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
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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
Antonelli quickest in Canada practice as Albon collides with groundhog
Kimi Antonelli currently leads the drivers' championship, 20 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell
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Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal
Two teenagers detained for life after murdering a stranger in an unprovoked racist attack have had their case referred to the appeals court, to see if their sentences are too lenient.
· Andy Gourlay
Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
A member of the diving team that recovered the bodies of Italian scuba divers in the Maldives has said the equipment they were found with "was not optimal".
· Olivia Ireland
Russia’s drone blame game fails to split Ukraine from its Baltic allies
PRAGUE — Russia is trying to turn a string of stray combat drones appearing over the Baltic countries into a political crisis between Ukraine and some of its staunchest allies. So far, the effort appears to have fallen flat.
· Chris Lunday, Laura Kayali, Veronika Melkozerova, Zoya Sheftalovich
In-hiding Eric Swalwell quietly pays lawyer mega money from campaign donations to fight sex assault claims
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· Ross O'Keefe
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard has said she is resigning from her position as the US director of national intelligence in the Trump administration, citing her husband's recent bone cancer diagnosis.
· BBC News
Trust and a connection - why Raducanu rehired Richardson
Emma Raducanu has only played twice at the French Open, reaching the second round on both occasions
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Tulsi Gabbard quits Trump administration – Fox
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation, citing her husband’s recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer, Fox News reported on Friday. Her resignation comes a week after she revealed she was investigating US-funded biolabs in Ukraine.
· RT
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy
Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living – and disapproval of Trump’s agenda
· Roberttait, Maham Javaid, Davidsmith
Maguire 'very unlucky' to miss World Cup - Rooney
Harry Maguire made his England debut in 2017
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Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK album chart history
Drake has made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10.
· Naomi de Souza
‘Ups and downs’: Czech president admits rocky relationship with PM
Czech President Petr Pavel admitted he had a rocky relationship with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš — but said he was willing to try and find compromises.
· Laura Kayali, Anne McElvoy, Chris Lunday
William praises Catherine, saying 'our family couldn't cope' without her
The Prince of Wales has said his family "couldn't cope without" his wife and he felt "very proud" of Catherine for completing her first official international trip recently since her cancer diagnosis.
· Jenny Kumah
Trump fan Janša wins new term as Slovenia’s prime minister
Slovenia’s National Assembly on Friday handed nationalist politician Janez Janša his fourth term as prime minister.
· Jonas Loesel
Texas Democratic candidate condemned for comments about ‘prison for American Zionists’
Democrats allege that conservative groups may be propping up campaign of Maureen Galindo for House seat
· Lucy Campbell
PM says Alberta ‘essential’ to Canada as separatists push for independence
Alberta premier calls for referendum on secession after judge ruled initiative to force binding vote invalid
· Agence France-Press in Toronto
Spencer Pratt campaign donations explode as reality star nearly catches Mayor Karen Bass’s total
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· Jamie Paige
Hull and Middlesbrough set for unique play-off final
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic and Middlesbrough counterpart Kim Hellberg are both looking to end their first season in English football with promotion to the Premier League
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PM Carney says Alberta ‘essential’ to Canada, as separatist push advances
Premier Danielle Smith plans to hold a vote that will bring the oil-rich province closer to a referendum on independence
· Agence France-Presse
PM Carney says Alberta ‘essential’ to Canada, as separatist push advances
Premier Danielle Smith plans to hold a vote that will bring the oil-rich province closer to a referendum on independence
· Agence France-Presse
Celtic v Dunfermline: All you need to know about Scottish Cup final
When Celtic and Dunfermline go head-to-head in Saturday's Scottish Cup final, both teams will be aiming to cap a remarkable season.
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Top EU prosecutor complains to Brussels about Greece amid farm fraud probe
European Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi sent a formal complaint to the European Commission regarding Greek moves seeking to sideline EU prosecutors from investigating lawmakers.
· Nektaria Stamouli
Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of "putting politics over public safety" after blocking a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and US tech firm Palantir.
