises on buyout dip to report record fee earnings

Strategy launched in 2019 to refinance stretched deals or help shore up companies’ finances is now the group’s best-performing

Politics

4 d. ago Inspector General expands probe in Hegseth military Signal chats, report says

The Pentagon’s inspector general is looking into how information from a classified system got onto Hegseth’s Signal group chats

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian's share of national welfare fund stays the same despite rising demands

A report to the council’s Executive offered some comfort that the council can carry over around £500,000 from last year’s emergency funding.

Economics

4 d. ago Army may be gearing up for Trump birthday military parade with 6,600 soldiers: report

Trump was smitten by France’s military parade in Paris on Bastille Day that he saw in 2017

Events

4 d. ago British public does not want AI to replace doctors, poll finds

More than four in 10 people are also unaware of how the technology is being used in healthcare, a report by the Royal College of Radiologists found.

Politics

4 d. ago Tottenham firmly in driving seat despite Bodø/Glimt’s unwelcome late reply

With eight minutes to play, Tottenham’s fans must have thought they were almost home and hosed. It had been hard to hear yourself think as the emotions of a frustrating campaign poured out with each goal that went in, with Brennan Johnson’s opener after just 38 seconds setting the tone.But this being Spurs, things are never quite that simple. Cruising at 3-0 after further goals from James Maddison and Dominic Solanke seemed to have given them a comfortable advantage, a late strike from Bodø/Glimt’s stand-in captain, Ulrik Saltnes, that deflected off the unfortunate Micky van de Ven changed the complexion of the tie in an instant. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Apple quarterly earnings beat Wall Street expectations amid Trump trade policy chaos

Trump said consumer electronics will be exempted from his soaring tariffs on China, though it is unclear for how longApple’s second-quarter financials came in slightly higher than Wall Street’s expectations on Thursday.The tech giant reported revenue of $95.4bn, up more than 4% over last year, and earnings-per-share of $1.65 per share, up more than 7%. Analysts had predicted revenue of $94.5bn and earnings of $1.62. The company, worth $3.2tn, has beaten Wall Street’s expectations for the previous four quarters. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Chelsea on track for final as Jackson double leads domination of Djurgården

The partying in the stands was at odds with everything taking place on the artificial pitch. There was no irony about the celebrations from the noisy Djurgården fans when their team finally found the back of the net. The roar was deafening and the emotion was genuine. The only problem, though, was that Chelsea were already four goals to the good by the time Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta got the underdogs on the scoresheet in Stockholm.It was not a great look for a competition that Uefa invented for the benefit of Europe’s smaller clubs. Chelsea against the 11th best team in Sweden for a place in the final of the Conference League? A show of the Premier League’s financial power was inevitable. Enzo Fernández, signed for £106.7m, decorated the contest with early assists for Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke. Nicolas Jackson came off the bench and scored twice. Cole Palmer’s failure to end his goal drought was a sideshow. Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago Wissa clinches win for Brentford to dent Nottingham Forest’s European hopes

This week Nottingham Forest readied themselves for the Champions League, Evangelos Marinakis relinquishing his controlling interest in the club to comply with Uefa’s ownership rules. Marinakis’s other club, Greek champions Olympiakos, have already qualified for the grandest stage in the club game but Forest’s bid to return to European competition will probably go to the wire. Will Forest, who remain sixth, look back on defeat at home to Brentford as a costly misstep when their season ends here against Chelsea, one of those teams vying for a top-five berth?Forest, who face Crystal Palace, Leicester and West Ham before that potential final-day showdown, never really got going on a disappointing evening. Goals from Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa, a January target for Forest, condemned the hosts to successive league home defeats for the first time since the end of last season. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have now lost four of their past five matches in all competitions, including Sunday’s ...

Politics

4 d. ago Drudge Report owner threatens Trump with '$1 TRILLION lawsuit' after White House launched copycat news site

The site represents Trump's latest attempt to circumvent mainstream media, after going after legacy new organizations ranging from ABC News to the Associated Press.

