Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle
Actor Sir Idris Elba was one of several stars to receive honours from King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
· Steven McIntosh
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Newest first · UTC+11:00UN warns El Niño to bring more heat and disasters in coming months
BRUSSELS — The world must prepare for a surge in weather extremes and heat waves as a potentially exceptional El Niño emerges, the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization has warned.
· Zia Weise
Israel ‘sacrificing global economy’ to prolong war on Iran – professor
Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT.
· RT
Spain stands firm as only EU country to oppose new deportation centre deal
The EU reached a deal Monday on a new tightening of migration rules allowing for so-called "return hubs" to be set up outside the bloc, as countries seek to boost deportations. Spain is the only EU country to vote against this measure.
· The Local
Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell used charge cards, bank transfers and fake invoices to embezzle more than £400,000 from the party, it has been revealed.
· Angus Cochrane
Live updates: California and other states cast votes in primary elections
Tiffany Valencia, a Riverside County resident, fills out a primary election ballot during a “Barbeque, Beer and Ballots” event organized by Reform California on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Corona, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Ghana's new bill criminalising LGBTQ+ activities will undergo scrutiny before it is officially approved, the president has said.
· Thomas Naadi
Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
A second batch of papers relating to Lord Mandelson's time as UK ambassador to the US was published on Monday.
· Jennifer McKiernan
Ukraine and Moldova on course to start formal EU membership talks in June
BRUSSELS ― Hungary has signaled it will drop its long-standing opposition to Ukraine’s bid for EU membership, allowing it and Moldova to begin formal negotiations to join the bloc in the coming days, four diplomats told POLITICO.
· Nicholas Vinocur, Gabriel Gavin, Max Griera
Donaldson sex abuse trial hears police interview from alleged rape victim
The jury in the Sir Jeffrey Donaldson trial has been played a video recording of the police interview with a woman he allegedly raped and indecently assaulted when she was a child.
· Julian O'Neill
‘They want the country to be what it was in 1776’: anger in Memphis after Republicans redraw voting maps
Tennessee Republicans eliminated the state’s one Democratic, Black-majority congressional district after the supreme court gutted part of the Voting Rights Act
· George Chidi
Fulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement
Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.
· Bbcsport
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
Instagram says it has resolved an issue which saw hackers trick its AI support tool into giving them access to other users' accounts.
· Liv McMahon
Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish is undergoing treatment for cancer.
· Bbcsport
Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault
A Donald Trump-supporting influencer and PR executive has admitted to assaulting a woman by pulling her hair at a London Underground station.
· BBC News
UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian
A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.
· Bbcsport
Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober
Cara Delevingne says her debut songs are inspired by getting sober and mental health challenges she has faced.
· Naomi Clarke
Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.
· Michelle Roberts
Serbia will not impose visas on Russians, says president
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has dismissed reports that Belgrade would end visa-free travel for Russian citizens, reaffirming the country’s close ties with Moscow despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
· Milena Wälde
'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
A parrot is being blamed for causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage to cars in an Inverness suburb.
· BBC News
China launches crackdown on trade secret leaks in AI and high-tech sectors
China has launched a new campaign to tighten controls over the sharing of trade secrets, as Beijing pushes to protect its high-tech industries and reduce reliance on foreign technology.
· Middleeasteye
By-election no stepping stone, Tory candidate says
The Conservative candidate for the Makerfield by-election has promised to dedicate his time to championing the community rather than using the contest as a "stepping stone".
· Ewan Gawne
Can a reality show villain become mayor of one of America's largest cities?
As one of the stars of MTV's hit show The Hills in the 2000s, Spencer Pratt quickly became one of reality television's favourite villains.
· Sareen Habeshian
Murdered student Henry Nowak told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed
An 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed told officers "I can't breathe" nine times, his father has said.
· Charlotte Coles
Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home
US pop star Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man following a series of what she called "deeply alarming" incidents at her home.
· Paul Glynn
Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
Betty Brown, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, will receive an OBE at Windsor Castle today.
Eala blanks Hon in ruthless Birmingham opener, storms into 2nd round
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala unleashed a statement performance to kick off her campaign, crushing Priscilla Hon of Australia, 6-0, 6-2, in a dominant display to barge into the second round of the 2026 Birmingham Open on Tuesday.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Comelec: ‘No election’ via Constitutional amendment not possible
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said that a “no election” scenario in 2028 through an amendment of the Constitution is not possible due to the lack of rules allowing it.
