23 May 2026, 2:16 pm
Second half doubles from Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo secured the trophy for Barcelona in Oslo4 mins: Pajor barges into the back of Bacha to give away a free-kick.Barcelona are yet to string two passes together. Continue reading...
23 May 2026, 2:13 pm
The shadow of spygate hung over the playoff final and Middlesbrough’s defeat averts the possibility of legal actionA freezing night in Berlin. Silence. Mist. Breath steams above a gaggle of grey-faced men, collars upturned. An unbearable tension in the air. Binoculars trained across the River Havel from Wannsee to Potsdam. An officer reaches into the pocket of his greatcoat to take a bite of schnapps. Another smokes nervously. And then, at last, a light on the eas…
23 May 2026, 2:05 pm
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
23 May 2026, 2:02 pm
Leinster once again fell at the final hurdle in Bilbao as Bordeaux ran rampant on them for 40 minutes to secure a back-to-back Champions Cup success. The Irish side managed an improved second half, limiting Bordeaux to zero tries; the damage had already been done by Louis Bielle-Barrey and co. After defeat in the semi-final to the Northampton Saints last year, and a finals defeat the year prior, questions have started to emerge around head coach Leo Cullen as…
23 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Recent evidence suggests that difficulties with sexual health might serve as an early warning sign for mental health challenges. A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that young adults who report mild, non-clinical psychotic experiences also tend to show higher rates of problematic pornography use, hypersexuality, and certain sexual dysfunctions. These findings provide evidence that screening for sexual behavioral issues could help ident…
23 May 2026, 2:00 pm
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23 May 2026, 1:56 pm
Order aimed at preventing spread of Ebola to US affects travelers who have visited three countries in last 21 daysUS authorities have temporarily banned green-card holders from entering the country if they have traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days.The order issued Friday is part of an expanding attempt to prevent Ebola from entering US borders. A previously announced travel restriction blocked only people withou…
23 May 2026, 1:55 pm
Donald Trump is facing fresh scrutiny after psychologist Dr. John Gartner said on a podcast that the US president is 'transparently mentally ill and cognitively deteriorating.' Speaking on The Daily Beast Podcast, the former Johns Hopkins University professor made the claim in a discussion about Trump's recent behaviour and the White House's repeated insistence that he remains in excellent health. Related Articles Is Donald Trump Sick? Thinning Hairline And Physical…
23 May 2026, 1:50 pm
Leinster could not contain a team backed by tens of thousands of Frenchmen chanting with exuberanceThey are in danger of running away with rugby, these French. The Springboks may have something to say about that, but South Africa do not have the Top 14. And they definitely do not have Union Bordeaux-Bègles.Leinster tried to contain them. Leinster, packed with experienced internationals, dripping with silverware, were desperate to avoid yet another agonising defeat…
23 May 2026, 1:48 pm
Former England boss Eddie Jones once admitted that spying on opponents used to be a regular part of rugby preparation — but insists he binned the tactic years ago because it became pointless in the modern game. Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! Speaking back in 2019 after Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa confessed to sending scouts to watch rival training sessions, Jones revealed England had previously gone to extraordinary le…
23 May 2026, 1:45 pm
The Pentagon on Friday released a second batch of UFO Files in the United States, publishing documents, audio recordings and videos that describe reported sightings of orbs, discs and fireballs across roughly 80 years, including a 2025 account from a senior US intelligence officer who said he saw 'countless orange orbs swarming in all directions.' Related Articles Military Footage Shows Alleged Star-Shaped UFO as Government Readies Second Batch of Files for ReleaseU…
23 May 2026, 1:45 pm
This openly gay A- list actor has been hooking up with a closeted military officer. …
23 May 2026, 1:44 pm
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23 May 2026, 1:44 pm
President Trump late Friday shared an AI-generated video depicting him throwing former late night host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster and subsequently dancing — the latest instance of the president using artificial intelligence to mock his enemies. The video, posted to Truth Social, shows Colbert onstage for the taping of the last episode of "The [...]…
23 May 2026, 1:42 pm
A Ukraine drone hit a Russian dormitory killing at least 18 in Starobilsk, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday. Ukraine disputes this.
