15 May 2026, 5:51 am
Yorkshire v Surrey, Warwickshire v Glamorgan, and more: county cricket, day one – live
Updates from the latest round of Championship matches Get The Spin newsletter | And mail Tanya or post BTLMade a major error not bringing my winter coat. A decent crowd for this, Yorkshire’s last Championship match at Headingley until September. Surrey have won the toss and will bowl, great to hear the Yorkshire lineup read out over the loudspeaker: “Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow” and some great Surrey players too.The ECB has announced a new T20 hall o…
15 May 2026, 5:50 am
Hopes grow that London Underground strikes could be called off
Tube stoppages due on two 24-hour periods from midday on Tuesday and Thursday next week but sources say RMT seeking talksHopes have been raised that next week’s strikes by London Underground drivers could yet be averted, after sources said the RMT union had reached out for talks.The RMT members, almost half of London’s Tube drivers, are due to strike for two 24-hour periods from midday on Tuesday and Thursday, closing some lines entirely and bringing widespread…
15 May 2026, 5:48 am
The Best Rugby Referees of All Time (Ranked 10-1)
Players might steal the headlines, but the best rugby referees shape the sport just as much. From calm communicators to law-changing innovators, these officials have kept order amid chaos, set standards of fairness, and occasionally rewritten how the game is interpreted at the highest level. Before the countdown, an honourable mention goes to Hollie Davidson — one of the most influential modern referees in the women’s and men’s professional game. She…
15 May 2026, 5:47 am
Scottish title finale latest, Coleman to leave Everton, Fletcher slams City Youth Cup ‘parade’ – football live
⚽ All the latest heading into a busy weekend⚽ Ten things to look out for | Mail DominicBournemouth have announced that defender Marcos Senesi is to depart the club when his contract expires in the summer.The centre-back has spent four seasons with the Cherries since arriving from Feyenoord and there will likely be a scramble for his signature on a free transfer, with Liverpool and Tottenham linked with a move.Bruno FernandesGabrielMorgan Gibbs-WhiteErling Haalan…
15 May 2026, 5:44 am
Premier League news: Howe hints at Gordon farewell as Senesi heads for Bournemouth exit
Eddie Howe admitted Anthony Gordon may have played his final match for Newcastle amid Bayern speculation Continue reading...
15 May 2026, 5:43 am
UK borrowing costs rise as City traders brace for Burnham, and pound heads for worst week since 2024 – business live
The UK’s 350 wealthiest individuals and families now have a combined wealth of £784bn, Sunday Times reportsThe Sunday Times have also calculated the UK’s biggest donors to charity.Hedge fund manager Sir Chris Hohn tops the list after giving away £1.4bn — or 16.8% of his estimated £8.6bn wealth in the last year, either personally or through his three foundations which include The Children’s Investment (TCI) fund.“I don’t need to persuade [anyone] that…
15 May 2026, 5:38 am
At least 24 killed in Kyiv in one of deadliest Russian attacks since start of war – Europe live
The death toll included three children, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy saidIn other news, let’s catch up with the last night’s second semi-final of the Eurovision song contest, which saw Australia (checks notes; looks sceptically at the map of Europe) through to the grand final on Saturday.The Guardian’s Eilish Gilligan said that heading into the competition as an early favourite behind Eurovision heavy-hitters Denmark and Finland, Australia’s 202…
15 May 2026, 5:31 am
Inside the Federal Reserve’s transition of power
The Senate may have confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, but that doesn’t mean he’s in the door. Before Warsh can be sworn in, the president — who left for China before lawmakers took their last vote — must sign paperwork installing Warsh in the role. Warsh has also agreed to divest from more than $100 million in undisclosed assets before starting the job (though he has more time to dump other investments). At least one box has been check…
15 May 2026, 5:30 am
Emma Raducanu rehires coach who helped her to 2021 US Open triumph
Andrew Richardson helped her win slam as an 18-year-oldPartnership to start at Strasbourg in French Open buildupEmma Raducanu has rehired Andrew Richardson, the coach who helped guide her to her sensational US Open triumph in 2021, on a formal basis as she prepares to return to competition next week in Strasbourg in the buildup to the French Open.Richardson will accompany Raducanu at the WTA 500 event as she competes for the first time in two months after being side…
15 May 2026, 5:26 am
Democrats Eye ‘Hidden’ Latino Battlegrounds
“The post-2024 narrative that Latino voters shifted right is facing its first real stress test — including in districts Republicans thought were safely red,” Axios reports. “The biggest immediate test is in Texas, where Republicans drew new maps assuming continued Latino gains. But GOP House seats are also at risk in California, New York, Colorado and Nevada.” “New modeling from Democratic group Oath finds several GOP-drawn ‘safe’ districts cou…
15 May 2026, 5:26 am
Who Is Gautam Adani, India's Richest Man? Billionaire Accused in $265 Million Bribery Case Now Nearing DOJ Deal
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is reportedly close to resolving a major criminal case in the United States after federal authorities indicated they may drop fraud and bribery-related charges filed against him in 2024. The development was first reported by Bloomberg News and later detailed by The New York Times and Forbes. Related Articles JPMorgan Scandal Gets Pricey: Chirayu Rana Allegedly Demanded $11.7M to Settle Case Against Lorna HajdiniTayler Holder Net Worth…