· BBC News
Eala opens French Open campaign vs Jovic
TENNIS sensation Alex Eala of the Philippines faces a tough opening round test at the 2026 French Open, where she takes on world No. 17 Iva Jovic of the United States on May 24 at the Stade-Roland Garros in Paris, France.
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Bol Bol out for rest of PBA campaign, TNT in hunt for import replacement
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Top-secret US intelligence files detail UFO pursuit by Soviet fighter jets (PHOTOS)
An incident involving 13 Soviet-designed MiG fighter jets chasing a mysterious star-shaped UFO was among the encounters described in newly declassified top-secret files released after a decades-long legal battle with the US intelligence community.
· RT
Economic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll shows
Only 16 percent of Americans view the economy in the United States as “good” or “excellent”, a new Gallup poll suggests, as inflation continues to rise amid the war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera
'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England?
Thomas Tuchel's England squad had already been leaked before it was publicly announced on Friday morning
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Turkish court overturns opposition leader Ozgur Ozel's election | The National
A Turkish court has annulled the 2023 leadership election of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), dealing a blow to opponents of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP).
· Clotilde Bigot
Despite ‘chaotic communication’ Polish aide says Trump is committed to troops in Europe
PRAGUE — A senior aide to Polish President Karol Nawrocki told POLITICO on Friday that “chaotic communication” in Washington is behind confusion over U.S. troop deployments and said the White House remains committed to boots on the ground.
· Jan Cienski, Chris Lunday
"Huge Shock": China Launches Crackdown On Cross-Border Stock Selling To Block Capital Outflows
China launched an unprecedented campaign against illegal cross-border trading to stem capital outflows, threatening severe penalties against brokers and ordering non-compliant accounts to be liquidated within two years, sparking a brutal selloff in three popular brokerages.
· Tyler Durden
Blockade, blackmail, invade: Is the US preparing a military attack on Cuba?
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
Outrage as Jimmy Kimmel’s sister-in-law accused of threatening LA bakery over ‘Vote Pratt’ cookies
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· Ross O'Keefe
Carney says he's building a better Canada after Alberta plans a vote on whether to leave Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a statement in the Library of Parliament in Centre Block on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Rob Gillies
UK wargames AI-driven NATO conflict with Russia
LONDON — Deep underground, below one of central London's tube stations, the British army has been simulating a 2030 large-scale land conflict between NATO and Russia sparked by Kremlin aggression in Eastern Europe.
· Mason Boycott-Owen
Pressure mounts on Democratic national committee chair over delayed 2024 election autopsy report – US politics live
Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee’s party chair, delayed releasing the DNC autopsy report, a 192-page analysis on the party’s 2024 election loss, for months – now that he has released the controversial report, he is facing mounting questions and a lack of confidence in his leadership.
· Morgan Ofori, Maham Javaid, Melody Schreiber, Jakub Krupa, Jesse Hassenger
Wired for war: The Israeli spy-tech machine strikes again
French authorities are investigating an alleged election meddling plot by an Israeli “information warfare” company targeting candidates critical of the Jewish state. The scheme – involving fake profiles and AI nudes – follows a familiar pattern.
· RT
Wired for war: The Israeli spy-tech machine strikes again
French authorities are investigating an alleged election meddling plot by an Israeli “information warfare” company targeting candidates critical of the Jewish state. The scheme – involving fake profiles and AI nudes – follows a familiar pattern.
· RT
Tony Blair’s consultancy doubles down on AI and restructures in Europe
BRUSSELS — The consulting firm led by former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair is increasing its focus on artificial intelligence and overhauling its European presence.
· Pieter Haeck
‘Venice is beautiful, but inside there is a struggle’: Bangladeshi candidates eye historic breakthrough
Seven Bangladeshi-Italian candidates stand for Venice’s council as community faces far-right hostility – while voters demand an end to overtourism and neglect
· Angela Giuffrida
Ebola risk in Congo now ‘very high’, WHO warns
The World Health Organization raised its risk level for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high” on Friday, following attacks on treatment centers in conflict-hit regions where the disease is spreading rapidly.
· Rory O’Neill
Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The boss of Standard Chartered has apologised after describing employees whose jobs are vulnerable to being replaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) as "lower value human capital".
· Jemma Crew