Prisoner guilty of planning Talbot Green murder from his cell
A convicted murderer has been found guilty of orchestrating the shooting of a woman in south Wales from his prison cell.
· David Grundy
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A couple who spotted two paintings in a skip while walking their dog have seen them fetch £16,000 at auction.
· Andy Gourlay
Serena Williams in discussions about potential return at Queen's
Serena Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles as well as 14 in women's doubles with sister Venus
· Bbcsport
The US will keep embassy in Kyiv open despite Russian threats
The United States said its embassy in Ukraine will remain open despite Russian warnings that diplomats who remain in Kyiv risk getting bombed.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Russia signs military partnership with the Taliban
Russia and Afghanistan signed a military cooperation agreement on Wednesday, just one year after the Kremlin removed the Taliban from a list of banned terrorist groups.
· Jonas Loesel
Jury in Donaldson trial hears victim claim she was abused from 'quite a young age'
The jury hearing the sex abuse trial of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been shown video recordings of police interviews with one of his alleged victims.
· Julian O'Neill
Germany to target ex-soldiers in forced drills – Spiegel
Germany is drawing up a law that would force former soldiers to attend regular military exercises, as Berlin pushes ahead with its militarization campaign, Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday. Moscow has denounced the EU’s military buildup as aimed against Russia, and a ploy to distract the public from deepening domes…
· RT
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Germany is drawing up a law that would force former soldiers to attend regular military exercises, as Berlin pushes ahead with its militarization campaign, Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday. Moscow has denounced the EU’s military buildup as being aimed against Russia and a ploy to distract the public from deepening …
· RT
Judge refuses to block Trump executive order that limits mail voting
President Donald Trump listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Nicholas Riccardi
Lightning strikes cause rail disruption and house fire
Train passengers have faced disruption to rail services after damage caused by a lightning strike.
· Alex Moss
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Union has imposed a €200m ($232m; £173m) fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for having illegal products such as dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers for sale on its platform.
· Robert Greenall
The California Post’s NBA awards voting: Why Lakers were fairly represented
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· Khobi Price, Melissa Rohlin
Germany fears new wave of Ukrainian immigrants – Bild
Germany is concerned about a potential flood of Ukrainian immigrants from Poland after Warsaw sharply reduced social benefits, Bild reported on Wednesday, citing a confidential report by the German security authorities.
· RT
Are Premier League clubs flat-track bullies in Europe?
Aston Villa enjoyed revenues of almost four times that of Freiburg, who they beat in the final of the Europa League
· Bbcsport
Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men
Only "a few thousand" men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test, according to the final recommendations of scientific advisers.
· James Gallagher
Ukraine parliament ratifies landmark €90B EU aid package
Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday approved the European Commission’s €90 billion support loan.
· Jonas Loesel
Wales' fastest woman blocked from Commonwealth Games
Brier reached the semi-finals of both 100m and 200m of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
· Bbcsport
Clarke signs new Scotland deal until 2030 World Cup
Steve Clarke has led Scotland to a first men's World Cup in 28 years
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Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs
Valve has announced a price increase of more than 40% - or nearly £200 - for its two Steam Deck models, citing "rising memory and storage costs".
· Laura Cress
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into writer E Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, CBS News, the BBC's US partner, has reported.
· Alys Davies
EU fines China’s Temu €200M over illegal products
BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Thursday slapped Chinese e-commerce giant Temu with a €200 million fine for failing to check its service for illegal products sold in Europe.
· Eliza Gkritsi
New York mayor wears Arsenal kurta during Eid prayers
Mamdani is New York's youngest mayor since 1892
· Bbcsport
BBC News wins Emmy Award for coverage of Myanmar earthquake
BBC News was among the big winners at the News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York on Wednesday.
· Paul Glynn
Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years
A mother who murdered her baby daughter has been jailed for a minimum of 19 years after being given a life sentence.
· BBC News
Body found in pond is 10th person to die in heatwave
The body of a teenage boy has been recovered from a pond in Kent - the 10th person to die in water-related incidents during the recent heatwave.