15 May 2026, 5:21 am
10 Photos of Elsie Hewitt as Pete Davidson Split Explodes: Did Someone Cheat Behind Closed Doors?
Pete Davidson's whirlwind romance with Elsie Hewitt has reportedly crashed behind closed doors just five months after the pair welcomed their baby daughter, Scottie Rose. Related Articles Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson Split 5 Months After Welcoming Baby as Insider Claims She Was 'Craving More Support From Him''The Hunt for Gollum': Why Andy Serkis Is Directing the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie, Not Peter JacksonChristopher Nolan Slams 'The Odyssey' Critics: Why Tr…
15 May 2026, 5:21 am
The Mystery of a Congressman’s Absence Deepens
New York Times: “Where is Representative Thomas Kean Jr.?” “Lately, curious political watchers have noted where Mr. Kean is not. He seems to be absent on Capitol Hill, where he represents the people of New Jersey’s Seventh District but hasn’t cast a vote in more than two months. Mr. Kean, a Republican, has not been seen on the campaign trail as he runs for re-election in a competitive midterm race.” “He has not appeared in pixel form, either: No…
15 May 2026, 5:19 am
Greece's budget surplus of €5bn blows past forecasts in first quarter of 2026
Greece's primary budget surplus reached €5.175bn in the first three months of 2026 — more than double the €2.298bn target — though the ministry said one-off transfers and early fund receipts inflated the headline figure.
15 May 2026, 5:19 am
Coleman to end 17-year Everton playing career
Seamus Coleman will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the season, when his contract expires after 17 years at the club.
15 May 2026, 5:15 am
Trump Departs After High-Stakes Summit With Xi
“President Trump left Beijing on board Air Force One, concluding a summit in which he worked to gloss over his differences with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but which yielded few concrete changes to the two superpowers’ shaky relationship,” the Wall Street Journal reports. New York Times: “The Trump-Xi summit, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nearly a decade, was a test of whether the détente between the two nations would continue. It was heav…
15 May 2026, 5:14 am
Heathrow could be forced to allow other firms to build third runway to cut costs
Under aviation regulator proposals rival companies would bid to design and build parts of airport expansionHeathrow could be forced to allow other companies to design and build its third runway and new terminal after the UK aviation regulator argued that rival bids could keep construction costs down.A long-awaited review by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) proposes changes to the regulatory model that governs how Heathrow runs and covers its costs. Continue readin…
15 May 2026, 5:14 am
Fantastic Lab Central America & Caribbean Unveils Winners at Cannes Fantastic Pavilion (EXCLUSIVE)
The winners are in. Fantastic Lab Central America & Caribbean has unveiled six finalists and one grand prize at the Cannes Fantastic Pavilion. Presented by Baby Atómica, one of Fantastic Lab’s partners, the grand prize goes to “We Won’t Let the Goat Die” (“No dejaremos que muera la cabra “) a co-production involving Costa Rica, […]…
15 May 2026, 5:13 am
Pilot, 71, died after replica Spitfire he built himself 'flipped on take-off and caught fire'
A pilot died after his replica Spitfire flipped on take-off and caught fire, an inquest has heard.Peter Hughes died at the age of 71 when the plane crashed and caught alight at Enstone airfield, near Chipping Norton, two years ago.The aircraft, which Mr Hughes helped to build, laid upside down after cartwheeling off the Oxfordshire airfield’s runway during take-off.Accident investigators say that at this point, the aircraft erupted into flames. TRENDING Stories V…
15 May 2026, 5:13 am
Nervous GOP Weighs Options on Ballroom
“Republicans uneasy about the political risk of sending taxpayer dollars toward the new White House ballroom are hoping the Senate’s rule keeper will make the decision for them as soon as today,” Politico reports. “Lawmakers in both parties are watching closely for Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to decide whether Republicans’ latest party-line bill can include a $1 billion Secret Service provision that could fund parts of President Donald T…
15 May 2026, 5:10 am
Cornish Pirates sign Becconsall on permanent deal
Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Becconsall agrees to join the Cornish Pirates on a permanent deal.