23 May 2026, 1:40 pm
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintains the cases against his family and entourage are politically motivated.
23 May 2026, 1:39 pm
In most states, child custody matters are decided by judges; but in Texas, they are in large part decided by juries. Here's a Texas Supreme Court decision from yesterday, Gopalan v. Marsh (written by Justice John Devine), that illustrates this and reaffirms the primacy of the jury as to some such matters: In this divorce proceeding, the jury found that the father should have the exclusive right to designate the children's primary residence. But the trial court award…
23 May 2026, 1:38 pm
Inexpensive fiber-optic drones are challenging Israel's high-tech defenses, shifting the military balance in the Middle East.
23 May 2026, 1:37 pm
French authorities have rescued more than 70 migrants from the English Channel this afternoon after their boat capsized during a crossing.A major air and sea rescue operation was launched shortly before 1pm, when authorities received reports of a migrant dinghy in difficulties near Boulogne.Multiple rescue boats were launched to the scene near Hardelot beach, several miles south of the French port, where rescuers found around 70 migrants in the water.It follows arou…
23 May 2026, 1:35 pm
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.
23 May 2026, 1:34 pm
The Justice Department (DOJ) is pulling press releases from its website related to charges on individuals tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, citing efforts to dispel of “partisan propaganda.” The move comes more than a year after President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants upon his return to the Oval Office. A……
23 May 2026, 1:34 pm
On Friday TechCrunch reported they could no longer Google the word "disregard". Google's AI Overview responded "Understood. Let me know whenever you have a new prompt or question!" below an icon for hearing the word "disregard" pronounced — then displayed several inches of blank whitespace. "The Merriam-Webster link is still in there, but you have to scroll..." Earlier this week, Google rolled out a completely new Search experience, foregrounding AI summaries…
23 May 2026, 1:31 pm
George Russell has won the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race as tensions grew between the Mercedes teammates.The British driver and his Italian colleague, Kimi Antonelli, engaged in a fierce battle that saw the pair make contact on track, with Antonelli departing the circuit on multiple occasions during their wheel-to-wheel combat.What had been a simmering rivalry between the two championship contenders finally reached boiling point in Montreal, with the younger drive…
23 May 2026, 1:30 pm
Inset left: Raymond Hernandez (Bexar County Adult Detention Center). Inset right: Leonel Chavez, Jr. (Rose Garden Funeral Home). Background: A section of the 800 block of West Baetz Boulevard in San Antonio, Texas (Google Maps). A man has learned his fate in Texas for gunning down a tattoo artist during an argument and then walking away with the murder weapon. Raymond Hernandez, 33, was sentenced by Texas' 290th Criminal District Court Judge Jennifer Pena to 45 year…
23 May 2026, 1:30 pm
This foreign born permanent A list actor had to stop hooking up with women just because of all the STD's he has. He literally cannot risk the condom breaking. …
23 May 2026, 1:29 pm
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were accused this week of being 'very bitter and unhappy people' in a scathing television interview in the UK, where royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told GB News the couple's latest public display of affection on social media was 'too late' to win back the British public. Related Articles Prince Harry Reportedly Vows to Give Prince William 'Battle of His Life' to Keep StatusMeghan Markle Allegedly Claims 'Outrageous Double Standards…
23 May 2026, 1:29 pm
Mercedes pair clashed with both drivers out in frontToto Wolff tells Italian to ‘stop the radio moaning’George Russell won the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix but only after his championship battle with Kimi Antonelli reached an angry flashpoint. The Mercedes pair clashed for the lead on track and the teenage Italian was left demanding the British driver should be penalised.Such was the febrile atmosphere that their team principal Toto Wolff intervened, t…
23 May 2026, 1:27 pm
The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, visited Babcock International’s Devonport site to view work underway in support of Royal Navy submarine availability and operational readiness, the company stated. The visit covered programmes and facilities across the site, with time also spent alongside teams from the wider Naval Base. Babcock said the visit reflected “the collaborative environment that underpins delivery” at Devonport, bringing together its Majo…
23 May 2026, 1:25 pm
US president says it’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on either making a ‘good’ deal with Iran or striking the country anewDonald Trump said he would meet today with American negotiators to review Iran’s latest proposal and decide by Sunday whether he will strike Iran “to kingdom come”.Trump told Axios it was a “solid 50/50” on whether he would be able to make a “good” deal with Iran or begin striking the country anew. He will be meeting with special envoy…
23 May 2026, 1:22 pm
The entertainer had stepped away from producing his event in 2015 amid health issues: "My mission is simple: bring joy and fun to the world and help inspire people through weight loss, wellness, longevity and human connection."…
23 May 2026, 1:22 pm
A French woman is accused of abandoning her children in Portugal after reportedly blindfolding them and leading them into a wooded area during a game. Her French partner also faces charges.
