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Aaron Rai has always been the nice guy in two gloves. Now he’s the nice guy in two gloves with a PGA Championship win

After he signed his card, the one that made official his in-the-clubhouse best 9-under for the PGA Championship, Aaron Rai grabbed the hand of his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi.

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Strategists Say Soaring Japanese Bond Yields Show Fiscal Worries

Japanese government bonds sold off on Monday sending yields to record highs as rising oil prices fueled inflation fears. Here’s what strategists are saying:

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Bitcoin Hits Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top Half a Billion

Bitcoin weakened to its lowest level in more than two weeks as broad macro risks stemming from the US-Iran war prompted traders to cut back their positions.

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US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks

China will buy ‘at least’ $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.

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Two fighter jets collide at Idaho air show | CNN

Four men safely ejected from their jet fighters after the two planes collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

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Thailand to Pare 7,000 Business Rules to Lure Foreign Investment

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government plans a sweeping reform of more than 7,000 business regulations, aiming to cut bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate investment as it tries to compete for global capital.

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Chinese Oil Refiners Slash Output After Crude Imports Plunge

Plunging crude imports forced Chinese oil processors to sharply reduce output last month, with runs in the state-owned sector dropping to multiyear lows.

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Rare Ebola’s Silent Spread in Congo Exposes Surveillance Gaps

A rare Ebola outbreak that may have circulated undetected in northeastern Congo for several weeks is exposing the difficulty of detecting deadly viruses in regions where malaria, typhoid and other fever-causing illnesses are common and health systems are stre…

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China’s Economy Slows Sharply as Investment Resumes Declines

China’s growth slowed across the board in April with investment resuming declines while retail sales and industrial output fell short of forecasts, underscoring the economy’s vulnerability in the face of a global energy crisis.

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How ISWAP and Boko Haram are reshaping the Lake Chad Basin

Communities in the Lake Chad Basin face rising violence amid economic hardship and weak governance.

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Keppel’s $1.1 Billion M1 Telco Sale to Tuas Stalled by Regulator

Singapore’s regulator has suspended its assessment of Keppel Ltd.’s planned S$1.4 billion ($1.1 billion) sale of one of the city-state’s major telecommunication providers M1 Ltd., throwing into doubt a key transaction by the conglomerate-turned-asset manager.

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China Home Price Slump Eases in Sign Market Is Stabilizing

China’s new home price declines abated for a third month in April, reinforcing hopes that the multi-year property downturn may finally be nearing a bottom.

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Danish Fund, GPSC Said to Mull Sale of Taiwan’s Changfang and Xidao Offshore Wind Farm

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Thailand’s Global Power Synergy Pcl are considering selling their offshore wind farm in Taiwan, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Australia Plots Next Step in Tokenized Bond Market Expansion

Australia’s central bank and financial regulators are laying the groundwork for a potential expansion of tokenized bond markets as policymakers seek to push the country’s wholesale financial system further into the digital era.

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Jonathan Gjoshe: Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times

Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'

The race to potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership continues to dominate Monday's papers.

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The shooting finally stopped. Then came everything else

Few ever see how a community carries on after a deadly school shooting. Survivors of last year’s attack on Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic School want you to know: In class and at home, the anguish colors everything

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The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert | CNN

For over a decade, Stephen Colbert hosted a late-night show where comedy, politics, and culture collided nightly. This hour explores how he shaped an era of American satire and the impact of one of its most thoughtful voices signing off.

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National Conversation aims to find out people's hopes for a better UK

People are being asked to leave voice notes explaining changes they would like to see.

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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

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'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

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Am I part of the luckiest generation alive?

As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

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HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

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Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?

For the past three decades, China has been a nation of homeowners. But a slowing economy and crisis-battered housing market could upend that.

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Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks

Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump administration officials are considering establishing a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate those who feel they have been unfairly investigated under previous administrations, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.

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Nine months after the Annunciation School shooting, families and survivors keep the memories of Harper and Fletcher alive | CNN

Nine months after the devastating mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, families and survivors are still carrying the weight of unimaginable loss. Mike Moyski’s 10-year-old daughter, Harper, was killed while sitting in the pews during …

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‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks

The US president has pressured Iran to concede to demands including dismantling nuclear programme and missile stocks.

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Israel kills five in Lebanon after ‘ceasefire’ with Hezbollah extended

At least five people have been killed in Israeli air attacks on several locations in southern and eastern Lebanon.

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Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff

Candidates will face off on June 7 election after first round of voting marred by logistical errors, fraud allegations.

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France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor

French magistrates investigate possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

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Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking' as peace deal progress stalls

The US president says there "won't be anything left" of Iran if it does not "move quickly".

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Swatch stores close for second day in Liverpool and Manchester

The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.

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Three community kitchen workers among five killed by Israel in Gaza

Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed at least 871 Palestinians since the so-called ceasefire started last year.

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Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President

Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.

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Severe storms with intense tornadoes possible in Central US through Monday

After a quiet start to May, the atmosphere over the central United States is primed for an outbreak.

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How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know

DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.

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National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

An all-day prayer event on the National Mall on Sunday — backed by the White House through a mix of taxpayer funds and private donations — is the most recent flashpoint in the Trump administration blurring separation of church and state.

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Religion is ‘back in fashion’ in America. Here’s why

There’s been a recent resurgence of religious life in America, according to new surveys which find communities of worship rebounding from the pandemic.

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