15 May 2026, 5:10 am
Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
15 May 2026, 5:07 am
Paris Outfit Pavo Films Launches With Gurvinder Singh’s ‘Rehmat,’ Starring Naseeruddin Shah (EXCLUSIVE)
A new Paris-based production company dedicated to independent and auteur Indian cinema has entered the market. Pavo Films, co-founded in by Cosmin Illes and Némésis Srour, announced its formation at the Cannes Film Market, with Gurvinder Singh’s “Rehmat” – starring Naseeruddin Shah – as its debut co-production. The two co-founders bring complementary backgrounds in streaming […]…
15 May 2026, 5:06 am
Watch: Beyond Eurovision's glitter - how geopolitics became the biggest act in Vienna
Have you ever wondered what makes a hit in 2026? According to Spotify, a song should have a tempo of 127 beats per minute, a four-four time signature, and the key of F Major. But this year, the biggest hit at Eurovision is not a melody; it is the politics.
15 May 2026, 5:06 am
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez 'proud' of Barcelona's Yamal in Palestinian flag row
Relations between Spain and Israel have plummeted since the start of the Gaza war, sparked by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023.
15 May 2026, 5:05 am
AOC is taking her time ahead of 2028
The NewsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez is familiar with her every move getting analyzed for possible clues to her future. Her approach to this election year, however, sends a clear signal: She’s genuinely unsure what’s next.The 36-year-old New York Democratic socialist is being choosy in which candidates she campaigns for, a shift from past uses of her star power that’s less likely to cause intraparty friction than some other potential presidential hopefuls. She’s…
15 May 2026, 5:05 am
Trump’s ballroom security money faces a gauntlet
The NewsSenate Republicans will soon learn the parliamentary fate of $1 billion in security funding for Trump’s East Wing ballroom project, after the Senate parliamentarian ruled some immigration enforcement funding ran afoul of the Senate rules Thursday night. On Friday, Democrats will challenge the inclusion of that money in the party’s budget reconciliation package via the Byrd Rule with the Senate parliamentarian, according to three people familiar with the…
15 May 2026, 5:05 am
South Africa star set for England call-up after World Rugby clearance
South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been cleared to represent England and will be available for selection during this summer’s international schedule. Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! Steve Borthwick has now been informed that Janse van Rensburg can be picked for Test duty from July onwards, making him eligible for England’s Nations Championship meeting with Fiji. His eligibility officially begins on July 8,…
15 May 2026, 5:04 am
Centrist Democratic group wades into primaries
The centrist New Democrat Coalition is wading into two contested Democratic House primaries, backing Adrian Boafo in Maryland and Melissa Hernandez in California. Boafo, a protege of retiring Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, has racked up establishment support in the race but also faces well-funded challengers like former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Quincy Bareebe. Hernandez is among the Democrats vying to succeed now-former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who…
15 May 2026, 5:04 am
Debatable: Can the US and China really talk AI?
what’s at stakeFresh off President Donald Trump’s visit to China, the US plans to begin talks with the Chinese about how to enact guardrails around artificial intelligence given risks associated with the fast-evolving technology.Specifically, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on CNBC that the discussions would focus on how to formulate “best practices for AI to make sure nonstate actors don’t get a hold of these models.” He called the US and China the…
15 May 2026, 5:02 am
Why Allstate’s Tom Wilson thinks CEOs should create more jobs with AI
The NewsTom Wilson is not sure that he would have hired the Tom Wilson who took the helm of Allstate in January 2007. As a new CEO, he recalls, “I was a typical individual performer.” But he thinks he has become a more inclusive leader since then, learning to trust his team to handle “the stuff that isn’t going to bring the ship down,” so he can focus on what matters most.He has also become more comfortable with taking risks, having concluded that few exec…
15 May 2026, 5:01 am
How Xi-Trump summit failed to yield Iran war breakthrough
US officials have nudged China to do more on the blocked Hormuz strait. President Xi doesn't appear to have budged.
