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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US 35 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sakshi Venkatraman Getty Images Canada's food inspection agency has announced a temporary ban on livestock from the US state of Texas after flesh-eating screwworms were discovered…

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say 1 hour ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tabby Wilson Reuters Iran's football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed. The approval comes just 10 …

The outgoing High Representative, Christian Schmidt, left, at a meeting of the Peace Implementation Council in Sarajevo this week. Photograph: Elvis Barukčić/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The outgoing High Representative, Christian Schmidt, left, at a meeting of the Peace Implementation …

Biden cabinet secretary advances in California governor race 24 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Los Angeles Getty Images Former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra is advancing in the race for California governor, as votes are tallied to confirm who will run agai…

By — Mike Cerre Mike Cerre Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/art-exhibit-shines-light-on-womens-role-in-technologies-that-power-modern-life Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Women have played a vital role in b…

By — Mike Cerre Mike Cerre Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/art-exhibit-shines-light-on-womens-role-in-technologies-that-power-modern-life Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Women have played a vital role in b…

By — Matthew Daly, Associated Press Matthew Daly, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/energy-department-says-advanced-nuclear-reactor-first-to-reach-critical-milestone Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone Nation Jun 5, 2026 5:48 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity within a few years. The microreactor being developed by Antares Nuclear Inc. at the Idaho National Lab reached "criticality" on Thursday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. The milestone occurs when a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing a steady release of energy. WATCH: Trump signs executive orders to speed development of U.S. nuclear power Antares is the first private company to bring an advanced reactor to criticality under a pilot program begun last year by the Trump administration meant to supercharge nuclear energy production in the U.S. The demonstration was conducted in partnership with the Energy Department and other contractors with support from the U.S. Army. Grow your mind Subscribe to our Science Newsletter to explore the wide worlds of science, health and technology. "We are very excited by this news today," Wright said Friday on a call with reporters. "I think June 4th will be a historic day in the American nuclear renaissance." Antares and its partners "have shown America can do bold things," Wright added. "America has great technology, great entrepreneurs that are ready to drive energy innovation to power our future, lower energy costs and make our country more powerful." Trump administration pushing to ramp up nuclear power The achievement shows that the Trump administration's push to remove regulatory barriers is helping to advance new nuclear technologies, Wright said. President Donald Trump signed executive orders in May 2025 intended to speed up the development of nuclear power, including steps that grant Wright authority to approve some advanced reactor designs and projects. Trump's orders limit some authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the independent safety agency that has regulated the U.S. nuclear industry for five decades. Skeptics warn that nuclear energy poses risks and say microreactors may not be safe or feasible and have not proved they can meet demand for a reasonable price. While the Antares system is years away from commercial use, achieving criticality is a notable step. The California-based company, which is initially targeting military applications, said it expects to begin producing electricity by late 2027 and see its systems deployed in the field by the end of 2028, CEO Jordan Bramble said Friday. "Nuclear in America has been defined for too long by delays, by compa

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/anthony-head-british-actor-known-for-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-dies-at-72 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Anthony Head, British actor known f…

Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest 49 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google PA Media Police and protesters clashed in Southampton on Tuesday evening Three men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder following protests held in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak. Con…

The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.

Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid £2.2bn for William Hill’s network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid £2.2bn for William Hill’s network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Ph…

Senate Republicans worked overnight to try to pass ICE funding, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.