23 May 2026, 1:21 pm
Leinster Rugby suffered another crushing disappointment in the Champions Cup final as Union Bordeaux Bègles stormed to a dominant 41-19 victory in Bilbao. The French side ran in five first-half tries and exposed a number of Leinster’s biggest names on the biggest stage, with several senior internationals earning brutal reviews across the rugby media. Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! Rieko Ioane Ratings: Planet Rug…
23 May 2026, 1:19 pm
On the final night of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” the host harked back to a stunt he did just prior to that show going on the air and said, “Technically our first show in July of 2015 was from a public access station in Monroe, Michigan for an audience of 12 people. Show […]…
23 May 2026, 1:15 pm
PHILADELPHIA - A violent start to the holiday weekend as three overnight shootings across Philadelphia left two people dead and eight others injured.The first shooting happened at the intersection of Ditman Street and Sanger Street just after 11 p.m. Friday. Both a 15-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were shot in the leg and taken to the hospital in stable condition.A quintuple shooting unfolded just hours later on the 1000 block of Green Street around 1 a.m. Satur…
23 May 2026, 1:15 pm
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
23 May 2026, 1:15 pm
This married A list pro baseball player playing in the Los Angeles area is hooking up with a weather reporter.
23 May 2026, 1:14 pm
Thousands rally in Taipei backing higher defence spending after US pauses $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
23 May 2026, 1:13 pm
️ Sprint race at 5pm BST, qualifying 9pm BST️ Mercedes aim to build on dominance | Email PhilipOuch. Lance Stroll’s car is in pieces. Suspension problem, Collins diagnoses.Lewis Hamilton zooms by on a scooter, setting a good example to any watching kids by wearing a helmet. Continue reading...
23 May 2026, 1:11 pm
“African countries are finding it harder to export to the U.S. since President Trump returned to the White House with a long list of tariffs. But China sees their struggle as an opportunity,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Since May 1, Beijing has removed tariffs on all goods from 53 of 54 African nations in an effort to win business and influence across the continent. Everything from wine to sesame seeds and wool has been entering China tariff-free from…
23 May 2026, 1:10 pm
A man was taken to a hospital Saturday morning after he was shot in an officer-involved shooting in Kensington, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Police told NBC10 the shooting happened just before 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, on the 2800 block of D Street. Detectives have not shared any details about what happened, but confirmed that a suspect suffered a gunshot wound and that he was taken to Temple Hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
23 May 2026, 1:09 pm
Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.