15 May 2026, 5:01 am
House Leaders Urge Absentee Members to Get Back
“Congressional leaders are straining to get their absentee members to return to Capitol Hill as the House’s vote margins on major legislation grow ever more precarious,” Axios reports.
15 May 2026, 5:00 am
Philly-area veterinarians are seeing a rise in ‘pot dogs,’ pets with concerning symptoms of marijuana exposure
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Graham used to be able to spot a “marijuana dog” from a mile away. “They look high,” she said. “They have very classic dilated pupils, their limbs are splaying out, they’re wobbling almost like a bobblehead doll, but that’s their entire body. And they start dribbling urine everywhere.” But veterinarians are now…
15 May 2026, 5:00 am
‘The nuance of being a Black woman in America’: Is God Is turns righteous rage into gory horror
Actors Vivica A Fox, Kara Young and Mallori Johnson on subverting revenge tropes as Aleshea Harris’s play storms on to the screenKara Young remembers the fervor around Is God Is’s off-Broadway run in 2018. Playwright Aleshea Harris’s revenge tale ran at New York’s Soho Rep theater from February through May of that year. Young was performing in a different show at the time, but she knew she needed to see Harris’s play by any means necessary.“I was lucky t…
15 May 2026, 5:00 am
From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry
Athletes have always been targets for criminals hoping to profit from their wealth. But a new wave of dangers has cropped up in recent yearsWith exorbitant ticket, travel and hotel prices making fans desperate to find an affordable way of attending this summer’s World Cup, it’s no surprise that security firms and law enforcement agencies are warning that fans are at significant risk of becoming fraud victims.While major tournaments are moments of heightened vuln…
15 May 2026, 5:00 am
'They Call Us the Lucky Ones' and 5 upcoming country music albums
Singer and "Yellowstone" actor Ryan Bingham released "They Call Us the Lucky Ones" on Friday. Here's a list of 5 other upcoming country music albums.
15 May 2026, 5:00 am
'LifeHack' cast says screenlife heist movie added real stress
Georgie Farmer, Roman Hayeck-Green, James Schloz and costars said "LifeHack," in theaters Friday, was as stressful to film as it looked.
15 May 2026, 5:00 am
Isabelle Huppert on the Mystery of Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales,’ Cannes and Why ‘Hollywood Remains Hollywood’
Relaxed, witty and fresh off another globe-spanning theater tour, Isabelle Huppert was already slipping back into Cannes mode when we met at Paris’ iconic Lutetia Hotel ahead of the world premiere of Asghar Farhadi’s “Parallel Tales” in competition. In the Paris-set movie, Huppert stars alongside a powerful cast including Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney, […]…
15 May 2026, 4:58 am
NBA Coach Secretly Inserted Lyrics of Taylor Swift's 'All Too Well' Song Into Interviews for an Entire Season
Longtime Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had injected parts of lyrics of a Taylor Swift's song for a whole season. Kerr spent an entire NBA season conducting a covert lyrical experiment. The veteran coach systematically inserted lyrics of Swift's song 'All Too Well' into his various press conferences. Related Articles Will Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Tie the Knot This Weekend? Singer Reportedly Calling Guests to Shield Wedding From LeaksTaylor Swift and T…
15 May 2026, 4:55 am
2026 Nations Championship: Dates and Kick Off Times confirmed
The 50-day countdown to the inaugural Nations Championship has officially begun, with organisers confirming the full fixture schedule, venues and kick-off times for the new global tournament. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. Launching on Saturday, July 4, the competition will bring together the 12 leading nations from the northern and southern hemispheres in a connected championship format that…
15 May 2026, 4:55 am
Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.