By — Lisa Desjardins Lisa Desjardins By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trumps-limits-are-tested-after-some-republicans-push-back Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Senate is in …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s public letter contained a sweeping criticism of Putin’s 26 years in power in Russia. Photograph: President Of Ukraine/APAImages/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s public letter contained a sweeping criticism of Putin’s 26 years in power in Russia. Photograph: President Of Ukraine/APAImages/Shutterstock Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face negotiations in letter to Putin Ukrainian president proposes meeting in neutral third country as Trump says both sides have to ‘make compromises’ The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , has called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public letter Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, was a sweeping criticism of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power. Zelenskyy acknowledged shifting US priorities, saying it would be wrong to simply wait for the Trump administration to return its attention to ending the Ukraine war while it remained heavily focused on the Iran war. “I am proposing a meeting,” Zelenskyy wrote. He appeared to be trying to seize a pivotal moment in the war as Ukraine has begun to regain some battlefield leverage, largely through improved long-range strike capabilities that have complicated Russia’s advances. At the same time, Moscow has intensified its deadly aerial campaign across Ukraine, seeking to exploit Kyiv’s shortages and continued vulnerability to ballistic missile attacks . Putin said on Thursday that Russia would strengthen its air defences to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his home town of St Petersburg. View image in fullscreen Vladimir Putin said Russia needed to improve and strengthen its air defence system, ‘and we will do that’. Photograph: Sergey Bobylev/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool/EPA Speaking during a meeting with heads of international news agencies, Putin acknowledged the damage from Ukrainian drone attacks. “To our regret, some of them break through,” Putin said of the strikes. “Russia has an air defence system, we need to improve it, strengthen it, and we will do that.” Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city Read more The wide-ranging media session came on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin’s annual showcase for investment. Hours before the forum opened on Wednesday, a Ukrainian drone attack set ablaze an oil terminal in the city and also hit a nearby naval base. Putin also said Russia was open for a compromise on Ukraine in line with the understandings reached at his summit with Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, and Ukraine needed to accept them to make a deal to end the conflict, now in its fifth year. Trump said on Thursday it would be “great” for Zelenskyy to meet Putin – but said both sides had to make compromis

Robinson's perfect return gives England edge over NZ This content is not available in your location. There was an error After two years away, Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets as New Zealand closed day one of the opening Test against England on 61-6, still trailing t…

Andrea Jenkyns was elected as mayor of Greater Lincolnshire in May 2025. Photograph: PA/Alamy View image in fullscreen Andrea Jenkyns was elected as mayor of Greater Lincolnshire in May 2025. Photograph: PA/Alamy Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder Ex…

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Architectural plans for the ICE family and child detention center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Photograph: Obtained by the Guardian View image in fullscreen Architectural plans for the ICE family and child detention center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Photograph: Obtained by the Guardian Top Democrat urge…

Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Sarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee in Washington last month. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty View image in fullscreen Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Sarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door inte…

Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship on 22 March 2025 in Philadelphia. Photograph: Matt Rourke/AP View image in fullscreen Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship on 22 March 2025 in Philadelphia. Photograph: Matt Rourke/AP SpaceX targets biggest …

Cigarettes recovered from the theft ring. Photograph: Manhattan District Attorney View image in fullscreen Cigarettes recovered from the theft ring. Photograph: Manhattan District Attorney Eight alleged US thieves indicted for stealing $5m worth of cheese, beef and cigarettes ‘Retail theft ring’ sto…

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A man gets Covid and flu vaccine shots in Boston on 7 January 2026. Photograph: Boston Globe/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A man gets Covid and flu vaccine shots in Boston on 7 January 2026. Photograph: Boston Globe/Getty Images Three studies used by RFK Jr and allies to justify controversia…

There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer.

Hurricane season is expected to be milder than usual this year. But that's not stopping cell phone companies from pulling out all the stops.

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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Cristiano Ronaldo will be the oldest outfield player at this summer's World Cup By Chris Collinson BBC Sport statistician Published 3 minutes ago With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading int…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Andoni Iraola is set to become the next Liverpool head coach By Aadam Patel Football reporter Published 10 minutes ago Andoni Iraola is set to be announced as the Liverpool head coach this week - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arriv…

Richard Marles speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which brings together defence officials from around the world. Photograph: How Hwee Young/EPA View image in fullscreen Richard Marles speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which brings together defence officials from around the…

Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-rubio-tries-to-assure-congress-that-talks-with-iran-are-continuing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Transcript Audio In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appear…

'Lazy but convenient' - a quarter of young adults have two or more takeaways a week 55 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Oscar Edwards BBC Wales Getty Images A Public Health Wales survey revealed that 16 to 29-year-olds were the most unhealthy age group More than a quarter of young a…

A social media complaint about problems in India’s final school year exams has spiralled into a national controversy. Photograph: Hindustan Times/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A social media complaint about problems in India’s final school year exams has spiralled into a national controversy…

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The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Daniel Bush Washington correspondent Getty Images Todd Blanche, pictured with Trump in the press briefing room, has been the face of the fund President Donald Trump…

The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.

PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim 6 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Seddon Political reporter House of Commons Sir Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of exploiting the death of Henry Nowak to create "grievance and division", as …

Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes 32 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Puffins, pine martens and bumblebees are on the shortlist Eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlisted…

Falls are the most common cause of death from injury among over-65s, costing the NHS billions each year. Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy View image in fullscreen Falls are the most common cause of death from injury among over-65s, costing the NHS billions each year. Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy GPs i…

Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-rubio-tries-to-assure-congress-that-talks-with-iran-are-continuing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearance before…

A voter places their ballot in a dropbox in Norwalk, California on Monday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A voter places their ballot in a dropbox in Norwalk, California on Monday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images California could be forced to wai…

Protesters clash with police in Southampton. Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Protesters clash with police in Southampton. Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder Tommy Robinson attends demonstrat…

White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident 15 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Grace Eliza Goodwin Getty Images A shooting interrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April, prompting its postponement The annual White House Correspondents' Dinne…

White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident 13 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Grace Eliza Goodwin Getty Images A shooting interrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April, prompting its postponement The annual White House Correspondents' Dinne…

Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says 36 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jake Lapham The BBC has chosen to remove the sound in parts of this video due to its distressing content Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says there are "serious questions fo…

Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chris Mason , Political editor and Joshua Nevett , Political reporter BBC Reform UK's candidate in the Makerfield by-election has admitted making "crass" comments online, after scrutiny of his past posts during the campaign. Robert Kenyon has faced criticism over previous online comments about various issues, including his position on Brexit, abortion and Ukraine. In an interview with the BBC, Robert Kenyon said the comments, which have been unearthed by newspapers and campaign groups, were made before he entered politics. Reform UK has backed Kenyon and said the party said it had no plans to investigate him over his previous comments. Kenyon is one of fourteen candidates contesting the by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency on Thursday 18 June. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Makerfield MP Josh Simons, who stood down to pave the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to attempt to win the seat and return to Westminster. The vote is expected to be a race between Burnham and Kenyon, a plumber and local councillor. Speaking to the BBC at a pub in the constituency, Kenyon said he was not a "career politician" and people would "feel listened to" if he became the MP. He said if elected "people would feel like they had a voice now, whereas in the last 40 years they've not". He added that people wanted a "local lad" to represent them, who lives in and knows the area, and "knows the people and is well in tune with that". In the interview, he said he was "not a polished professional" when he was asked about concerns over his previous use of social media. In comments unearthed on a defunct rugby league forum online, Kenyon described Brexit as an economically damaging project promoted by politicians who "peddled the nationalistic pish". When asked about those comments, Kenyon insisted he had voted for Brexit, and said he had "no recollection of saying that". 'Crass joke' He was also asked about comments he made in relation to TV presenter Carol Vorderman. Vorderman has said she wants an apology after Kenyon responded to a sexually graphic post about the TV presenter with a thumbs up and laughing emoji and a comment saying "He's only saying what we're all thinking". Kenyon said he had "not made sexual remarks about Carol Vorderman", but had responded to someone else's post with a "crass joke". "There might have been a few crass comments that I've said," he added. But he added that he was more worried about Labour's positions on various issues, including grooming gangs and the rights of transgender people. "I don't think the Labour Party know what a woman is," Kenyon said. "I think that's a bit more dangerous than a few 10-year-old tweets." Kenyon, who was elected as a Reform UK councillor for the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North ward in last month's local elections, said he "wouldn't make an

By — Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Jon Gambrell, Associated Press By — Samy Magdy, Associated Press Samy Magdy, Associated Press By — Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/iranian-reports-iran-stops-talking-to-mediators-over-israel-fighting-hezbollah-in-lebanon Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iranian reports: Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon World Jun 2, 2026 11:32 AM EDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran stopped communicating with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut as it fights the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah, two semiofficial Iranian news agencies reported Tuesday. Halting communication likely is a means to further pressure U.S. President Donald Trump over negotiations on the ceasefire, which include trying to loosen Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all oil and natural gas passed in peacetime. Trump then could potentially pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt or slow the advance of his forces, which have moved deeper into Lebanon. WATCH: U.S. and Iran send mixed signals as Israel's invasion extends deeper into Lebanon Hezbollah remains one of Iran's chief allies in its self-described "axis of resistance" against Israel. Meanwhile, year-on-year inflation in Iran reached a level in May unseen since World War II, underlining the economic pain average Iranians face as the Islamic Republic worries about the war with Israel and the United States restarting. Iran reports say Tehran not talking The reports by the Fars and Tasnim news agencies, both believed to be close to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, come as Iran insists the fighting in Lebanon is part of the wider ceasefire talks with the United States over the war. Israel and the U.S. maintain the fighting in Lebanon is separate from the Iran war talks. A regional official involved in the mediation, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the talks, said Iran has not communicated at all on Tuesday after saying that a ceasefire needed to be enforced in Lebanon for negotiations to continue. READ MORE: Israeli troops seize strategic castle in Lebanon during deepest incursion in decades The U.S. is eager to ease the chokehold on the strait. At the same time, Iran faces economic challenges as its oil-backed economy remains under a U.S. naval blockade. Economic pressure in the past has sparked nationwide protests, something Iran's theocracy has been trying to avoid since a crackdown on demonstrators in January killed over 7,000 people, according to activists' estimates. But even as hard-liners hold gun-handling workshops and organize marriages under the shadow of a ballistic missile to bolster spirits, experts note that new demonstrations could emerge if people find themselves priced out of feeding their families.

British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says 11 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Caroline Hawley Diplomatic correspondent Free Lindsay and Craig Campaign Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in Iran in 2025 A British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges have l…

Dawn Airey before the Women's League Cup final at Ashton Gate, Bristol, in March. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy View image in fullscreen Dawn Airey before the Women's League Cup final at Ashton Gate, Bristol, in March. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy Media veteran Dawn Airey to take over as chair of Arts …

The number of pug registrations in the first three months of 2026 fell by 43% compared with the same period last year. Photograph: Anita Kot/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The number of pug registrations in the first three months of 2026 fell by 43% compared with the same period last year. Ph…

Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-south-dakota-midterm-primaries Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: South Dakota midterm primaries Politics Jun 2, 2026 9:00 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Sou…

Rescued people look out from onboard a migrant search and rescue ship as it arrives in the port of Salerno, Italy, in August last year. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters View image in fullscreen Rescued people look out from onboard a migrant search and rescue ship as it arrives in the port of Sa…

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Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Californians go to the polls today in the first round of voting for a new governor, with a tight three-way race for two run-off spots. The golden state will also vote on House districts for the first time since it approved Proposition 50 – its response…

Published 9 minutes ago The fallout from England's Ashes loss means the home summer arrives with more intrigue and questions than any other in recent memory. The series against New Zealand and Pakistan – starting with the first Test against the Black Caps at Lord's on Thursday – carry more significance than they might if results had gone well. In 2014, I was part of the side that returned home with our tails between our legs after losing 5-0 to Mitchell Johnson and co. It was the end of the road for that team as we knew it – it was clear there was going to be a seismic shift. Andy Flower stood down as head coach and Kevin Pietersen never played for England again. Tim Bresnan, Chris Tremlett and Monty Panesar all never wore the whites for England beyond that point. This time there has not been a high-profile sacking, or wholesale changes of players. It's been more a shuffling of the pack and a slap on the wrist. Opener Zak Crawley is the most high-profile casualty. He definitely has the talent to play international cricket again, but I wonder whether he would benefit from dropping into the middle order to make the most of the obvious strengths in his ability. While there has been a simple switch in the batting order – Crawley replaced by Emilio Gay – there are as many as eight frontline bowling options in the 15-man squad, including captain Ben Stokes. It is a curiously large squad for the first Test of the summer, especially after England have had so much time to make their plans – almost five months since the Ashes ended. As a player, I always preferred limiting the amount of deliberation inside my head in the build-up to a Test. Quite often, I'd be part of a 12-man squad and knew I was competing with one person – usually Tremlett, Bresnan or Graham Onions – for the final bowling spot in the XI. It meant we all knew our chances of playing in the build-up to a Test. I'm not privy to the conversations that have been had within the current set-up, but the naming of such a large squad suggests a certain amount of uncertainty. England squad for first Test against New Zealand: Ben Stokes, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, James Rew, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue. Image source, Getty Images Image caption, After his return to the England squad, Ollie Robinson was described as "one of the best bowlers in the world" by England director of cricket Rob Key England made no secrets about their Ashes gameplan: hit Australia with hostile pace and try to make them uncomfortable. What transpired down under was a more nuanced set of conditions, far more akin to what we would expect in the UK. The sight of an Australian bowling attack using a wicketkeeper stood up to the stumps for two of their seam bowlers tells you everything you need to know. The best teams I played in had bowlers who fulfilled specific roles. Right now, the England atta

