26 Apr 2026, 5:54 am
Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
26 Apr 2026, 5:46 am
King will have 'appropriate security' for US trip, minister says
'Further discussions' will take place between UK and US officials in the wake of Saturday's shooting in Washington, says Darren Jones.
26 Apr 2026, 5:43 am
Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner
President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.
26 Apr 2026, 5:43 am
Yemen’s landmine crisis endures despite truce and de-mining efforts
Landmines in Yemen continue to kill and maim, even amid ceasefire efforts and ongoing de-mining initiatives.
26 Apr 2026, 5:40 am
Mother and child killed after experiencing 'difficulty' in popular London park
A mother and her young son have died after "getting into difficulty" in water at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London.Metropolitan Police officers were dispatched to the scene shortly before 4.30pm following reports that two individuals were struggling in the water.The park sits alongside the River Brent.Both the woman and child were pulled from the water by emergency responders, but neither survived. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Police have not yet disclos…
26 Apr 2026, 5:37 am
Explosion outside police station was attempt 'to kill officers'
A security incident is continuing following the incident late on Saturday on the outskirts of Belfast.
26 Apr 2026, 5:37 am
What we know about press dinner shooting suspect
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
26 Apr 2026, 5:37 am
Raghu Rai, legendary Indian photographer, dies at 83
A Magnum Photos icon, Rai's photos preserved India's memory through some of its pathbreaking events spanning decades.
26 Apr 2026, 5:34 am
Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership
This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.
26 Apr 2026, 5:32 am
Motorists face £70 fines for road offences as new rules clamp down on poor parking
Drivers have been warned new "red routes" are being rolled out in the Peak District to clamp down on parking chaos, with rulebreakers facing fines if they ignore the rules.Derbyshire County Council explained how the strict new measures will target "inconsiderate parking" in and around Castleton and Mam Tor, one of the most popular beauty spots in the region. The changes include double red lines, meaning no stopping at any time, alongside new double yellow lines on v…
26 Apr 2026, 5:30 am
Dad of illegal immigrant DUI victim issues warning to Americans over lax driver's license laws
The father of an Illinois woman who was killed by an illegal immigrant in a DUI crash issued a warning to Americans amid a push for stricter laws concerning driver's licenses.During Wednesday's California gubernatorial debate, Democrat Katie Porter said she would "fight" the Trump administration after she was asked if English language proficiency should be strictly enforced for truck drivers.Her comments come amid a string of fatal incidents involving illegal immigr…
26 Apr 2026, 5:28 am
Hot take: AI's not going to kill open source code security
Cal.com considers AGPL a license to drill, but not everyone feels that way Opinion  Cal.com has closed its commercial codebase, abandoning years of AGPL-3.0 licensing in a move that has alarmed the developer community that helped build it and sent ripples through the broader open source world.……
26 Apr 2026, 5:25 am
Drivers face new road safety campaign as surge in bikers prompts alert
Dorset Council has launched a summer road safety campaign, warning drivers and motorcyclists to take extra care as the busy "biker season" begins.The local authority explained warmer weather and longer daylight hours mean more motorcyclists are returning to the roads. Popular rural and coastal routes across the county are expected to become much busier in the coming months.Officials have now urged all road users to stay alert and look out for each other, as the numb…
26 Apr 2026, 5:24 am
Starmer says ‘vast majority’ of Labour MPs still support him, despite Mandelson controversy – UK politics live
Prime minister says ‘you never hear from … the people who are supportive, loyal and just want to get on with the job’Kirsty Blackman, SNP chief whip, responded on Sunday to a Daily Mail story quoting unnamed Labour insiders as saying that Keir Starmer is considering firing chancellor Rachel Reeves in a cabinet reshuffle in the aftermath of the Mandelson scandal.“This reeks of desperation,” Blackman said in a statement. “Rachel Reeves has been a disaster…
26 Apr 2026, 5:22 am
London Marathon 2026 – live updates
Updates as runners head from Greenwich to the MallWhy I’m running dressed as a badger | Get in touchElite women’s race: Hellen Obiri is hoping to challenge Tigst Assefa, with the Kenyan making her London debut after consistently racing in New York and Boston, where they do not use pacers.Elite women’s race: The women’s elite are being introduced on the start line. Tigst Assefa beat the world women’s-only marathon record with her run here in London last yea…
26 Apr 2026, 5:22 am
AccuWeather: Drying out, some late day sun to end the weekend for the Philadelphia region
The workweek starts seasonable ahead of midweek rain chances.