23 May 2026, 1:09 pm
New York Times: “A majority of Democrats, Republicans and independents said that they had changed their purchases from grocery stores to stay within budget in the last several months, according to polling from CNN.” “Another 59 percent of Americans said they had cut back on extras and entertainment.” “More than three quarters of Americans, including 55 percent of Republicans, said President Trump’s policies had increased the cost of living in their…
23 May 2026, 1:08 pm
WASHINGTON — Why should Americans care for a movie about a Catholic monarchist freedom fighter resisting the French Revolution in the 1890s? That’s a question Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, Hungary’s former ambassador to the Holy See, answered at the U.S. premiere of “Victory or Death,” a French film which has been re-released for streaming and on DVD with English subtitles. “What I think will connect most with Americans is you have a nation that’s built…
23 May 2026, 1:07 pm
Donald Trump faced fresh questions over his health in Washington on Tuesday after photographers captured the 79-year-old president with what appeared to be a thick layer of makeup caked over a bruised hand during a surprise press gaggle outside the construction site of his new White House ballroom. Related Articles Donald Trump's 'Missing Chunk of Skin': Graphic Hand Photo Sparks Fresh Health AlarmsWhy Are Donald Trump's Hands Covertly Covered In Thick Makeup In Chi…
23 May 2026, 1:05 pm
In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.
23 May 2026, 1:05 pm
2nd T20i: NZ, 170-5, bt England, 156-6, by 14 runsWhite Ferns recover from 11 for four to level seriesNew Zealand staged a miraculous comeback to win the second T20 at Canterbury having begun the game by collapsing to 11 for four. Their recovery came by virtue of a 159-run partnership from 98 balls between Sophie Devine and Maddy Green – a record against England in T20 internationals.The partnership rollicked along so quickly that the scorebox operators struggled…
23 May 2026, 1:04 pm
The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity. The proposal sets a 30-to-60-day window to negotiate details, though nuclear issues are excluded.
23 May 2026, 1:01 pm
Gunfire rang out overnight in the Spring Garden and Parkside neighborhoods of the city.
23 May 2026, 1:00 pm
Gio Reyna, Sebastian Berhalter are includedDiego Luna is omitted despite strong formClub América winger Alejandro Zendejas is on the United States’ 26-man roster for this summer’s World Cup, while Lyon defensive midfielder Tanner Tessmann is not included. The selections are the most notable new information gleaned from head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s full World Cup roster, which was obtained by the Guardian and is authentic according to multiple sources with…
23 May 2026, 1:00 pm
Louis Brown (Ocean County Jail). Background: The street leading to the apartment homes where Brown lived with his grandmother in Jackson Township, N.J. (Google Maps). A New Jersey teenager is behind bars after brutally killing his own grandmother by repeatedly stabbing her in the face and neck, according to law enforcement in the Garden State. Louis Brown, 18, stands accused of one count each of murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful po…
23 May 2026, 1:00 pm
Way back in the day, there was a buzz that this former web crawler and this A- list actress offspring had a baby together that was raised by the permanent A list father of the actress. I brought it up because both of these people were at a medical school graduation and it just didn't make sense otherwise for them to be there.
23 May 2026, 1:00 pm
Congress is considering legislation to halt climate liability lawsuits and protect fossil fuel companies from retroactive liability for decades of emissions. The transition to cleaner energy should be driven by technology, markets, and policy.
23 May 2026, 1:00 pm
Your grandmother’s favorite pastime is back, now with $20,000 tiles, coveted celebrity tables and the obligatory online backlash: "It’s a social strategy disguised as a game."…
23 May 2026, 12:56 pm
Sophie Devine hits a majestic 87 as New Zealand level the T20 series to set up a decider at Hove on Monday.
23 May 2026, 12:55 pm
George Russell wins the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race after a dramatic battle with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
23 May 2026, 12:55 pm
The head of the White House task force for the upcoming World Cup on Friday said the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national soccer team must remain in isolation for 21 days if it plans to enter the U.S. amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to ESPN. Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York [...]…
23 May 2026, 12:53 pm
The story is far from over regarding the ultimate fate of Jon Favreau's movie adaptation of the hit Disney+ series, thanks to stellar word-of-mouth and kids. The other big story at the Memorial Day box office is 'Obsession' — which could see a 16 percent spike in its second weekend.
23 May 2026, 12:51 pm
The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.