· Vicky Castle
Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
Albert Manifold says he does not accept the "lies" surrounding his behaviour after he was removed as chairman of BP earlier this week.
· BBC News
The 7,000 minutes difference - why PSG could have edge over Arsenal
Arsenal are bidding to win their first Champions League on Saturday
· Bbcsport
What does hot weather do to the body?
Periods of hot weather can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
· James Gallagher
Trump cheers on Armenia’s prime minister ahead of election
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday evening, calling him “a great friend and leader” ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections on June 7.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Frustration mounts over Kent water supply disruption
Residents have expressed anger as water supply issues cause misery for thousands of people across Kent during soaring temperatures.
· Hsin-Yi Lo
King's College team wins access to cutting-edge Google quantum chip
Scientists from King's College London have become the first UK academic research team to gain access to Google's cutting-edge quantum computer chip Willow as part of a scheme launched with the UK's national quantum lab last year.
· Chris Vallance
Palace wait on Iraola with Lampard among plan Bs
For Crystal Palace, all eyes are now Andoni Iraola. Will he, won't he?
· Bbcsport
Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans
An independent body which hears disputes from social media users in the EU says Meta virtually never replies when it raises cases of people who say they have been wrongly banned from their accounts.
· Imran Rahman-Jones
Ecclestone targets World Cup glory after mental health struggle
Sophie Ecclestone is England women's leading T20 wicket-taker
· Bbcsport
Parties ramp up campaigns to sway voters in key battlegrounds ahead of early voting
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties ramped up their campaigns to win over voters in key battlegrounds Thursday, one day before the start of early voting for the June 3 local elections and parliamentary by-elections.
· Yi Wonju
Bic PH turns 7-Eleven purchases into support for volunteer firefighters in ‘Bic Flame for Heroes’ campaign
BIC Philippines officially turned over its donation to the Confederation of Filipino-Chinese Fire and Rescue Volunteer Inc. or Natcon volunteer firefighters through the “Bic Flame for Heroes” campaign, a nationwide initiative that transformed everyday consumer purchases into meaningful community support, at B Hotel …
· The Manila Times
Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say
Sixteen students have been killed in a fire at a boarding school in Gilgil, about 120km (77 miles) west of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, a policeman told journalists at the scene.
· Akisa Wandera
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
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· Faisal Islam
American fugitive wanted for child molestation arrested
MANILA, Philippines — A 59-year-old American fugitive wanted in the United States for child molestation charges was arrested in Pangasinan by operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) as part of the government’s intensified campaign against foreign sex offenders hiding in the country.
· William B. Depasupil
Local election kicks off Friday with 2-day early voting
Over 3,500 polling stations nationwide open Friday as the two-day early voting period for the June 3 election begins.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Foreign voters hit record high, but low turnout limits influence
The number of foreign nationals eligible to vote in South Korea’s local elections has grown large enough to form a noticeable voting bloc in some major cities. Their overall electoral influence, however, remains limited by persistently low voter turnout.
· Lim Jae-seong
Arsenal 2006 v 2026 - select your team
Arsenal's first XI for the 2006 Champions League final contained some stellar names
· Bbcsport
Four out of 10 S. Koreans used generative AI in 2025: poll
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Four out of 10 South Koreans said they used generative artificial intelligence (AI) last year, while concerns over the negative effects of AI grew from a year earlier, a government survey showed Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
The most iconic Champions League final performances ranked
It's European football's grandest stage, where goalscorers are etched in Champions League folklore and match-winning performances can define careers.
· Bbcsport
Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran
Oil prices have jumped after the US carried out new attacks on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city.
· Peter Hoskins
Organised crime and historic sex abuse cases driving Scotland trial backlog
The backlog of trials in Scotland's highest criminal courts has nearly tripled, due in part to an increase in complex cases involving serious organised crime and historic sex abuse.
· David Cowan
'Lifting the shame that was never mine to carry' - alleged victim of Al Fayed associate
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· Matthew Hill
My daughter woke up with a numb arm and died two weeks later
A woman whose daughter died less than two weeks after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour is campaigning to change "appalling" research funding so her death "isn't in vain".
· Catriona Aitken