26 Apr 2026, 5:21 am
Dolphins pick British tight end Traore in NFL Draft
British tight end Seydou Traore becomes a late-round pick in the NFL Draft along with Uar Bernard, a Nigerian yet to play a game of American football.
26 Apr 2026, 5:21 am
England 62-24 Wales – Red Roses Player Ratings from Women’s Six Nations win
By Megan Carthew at Ashton Gate The World Champions, England exert dominance scoring ten tries over a solid Welsh side which saw the return on Alisha Joyce-Butchers, a try scoring bonus point and score the most points over England they ever have before. Welsh-Born England Captain Meg Jones bagged herself a brace alongside an experienced Marlie Packer who joins Jess Breach in third for England top try scorers, while Millie David scores on debut despite lea…
26 Apr 2026, 5:08 am
What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter
Donald Trump evacuated from stage after firing at media gala; suspect Cole Tomas Allen in custody.
26 Apr 2026, 5:06 am
PREM: Northampton 41-38 Bath – Saints take the spoils from top of the table barnstormer
By Charlotte Newell at Franklin’s Gardens A top of the table clash on a beautiful day in April as Northampton face Bath in the Premiership. The state of play ahead of this game sees Northampton Saints at the top of the table with 57 points and Bath in second with 56. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. These teams last faced each other in the Prem in December 2025 when Saints beat Bath 41-2…
26 Apr 2026, 5:05 am
Live updates: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said he told his top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner not to travel to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, stating on Fox News that “they can call us any time they want.” Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country won’t negotiate while the United States imposes a blockade on its ports. Pezeshkian told Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a phone call Saturday night that the U.S. “should first remove opera…
26 Apr 2026, 5:05 am
Surrey v Essex, Notts v Warwickshire, and more: county cricket, day three – live
County Championship updates from around the grounds Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLJust present your medal at the gate. If you’re not lining the streets, you can follow the day here.And best of luck to previous CCLive! writer Will Macpherson who is running today! Continue reading...
26 Apr 2026, 5:05 am
Mass from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Celebrate Sunday Mass with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia…
26 Apr 2026, 5:00 am
Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: ‘I don’t have to be the only one in the room’
Acclaimed stage and screen actor has taken part in Washington DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library residency program during a troubling time for the CapitolAddressing an audience at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, Adjoa Andoh acknowledged that some of her work might look “Black or colour-centric” but that is only because of the silos the world forces us into. She could just as easily be Leeds United football club-centric, she added.“I am missing two…
26 Apr 2026, 5:00 am
Families of domestic abuse victims driven to suicide criticise ‘postcode lottery’ of coroner’s courts
Individual coroners decide scope of evidence considered, which campaigners say leads to inconsistenciesThe coroner’s court in England has been criticised by families of domestic violence victims for an unwillingness to consider how abuse can drive people to suicide.Grieving loved ones of those who have taken their own lives after abuse said it was not a “joined-up process” whether inquests into suicide deaths consider the treatment victims were subjected to wh…
26 Apr 2026, 5:00 am
‘We asked Billy Connolly to do 15 minutes. He said “I’ll do as long as I want”’: the sweary, shambolic all-nighter that became Comic Relief
Today it is a fundraising juggernaut, but when it was born 40 years ago this month, things were very different. Lenny Henry, Richard Curtis and more explain how they got the gang together for a good causeA near-the-knuckle Spitting Image skit involving the former prince Andrew. The Young Ones performing their chaotic single Living Doll with Cliff Richard. Kate Bush somehow being coaxed on to a stage to duet with Rowan Atkinson. It was 40 years ago this month that Co…
26 Apr 2026, 5:00 am
Centre County Theater Company to Stage Its First Musical
A Centre County theater company will stage it first musical with a production of a classic comedy by Stephen Sondheim. Sock & Buskin Theatre Company will present "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" April 30 through May 3 at the The Shop in Zion, 129 Snyder Brook Lane, Bellefonte. “Both our theatre community and our audiences have been asking for a musical,” Sock & Buskin co-founder Stefanie Austin said in a statement. “We wanted to w…
26 Apr 2026, 4:54 am
Kent funeral notices as 91-year-old grandad 'lovingly' remembered
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones…
26 Apr 2026, 4:52 am
Chornobyl’s surviving ‘liquidators’ return 40 years after nuclear disaster
About 600,000 soldiers, firefighters, engineers, miners and medics cleaned up after the nuclear plant explosion.