15 May 2026, 4:55 am
Would a Golden Dome protect Britain? How much would it cost? Inside the radical bid to ward off aggression
In January of this year, US President Donald Trump postulated that the USA might procure a ‘Golden Dome’ anti-ballistic missile system to protect it from burgeoning threats from potential aggressors like Russia, China, and North Korea. However, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has now suggested that the missile system might cost as much as $1.2 trillion (£882billion) to develop, deploy, and operate over two decades, much higher than the initia…
15 May 2026, 4:52 am
Trump Forced to Release Emergency Trump Phone Ad After MAGA Fury Over Delayed 'T1' Launch Scandal
A sudden marketing push has reignited controversy around the long-delayed Trump Mobile T1 phone, after an emergency advert was released amid growing backlash from supporters of Donald Trump and customers of Trump-branded devices. Related Articles Wingtech Chinese Company Linked to Trump Phone After Experts Claim Scammed MAGA Device Is Not American Made'Voted Despite Not Being A Citizen': Ex-Mayor Of Coldwater, Kansas Taken Into Custody5 Italian Tourists Die During C…
15 May 2026, 4:49 am
Death toll from large-scale Russian attack that slammed Ukraine rises to 24
The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia's largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine.
15 May 2026, 4:48 am
My unsung hero of science: Carolyn Wood Sherif, pioneer of feminist psychology who foresaw the risks of scientific bias
In the US state park of Robbers Cave, Oklahoma, Carolyn Wood Sherif is standing squinting up at the sun. The two wooden cabins before her rattle with shrieks and cries from excited 11-year-old boys. They have been split into two groups of 11 and encouraged to bond. Over three long, laborious weeks in the summer of 1954, Wood Sherif watches as these boys become enthusiastically dedicated to their allocated groups. When instructed to compete for resources, they grow…
15 May 2026, 4:48 am
Energy gels: here’s what runners need to know
Energy gels have become an essential part of many runners' kits. Real Sports Photos/ ShutterstockSebastian Sawe ripped open a carbohydrate gel sachet and slurped it five minutes before the start of the 2026 London Marathon. Sixty minutes later, he inhaled another one before smashing through the two-hour marathon barrier. Sawe might have been the first sub-two-hour marathon runner, but he’s certainly not the first to be powered by an energy gel. It’s estimated…
15 May 2026, 4:47 am
How reindeer herds, nature and Sámi culture can thrive when forests are restored across northern Europe
Reindeer grazing in Vattme/Tjeggelvas on the lands of the Luokta-Mávas Sámi reindeer herding community. Anna-Maria Fjellström, CC BY-NC-NDPolitical debates about the future of forests in Sweden and the EU are reaching an impasse. Producing more wood comes at the expense of nature and the storage of carbon within trees and soils. Conserving and restoring more forests may limit commercial wood production. But it is important for both economists and conservationis…
15 May 2026, 4:46 am
Elizabeth I refused to go to bed before she died – a stubborn final act that reflected her reign
Allegorical Portrait of Elizabeth I, unknown artist (1610). Corsham CourtIn March 1603, Elizabeth I refused to go to bed. For days, she sat on cushions in her Richmond Palace chamber, silent and withdrawn, as her courtiers waited for the end. It’s a final moment that can be read not simply as the failing of her body, but as the last expression of a life defined by the quest for control. Elizabeth’s vitality had been central to her image, so her retreat marked…
15 May 2026, 4:46 am
Paula Rego’s Story Line – an exhibition that invites exploration of the ambiguous narratives the Portuguese artist drew
At first glance, these look like sketches – the kind artists make on the way to something more finished. But that expectation doesn’t quite hold. The drawings assert themselves: restless, unresolved, and often more direct than the paintings they eventually lead to. This is Story Line, the latest exhibition of Paula Rego at the Victoria Miro gallery in London. Dame Paula Rego was born in Lisbon in 1935, grew up under the Estado Novo dictatorship and later moved…
15 May 2026, 4:46 am
Xi praises US ‘milestone’ visit and relationship, offers Trump roses
Xi praised the new 'constructive and strategic' relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip.
15 May 2026, 4:46 am
House Ethics Committee investigates Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards on accusations of creating a hostile working environment.
