Silicon Valley takes its AI pitch to the pope
On a recent sunny spring day, Father Eric Salobir led a delegation through St. Peter’s Square, past the crowds and toward Pope Leo XIV.
· Océane Herrero
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President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell slightly from a week earlier last week, marking its first decline in three weeks, a survey showed Monday.
· Yonhap
Lee's approval rating inches down to 59.3 pct: poll
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell slightly from a week earlier last week, marking its first decline in three weeks, a survey showed Monday.
· Lee Minji
Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is to ask the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to examine the hidden costs parents may be charged by childcare providers.
· Iain Watson
Bishop David rebukes Cayetano over ‘pro-life' defense of Duterte’s drug war
MANILA, Philippines — Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David slammed Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano over his remarks, claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs campaign was a “pro-life campaign.”
· Allen Limos
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power. Those monumental physical traces are to be found in the fertile plains, mountainsides and deserts of the Middle East. But one of their most prominent modern counterparts may o…
· Sebastian Usher
The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took control
Kimi Antonelli is now 43 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the drivers' championship
· Bbcsport
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce
More than a million people in the UK now have second jobs as rising costs, insecure work and industry changes push workers into a growing gig economy.
· Dawn Limbu
Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
Walking down the streets of Burton-upon-Trent 30 years ago, Al Wall could smell different aspects of the beer brewing process through the day - but those moments are now few and far between.
· Ema Sabljak
UK braces for hottest May day on record as 30C heat continues
Heatwave conditions were reached in several parts of the UK on Sunday
· Tomasz Schafernaker
Monday Night Club: What next for relegated West Ham as Spurs survive?
Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.
England v New Zealand - third T20 highlights
Coverage from Hove as England and New Zealand clash in the third of their T20 matches.
Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'
The World Surf League is staged between April and December
· Bbcsport
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
Back in March, an email landed in my inbox from Irish airline Ryanair asking me if I was ready for my "next Moroccan adventure".
· Jacob Evans
Scott Ritter: The US administration lost a patriot and truth-teller in Tulsi Gabbard
Scott Ritter is a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and author of 'Disarmament in the Time of Perestroika: Arms Control and the End of the Soviet Union.' He served in the Soviet Union as an inspector implementing the INF Treaty, in General Schwarzkopf’s staff during the Gulf War, and from 1991-1998 as a UN…
· RT
Films more likely to star an actor called Chris or a talking animal than a woman over 60, study finds
Emma Thompson among voices supporting anti-ageism campaign, which has uncovered striking findings in top-grossing UK films over past three years
· Catherineshoard
'Don't split the vote': Joyce mocks Liberals over new poll
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Adam Vidler
Trump slams ‘losers’ criticizing Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at critics of a still-unfinished peace deal with Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran are proceeding in an “orderly and constructive manner” but that he has instructed his representatives “not to rush” into an agreement.
· RT
Candidate in heated Dem primary has business ties to exec with disturbing abuse claims
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· Hannah Fierick
Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set
Olivia Dean has closed out BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a joyful set which was, as she put it, "magic".
· Naomi Clarke
Barnaby Joyce urges caution over One Nation poll surge
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'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?
Emma Raducanu lost in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament for only the third time in her career
· Bbcsport
Nithya Raman gets brutally schooled in awkward fight over LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt
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· Zain Khan
Djokovic shakes off rust to sidestep Mpetshi Perricard
Novak Djokovic has won three French Open titles, most recently in 2023
· Bbcsport
Antonelli wins again to capitalise on Russell retirement in Canada
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory for the fourth successive grand prix
· Bbcsport
RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
An RAF jet with the UK defence secretary on board had its signal jammed as it flew near the Russian border earlier this week.
· Amy Walker
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Alia - whose name we have changed for her safety - travelled hundreds of miles from her village to Kabul to escape marriage.
· Yogita Limaye
Could title win start period of dominance for Arsenal?
Arsenal beat Palace before lifting Premier League trophy
· Bbcsport
The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory ended
Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City as one of the most decorated managers in the history of English football
· Bbcsport
Von der Leyen to head to Lithuania for drone crisis talks
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Lithuania on Tuesday following a string of drone incursions that have seen citizens told to find safety in basements and bomb shelters.
· Gabriel Gavin
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts announces birth of baby girl
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts has announced the birth of her first child.
· Amy Walker
Britain's Jones breaks through at French Open after 'hardest moment of career'
Francesca Jones is ranked 102 in the world
· Bbcsport
Cyprus election sees parliament fragment as anti-establishment parties gain ground
NICOSIA — The Cypriot parliament will become more fragmented following Sunday’s national elections, with the far right gaining ground and anti-establishment newcomers entering the scene.
· Nektaria Stamouli
Spurs survival celebrations can't disguise season of embarrassment
Spurs secure Premier League survival with win over Everton
· Bbcsport
Rider dies following crash on Pre-TT classic race
A competitor has died following a crash during the Pre-TT Classic races on the Isle of Man.
· BBC News
EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage
A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed.
· Ewan Somerville
EU leaders silent on deadly Ukrainian attack on college dorm
The European Union’s top brass and the leaders of several member states have issued statements on the latest exchange of strikes between Kiev and Moscow that ignore the recent deadly Ukrainian attack on a college dormitory that preceded Russian retaliatory strikes.
· RT
Voting in New York: American Jews make local choices, not Israeli ones - opinion
A near-national panic seems to have broken out in Israel: How could so many New York Jews vote for a Muslim candidate for mayor? After all, everyone knows that the primary responsibility of New York’s mayor is to defend the State of Israel – and only afterward worry about garbage collection, the subway, crime, or th…
· YORAM DORI
Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump has instructed his negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement between the two sides was close.
· Jaroslav Lukiv
US stages military drills in Venezuelan capital (VIDEO)
The US military on Saturday conducted a drill in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas that rehearsed a potential emergency and evacuation at its embassy.
· RT
Comment le monde de la tech a tenté d’influencer la position du pape sur l’IA
PARIS — Sous le soleil éclatant d’une journée d’avril, un petit groupe de personnes, conduit par le Père Eric Salobir, traverse la Place Saint-Pierre, à la rencontre du pape Léon XIV.
· Océane Herrero
Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns senior charity official
The Ebola outbreak is posing massive challenges for medical aid organisations, a senior humanitarian official has said.
· Jen Sugden
Raducanu beaten in French Open first round
Raducanu had played just one match on clay this season before the French Open
· Bbcsport
Arsenal celebrate Premier League in style with relaxed win at Crystal Palace
This was an occasion for Mikel Arteta to savour. With owner Stan Kroenke watching on from the stands on a rare visit to see his team in the flesh, Arsenal celebrated being crowned champions for the first time since 2004 by recording a comfortable victory over a Crystal Palace side who also have a European final on t…
· Ed Aarons
Florida gov candidate James Fishback marries mystery blonde — just weeks after ditching girlfriend
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· Anthony Blair
Police probe after 'skeletal remains' found by A617
Police have launched an investigation after suspected human skeletal remains were found in woodland by the A617 in Nottinghamshire.
· Will Jefford
The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s tightening grip on Turkey: the next election is already being decided | Editorial
The removal of an opposition party leader and closure of a liberal university show an authoritarian democracy moving closer to one-man rule
· Editorial
Thousands enjoy final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
Music fans are continuing to pack out Radio 1's Big Weekend for a third and final day.
· BBC News
Ukraine’s latest defense against Russian missiles: Making them miss
KYIV — As Ukraine rations its limited air defense missiles, it is increasingly betting on the homegrown Lima electronic warfare system to disrupt and redirect Russian drones and missiles.
· Veronika Melkozerova