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GP fit notes declaring people unable to work will be replaced with support to help them stay in their job, under a government pilot scheme.
· Becky Morton
Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China?
China's President Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin with a lavish ceremony in Beijing complete with national flags, a marching band and cheering children.
'I made Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train - it was too big for my workshop'
A seamstress who made Venezuela Fury's 40ft (12m) wedding train has told how she sewed for "lots of hours" in secret and had to use a church hall as it was "too big" for her workshop.
· Paul Burnell
Gough questions England's appointment of North
Darren Gough played 58 Tests for England between 1994 and 2003
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Harry Styles tour to review staging after fan complaints
Harry Styles' world tour is set to review its staging following complaints from fans over obstructed views.
· Georgia Levy-Collins
Beer bin warning for metal fans heading to Download
Rail bosses have urged people heading to this year's Download Festival to travel light following reports metal fans tried to board last year with wheelie bins packed full of beer.
· Gavin Bevis
MPs raise concerns about police investigations into Al Fayed abuse claims
A group of MPs has raised concerns about the way current and historical investigations into allegations of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been handled by police.
· Ellie Price
The world has 6 months to avert Hormuz-linked food crisis, says UN
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months unless governments act quickly, the Food and Agriculture Organization warned Wednesday.
· Bartosz Brzeziński
Police officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home
Body cam footage shows the moment a baby was caught by a police officer, after a mother threw the infant from a window during a house fire in Kalamazoo, in the US state of Michigan.
Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee
The launch of plans for government-issued digital ID for all British adults last year has been labelled "nothing short of a fiasco" by the home affairs select committee.
· Jennifer McKiernan
Why the Enhanced Games will force sport to confront tough questions
On the neon-clad Strip in Las Vegas - a city known for pushing boundaries in the pursuit of entertainment and profit - one of the most controversial events in sports history is about to take centre stage.
· Bbcsport
Majority of Lebanese civilians want peace agreement with Israel, Hezbollah disarmed - poll
The majority of Lebanese civilians want to see a peace agreement reached with Israel, according to a new poll conducted by the International Information Company in Lebanon, first published by the Lebanese news outlet Al-Jadeed on Monday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Pentagon accused of ‘endless stalling’ over Iran school bombing
The Pentagon has once again refused to admit responsibility for a strike on an Iranian school that killed more than 170 people, most of them children, despite pressure from US lawmakers.
· RT
Lawmakers confirm Macron’s pick to lead Bank of France
PARIS ― French President Emmanuel Macron’s pick to lead the Bank of France, Emmanuel Moulin, was confirmed by lawmakers Wednesday despite a concerted effort to torpedo his candidacy.
· Giorgio Leali
Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump
Cheering children - check. Military honour guard – check. Cannon fire and marching band - check.
· Laura Bicker
Trump critic Massie defeated: Takeaways from US primary election results
Trump influence: Ed Gallrein wins Kentucky GOP primary
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Israeli MPs vote to dissolve Knesset, paving way for potential early elections | The National
Israeli politicians have voted unanimously to dissolve the Knesset, which could lead to early elections, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition continues to fracture over legislation to exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from mandatory military service.
· Thomas Helm
Czech hospital to monitor doctor exposed to Ebola in Uganda
An American doctor exposed to the Ebola virus in Uganda will be admitted to a Prague hospital Wednesday.
· Jonas Loesel
Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government
Former Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford says the UK Labour government offered "so little" to Wales in terms of new powers since it came to power in 2024.
· David Deans
Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day
Why Cunha's goal should have been disallowed
· Bbcsport
EU Commission eyes major restructure of departments that handle funds
BRUSSELS — Every European Commission department that handles EU cash could be in the firing line as part of President Ursula von der Leyen’s restructuring plans, according to five officials familiar with the discussions.
· Gerardo Fortuna
More die of suspected Ebola as WHO warns that numbers will rise further
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there have now been 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths, with numbers expected to rise further given the time taken to detect the virus.
· Hafsa Khalil
EU leaders hope Trump trade truce will hold
European leaders struck a triumphant tone early Wednesday after the EU finally clinched a deal to implement its long-delayed trade pact with the United States, ending months of tariff threats and transatlantic brinkmanship.
· Milena Wälde
Initial vote in Israel brings parliament closer to dissolution
The Israeli parliament passed a preliminary reading on Wednesday of a bill to dissolve itself, paving the way for early elections.