15 May 2026, 4:45 am
The Class of 2026 is cooked
The SceneWhen the Class of 2026 arrived on campus four years ago, ChatGPT hadn’t been released. Computer science was among the fastest-growing majors and words like vibe coding and tokenmaxxing hadn’t even entered the lexicon.Times have changed.Twentysomethings leaving college this May face a radically different world. AI has contorted hiring, especially at tech companies, which have slashed 100,000 jobs this year. Cloudflare axed a fifth of its staff after real…
15 May 2026, 4:44 am
Eric Cantona on His Lifelong Passion for Cinema, Being an Actor for 30 Years and Love for Ken Loach
The busiest actor in Cannes this year is a man considerably more famous for his artistry on the football field than on screen. Eric Cantona has an impressive three films in the festival, with the French soccer legend and Manchester United hero acting in two and the subject of another. In Avril Besson’s debut feature […]…
15 May 2026, 4:43 am
‘Atonement’ Review: Boyd Holbrook and a Shattering Hiam Abbass Grace a Drama That Widens the Perspective on Survivors of War
Kenneth Branagh plays a fictionalized version of combat journalist Dexter Filkins, whose 2012 New Yorker article chronicled the desire of a U.S. Marine to reconcile with an Iraqi family devastated by his actions.
15 May 2026, 4:42 am
Kash Patel's 'VIP Snorkel' Scandal Erupts After Leaks Allege He Joined Luxury USS Arizona Tour While on Duty
A routine official stop in Hawaii has exploded into controversy after reports claimed that Kash Patel took part in a highly restricted 'VIP snorkel' around the wreck of the USS Arizona while travelling on official business with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Related Articles Kash Patel Reportedly 'Lost His Mind' Threatening FBI Staff With Polygraphs After Personalised Bourbon Bottle Went Missing'Voted Despite Not Being A Citizen': Ex-Mayor Of Coldwater, Kansas…
15 May 2026, 4:42 am
Asghar Farhadi Says ‘Any Murder Is a Crime’ When Asked About Iran War at Cannes: ‘It’s Extremely Cruel and Tragic’
Asghar Farhadi spoke about the conflict in his native Iran during the Cannes Film Festival press conference for his new film “Parallel Tales,” saying: “Any murder is a crime.” It didn’t take long for the Iranian auteur to be asked his thoughts on the war between Iran, the U.S. and Israel. The Oscar winner has […]…
15 May 2026, 4:38 am
US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro
The potential charges relate to Cuba's 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
15 May 2026, 4:38 am
Drivers warned of traffic chaos as serious accidents see major roads closed 'for a considerable time'
Drivers are facing traffic delays across the country this morning, with National Highways issuing serious warnings for several collisions.A number of accidents have taken place during rush hour this morning, which has impacted travel habits for thousands of motorists.GB News has rounded up the most important traffic issues for drivers to be aware of this morning across the UK. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say M54The motorway in Shropshire is closed eastbound be…
15 May 2026, 4:33 am
Crimson Desert Gets Yet Another Major Patch, Adds Blinding Flash Finisher for Unarmed Combat So You Can Live Out Your Batman Fantasies
Pearl Abyss has released a new major patch for Crimson Desert — the second this week alone — that makes yet more significant changes to the game.There’s a lot to dig into with update 1.07.00, which adds more bosses for rematches and makes various bug fixes (patch notes, courtesy of the Crimson Desert website, are below). But perhaps the highlight here is the addition of Blinding Flash Finisher for unarmed combat with Kliff.For the uninitiated, Blinding Flash F…
15 May 2026, 4:33 am
The conspiracy theorists who feel vindicated by the Epstein files
Christopher Penler/Shutterstock At 8.16am on August 10 2019, a post appeared on the online forum 4Chan: “[D]ont ask me how I know, but Epstein died an hour ago from hanging, cardiac arrest. Screencap this.” ABC News broke the story that financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had died in prison, 38 minutes later.  4Chan is an anonymous forum with no fact-checking mechanisms, so it’s impossible to know who the anonymous poster was and…
15 May 2026, 4:33 am
MPs want social media treated more like unsafe toys than harmless apps
British MPs are urging the government to tighten online safety laws, arguing social media companies should face the same kind of scrutiny as other products linked to serious harm. In a letter to Liz Kendall and Kanishka Narayan, shared with The Register, the UK’s Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said there is now "strong and consistent evidence" linking social media use to harms affecting young people and warned that "no action is not an option." The c…
15 May 2026, 4:32 am
Saudi Arabia Jacks Up Film Incentives to 60 Percent
With the war in Iran throttling tourism and business travel in the region, the Kingdom is doubling down on financial support for its film production sector.