23 May 2026, 12:50 pm
What a lot of unnecessary fuss that all was. For all the rigmarole over interns spying at golf courses and which team should be allowed to play at Wembley, it was Hull who were destined to become a Premier League club all along.Head coach Sergej Jakirovic had described his side as “collateral damage” in the spygate saga that had provided the most extraordinary precursor to this Championship playoff final, forcing him to prepare for the £200m match by analysing…
23 May 2026, 12:47 pm
Lee Andrews is now at the centre of a story that has moved well beyond a missed television booking after Katie Price said her husband vanished in Dubai and Piers Morgan reportedly declared that he wanted to find him. Related Articles Is Katie Price, Lee Andrews' Marriage Over? Reality Star's Family Is Thrilled The Dubai-based Businessman Ghosted HerLee Andrews 'Spotted' Active on Social Media Despite Alleged Kidnapping,' Fans ClaimIs 'Missing' Lee Andrews Drama Fake…
23 May 2026, 12:45 pm
Ten months after legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne died, his family is working to keep his memory alive.
23 May 2026, 12:45 pm
May 4, 2026The former Disney actress wants to have a no understudy for her role on the new Broadway show. That won't happen. The Wicked actress got that in London and it has been a disaster.Rachel Zegler/Evita/Cynthia Erivo/Dracula…
23 May 2026, 12:40 pm
Two-time Nascar champion died Thursday at 41Busch had planned to race in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600Nascar driver Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.Dakota Hunter, vice-president of Kyle Busch Companies, said in a news release the family received the medical evaluation on Saturday. Continue reading...
23 May 2026, 12:38 pm
Spanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport.
23 May 2026, 12:37 pm
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday. It was the country's deadliest mining accident in recent years.
23 May 2026, 12:36 pm
Prince William said on Friday, 22 May, that the royal family 'couldn't cope' without Kate Middleton, praising his wife as an 'amazing mum and wife' during a rare interview on Heart Breakfast radio in London, as he reflected on her recovery from cancer and her first overseas engagement since treatment. Related Articles Meghan Markle Allegedly Left Deflated by Kate Middleton Return Amid Renewed Rift FearsQueen Camilla Allegedly Warns Kate Middleton 'We're Not Going An…
23 May 2026, 12:34 pm
Citing new research, the Associated Press reports that "modest gains in the fight to curb climate change have dialed back the most catastrophic of future heating." That's the good news. But the same research "also confirmed that there's no chance to limit warming to the international goal set in 2015." Researchers' new list of seven plausible carbon pollution scenarios for the future are pushing aside two staples of climate policy: the extremes on either end. The…
23 May 2026, 12:32 pm
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to his family.
23 May 2026, 12:30 pm
May 4, 2026The fan fic for the hockey actors is out of control. The management teams are getting death threats now.Hudson Williams/Connor Storrie…
23 May 2026, 12:28 pm
US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
23 May 2026, 12:23 pm
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster were photographed this week loading suitcases into an SUV outside their New York home, and, according to celebrity insiders, the move marks a quiet exit from the city as Hugh Jackman grows tired of tensions linked to his divorce and what he sees as a social snub from long-time friend Nicole Kidman. Related Articles Hugh Jackman Wedding Blow: Rumoured Marriage To Sutton Foster Hits 'Major Hurdle'Keith Urban Reportedly Wants Another Kid…
23 May 2026, 12:20 pm
Reaching a perfect balance between the amount of greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere and those that are removed, is considered an important milestone for limiting global warming and its adverse effects on the environment on Earth. This goal is referred to as net-zero emissions, as it would entail that emissions and removed gases would balance each other out, resulting in zero total greenhouse gas emissions.
23 May 2026, 12:15 pm
Anyday’s glass food containers can go in the oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher without incident – and they’re 15% off for Memorial DayThe Anyday glass food containers transformed how I store leftoversThe best Memorial Day 2026 sales: 19 deals from brands we know and trustThe Memorial Day sale bonanza is upon us, and we’ve already alerted you to deals on a viral slushie maker and our favorite non-toxic pan, Our Place’s Titanium Pro. Here’s another k…
23 May 2026, 12:15 pm
“It hurts my wallet and my bank account,” one driver told NewsNation.
