Play-off final may be delayed by Spygate hearing
The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the English Football League (EFL) investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'The system is so broken', killer's mum tells inquiry
The mother of Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane has told a public inquiry the system that was supposed to care for him was "so broken".
· Asha Patel
How Spencer Pratt climbed from reality TV villain to LA mayoral candidate challenging Karen Bass
Spencer Pratt is frequently referred to as “reality TV star-turned mayoral candidate,” but the Los Angeles native and longtime entrepreneur is far more complex than the label press has imparted on him in 2026.
· Corey Moss
Louisiana senators take up new US House map
South Carolina Democratic Rep. Keishan Scott looks at a proposed U.S. House district map during a redistricting hearing in a state House Judiciary subcommittee on Tuesday, May, 12 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
· David A Lieb
Judge freezes Trump sanctions on UN official critical of Israel
A US judge has temporarily blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, who was blacklisted by President Donald Trump’s administration over her criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza.
· RT
How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles
Late VAR penalty decision boosts Celtic
· Bbcsport
Former imam sentenced to life for sexual assaults
A "cunning" and "manipulative" former imam in east London has been given a life sentence with a minimum prison term of 20 years for a series of sexual attacks on women and girls as young as 12.
· Aleem Maqbool
England forward trio return for Grand Slam decider
England welcome back Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati and Lilli Ives Campion (left to right)
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US lawmaker issues ultimatum to CIA over JFK files
The CIA has 24 hours to return dozens of files on the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy or face a congressional subpoena, Republican lawmaker Anna Paulina Luna has warned.
· RT
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
New forecasts show increasing confidence that the developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record with warnings of record global temperatures and huge humanitarian impacts.
· Simon King
US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles
The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles alongside up to 12,000 inexpensive hypersonic weapons as part of a major push to rebuild US stockpiles after several high-intensity conflicts.
· RT
Elliott's wasted Villa loan embarrassing - Emery
Harvey Elliott has made four appearances for Aston Villa in Europe this season
· Bbcsport
'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran
A vessel reportedly operating as a "floating armoury" in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.
· Thomas Copeland
Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years
Japanese car giant Honda made its first annual loss in 70 years as its investments in the electric vehicle (EV) market failed to pay off.
· Faarea Masud
Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts
The British economy is showing far more resilience than expected by many economists, including the IMF which suggested the UK would be hardest hit by the Iran war.
· Faisal Islam
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
Xi Jinping threw a grand welcome for Donald Trump on the first day of a visit that could reset ties between the rival superpowers.
· Laura Bicker
'Derogatory' Strickland wants Rousey-Carano tickets
Ronda Rousey (left) has won 12 of her 14 fights as a mixed martial artist
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‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat
Despite slim majority of 528, many constituents of potential Labour leadership candidate seem rather fond of him
· Helena Horton
Motability withdraws compulsory black boxes after criticism from drivers
Motability drivers will no longer need to have a black box fitted to their vehicles following criticism from users affected by the rule changes.
· Emma Tracey
King visits victims of Golders Green stabbing
The King has visited Golders Green to meet the victims of last month's stabbings in the neighbourhood, in a show of support for the Jewish community.
· BBC News
Man Utd's Carrick on manager of the season shortlist
Michael Carrick has won 10 of his 15 games in charge
· Bbcsport
Kann die EU noch Industrie? Mit VDMA-Präsident Bertram Kawlath
Der wirtschaftspolitische Podcast von POLITICO Deutschland.
· Joana Lehner, Jürgen Klöckner
Hearts superfans remain 'supremely confident' for title win over Celtic
Hearts superfans maintain their team will win the Scottish Premiership after a controversial 99th-minute penalty against Motherwell kept Celtic's title hopes alive.
· Claire Thomson
Draghi: Europe is ‘truly alone together’ in the age of Trump
Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi delivered a stark warning to Europe in Aachen, Germany, on Thursday.
· Mathieu Pollet
US intel fears Iran war handed China strategic advantage – WaPo
The US-Israeli war against Iran has handed China a strategic opening to chip away at US influence on every major front, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a classified intelligence analysis.
· RT
BBC at the scene of Russian strikes in Kyiv
At least five people have been killed, including a 12-year-old girl, after Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine overnight, officials have said.
