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Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry
Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.
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Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation
Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.
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Tunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term
Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied’s crackdown on dissent intensifies.
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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling party funds
Murrell, the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is remanded in custody after he pleads guilty to misappropriating hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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Ghana to Start Buying 30% of Large Gold Mines’ Ouput From June
Ghana’s central bank said it plans to increase gold purchases from the West African nation’s large-scale producers to 30% of their output from 20%, starting June 1.
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Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.
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Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching
The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.
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Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar
Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.
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Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death
In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
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Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’
Moscow calls upcoming ‘systematic strikes’ on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv’s recent attack in Luhansk.
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Cox Group Took 54% Bridge Loan for Deal to Buy Iberdrola Mexico
Spanish utility Cox ABG Group SA took a 54% bridge loan to help fund a $4.2 billion asset acquisition in Mexico and placed shares as collateral.
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Isle of Man TT opening day cut short due to 'serious incident'
Organisers say there will be no further activity following a serious incident at Parliament Square.
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Michael Phelps discusses importance of mental health | CNN
CNN World Sport’s Coy Wire speaks with 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps about his battle with mental health and ongoing quest to promote mental health awareness and healthy living through the Michael Phelps Foundation.
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Carney Warns of ‘Dangerous Bluff’ in Alberta Vote, Citing Brexit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta’s voters should be wary of separatists promoting a “dangerous bluff,” citing his own experience in leading the Bank of England during the Brexit referendum.
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Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise
Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
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Ebola Crisis in Congo Draws $500 Million in Global Pledges
The Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn about $500 million in global pledges as African leaders and international health officials warned the outbreak risks spreading across the continent.
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Eni Looks to Speed Up $4 Billion Oil Expansion in Ivory Coast
Eni SpA will look to accelerate a $4 billion expansion of its offshore joint venture with Vitol Group in the Ivory Coast, Chief Operating Officer Guido Brusco said.
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Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?
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WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now ‘playing catch-up’.
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Trump Pushes Saudis to Recognize Israel as Part of Iran Deal
US President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Saudi Arabia and Qatar to recognize Israel by joining the Abraham Accords, saying it would complement an interim peace deal he’s negotiating with Iran.
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Czech Premier Urges Interest Rate Cut as Inflation Risks Grow
The Czech Republic’s prime minister urged the central bank to cut interest rates, doubling down on his push for lower borrowing costs even as the country faces growing inflation risks from energy prices.
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Mozambique Holds Key Rate as Fuel Shock Clouds Inflation Outlook
Mozambique’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second time in a row as surging global energy costs push local prices higher and muddy the inflation outlook.
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Top Bauxite Producer Guinea to Unveil Export Controls in June
Guinea, the world’s biggest bauxite producer, plans to announce reforms next month to control exports of the ore used in making aluminum as it bids to bolster prices.
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Top Africa Bourse to Tighten Algo-Trading, Market-Access Rules
Africa’s biggest stock-exchange operator is working to tighten oversight of how brokers and trading firms access the bourse to lessen the risk of rogue algorithms and trading errors that could disrupt the market.
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Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth
Exploring deep, dangerous underwater cave systems offers scientists and divers unparalleled glimpses into Earth’s history, even though the margins for error are tragically slim.
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The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.
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Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.
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Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage
An EasyJet flight bound for London was forced to divert to Rome after a passenger told crew they had left a device charging from a power bank in their hold luggage, the airline told CNN.
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This drive-thru coffee chain is pushing into undercaffeinated parts of America
A new coffee chain may be headed to a town near you, and it’s not Starbucks or Dunkin’.
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What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke?
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document
Pope Leo XIV says control of artificial intelligence must not remain in the hands “of a few” while warning that technology is fueling world conflicts, setting out his proposals in the first major theological document of his pontificate.
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Crowd surge leaves at least 19 injured in South Carolina | CNN
At least 19 people were injured in a crowd surge at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.
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Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say
New Orleans is locked into a watery future which could see it surrounded by ocean as early as this century, according to a new analysis, which says the city must start planning how to relocate residents now to avoid chaos.
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Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
US secretary of state says a ‘pretty solid’ deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday
The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.
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LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’
US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be ‘good and proper’ as mediation efforts continue.
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Kyle Busch’s sudden death turned the Coca-Cola 600 into a memorial service with 95,000 guests. His protégé pulled off the win
Kyle Busch’s rapid decline and sudden death left the racing world reeling and turned this race just outside of Charlotte into a memorial service with 95,000 people.
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Oral arguments are taking forever. Supreme Court justices have had enough
Like all good lawyers, Supreme Court justices can argue over anything – including, it turns out, how best to argue.
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Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads
Hélène Akilimali says she’s taking every precaution against contracting Ebola, including always wearing a face mask in public. But her work as a cocoa seller in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - the epicenter of the latest outbreak - brings her int…
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