26 Apr 2026, 4:50 am
PREM: Saracens 19-15 Leicester Tigers: Sarries secure gritty win to stay in play-off fight
By Jamie Speller Saracens grinded out a four-point win against Leicester Tigers at the StoneX to push them closer to a chance of the playoffs. The hosts started the better under the sun, and would also be the team to score first, a combination of youth in the third minute as Charlie Bracken would find Olly Hartley, who evaded a few men himself to touchdown under the posts. Sarries were sloppy in the minutes that followed, allowing Leicester to slowly mo…
26 Apr 2026, 4:49 am
Firefighters tackle huge blaze at RAF base used by US Air Force during Iran war operations
A fire has broken out at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire this morning.Firefighters from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to tackle a blaze at a commercial building in the Fairford area in the early hours of Sunday morning - now understood to be an RAF base. RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire military base situated close to the Wiltshire border, is currently being used by the United States Air Force to conduct operations against Iran.The fire service…
26 Apr 2026, 4:41 am
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least five, damage ship in port
Ukrainian attacks on Russia injure at least six people in Vologda region and annexed Crimea.
26 Apr 2026, 4:34 am
The threats against Trump's life over years
Donald Trump has praised the Secret Service after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by a man "armed with multiple weapons".
26 Apr 2026, 4:30 am
Birding Cup Fundraiser to Benefit Hawks View Meadow Observation Platform
PETERSBUG — Whether you pay close attention to the pair of cardinals at your feeder each morning or the robin sitting on her nest at the park or take your binoculars on a hike to view bald eagles nesting across the lake—you are a birder! Birders of all skill levels from Pennsylvania and around the world are invited to participate in the Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup, beginning at 7 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 1, through 7 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 2. The inclusiv…
26 Apr 2026, 4:28 am
Mike Tindall’s $20,000 Stag Do Bar Bill Is Legendary
Rugby lads and a pint — name a more iconic duo. So when it comes to stag dos, you just know chaos is guaranteed. From heroic hangovers to moments best left off social media, these stories are as legendary as the players themselves. Enjoy. 1. Jack Nowell – Munster Mayhem The former Exeter Chiefs winger will never forget his Irish adventure — mostly because his mates made him wear a full Munster kit at Thomond Park. “We stayed in Dublin but…
26 Apr 2026, 4:12 am
Jeremy Guscott reveals his ‘main problem’ with fly-half Marcus Smith
With George Ford and Fin Smith handed the fly-half reins during the Six Nations, Marcus Smith was once again left to settle for a place on the bench — largely tasked with covering the back three. Jeremy Guscott believes the reasoning behind that call is clear. “The main issue is that where Fin Smith and George Ford are similar in terms of being steady and consistent, by comparison Marcus is a maverick,” Guscott wrote in his regular column for The Ru…
26 Apr 2026, 4:11 am
India news: Modi wishes Trump safety after shooting incident
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, fresh clashes have erupted in Manipur. DW has more.
26 Apr 2026, 4:09 am
Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Donald Trump hours after 'firing squads' revelation
Pope Leo XIV has denounced capital punishment as a violation of human dignity, delivering his rebuke just hours after Donald Trump's administration approved firing squads as an acceptable federal execution method on Friday.The Pontiff's condemnation came via a recorded video address to DePaul University in Chicago, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of Illinois abolishing the death penalty."We affirm that the dignity of the person is not lost even after ver…
26 Apr 2026, 4:07 am
Aljamain Sterling calls for featherweight title shot after UFC 116 win
Sterling wants a featherweight title shot against Volkanovski after a unanimous win over Zalal in Las Vegas.
26 Apr 2026, 4:05 am
What we know about the incident
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.
26 Apr 2026, 4:04 am
Ireland must target 'finer margins' after France defeat
After a ninth defeat in a row by France, what "fine margins" cost Ireland in the Women's Six Nations defeat in Clermont?
