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Newest first · UTC+11:00Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trial
The jury in the trial of two inmates accused of killing paedophile Ian Watkins in prison has been discharged.
· Alex Moss
NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin
Gotland is preparing for a Russian attack while traditional security ties with the U.S. fray.
· Victor Jack
Feds dramatically drop charges against Illinois anti-ICE activists – including ex-congressional candidate – amid grand jury misconduct claims
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· Samuel Chamberlain
Sutton's final-day predictions v Sam Tompkins
Forget the scrap for survival between Tottenham and West Ham, the real battle on the final day of the Premier League season is humans versus machines.
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Underworld rival to Kinahans could shock Irish politics by winning Dublin by-election | The National
The alleged kingpin of a crime family is standing in an election to the Irish parliament.
· Tariq Tahir
'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate'
Thomas Tuchel named his first World Cup squad as England manager on Friday morning
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Rutte and Polish officials cheer Trump’s U-turn on NATO troops in Europe
HELSINGBORG, Sweden — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Friday praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt announcement to deploy 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland — a dramatic change on last week's move to cut the presence of American forces in the country.
· Milena Wälde, Victor Jack
Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans for the oil-rich province to hold a non-binding vote in the fall on whether its residents wish to remain a part of Canada — or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation.
· Sam Meredith
UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts
· Isabella Kaminski
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Slow Food pioneer Carlo Petrini, who spent four decades promoting sustainable food production and traditional cooking, has died aged 76 in his Italian hometown.
· Dan Sales
Guardiola to leave Man City after 10 years as boss
Manchester City have confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after Sunday's final match of the season.
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Carrick confirmed as Man Utd permanent manager
Michael Carrick made 464 appearances for Manchester United between 2006 and his retirement in 2018
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How has Latin America responded to the US crackdown on Cuba?
Fears of a US military operation against Cuba – or an outright invasion – have escalated after Washington indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro, as the US continues to choke the island with an economic blockade.
· RT
Ukrainian drones could trigger NATO-Russia war – Fico
Ukrainian drone flyovers over NATO members’ territory could lead to uncontrollable military escalation if Western leaders continue to refuse direct dialogue with Russia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned.
· RT
Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade
The TV industry faces "a watershed moment" and must not "sink into the gutter" in the name of ratings, a former boss of Channel 4 and Ofcom has warned in the wake of sexual abuse allegations made by three participants on Married at First Sight.
· Ian Youngs
Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound
In August 2024, Maisie Peters opened for Taylor Swift wearing socks which sparkled with "MP3".
· Eleanor Shearwood
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The incident at the centre of a murder charge against Cuba's former president, Raúl Castro, is burned into the collective memory of both Havana and Miami.
· Will Grant
Trump’s gains among Latinos tested by ICE raids and rising costs
A person walks past a mural promoting Guadalupe, Ariz., May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
· Rebecca Santana
Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free
Singer Jessie J has said she is now "cancer free", a year after revealing she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
· Helen Bushby
Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips
Former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has condemned the "unduly lenient" non-custodial sentences of three teenage boys who raped two girls in separate attacks.
· Indy Almroth-Wright
Slot refuses to confirm Salah selected for final game
Mohamed Salah said in December that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had broken down
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Tony Abbott to become new Liberal Party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines
Unopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 election
· Dan Jervis Bardy, Ben Doherty, Benita Kolovos
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
Morrisons is planning to close 100 stores over the coming months, as it blamed government policy choices for rising costs.
· Jemma Crew
Democrats release 2024 US election loss ‘autopsy’, only to disavow it
The DNC publishes a scathing review, accompanied by an apology from the chairman who claims the document falls below standard
· Reuters
Democrats release 2024 US election loss ‘autopsy’, only to disavow it
The DNC publishes a scathing review, accompanied by an apology from the chairman who claims the document falls below standard
· Reuters
Sweden ‘open’ to NATO role in reopening Strait of Hormuz
HELSINGBORG, Sweden — Stockholm is leaving the door open to a possible role for NATO in reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard told POLITICO.