· Middleeasteye
Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert
Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.
· Aoife Walsh
Trump faces dissent from a small but growing group of Hill Republicans
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., speaks to supporters during an election night watch party Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
· Steven Sloan
Temperatures could reach 30C in bank holiday weekend heatwave
Temperatures are forecast to rise as high as 30C in parts of the UK as a potential heatwave develops across the long bank holiday weekend.
· Sarah Keith-Lucas
Senate advances Iran war powers resolution as beaten GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy changes vote to defy Trump
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· Samuel Chamberlain
Former WA Nationals candidate accused of deadly hit-run
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MPs ask Channel 4 for answers over 'horrifying' Married At First Sight allegations
A group of MPs has written to Channel 4 to ask for answers about what they say are "horrifying" allegations relating to reality series Married at First Sight UK.
· Steven McIntosh
Starmer criticized for easing Russia sanctions
LONDON — Keir Starmer is facing criticism from leadership rivals and opposition parties over his government’s decision to ease santions on jet fuel and diesel made with Russian crude oil.
· Charlie Cooper
US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox
Children as young as five may be exposed to unsafe contact and pressured into spending money on Roblox, campaigners have claimed in a complaint to US regulators.
· Shiona McCallum
NATO’s Baltic flank rattled by surge in drone incidents
Lithuanian authorities issued an air alert on Wednesday morning after a stray drone was detected in the country's airspace.
· Jonas Loesel
Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
The coalition’s bill to dissolve the Knesset passed its preliminary reading on Wednesday in the Knesset plenum, amid the crisis in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition with the ultra-Orthodox parties over the haredi draft bill. Passage of the bill begins the process to move the election date forward slightl…
· KESHET NEEV
Spain did not misuse post-Covid funds, Commission says
BRUSSELS — The European Commission has defended Spain in a row over its alleged misuse of €10 billion of EU funds.
· Gregorio Sorgi
House okays anti-political dynasty bill on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines —The House of Representatives approved House Bill 8389 or the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act I second reading through a voice vote.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Trump tightens grip on Republican Party with Massie defeat
Another one bites the dust.
· Anthony Zurcher
UK deputy ambassador leaves Washington amid security leak probe
LONDON — The U.K. deputy ambassador to Washington, James Roscoe, has left his post abruptly amid an investigation into a leak from the National Security Council.
· Esther Webber, Sam Blewett
TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money
TV presenter Ruth Dodsworth has described how she had to ask her ex-husband for cash to buy herself anything after he gave her "absolutely no access" to her own money.
· Rosie Mercer
Nine key takeaways from election night in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Georgia
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· Victor Nava
Kylie Minogue reveals she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021
Kylie Minogue has revealed she had a second cancer diagnosis in 2021, after having received successful treatment for breast cancer in 2005.
· Paul Glynn
Musinsa issues fresh apology over controversial 2019 ad
Musinsa issued a fresh apology Wednesday over a controversial 2019 marketing campaign that mocked South Korea’s democratization movement, after President Lee Jae Myung publicly condemned the advertisement amid the growing fallout from Starbucks Korea’s recent “Tank Day” controversy.
· No Kyung-min
More Republicans approve of Trump on immigration than the economy: poll
President Donald Trump with first lady Melania Trump addresses the attendees from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House during the annual Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
· Linley Sanders
What is happening to UK prices?
Prices in the UK rose by 2.8% in the year to April, down from the 3.3% recorded in March, but still above the Bank of England's 2% target.
· BBC News
Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout
The World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July
· Bbcsport
‘All is on course’ for Matildas’ 2027 World Cup campaign despite FA’s financial woes
Football Australia’s severe financial loss and mass redundancies will not affect the Matildas’ preparations for the 2027 World Cup, according to coach Joe Montemurro.
· Emma Kemp
Ruling party chair urges not to go to Starbucks
Rep. Jung Chung-rae, chair of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, urged the party's election candidates and their campaigners not to go to Starbucks, as the chain's "Tank Day" promotion continues to draw backlash.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here
Lower gas and electricity bills were behind a bigger than expected drop in the UK's inflation rate, but inflation is widely expected to rise from here due to the ongoing impact of the Iran war.
· Rachel Clun
Comelec issues warning vs premature campaigning for barangay, SK polls
MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia on Wednesday warned that barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election candidates engaged in premature campaigning will face appropriate sanctions.
· Dianne Sampang