Mossad appointment case: A-G to submit classified material not presented at hearing
The High Court of Justice on Thursday permitted the Attorney-General’s Office to submit additional classified material regarding IDF Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s candidate for Mossad chief, after the state said the information had not been placed before the court during this week’s hea…
· SARAH BEN-NUN
MSPs sworn in for new term at Scottish Parliament
MSPs have been officially sworn into the Scottish Parliament following the Holyrood election.
· Angus Cochrane
Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait conducted covert strikes on targets in Iraq linked to Iranian-backed paramilitary groups during the Middle East war, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
· RT
Swapping Love Island for Eurovision: Antigoni's pride at representing Cyprus
Tune into Eurovision and it's becoming more and more common to spot someone you recognise - even if you aren't the biggest fan of the song contest.
· Pete Allison
Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory.
· Laura Gozzi
Democrats debate in Iowa US Senate primary
This combination of file photos shows Iowa State Sen. and candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate Zach Wahls speaking in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept, 11, 2025, left, and Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek speaking in Des Moines, Iowa, April 8, 2026, right. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP, File)
· Hannah Fingerhut
Iraqi parliament votes on Thursday in key step towards installing government | The National
Iraq’s parliament is scheduled to convene on Thursday for a confidence vote on the cabinet line-up presented by prime minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi, a session that could end months of political deadlock following national elections in November.
· Sinan Mahmoud
"It's Either Us Or Them': Far-Left French Mayor Calls For Insurrection If Conservatives Win Presidential Election
If the National Rally (RN) candidate wins in the French presidential election next spring, far-left mayor Bally Bagayoko of multi-cultural Saint-Denis has said it will be invalid, calling for a “popular insurrection” if this were to occur.
· Tyler Durden
UK must drop ‘red lines’ for real EU reset, Brussels warns
BRUSSELS — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans for a major reset with the EU risk falling flat if he doesn't relax his negotiating “red lines.”
· Gabriel Gavin, Esther Webber, Max Griera, Jon Stone
Vance speaks in Maine about fraud investigations
Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Patrick Whittle
Painting by Dame Judi Dench raises thousands for charity
A painting by Dame Judi Dench has sold for £6,900 at a charity auction in Surrey.
· Sofia Akin
Latvian prime minister quits after backlash over stray Ukrainian drone strikes
Latvia’s center-right Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said Thursday she would resign, after her left-wing coalition partner withdrew its support for her in response to the firing of one of its ministers.
· Mathieu Pollet
Taiwan emerges as flash point in Trump-Xi talks
A Chinese summary of the meeting stressed the self-ruling island was the "most important issue" in bilateral relations between Washington and Beijing.
· Alex Gangitano
Prolific scorers & famous sons - ones to watch in Youth Cup final on BBC
The Youth Cup final will be held at Manchester City's smaller Joie Stadium, rather than Etihad Stadium
· Bbcsport
Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met
The government has hit an interim target for speeding up hospital treatment in England.
· Nick Triggle
Zelenskyy’s former top aide locked up on corruption charges, with bail set at $3M
KYIV — Andriy Yermak once mingled with world leaders; now he’s languishing in a Kyiv cell over money-laundering charges.
· Veronika Melkozerova
Hall, 18, becomes youngest to score MLS hat-trick
Julian Hall was born in New York but is of Polish descent through his mother
· Bbcsport
NATO member’s government collapses after Ukrainian drone incident
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has announced her resignation amid a government crisis caused by an incident involving Ukrainian kamikaze drones hitting an oil depot near the Russian border.Silina announced the decision at a press briefing on Thursday. Just hours earlier, Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis, a …
· RT
Spotlight on BARMM vote: Join Rappler’s forum, workshops in Cotabato City
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· jalindogan0344
NBI verifying ‘escape’ of Bato
Senator Bato Dela Rosa has reportedly slipped out of the Senate building early this morning. This was disclosed by a senator who requested anonymity. The senator says he received reliable information that Dela Rosa secretly left the Senate at about 2:30 a.m. The NBI is verifying this report. NBI Director Melvin Mati…
· The Manila Times
UK economy grew faster than expected in March
The UK's economy grew faster than expected in March, despite the month seeing the first impact of the Iran war.
· Emer Moreau
Deaths of three women in sea 'tragic and horrendous'
The deaths of three young women in the sea in Brighton were "tragic and horrendous", the city's council leader has said.
· Jacob Panons
Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions
What we are witnessing this morning is the jostling on the expected start line of a race to be our next prime minister.
· Chris Mason
Xi warns Trump over Taiwan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into “a very dangerous situation,” describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations.
· RT