King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play
King Charles III has appeared as a surprise guest at a sold-out performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) production of The Tempest.
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded in a fireball after splashing down in the Indian Ocean on Friday, capping what the company described as a successful test flight of its next-generation spacecraft.
· RT
The Lancet names the most widespread illness: Should you be worried?
The most widespread and threatening illnesses aren’t ebola or the hantavirus, but mental health disorders, according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal. With more than a billion people affected, should you be worried?
· RT
Oil-rich province to vote on leaving Canada
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta will hold a public vote in October on whether to remain in the country or take steps toward a binding referendum on independence, Premier Danielle Smith has announced.
· RT
Oil-rich province to vote on leaving Canada
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta will hold a vote in October on whether to remain in the country or take steps toward a binding referendum on independence, Premier Danielle Smith has announced.
· RT
Hamas official says Israel aims to end Palestinian presence in Gaza
Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Israel’s military campaign in Gaza goes beyond occupation and is aimed at ending the Palestinian presence in the territory.
· Middleeasteye
More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
More than 40,000 people have been evacuated after a toxic chemical started to leak from a tank at an aerospace manufacturing facility in the US.
· Tabby Wilson
David Brock Smith wins GOP primary for US Senate in Oregon
Republican Sen. David Brock Smith speaks at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore., May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
· Claire Rush
Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside the US
The US has announced a new policy that makes it more difficult for immigrants who are already in the country to obtain a green card, or permanent residency.
· Nardine Saad
Trump skips son’s wedding amid reported Iran strike preparations
US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this weekend, saying he must remain in Washington as his administration reportedly prepares for possible new strikes on Iran.
· RT
The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
Olympic medallist Matthew Wells rows as hard as he can as his body begins to float up for 22 seconds.
· Harriet Bradshaw
The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out
He has received a literary award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta, and made a video for Sir Elton John. Now, Sufiyaan Salam has written one of the year's most hotly tipped debut novels, set over an epic night out in Manchester.
· Ian Youngs
Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a 'house like a hospital': The secrets of Salah's success
When Mohamed Salah announced he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, Jürgen Klopp hailed him as "one of the all-time greats".
· Nada Hesham
She was killed by her stalker. Could social media companies have saved her?
Warning: This article contains details of domestic violence and violent death that some readers may find distressing
· Sheila Flynn
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
A year to go until France chooses its next president, the big question is who can save the election from being a battle of the extremes.
· Hugh Schofield
'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
"I saw the burial team taking eight of them," recalls Ebola survivor Patrick Faley. "They put them into a bag and carried them to the burial. I made new friends although they ended up dying. I was the only person that was left there."
· Thomas Mukhwana
'I wish I had done it sooner': Behind the surge in breast reductions
Ranvia is still haunted by the memory of being wolf-whistled at by an ice-cream man when she was just 11 years old.
· Rachel Flynn
Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend
The unusual May heat gripping the UK is forecast to intensify over the bank holiday weekend, reaching heatwave criteria in a number of locations.
· Tomasz Schafernaker
How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK
On Wednesday morning, I walked into Channel 4's offices in central London and took a seat in a room eyeball to eyeball with its boss.
· Noor Nanji
Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India on Saturday for a four-day visit amid geopolitical crosswinds and a global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war.
· Vikas Pandey and Nikhil Inamdar
Final heartbreak in Bilbao - but how have Ulster progressed?
Ulster fell short in their bid to win a first trophy in 20 years
· Bbcsport
Over 300 suspected child predators arrested in raids across California
Hundreds of suspected child predators have been apprehended and dozens of minors rescued in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown across Southern California targeting internet-facilitated child exploitation, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has said.
· RT
Brazen thief caught on camera tearing down Spencer Pratt campaign sign
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On the cusp of reining in Trump, House Republicans cancel war powers vote
The Republican-led House of Representatives on Thursday unexpectedly cancelled a war powers vote that could have reined in US President Donald Trump's ability to resume hostilities against Iran.