Events

4 d. ago Russell Brand allegedly dragged woman to men's toilet, court docs report

Russell Brand is due to appear in court tomorrow after being charged with rape and sexual assault.

Events

4 d. ago Apple to report quarterly earnings amid Trump trade policy chaos

Trump said consumer electronics will be exempted from his soaring tariffs on China but it is unclear for how longInvestors have their eyes on Apple as it prepares to report financial results of the second quarter of the fiscal year on Thursday. The tech giant has been working to calm nervous analysts after Donald Trump levied sweeping tariffs on countries around the world that are likely to complicate supply chains for consumer electronics. Since the beginning of the year, Apple’s stock has slumped 16%.In anticipation of its earnings report, the company’s stock notched up slightly on Wednesday. Analysts are predicting a positive quarter for Apple with an average revenue estimate of $94.56bn, up 4.2% over last year, and earnings of $1.62 per share, up 5.8%. The company, worth $3.2tn, has beaten Wall Street’s expectations for the previous four quarters. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Trump approves first weapons shipment to Ukraine since becoming president, report says, after minerals deal agreed – Europe live

Trump administration suspended delivery of US military aid to Ukraine in March but is now set to restore exportsUkraine and the US signed a long-awaited minerals deal last night, signaling a major step forward in bilateral relations. But the full text of the agreement, including key details on the contentious small print issues that dragged out negotiations, has yet to be made public.Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal suggested yesterday that the process of ratifying the agreement could start today, with party consultations. Expect more details to emerge. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Kohl’s CEO fired after making ‘highly unusual’ business deals with his romantic partner, report says

CEO Ashley Buchanan took on the role in mid-January

Economics

4 d. ago Trump fires national security adviser Michael Waltz as bombshell report details toxic atmosphere in White House after leak scandal

President Donald Trump will replace Michael Waltz as his national security adviser the Daily Mail confirmed.

Events

4 d. ago More than a quarter of domestic abuse services turning children away due to funding shortages

Report from the domestic abuse commissioner warns severe funding shortages are putting victims at further risk

Events

4 d. ago Trump administration jails hundreds of immigrants in notorious federal prisons

Immigrants report moldy food, used underwear and ‘pandemonium’ as Trump dramatically expands detentionThe US government has jailed hundreds of immigrants in notorious federal prisons in a dramatic escalation of its detention practices, cutting people off from their attorneys and families and subjecting them to brutal conditions, according to accounts from behind bars.Since February, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) has increasingly used Bureau of Prisons (BoP) facilities to incarcerate immigrants facing deportation, records show. The partnership between BoP and Ice, two agencies that have generally operated separately, means people accused of civil immigration violations are being imprisoned in harsh environments of federal penitentiaries run by prison guards. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Moldy food, used underwear: inside the US prisons where Trump is jailing immigrants

As Trump dramatically expands detention, immigrants are moved to notorious penitentiaries where they report horrific conditionsThe US government has jailed hundreds of immigrants in notorious federal prisons in a dramatic escalation of its detention practices, cutting people off from their attorneys and families and subjecting them to brutal conditions, according to accounts from behind bars.Since February, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) has increasingly used Bureau of Prisons (BoP) facilities to incarcerate immigrants facing deportation, records show. The partnership between BoP and Ice, two agencies that have generally operated separately, means people accused of civil immigration violations are being imprisoned in harsh environments of federal penitentiaries run by prison guards. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Pilot made two fatal errors in seconds before army helicopter crashed into passenger jet

The bombshell report into the January 29 incident at Washington DC's Ronald Reagan International Airport, which also killed the three Army personnel aboard the helicopter, claims that Captain Rebecca Lobach did not follow an order to change course.

