3 h. ago British Airways owner to buy Boeing jets after US and UK agree trade deal

US president promises ‘breakthrough’ pact will be first of many as he signals optimism on China talks

Economics

4 h. ago OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics

Politics

5 h. ago Who is the new Pope? Conclave odds for favourite revealed after white smoke rises

The bookies have released their favourite on who could emerge victorious from the Conclave, becoming the next head of the Catholic Church – and odds have also been released on the name new pope might pick

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5 h. ago Stocks rise globally on US/UK trade deal optimism, dollar gains

Stocks rise globally on US/UK trade deal optimism, dollar gains  Reuters

Economics

5 h. ago A new Pope is chosen: White smoke finally rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals elect the next pontiff in third conclave vote

Hailing from 70 different countries, the 133-strong group of cardinals gathered in the Vatican for the centuries old-ritual to elect the 267th pontiff following the death of Pope Francis last month.

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5 h. ago Conclave live: Cardinals have picked the new pope as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel to break the news

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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5 h. ago Henry Pollock’s rapid rise continues with British and Irish Lions selection

The 20-year-old has been included in a 38-man touring party bound for Australia this summer despite only making his England debut in March.

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5 h. ago Watch live: Cardinals elect new pope as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

Watch live as cardinals elect a new pope with white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening (8 May).

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5 h. ago Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US By Reuters

Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US By Reuters  Investing.com

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5 h. ago New pope elected as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel chimney

A new head of the Catholic church has been elected after cardinals met for coclave in the Vatican

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5 h. ago Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US

Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US  Reuters

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5 h. ago Met Office says temperatures 'on the rise' as UK reaches highs of 26C this week

More warm weather is on its way to the UK

Politics

6 h. ago Doctor, 34, claimed he hid spycams inside bathroom air fresheners because he had 'small penis' and wanted to compare with other men

Yu Young Um, 34, secretly recorded over 24 people over the course of more than three years as they went to the toilet in a Scotland Airbnb and at staff accommodation.

Society

7 h. ago Lions squad 2025: electric Pollock forces way in but no space for Owen Farrell

Andy Farrell installs Itoje as captain for Australia tourLeinster provide record 12 players in 38-strong squadHenry Pollock has been included in the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer, capping a remarkable rise for the Northampton back-rower, but there is no place for Owen Farrell or another former England captain, Jamie George.Pollock, 20, is the standout name in Andy Farrell’s 38-man squad that, as revealed by the Guardian, is captained by Maro Itoje. When his name was read out by the Lions chair, Ieuan Evans, at a live event at the O2 in front of about 2,000 spectators, Pollock received by far the largest cheer. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Prince William's friend gives brutal verdict on Prince Harry after BBC interview

Prince Harry faced even more stinging criticism for his tell-all BBC interview, with a source accusing him of having "no interest in reconciling" with the rest of the Royal Family

Politics

7 h. ago British & Irish Lions: Henry Pollock in, Owen Farrell out and Maro Itoje captain for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s touring party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownThis will be the Lions’ first tour of Australia since 2013, when the tourists prevailed 2-1. Warren Gatland’s side won 23-21 in Brisbane, lost 16-15 in Melbourne and then roared to a 41-16 victory in the Sydney decider.The Lions will play 10 fixtures this summer – one in Dublin and the rest in Australia. Here’s the full list of opponents: Continue reading...

Society

7 h. ago London takeaway fined £13,000 after dumping grease in sewers for seven years

Fats, oils and grease were repeatedly dumped into sewers by Chinese takeaway China Panda over a seven year period

Economics

7 h. ago Trial of Michigan police officer charged in fatal shooting of Congolese immigrant ends in hung jury

The trial of a Michigan police officer charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Black man has ended in a mistrial

Events

8 h. ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced with Itoje captain for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownThis will be the Lions’ first tour of Australia since 2013, when the tourists prevailed 2-1. Warren Gatland’s side won 23-21 in Brisbane, lost 16-15 in Melbourne and then roared to a 41-16 victory in the Sydney decider.The Lions will play 10 fixtures this summer – one in Dublin and the rest in Australia. Here’s the full list of opponents: Continue reading...

Society

9 h. ago Frank Lampard admission on Coventry City job speaks volumes ahead of play

Coventry City face Sunderland in the Championship play-offs on Friday night having risen from the bottom half of the table into the top six under the ex-Chelsea and Everton coach, who has appeared rejuvenated in the second tier

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