· Middleeasteye
North Korea's powerhouse women footballers are in Seoul to fight for title
Pounding rain and strong winds did not stop more than 5,000 spectators from turning up at a football stadium in Suwon, just south of Seoul, on Wednesday night.
· Yuna Ku
In Dissecting 2024 Loss, Democrats’ Report Ignores Gaza, Biden’s Age
The nearly 200-page draft of an internal autopsy of the 2024 presidential election released by the Democratic National Committee this week was more notable for the subjects it didn’t tackle than what it did.The document, which was littered with blank pages, factual inaccuracies and bright red disclaimers, omitted so…
· Lisa Lerer
Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died.
To those who loved Charmain Speirs, so much about her death doesn't make any sense.
· Myles Bonnar
Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year.
· Brandon Drenon
Russell edges Antonelli to take pole for Canada sprint
George Russell is second in the drivers' championship, 20 points behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli
· Bbcsport
'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend
Fatboy Slim has closed out the dance-focused opening day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a nostalgia-fuelled headline set.
· Naomi Clarke
Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet
The Red Arrows will fly with fewer aircraft for most of their displays as the RAF seeks to preserve the famous aerobatics team's ageing fleet.
· Amy Walker
House Democrats Unanimously Vote Against Women's History Museum... Can You Guess Why?
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· Tyler Durden
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
Pro-Palestinian activists who were deported after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have alleged they were subjected to abuse while held in detention.
· David Gritten
Italian deputy PM wants to swap migrants for children
Italians should focus on having more children to replenish the country’s dwindling workforce so as to avoid bringing in more migrants in the future, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has suggested.
· RT
Ruthless Montpellier end Ulster's Challenge Cup dream
Ulster had no answer to Montpellier's ruthless streak in their 22
· Bbcsport
DNC faces fresh turmoil as Ken Martin confronts calls to resign
DNC chair candidate Ken Martin speaks at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting in National Harbor, Md., Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)
· Steve Peoples
On the cusp of reining in Trump, House Republicans cancel war powers vote
The Republican-led House of Representatives on Thursday unexpectedly cancelled a war powers vote that could have reined in US President Donald Trump's ability to resume hostilities against Iran.
· Middleeasteye
US House Republicans cancel vote on Iran war resolution
In what is being seen as a rare act of defiance, Republican lawmakers failed to gather enough votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
· AfricaNews
Canada’s Carney says Alberta is ‘essential’ as province mulls separation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta is “at the centre” of his plans for the country’s economy, hours after the province announced that it will vote later this year on whether to hold a referendum on separating from Canada.
· Al Jazeera Staff
State-sponsored apprenticeships and decriminalising cannabis on the bill at Victoria’s Labor conference
Jacinta Allan will announce a plan to offer 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission, as part of a pre-election push
· Benita Kolovos
'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans
The Trump administration's new investigation-compensation fund is drawing sharp criticism from members of the president's own party who declined to pass government-funding legislation on Thursday due to disagreements over the fund.
· BBC News
Career-heavy Usyk 25lb lighter than 'dangerous' Verhoeven
Pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk (left) is unbeaten in 24 pro fights, while Rico Verhoeven won his only pro boxing bout in 2014
· Bbcsport
Trump applies Venezuela playbook to Cuba, but results may differ
President Donald Trump listens to a reporter’s question as he visits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Ben Finley
Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised retaliation after accusing Ukraine of carrying out a deadly attack on a student dormitory in an occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
· Jaroslav Lukiv
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The relationship between the United States and Cuba - already strained and fragile for decades - has been rapidly deteriorating in recent weeks.
· Pascal Fletcher
Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'
Donald Trump urged the incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to be "totally independent" at a White House swearing in ceremony on Friday.
· Francisco Velasquez
Tom Steyer pays $75k to Foos Gone Wild and The Shade Room to juice trailing campaign
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· Annie Gaus
Merz, Meloni and allies castigate Israel over West Bank settler violence
The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the U.K. on Friday urged Israel to halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb rising settler violence.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Rams assistant GM John McKay leading candidate for vacant Vikings GM role
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· Vincent Bonsignore