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Peter Garrett says there should have been a parliamentary inquiry into the $368bn Aukus deal. Photograph: Adam Ferguson/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Peter Garrett says there should have been a parliamentary inquiry into the $368bn Aukus deal. Photograph: Adam Ferguson/The Guardian Peter Gar…

Trumps says Israel and Hezbollah will stop fighting after Iran stops talks with U.S. over Israeli operations in southern Lebanon, Gaza

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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Serena Williams' 23 Grand Slam singles titles is more than any other woman in the Open era Published 3 minutes ago Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, will make her return to competitive action after an absence of almost four yea…

EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic' 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Louise Parry Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Reuters EasyJet's share price has fallen by 31% in the past year, which the firm attributes to the impact of the Iran war Budget airline E…

Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday Ahead of what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, diehard fans dressed up in her iconic look - a white dress and platinum blonde wig - to celebrate the beloved American actress and model. More than 1,000 Marilyns gathere…

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Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony 6 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emma Barnett BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter BBC The BBC's Emma Barnett was diagnosed with endometriosis a decade ago Chloe is making one of the hardest decisions a woman can make. After previous surgery failed to reduce the "horrendous" pain caused by her endometriosis, she is planning to have hysterectomy at the age of 26 - removing her womb and ending her chances of having a child. "I'm at the point now where I would not be able to look after a child. It wouldn't be fair. I just want everything out," she told me at her home in Edinburgh, while fighting back tears. "I know it's not a cure but I need to have a better quality of life." Chloe is one of the women I met over the six months I spent travelling the UK, investigating how the condition we share is affecting women's lives for the documentary Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis . It left me more convinced than ever that this invisible disease - which affects one in 10 women of reproductive age but lives in the shadows - is a silent medical emergency that doctors, researchers and policy-makers cannot ignore or overlook any longer. A common myth is that it is a painful period condition. That is wrong: endometriosis is a system-wide inflammatory disease. Cells, similar to those which line the womb, start to grow in other parts of the body - such as on the bowel or in the lungs - and multiply, creating raw and angry sores. Activated by the hormones of the menstrual cycle, these sores thicken and bleed each month, inflaming and scarring the surrounding tissue. Women can experience a range of symptoms depending on where their endometriosis is, or which organs are stuck together with scar tissue, but the hallmark of this condition is bone-grinding, life-altering pain. "I've always got some form of deep ache, then I get these flare-ups where I feel I can't speak, I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't do anything. It is horrendous, there is nothing that will ever, ever compare," Chloe told me. Dame Hilary Mantel wrote of her experiences of trying to live with endometriosis: "Anything I have achieved has been in the teeth of the disease." The late Wolf Hall author's choice of the word "teeth" was perfect and it is one I think of most days, as I grit my own. I was diagnosed 10 years ago, just before starting work at the BBC, as my husband and I were trying and failing to have children naturally. But I had known deep down something wasn't right with me since the age of 10, when my periods and hormone cycle activated. It had taken a full 21 years to be diagnosed. The average amount of time it takes to be diagnosed in the UK is nine years and four months, according to a survey of more than 3,000 women with the condition by the charity, Endometriosis UK. For women in ethnic minority communities, it is even longer: 11 years. For Madalitso, who came to the UK from

A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky 47 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Zoya Mateen Mumbai Imtiyaz Ali Javed, his wife Mariam and their two children died in the Air India plane crash last year When I called Imtiyaz Ali to ask if we could meet, n…