26 Apr 2026, 4:02 am
Chelsea and Leeds head to Wembley, a big derby for Hearts and WCL action – matchday live
⚽ News, discussion and buildup before Sunday’s action⚽ Leeds seek Wembley moment | Fixtures | Mail us hereArsenal, the holders, take on Lyon in the Women’s Champions League.Suzanne Wrack has spoken to Olivia Smith: “As the season reaches its climax, a Champions League semi-final against Lyon on Sunday is testament to how far up the ladder Smith has climbed. Now, she is heading towards unknown territory: a second season at the same club for the first time i…
26 Apr 2026, 4:01 am
‘I don’t believe in song shaming!’: Jon Batiste’s honest playlist
The acclaimed musician and former late night bandleader loves everything from Amyl and the Sniffers to Erykah Badu. So why can’t he stand Steely Dan?The first song I fell in love with I remember hearing Strokin’ by Clarence Carter because my dad would play it. I know every lyric, and at eight years old, I probably shouldn’t have. My earliest musical lessons came from my family. My Uncle Thomas would send me jazz recordings of Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, Lo…
26 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
The Arduino UNO, Basically
If you miss the days when you used Basic on your classic computer or wrote embedded software with a Basic Stamp, then maybe dust off your Arduino UNO or any similar AVR board and try nanoBASIC_UNO from [shachi-lab]. Apparently, the original code was meant for the STM8S, but this port targets the ATmega328P. It is Basic more or less as you remember it. There are enough extensions to deal with GPIO, the analog systems, and so forth. At build time, you can decide if yo…
26 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
Mount Nittany Health Hosts 2nd Annual Community Day
Mount Nittany Health's Community Day will return for a second year with a free, family-friendly event filled with games, activities and hands-on learning experiences designed to bring health and wellness to life. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees, 164 Greenview Drive. Highlights include a plush toy clinic, with each child receiving a plush dog to take through a friendly check-up with a Mount Nit…
26 Apr 2026, 3:57 am
How American taxpayers fund Trump’s wars
Americans worked 50 days in 2025 to fund war. Contractors got twice the tax money that US troops did.
26 Apr 2026, 3:57 am
World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.
26 Apr 2026, 3:54 am
Is Germany's pension system still secure?
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?
26 Apr 2026, 3:50 am
‘A buff is so versatile’: running essentials for your first marathon – and what you don’t need
Inspired to run your first 26.2 miles? Seasoned runners share their go-to kit, from race-day shoes to free apps (plus five UK marathons you can still enter)• The best running shoes for every runnerWhen you first start running, the marathon – all 26.2 miles of it – seems like an impossible distance. Whether you’ve taken the plunge at your local parkrun or got round your first 10k, the thought of anything longer probably feels like it’s beyond you.But this r…
26 Apr 2026, 3:42 am
Anthony Edwards injures knee in Timberwolves’ Game 4 win against Nuggets
Edward's teammate Donte DiVincenzo was also hurt as Minnesota rallied to beat Denver and take a 3-1 playoff series lead.
26 Apr 2026, 3:40 am
Iran war: Peace talks on hold, what's next?
No direct talks took place between US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad. A ceasefire in the Iran war continues to exist, but a roadmap to lasting peace remains elusive. DW has the latest.
26 Apr 2026, 3:34 am
Suspect in White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting identified
The man suspected of opening fire at officers during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday is a 31-year-old from Southern California, authorities said. The suspect was identified as Cole Thomas Allen, of Torrance, a federal official familiar with the case told NBC News. Allen was armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives when he rushed a security checkpoint and ran toward the ballroom where the dinner was…
26 Apr 2026, 3:34 am
40 Years After the Chernobyl Disaster, More Countries Are Turning To Nuclear Power
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Associated Press: The 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there's a revival around the world, a trend that has been given a big boost by war in the Middle East. Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries, while about 70 more are under construction. Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10% o…
26 Apr 2026, 3:31 am
Germany suspects Russia of Signal phishing attacks targeting politicians
Russia has often been accused of carrying out cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe, allegations that Moscow has repeatedly denied.
26 Apr 2026, 3:30 am
Watch: Match of the Day
Highlights of six Premier League games, including Arsenal against Newcastle.
26 Apr 2026, 3:29 am
Fear and gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ dinner
“I’ve never been in a vehicle that moved so fast,” someone in the presidential motorcade messaged me as it sped from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner after a shooter was taken into custody by the Secret Service outside the main dining room of the Washington Hilton Hotel. Donald Trump had been onstage when the shooting began, due to give a speech at the annual dinner. I watched the motorcade rush into the north side of the White House from t…
26 Apr 2026, 3:20 am
Fitzpatricks charge into lead with 15-under 57 in PGA pairs event
English brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick race into the lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a tournament record round of 57.