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4 d. ago Government told to ‘hang head in shame’ after Rod Stewart pays for child’s autism diagnosis

The musician's action follows a Daily Record report highlighting the plight of Iain Gregori, whose father, Michael, repeatedly sought an autism diagnosis for his son

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4 d. ago I worked with Tony Blair when he put climate at the heart of UK policy. He must not now undermine that | David King

I support the Climate Paradox report from the Tony Blair Institute, but his foreword risks compromising what must be achievedDavid King was chief scientific adviser to the UK government under Tony Blair, and is founder and chair of the global Climate Crisis Advisory GroupI have always been proud of the progress the UK made between 2003 and 2007 in formulating a credible response to the climate change. Under Tony Blair’s leadership, the UK placed climate at the heart of global diplomacy. At the time, our understanding was based largely on scientific projections and models. Today, the crisis is in full view – faster and more devastating than many imagined. The world is now experiencing the daily impacts of climate breakdown, and our responses must reflect this escalating emergency. We need measured, strategic, sustained and, above all, urgent interventions to ensure a manageable future for humanity.That is why I support much of the thrust of The Climate Paradox report from the Tony Bl...

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4 d. ago Why unlimited green energy is closer than people think – video

Most countries have no fossil fuel reserves, but no country in the world is without renewable energy resources. For a country such as Iceland, the world leader in renewables, this statement is clear to see. The island nation has made good use of its volcanoes and glaciers, which help provide 100% of its electricity and almost all its heat energy. But what about other countries that don't have Iceland's unique geology to rely on. Josh Toussaint-Strauss finds out how the world has managed to reach the impressive milestone of more than 40% of global electricity demand coming from clean power sources, and how other countries such as the UK are making this energy transition happen, despite a distinct lack of volcanoesClean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024, report finds Continue reading...

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4 d. ago When police believed 'beyond doubt' the Loch Ness Monster was real...and tried to protect it from a harpoon

Documents from 1938 - five years after the first photo purporting to show the rumoured beast was taken - detail efforts by the authorities to safeguard Nessie.

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5 d. ago Trump tariffs cause fastest slump in British factory export orders in five years – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK manufacturers report falling export orders and China signals openness to US trade talks Fhaheen Khan, senior economist at Make UK, a lobby group for British manufacturing, said:UK manufacturers are caught in the eye of a perfect storm, with rising costs and international trade uncertainty undermining growth prospects. While actual changes in trade have been limited, the unpredictability, particularly around US tariff policy, is doing significant damage and paralysing decision makers. Many firms are delaying major investment decisions until greater clarity emerges, while being forced in the meantime to cut costs through redundancies while pushing through price increases.This has left manufacturing experiencing its most severe slowdown in years, with the UK at a competitive disadvantage compared to our European peers who are weathering current challenges relatively better. As a result, it is now vital that gover...

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5 d. ago China hints at openness to trade talks with US; Tesla denies board search for Musk successor – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Chinese state-controlled social media says US has approached China for trade talksLloyds Banking Group has reported a 7% drop in pre-tax profit to £1.5bn in its first quarter, and is bracing for the ripple effect from Trump’s tariffs on its balance sheet.The high street bank said that it has set aside £309m to account for possible bad debts, compared with previous guidance of £274m, as it added a £35m net charge to prepare for the possible impact on the economic outlook from President Trump’s tariffs.The US has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold discussions on the tariff issue.Yuyuan Tantian is not among China’s most authoritative state media outlets. The Global Times, which is owned by the newspaper of the governing Communist Party, People’s Daily, has often been first to report China’s next steps in trade disagreements over the past few years.Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson fo...

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5 d. ago Tesla denies report claiming board looked to replace Elon Musk

Wall Street Journal article saying headhunters were contacted branded ‘absolutely false’ by chair Robyn DenholmTesla has denied a report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk as its chief executive amid a backlash against his rightwing politics and declining car sales.Robyn Denholm, the chair of the board at the electric carmaker, said in a statement on Tesla’s social media account on X: “Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ukraine’s PM hails ‘good and equal’ minerals deal with US – Europe live