23 May 2026, 12:15 pm
England chasing target of 171 to win at Canterbury Capsey steers England to opening win | Email TanyaGaze has a hasty heave and loses her middle stump to a cracking ball that nudges in.1st over: New Zealand 4-1 (Plimmer 0) Bell, blond hair in an immaculate bun, hoop earrings in each ear, starts with a perky away swinger. Four dots to start then Gaze pulls a short ball whippily to the rope. But that’s her lot. Continue reading...
23 May 2026, 12:15 pm
May 4, 2026This alliterate actress is doing something she has not done for many summers and one wonders if it will trigger her old behaviors. There was a lot of drug and alcohol abuse when she did it last time. Lindsay Lohan/Greek Beach Club…
23 May 2026, 12:12 pm
One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say.
23 May 2026, 12:10 pm
Liz Wright, wife of US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, has gone viral after appearing on Katie Miller's podcast, where she said teachers' unions deliberately keep students 'stupid' so they can 'control them and turn them into Democrats.' Related Articles Susie Wiles Email Leaked: What We Know About White House Crackdown on Leaks, Press Restrictions and Termination WarningWho Is Natalie Harp? Trump's 'Mystery Blonde' on China Trip Dubbed His 'Instant Enabler' as Melan…
23 May 2026, 12:08 pm
Tory MP Robbie Moore has thrown his support behind Bradford City Council’s new Reform leader, Stephen Place, demanding the area be included in the national grooming gangs inquiry. The Keighley and Ilkley representative has long called for an independent investigation into grooming gangs in the district. Speaking to GB News, Mr Moore said it was “not about politics” as he celebrated the move from the newly elected council leader. Mr Place has written to Barones…
23 May 2026, 12:06 pm
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has reportedly departed Iran after holding multiple meetings.
23 May 2026, 12:04 pm
Now for the really interesting part.Celtic’s completion of a domestic double was every bit as straightforward as Dunfermline feared it could be. Whether that achievement is sufficient for Martin O’Neill to be handed an extended stay as the Celtic manager should soon become clear. O’Neill has support, internally and externally, for his cause. Even at 74, he clearly fancies the job. Dragging Celtic towards trophy success on back-to-back weekends shows he retains…
23 May 2026, 12:01 pm
“The Secret Agent” breakout Tânia Maria has joined Leonardo Lacca’s “Sábado Morto” (“Dead Saturday,” in literal translation). Produced by Kleber Mendonça Filho and Emilie Lesclaux’s banner Cinemascópio, the film stars Jesuíta Barbosa (“Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso”) and is currently being filmed between Recife and the Pernambuco countryside in Brazil. “Sábado Morto” […]…
23 May 2026, 12:01 pm
Champions Cup final: Leinster 19-41 BordeauxFrench side run in five first-half tries in comfortable winAnother vintage year for Bordeaux, another bitter final loss for Leinster. On a hot, unforgiving afternoon in Bilbao there was never the slightest doubt who would be hoisting the trophy into a cloudless Basque sky, such was the clear superiority of the defending champions. Only Leinster themselves have ever racked up more points in a Champions Cup final and the sco…
23 May 2026, 12:00 pm
Fashion researchers and historians have wondered about this gender difference.
23 May 2026, 12:00 pm
A Mad Men-style steakhouse break would be welcome. But I’ve had it with the Lunch Industrial ComplexIt’s 12.30pm as I write this. My mind is preoccupied with moving my fingers from key to key on my ageing laptop, a task I paused briefly to remove a hair from the screen. Then, I scratched my leg again, which kicked up another hair. I should get back to work, but I can’t concentrate. Why? Because I’m incredibly hungry. It is, after all, lunchtime – the most…
23 May 2026, 12:00 pm
More people are being jailed in England and Wales as a result of acting to prevent climate breakdown and the war in Gaza, research revealsBritain has created a new breed of political prisoners through the systematic incarceration of people acting to prevent climate breakdown and the annihilation of Gaza, a report claims.The research by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the protest group Defend Our Juries says that custodial sentences for acts of direct acti…
23 May 2026, 12:00 pm
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.