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US military kills two people in new eastern Pacific Ocean attack
The killings mark the third attack in May alone by the US military in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.
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Gaza at the Venice Biennale: Where language falls short, threads take over
I co-commissioned the Gaza Genocide Tapestry which will be displayed at the Venice Biennale. Here’s the story behind it.
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Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says
A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.
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‘Never-before-seen’ Pentagon files have UFO watchers buzzing | CNN
The Pentagon released what it says are “never-before-seen files” on UFOs and various investigations of reported sightings of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena that span decades. CNN’s Tom Foreman reports.
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Senior Sri Lankan monk arrested for alleged child sex crimes
Pallegama Hemarathana, the chief prelate of Colombo, is accused of abusing an 11-year-old girl in a temple.
Full story‘Super Revolutionaries’: The radical Iranian hardliners bent on sabotaging a deal with the US
As negotiations between the United States and Iran enter a critical stage, a small but influential hardline faction has intensified efforts to sabotage a potential deal with Washington, fueling President Donald Trump’s claims of divisions within the Islamic R…
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Hacked educational platform partially restored for millions of students
The hacker group, ShinyHunters, threatened to leak student data after breaching the educational platform Canvas.
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Charting the Global Economy: US Job Growth Exceeds Projections
Employers in the US boosted payrolls in April by more than projected after an even bigger increase a month earlier, suggesting the labor market may be gaining momentum after near-zero job growth last year.
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Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Russia's Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
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Braintree traveller plot listed for sale on Facebook
The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.
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Denmark Liberal Leader Takes Over Coalition Talks After PM Fails
Liberal leader Troels Lund Poulsen took over Denmark’s coalition-building talks, dealing a blow to caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s bid for a third term after more than six weeks of negotiations broke down.
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Lagarde Says ECB Torn Between Risk of Acting Too Early, Too Late
The European Central Bank is carefully weighing its response to the Iran war and the impact on inflation to ensure it acts neither prematurely nor too late, President Christine Lagarde told Spain’s RTVE.
Full storyFrontier plane reportedly strikes pedestrian on Denver airport runway
A Frontier Airlines plane reportedly struck a pedestrian on a runway at Denver International Airport late Friday, forcing it to abort its takeoff, a spokesperson for the carrier told CNN.
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The UFO community has been waiting for answers. Has the Pentagon delivered?
Those within the UFO community spent their day scrutinizing the new documents, images and videos released by the Pentagon.
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Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade
Putin is set to speak at the World War II commemoration, which is scaled back this year due to security concerns.
Full storyTeen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns
Spread by social media flyers beforehand, teen takeovers have on occasion spiraled into chaos, with reports of fights, gunshots and general disruption.
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Poland Says It’s Open to More US Troops If Moved From Germany
Warsaw is ready to take in more US soldiers, Poland’s defense minister said on Saturday, after US President Donald Trump indicated he may relocate troops from neighboring Germany.
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China Urges France to Help Keep EU Markets Open Through Dialogue
China said it hopes France will play an active role in encouraging the European Union to keep its markets open as well as resolve economic and trade disputes through dialogue.
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Spain’s Canary Islands brace for incoming hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius vessel will be ‘completely isolated’ and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.
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Frontier Air Flight May Have Struck Person on Denver Runway
A Frontier Airlines flight leaving Denver International Airport on Friday evening reportedly struck a person on the runway, forcing the pilots to abort takeoff as smoke filled the cabin.
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ByteDance Targets 25% Rise in AI Infrastructure Spending: SCMP
ByteDance Ltd. has boosted planned spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year by 25% to 200 billion yuan ($29.4 billion), as memory chip costs rise and the TikTok owner ramps up its AI presence, the South China Morning Post reported on Satur…
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Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
A group of rural Utah residents wants a chance to vote in November to oppose a massive AI data center development — the latest example of Americans resisting new data center projects over fears they’ll disrupt the environment and their communities.
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Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire takes effect
Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun presiding over a pared-back Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, after a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect.
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Putin to Hold Victory Day Parade After Truce Called With Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts a parade Saturday marking the World War II victory over Nazi Germany, as tensions with Ukraine eased following a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump.
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India Names New Defense Chief as Military Overhaul Accelerates
India appointed retired general NS Raja Subramani as its next defense chief on Saturday as the country undertakes it biggest military reorganization in seven decades amid border tensions.
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Budget Electric Cars Lure Europe’s Drivers After Fuel Price Jump
Demand for affordable electric vehicles is soaring in Europe as the fuel price increases caused by the Middle East conflict spur lower-income households to go green.
Full storyUS awaits Iran’s response to proposal to end war, despite exchange of fire
Trump previously said his administration expected to hear back from Tehran on Friday night. Follow for live updates.
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Hantavirus ship approaches Tenerife as residents express anger and resignation
Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
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The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
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Iran war live: US expects Tehran’s reply to peace deal; ‘clashes’ in Hormuz
Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon’s National News Agency said.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'
Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.
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Attenborough at 100: Prince William congratulates Sir David on 'remarkable milestone'
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage
Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".
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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
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‘Make up their own minds’: Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files
US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
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Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline
The porn website Motherless, which faced scrutiny over hosting content linked to gender-based violence and drug-facilitated sexual assault, has been taken offline.
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Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs
The Pentagon on Friday released what it says are “never-before-seen files” on UFOs after President Donald Trump directed the agency to do so earlier this year.
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Iran claims to have seized ‘offending’ oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
State TV releases a video of IRGC forces boarding and detaining the Barbados-flagged vessel, Ocean Koi.
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Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says
The Kremlin has dramatically increased the personal security around President Vladimir Putin, installing surveillance systems in the homes of close staffers as part of new measures prompted by a wave of assassinations of top Russian military figures and fears…
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