Ukraine to retain ‘full control over resources and infrastructure’ under agreement, says Denys Shmyhal Full report: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against RussiaUkraine and the US signed a long-awaited minerals deal last night, signaling a major step forward in bilateral relations. But the full text of the agreement, including key details on the contentious small print issues that dragged out negotiations, has yet to be made public.Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal suggested yesterday that the process of ratifying the agreement could start today, with party consultations. Expect more details to emerge. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago FBI reassigns agents seen taking knee during racial justice protest, report claims

The FBI has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, two people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

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5 d. ago Tesla denies board search for Elon Musk’s successor; Trump tariffs to slash growth, says Bank of Japan – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as US electric carmaker says report board is looking for next Tesla boss is ‘absolutely false’National Grid, the FTSE 100 company that owns the UK’s electricity network, has appointed Shell oil executive Zoë Yujnovich as chief executive after the retirement of John Pettigrew.Yujnovich was until recently working at FTSE 100 oil company Shell, where she was director of integrated gas and upstream (oil production) and a member of the executive committee. She previously led the Iron Ore company of Canada, part of Rio Tinto.I firmly believe in the vital function energy companies play in driving change and creating value. On both sides of the Atlantic National Grid has an essential role to play in making energy secure, affordable and reliable for our customers and communities. I’m excited about leading National Grid as it delivers on the growth opportunities ahead. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago China claims US could be true origin of Covid in astonishing new report

In a bombshell white paper published Wednesday, the Chinese State Council Information Office put forward the theory that the virus may have actually emerged on American soil

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5 d. ago Ukraine PM hails minerals deal with US as ‘good, equal and beneficial’ – Europe live

Denys Shmyhal says agreement leaves Kyiv in full control of its infrastructure and natural resourcesFull report: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against RussiaIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after months of strained negotiations – Europe live

US treasury department announces agreement after reports of last-minute obstacles apparently overcomeFull report: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against RussiaIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Schools should deliver more ‘relationship violence prevention lessons’ – charity

One in eight secondary school teachers report that a pupil committed sexual assault against another child in the past term, poll suggests.

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5 d. ago Pete Hegseth’s wife taking on unofficial role managing his image at Pentagon, report says

Jennifer Rauchet, a former Fox producer, directed agency staffers on handling media and managing secretary’s image on social, a report claims

Politics

5 d. ago Lamine Yamal dazzles as Barcelona and Inter trade stunning goals in 3

Lamine Yamal had said that he left fear behind in the park in Mataró when he was little and there was certainly no sign of it on an astonishing night up on Montjuïc. Barcelona were a goal down inside the first minute of their first Champions League semi-final in seven years, reminded of the ghosts of their recent past and needing more goals than Inter had conceded in the entire league phase, then they found themselves trailing again on the hour, but the 17-year-old would not back down and nor would his teammates.Instead, there he was gesturing for this Olympic stadium to get on its feet and find its voice and producing a performance that meant they could hardly do anything else. One that suggested it is not that he might become the best player around, but that he already might be, the most outstanding of many outstanding men on a wild and wonderful occasion in which Barcelona twice came from behind to equalise, going from 2-0 to 2-2 and 3-2 to 3-3, but couldn’t quite turn it around ...

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5 d. ago Meet Shard Place, a Gleaming Glass Tower With the Highest Outdoor Pool in London

Meet Shard Place, a Gleaming Glass Tower With the Highest Outdoor Pool in London  Robb Report

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5 d. ago China makes stunning claim about Covid's origins after lab leak furor

The Chinese government published a report on the Covid pandemic Wednesday claiming to know the true origin of the coronavirus.

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5 d. ago Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations for fourth quarter in a row amid AI boom

Tech giant has committed to investing $80bn in artificial intelligence this fiscal year as it reveals revenue of $70.07bnMicrosoft released its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday after the New York stock market closed, beating Wall Street’s expectations for the fourth quarter in a row amid a financial boom for artificial intelligence businesses.The company revealed revenue of $70.07bn and earnings of $3.46 per share. The result exceeded analyst predictions that revenue would grow to $68.42bn, or 10.6% year-over-year, and that earnings-per-share would come in at $3.22. Continue reading...

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