· Victor Jack
Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
The Green Party said its former Makerfield by-election candidate has apologised for sharing social media posts which described an attack on ambulances run by a Jewish charity as a "false flag".
· Jack Fenwick
How Guardiola transformed the Premier League tactically
Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager at the end of the season
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US sanctions Tanzania police chief over rights violations
FILE -Police patrol the streets on election day in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo, File)
Knicks produce 18-point surge in win over Cavaliers
Knicks guard Josh Hart scored five of 11 three-pointers in game two against the Cavaliers
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Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
NEW YORK — Kamala Harris “wrote off rural America" during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient “negative firepower," according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released Thursday by the Democratic National Committee.
· Associated Press
Tour Down Under to feature first joint men's and women's event
Switzerland's Noemi Ruegg won the 2026 Women's Tour Down Under, her second successive victory at the event
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Government borrowing higher than expected in April
The UK government borrowed more than expected in April, according to the latest official figures.
· Nick Edser
Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale
Stephen Colbert signed off the final episode of The Late Show with special guest Sir Paul McCartney, bringing the programme's historic 33-year run to an end.
· Yang Tian
Police step up probe into Shinsegae chief over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' event
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Police said Friday they were questioning a civic activist who filed a complaint against Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin over Starbucks Korea's controversial marketing campaign.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Samsung union begins vote on tentative wage deal
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest memory chipmaker, began voting Friday on a wage deal following a last-minute agreement that averted potential disruptions to the global supply chain.
· Kim Han-joo
From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez
Lopez has already won nine major trophies with Barcelona and two with Spain
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Eala opens French Open campaign vs Jovic
MANILA, Philippines — 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
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Undocumented foreigners seek safety as S.African anti-migrant marches intensify
Dozens of foreign nationals sought refuge at a church centre in South Africa's eastern city of Durban on Wednesday as mobs of locals stepped up a weeks-long campaign against undocumented migrants.
· AfricaNews
Veterans ministry to step up screening of false info related to May 18 uprising amid Starbucks marketing debacle
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul has expressed "deep regret" over a controversial marketing campaign by Starbucks Korea and vowed to step up screening for false information associated with the country's pro-democracy movement in 1980.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement
As I ring the doorbell of Maggie O'Farrell's Edinburgh home, I wonder with some trepidation whether the acclaimed novelist might have become a bit starry after the whirlwind few months she's just had.
· Katie Razzall
Andrew investigation police renew call for information
Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office have repeated their call for people to come forward with information.
· Daniel Sandford
Parents of Southport survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story
Warning: This article contains distressing and upsetting details
· Judith Moritz
The Cuba situation is starting to resemble a pre-conflict playbook
The U.S. pressure campaign against Cuba appears to have entered a new phase, one which raises serious questions about the Trump administration's endgame for the communist-run Caribbean island.
· Sam Meredith
New presidential poll shows Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris in dead heat as report on 2024 run exposes party failures
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· Daniel Farr
'Extraordinary' heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible
As temperatures continue to rise as we go into the bank holiday weekend, heat health alerts come into force today across parts of the United Kingdom.
· Simon King
Rondina, Pons take early exit in Nuvali Challenge
MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons of the Philippines ended their campaign in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge after falling short against Switzerland’s Annique Niederhauser and Menia Bentele, 20-22, 22-24, on Thursday night at the Nuvali Sands Courts in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
PM refuses to rule out changes to the 'death tax'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to rule out changes to what the Coalition have branded a "death tax".The federal budget will place a 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts from July 2028, including discretionary testamentary trusts, which take effect after a person dies. Labor has been fielding questi…
· Yashee Sharma
At least 24 killed in two separate attacks in Honduras
At least 24 people have been killed, including four police officers, in two separate violent incidents in Honduras on Thursday.
· Claire Keenan