26 Apr 2026, 3:16 am
We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how
In war and peace, decentralised renewable energy systems provide a safe and resilient alternative.
26 Apr 2026, 3:15 am
Washington shooting: What we know so far
The US president is unharmed after being rushed out of the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington.
26 Apr 2026, 3:07 am
View from The Hill: Taylor defends putting One Nation ahead of Farrer independent as ‘least worst option’
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has defended preferencing One Nation ahead of high profile independent Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer May 9 byelection, declaring this was “the least worst option”. In a close result preferences from the Liberals and Nationals could be vital in getting One Nation’s David Farley over the line, which would be the first time the party had won a House of Representatives seat. Farley’s victory would be a major springboard for On…
26 Apr 2026, 3:02 am
Security video appears to show suspect running towards White House correspondents' dinner
Security footage posted by President Donald Trump on social media appears to show the shooting suspect running toward White House Correspondents' dinner. Moments later, officials evacuated the area as gunshots were reported outside the ballroom.
26 Apr 2026, 3:02 am
Striking souvenir from 2nd century AD Hadrian's Wall in UK found in Spain
Researchers from the CSIC and the National Archaeological Museum have published a study of the 'Berlanga cup', an exceptional Roman piece from the 2nd century AD made in Britain and found in Soria. It's the only one of its kind with data from the eastern flank of Hadrian's Wall.
26 Apr 2026, 3:01 am
Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade
Exclusive: Samaritans call for mandatory training for firefighters amid rise in incidentsSuicide-related callouts to fire and rescue services in England have tripled in the last decade, with Samaritans now calling for mandatory training for firefighters, who they say are struggling to deal with the increase in traumatic incidents.New figures show that fire services in England attended 3,250 suicide callouts in the year ending September 2025, the equivalent to 62 cal…
26 Apr 2026, 3:01 am
‘I felt fear I did not understand’: Buffon on the panic attack that threatened his career
In this exclusive book extract, the former Italy goalkeeper describes a moment of crisis before a game against RegginaIf I have to identify the most important moment of this crisis, it was just before a Juventus-Reggina match in February 2004. It was an evening game. We were six points off the top of the table. There were 13 games left in the season, so anything could still happen, but there was an air of negativity, as if the season was already over. We had just ha…
26 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Why are we dragging apologies out of celebrities for the most innocuous things? | Elle Hunt
They’re just the latest stars whose banal pronouncements have triggered a wave of controversy. Surely no one, in their heart of hearts, cares that muchDo you have an opinion on the state of contemporary ballet or keeping cats as pets? There are no right or wrong answers here, only differences of opinion. It is hard to imagine being upset by someone expressing an alternative view on either topic – unless, of course, they are a celebrity and you are on the interne…
26 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres
Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zeroOne vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves making the UK an AI superpower.The government departments responsible for these two visions do not appear to have agreed on their numbers. Continue reading...
26 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Dozens of MPs oppose Streeting’s new power to say what NHS pays for drugs
Health secretary’s ‘power grab’ to override Nice comes amid growing concern move may be illegal and benefit big pharmaDozens of MPs are opposing Wes Streeting’s decision to award himself power to dictate what the NHS pays for drugs amid growing concern the move may be illegal.Thirty-one MPs have signed a House of Commons motion voicing their disapproval of the health secretary being handed the power to override the National Institute for Health and Care Exce…
26 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
On This Day, April 26: Chernobyl nuclear reactor explodes in Ukraine
On April 26, 1986, a fire and explosion at the Soviet Union's Chernobyl nuclear reactor north of Kiev, Ukraine, resulted in the world's worst civilian nuclear disaster.
26 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Famous birthdays for April 26: Sean Evans, Carol Burnett
TV personality Sean Evans turns 40 and actor Carol Burnett turns 93, among the famous birthdays for April 26.
26 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Open Thread
The post Open Thread appeared first on Reason.com.