· Dianne Sampang
Mamdani’s booming ‘agit-prop’ bureau shows he’s all about the eternal campaign
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· Post Editorial Board
UK needs autonomous killer weapons – senior official
The UK must prepare for the possibility of “taking the human out of the loop” using highly automated weapons systems, according to Al Carns, the parliamentary under-secretary of state for the armed forces.
· RT
Minister missing from Mandelson files recalls ‘nightmare’ of having his phone stolen
LONDON — A British minister whose messages with Peter Mandelson are absent from the public disclosures forced by the Jeffrey Epstein scandal recounted Tuesday the “nightmare” of having his phone stolen.
· Annabelle Dickson
Liverpool in advanced talks with Iraola
Andoni Iraola is set to take over from Arne Slot at Anfield
· Bbcsport
Labor, Coalition to avoid repaying investment funds under donations fix
A carve-out in Victoria’s proposed campaign finance laws could spare Labor and the Coalition from having to pay back donations from their investment vehicles if the money has already been spent.
· Kieran Rooney, Patrick Hatch
Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win
Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition concerns and ongoing conflicts.
· AfricaNews
Malaysia’s Umno hedges on Johor state election to lure Malay votes in stronghold
The Umno-led BN coalition defends its decision not to partner with PH in Johor, saying the election is to win the voters’ mandate again
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s Umno hedges on Johor state election to lure Malay votes in stronghold
The Umno-led BN coalition defends its decision not to partner with PH in Johor, saying the election is to win the voters’ mandate again
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Former Lioness Jill Scott to do 388-mile cycle and run challenge for Sport Relief
Former Lioness Jill Scott has spoken of the importance of youth clubs for accessing sport ahead of a five-day cycle and marathon challenge for Sport Relief.
· BBC News
Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space
Paralympian and NHS surgeon John McFall is one step closer to becoming the first physically disabled astronaut to reach orbit.
· Nicholas Bourne
The Isak saga which damaged two clubs' seasons
Alexander Isak made 22 appearances in his first season at Liverpool, just 13 as a starter
· Bbcsport
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Naxxar, Malta on Monday, local authorities confirmed.
EU trade lawmakers back compromise on deal with Trump
BRUSSELS — The European Parliament’s trade committee approved by a wide majority a compromise struck with EU governments and the Commission on legislation to implement a trade deal with the United States.
· Camille Gijs, Carlo Martuscelli
Massive Russian air attack on Ukraine kills at least 12 people
Kyiv was targeted in a large-scale Russian strike Tuesday, just over a week after another big attack on Ukraine’s capital.
· Jonas Loesel
Will Monaco suit Ferrari more than rivals? F1 Q&A
Lewis Hamilton has won three times at the Monaco Grand Prix - in 2008 with McLaren and 2016 and 2019 with Mercedes
· Bbcsport
Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait
Iraq qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years with a play-off win in March
· Bbcsport
Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Police searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire have recovered a body.
· Victoria Scheer
Rival parties make final push for support on eve of local elections
The ruling and opposition parties made last-ditch appeals for support Tuesday, the eve of nationwide local elections, a vote widely seen as a test of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.
· Yonhap
Rival parties make final push for support on eve of local elections
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties made last-ditch appeals for support Tuesday, the eve of nationwide local elections, a vote widely seen as a test of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.
· Yi Wonju
Comelec reaffirms: 2028 elections to push through; preps still ongoing
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reaffirmed that the 2028 national and local elections will push through despite speculations as it started drafting the terms of reference (TOR) for the automated election system (AES), particularly on the use of the automated counting machines (ACMs).
· Dianne Sampang
The leader, supporting actor and X-factor – Finn on England's attack
The fallout from England's Ashes loss means the home summer arrives with more intrigue and questions than any other in recent memory.
· Bbcsport
Peruvian shamans perform a blessing ritual ahead of a presidential runoff
LIMA, Peru — Peruvian shamans gathered on Monday for a blessing ritual for the two candidates in the country’s presidential runoff next weekend, a decisive vote for the South American country that has seen a revolving door of presidents kicked out of office over corruption scandals.
· Associated Press