The US president will be counting on China to influence Iran and help him out of his latest mess. But the price may be high – including for Taiwan Like an out-of-control wrecking ball, swinging wildly back and forth, Donald Trump smashes up the international order without much thought for ...
Month: May 2026
Virus-hit cruise ship arrives in Tenerife as medics await passengersVirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Tenerife as medics await passengers
The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford reports from Tenerife where the MV Hondius has arrived, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak. ...
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’
The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West’s backing for President Zelensky. ...
Is Starmer’s leadership under serious threat?Is Starmer’s leadership under serious threat?
Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster. ...
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month. ...
Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinetChallenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest. ...
Seven last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that arrive by Sunday – and look like you planned aheadSeven last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that arrive by Sunday – and look like you planned ahead
Plus one of our favorite whiskeys makes headlines, and a very good deal on an adjustable sleep mask This story was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to it Each week the Filter newsletter cuts through the ...
Manchester City v Brentford: Premier League – liveManchester City v Brentford: Premier League – live
⚽ City look to keep pressure on Arsenal | Kick-off: 5.30pm BST⚽ Seven games to decide the title | Follow on Bluesky “Haaland has 25 goals,” begins Zach Neeley. “Arsenal’s highest is Gyokeres at 14, and not because they score fewer goals (67 to 69). Which is better, the bulk ...
Scientists Studied 906 Mafia Marriages and Found Something SurprisingScientists Studied 906 Mafia Marriages and Found Something Surprising
Welcome back to the Abstract! Here are the studies this week that got ID’d, caught on camera, internally probed, and married off. First, scientists have confirmed the identities of four sailors who died in a grisly Victorian voyage. Then: the sights and sounds of an Arctic seafloor, a glimpse into ...
How Reform won votes from Swansea to SunderlandHow Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives. ...