26 Apr 2026, 2:51 am
I have officially retired from Emacs
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26 Apr 2026, 2:48 am
Torrance man identified as suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident
AIR7 video shows FBI agents swarming a Torrance home tied to a SoCal man arrested in a shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
26 Apr 2026, 2:42 am
Who is Cole Tomas Allen? 'Evil' teacher who stormed White House dinner
The teacher who opened fire at the Washington hotel whilst United States President Donald Trump hosted a dinner has been named. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance in California, was captured by the authorities after opening fire at the annual correspondants meal and is currently in custody. The suspected shooter stormed a security checkpoint at the hotel, where US politicians, officials and journalists were attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinn…
26 Apr 2026, 2:41 am
Wales' World Cup warm-up opponents confirmed and Welsh coach bows out
The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond…
26 Apr 2026, 2:39 am
Moment Trump rushed to safety as gunshots heard at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump was quickly escorted to safety from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots were heard at the venue.
26 Apr 2026, 2:29 am
Iran war: What’s happening on day 58 as Tehran-Washington talks stall?
Trump calls off planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys, in the latest setback to efforts to end the war with Iran.
26 Apr 2026, 2:24 am
In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.
26 Apr 2026, 2:20 am
European Civil Servants Are Being Forced Off WhatsApp
"c0lo" writes:Governments want to move away from "platforms over which we have no control," says Dutch minister:Governments in France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium have started rolling out in-house messaging services for officials to exchange sensitive information, in an effort to stop staff from using popular encrypted apps and switch to local alternatives they can control. Defense alliance NATO also has its own messenger, and the Europe…
26 Apr 2026, 2:18 am
I own 20 axolotls - people need to know they're not easy to look after
Emma Honeyfield bought her daughter an axolotl for her birthday then quickly fell in love with it.
26 Apr 2026, 2:16 am
Suspect ‘armed with knives and guns’ charged after shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner – live
President and other top leaders evacuated from the annual dinner after shots firedSuspect in custody after Trump evacuated in shooting incidentWhite House correspondents’ dinner shooting – what we knowSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailCNN anchor Wolf Blitzer said he was within a few feet of the shooter, and called into CNN to describe his observations.Blitzer said he saw “a very, very serious weapon. He starts shooting, and I happened to have be…
26 Apr 2026, 2:15 am
Mississippi middle schoolers stop runaway bus after driver loses consciousness from asthma attack
A group of Mississippi middle school students jumped into action this week to stop a school bus after the driver lost consciousness on a highway, preventing a potential crash.About 40 students from Hancock Middle School were on board when their driver, Leah Taylor, 46, suffered an asthma attack shortly after leaving campus, according to The Associated Press.Taylor attempted to grab her medication but passed out before she could reach it.Without hesitation, the stude…
26 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals
NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the GulfThe war in Iran has put the NHS on high alert amid fears about looming shortages and rising costs for medicines and medical products such as syringes, intravenous bags and gloves.Much of modern healthcare is dependent on the petrochemicals now held up by the Gulf shipping standstill – whether for active pharmaceutical ingredients or to produce the millions of sterile si…
26 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
The tortoise and the hare: will China beat the US in the race back to the moon?
The rival superpowers are ramping up preparations for a crewed lunar landing nearly six decades after the first moon walkThe world watched earlier this month as Nasa sent four astronauts around the moon – but to actually land on the surface the US is once again in a space race, this time with China. And China may well win.Both countries plan to build inhabited lunar bases – the first settlement on another celestial body – as well as searching for rare resource…
26 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows – and questions about future
While emerging technology is banned from the Palme d’Or, an upstart movement is gaining investment and attentionIn Cannes’ darkened screening rooms, the supposed future of cinema flickered into life this week and it was strange. The first edition of the World AI film festival (WAIFF) showcased visions of men with fish scales erupting from their necks and seaweed from their mouths, a heroine with a heart beating outside her body and so many massed armies of AI-ge…
26 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills
Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it had recently passed its MOT.Within a few days, you notice a problem with the steering and take it into a garage to be checked. As well as that issue, they find the tread de…
26 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs
Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviourT rex is often depicted as more brawn than brains, but now scientists are hoping to probe just what was going on inside its head, drawing on findings from another kind of dinosaur: birds.Scientists have previously found some species of bird not only make and use tools, but are able to plan ahead and show basic forms of empathy – with la…
26 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Five of the Worst Offenders at Pushing Open Borders
In a week where yet another group of small boat migrants is convicted of rape, Charlotte Gill gives us a rundown of the five worst offenders at pushing open borders, from Choose Love to City of Sanctuary UK. The post Five of the Worst Offenders at Pushing Open Borders appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
26 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Concerns over Kent's 'highest accidental death rate'
Serious questions have been raised over whether enough is being done to protect the vulnerable…