15 May 2026, 4:32 am
Bronx man convicted of running secret Chinese police station in Manhattan used to monitor dissidents
A New York man was convicted Wednesday of helping operate a secret Chinese government-linked police station in Manhattan used to monitor dissidents, federal prosecutors said.Lu Jianwang, 64, a U.S. citizen also known as "Harry Lu" from the Bronx, was convicted by a jury on two counts related to operating an overseas police station in New York City on behalf of China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS), as well as obstruction of justice for destroying evidence.Acco…
15 May 2026, 4:31 am
Square Enix FY26 operating income surges 34.9% despite net sales decline
Square Enix has reported financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026, noting a decline in net sales due to reduced revenues from MMOs and games for smart devices and PC browsers. Read more…
15 May 2026, 4:31 am
How Indonesia’s New Film Agency Chief Plans to Turn Local Box Office Dominance Into Global Presence
Fauzan Zidni is at Cannes this year as the newly elected chair of the Indonesian Film Agency (BPI) with a program already in Critics’ Week and the agency making its first institutional appearance at the festival. “Next Step Studio Indonesia” — four short films by Indonesian directors made alongside peers from Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines […]…
15 May 2026, 4:30 am
UFO Film 'Sleeping Dog' Sparks Buzz After Promising Better Evidence Than Pentagon's Explosive UAP Release
A new UFO film titled 'Sleeping Dog' is making waves across the global UFO community after its creators claimed it contains stronger evidence than recent Pentagon releases of unidentified anomalous phenomena files. Related Articles CIA Legacy Program Revealed After Insider Claims Hidden UAP Retrieval Operation Runs Across US AgenciesDonald Trump's Beijing Security Lockdown: Canceled Flights, Ghost Hotels, and Armed PoliceNancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case: Perjury Allega…
15 May 2026, 4:30 am
'The Hunt for Gollum': Why Andy Serkis Is Directing the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie, Not Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson, director of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, recently shared why he won't be directing The Hunt for Gollum. Related Articles Laura Dern Replaces Helena Bonham Carter in 'The White Lotus'—Here Are Other Controversial Recasts in HollywoodWho Auditioned for Andy Sachs in 'The Devil Wears Prada'? Anne Hathaway Says She Was the Ninth Choice for the Role'You're Pining for a Daddy': Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Faces Backlash Over Accents…
15 May 2026, 4:30 am
Local residents forced to use EIGHT separate bins after Labour council imposes new recycling measures
Residents across the country have been left frustrated after councils introduced recycling schemes with some households now required to manage as many as eight separate bins. In Cardiff, families are already juggling up to seven different containers to dispose of their rubbish properly - soon to become eight. General waste, glass, food scraps, paper and cardboard, plastics and cans must all be stored in separate containers, with additional optional bags available fo…
15 May 2026, 4:29 am
Officer dismissed for sending offensive messages in group chat
A Met police officer has been dismissed after sharing racist and sexist messages in online chats with friends.
15 May 2026, 4:28 am
Christopher Nolan Slams 'The Odyssey' Critics: Why Travis Scott Is Perfect For His Ancient Greek Epic
Visionary director and Oscar-winning director, Christopher Nolan, has broken his silence regarding the controversial casting of rapper Travis Scott in his upcoming £250 million production of The Odyssey. Related Articles 'You're Pining for a Daddy': Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Faces Backlash Over Accents and Modern DialogueChristopher Nolan Admits He Didn't Like That Timothée Chalamet Ignored His Direction in 'Interstellar'Christopher Nolan Warns AI Is Creat…
15 May 2026, 4:27 am
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
15 May 2026, 4:26 am
Cristiano Ronaldo adds free sports streamer to his business empire ahead of the World Cup
The channel will be responsible for showing 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup, live and at no cost to viewers, including all the matches of the Portuguese national football team.
15 May 2026, 4:23 am
Which European countries are the largest exporters of plastic waste?
Plastic waste exports from Europe hit new highs in 2025, with Germany and the UK leading shipments abroad. Which countries are taking it in?
15 May 2026, 4:23 am
Closing arguments in blockbuster trial pitting Musk against OpenAI
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI presented closing arguments Thursday in a blockbuster trial where the verdict could hobble ChatGPT's parent company in the breakneck race for AI supremacy.
15 May 2026, 4:20 am
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
15 May 2026, 4:19 am
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.
15 May 2026, 4:16 am
Nadim Bawalsa & the Palestinian diaspora: From denial to genocide
Nadim Bawalsa traces how early Palestinian migrants in Latin America forged national identity long before 1948.
15 May 2026, 4:14 am
Community building at the edge of the Internet
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15 May 2026, 4:14 am
Christopher Harborne, tycoon who gave £5m to Farage, enters UK rich list at No 6
Crypto billionaire goes straight into top 10 on Sunday Times list, with Noel and Liam Gallagher among other first-timersBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesChristopher Harborne, the crypto billionaire who controversially gifted Nigel Farage £5m, has been named in the list of the UK’s wealthiest people for the first time.Other first-timers include Noel and Liam Gallagher and Emily Eavis, the daughter of the Glastonbury festival found…
15 May 2026, 4:13 am
Jonny Wilkinson among three high-profile exits as ITV revamps lineup
In 50 days, the Nations Championship makes its debut, with the 12 strongest teams in international rugby lining up in two groups of six, representing the Northern and Southern Hemisphere respectively, to begin their campaign to win the first-ever edition of the new biennial tournament. Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! In the UK, ITV will be the exclusive home of the Nations Championship following the recent announcement of a maj…
15 May 2026, 4:13 am
U.S. Air Force gives KC-135 a 6-year connectivity deadline
The U.S. Air Force expects to have its entire fleet of KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft fully networked within six years. That promise came from Lt. Gen. David Tabor, the service’s deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, during a May 13, 2026, hearing of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower and Projection Forces […]…
15 May 2026, 4:13 am
Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'
Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.
15 May 2026, 4:12 am
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: First Reactions
The first 'Star Wars' film in seven years hits theaters on May 22.
15 May 2026, 4:12 am
African Producers Accelerator Announces New Partnerships, Participants of 2026 Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
The African Producers Accelerator, an initiative designed to tackle persistent industry barriers faced by mid-career African film and television producers, has selected the six participants who will take part in its 2026 edition. The producers, who were chosen from 267 applications submitted across 31 countries, are South Africa’s Babalwa Baartman (“Good Madam”) and David Franciscus (“Street Trash”); […]…
15 May 2026, 4:12 am
Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo: African health agency
A new outbreak of the highly contagious Ebola virus has killed dozens of people in a remote part of Congo, according to health authorities. It comes as the country battles several armed groups.
15 May 2026, 4:07 am
14 new beaches in Italy have been awarded Blue Flags – here's where they are
There are now 525 award-winning beaches, with Liguria in the lead and growth in Calabria, Puglia and Sicily.
15 May 2026, 4:06 am
Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson Split 5 Months After Welcoming Baby as Insider Claims She Was 'Craving More Support From Him'
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have reportedly ended their relationship just five months after welcoming their daughter, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, in December 2025. Multiple reports indicate the pair have separated in recent weeks, with sources suggesting the split followed ongoing strain linked to parenting pressures and Davidson's demanding work schedule. Related Articles 'Match Made in Hell': Netizens React to Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Dating as 'Eupho…
15 May 2026, 4:05 am
Helsinki Airport resumes flights after drone alert forces suspension, officials say
Europe has been on high alert for weeks after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" along their borders.
15 May 2026, 4:02 am
Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages
Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out.
15 May 2026, 4:02 am
Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig
Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.
15 May 2026, 4:00 am
Blocked sunlight and changing clouds: How coal pollution is damaging our solar potential
Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.
15 May 2026, 4:00 am
Brickbat: Not Fantastic
New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would require companies with net income of $5 million or more to reduce or eliminate plastic packaging. Supporters say the bill would help fight pollution, reduce waste, and make large companies pay more of the cost of recycling instead of taxpayers. But grocery stores, packaging companies, and other business groups warn the changes could raise prices on common products like toilet paper, diapers, and paper towels beca…