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Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-judge-orders-kennedy-center-to-remove-trumps-name-from-building Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Transcript Audio In our news wrap Friday, a federal judge ordered the Ken…

By — Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact By — Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fact-checking-trump-on-national-malls-reflecting-pool-renovations Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Fact-checking Trump on National Mall's Reflecting Pool renovations Nation May 30, 2026 4:21 PM EDT This article originally appeared on PolitiFact WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has long leaned into his background as a real estate developer. Almost a year and a half into his second term, he has been focused increasingly on efforts that will leave a lasting physical imprint on the nation's capital. He's torn down the White House's East Wing in an effort to build a ballroom , paved over the White House Rose Garden , initiated plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch , renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his honor (and later closed it for renovations), and asked for designs to renovate public golf courses within the city. In recent weeks, Trump has also ordered a snap renovation of the National Mall's Reflecting Pool, which spans the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. WATCH: Lawsuit challenges Trump's Reflecting Pool project as projected costs soar The Reflecting Pool renovation has garnered the most attention for Trump's intention to paint the bottom "American Flag Blue." "I love construction, it's very exciting," he said in a May 27 Cabinet meeting , noting his love of building swimming pools. He called the renovation "a really important thing" and said he might launch a renovation of the nearby World War II Memorial fountain. Critics have assailed the Reflecting Pool changes, saying it would turn one of the nation's hallowed monuments into a swimming pool . "The Reflecting Pool is part of one of the most iconic designed landscapes in the world, and has defined the visual and experiential character of the nation's capital for over a century," wrote plaintiffs in a lawsuit that seeks to stop the project. The plaintiffs, an organization of landscape architects, said proceeding with the renovation would create a "permanent blemish on the National Mall." The case is pending . Since launching the project, Trump has exaggerated the pool's size, the renovation timeline and costs, and changed his tune on the central contractor. Here are fact-checks of a few recent Trump statements about the project. The Reflecting Pool is "longer than the tallest building in the world if you set it on the side, and it's almost 200 feet wide." — Trump at a May 27 Cabinet meeting This is exaggerated both ways. The rectangular pool is 2,028 feet long , which would rank it fourth in the world if it were a skyscraper, according to the Skyscraper Center 's list of tallest buildings. First is Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 2,717 feet, followed by Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur at 2,227 feet, and Shanghai Tower in Shanghai at

By — Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/thousands-flock-to-vilnius-for-festival-celebrating-lithuanias-iconic-cold-beet-soup Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on …

Members of the Free Jaggi Now campaign, en route to handing in a petition to 10 Downing Street in 2022. Dumbarton resident Jagtar Singh Johal was in Punjab for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was bundled into an unmarked car. Photograph: James Manning/PA View image in fullscreen Members of the Free Jaggi Now campaign, en route to handing in a petition to 10 Downing Street in 2022. Dumbarton resident Jagtar Singh Johal was in Punjab for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was bundled into an unmarked car. Photograph: James Manning/PA Starmer urged to intervene in ‘rigged’ Indian prosecution of British human rights activist Senior lawyers call on prime minister to request Indian prosecutors drop charges that would breach double jeopardy rule Four senior lawyers, including the former attorney general Dominic Grieve, have written to Keir Starmer urging him to request that Indian prosecutors drop charges against the British national Jagtar Singh Johal on the basis that continued prosecution would be in manifest breach of the double jeopardy rule which prevents someone being tried twice for the same offence. Johal has been held in an Indian jail for eight years, and in March last year was acquitted of the terrorist charges laid against him in a court in Punjab. The court found the prosecutors had “miserably failed” to present any reliable evidence, despite having had seven years to do so. Despite his acquittal, Johal faces eight essentially duplicate cases filed by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA), all based on the same “confession” printed on a sheet of paper that his supporters claim he signed after he was tortured by police with electricity and threatened with being burned alive. The letter urging Starmer, as a former human rights lawyer, to recognise the legal justice in intervening has also been signed by the distinguished barrister Lady Helena Kennedy, the former Lord Advocate for Scotland , Dame Elish Angiolini, and Geoffrey Robertson KC. It is hoped that the calibre of the letter writers might galvanise Starmer to intervene. In their letter, the four say it would be “entirely appropriate” for the UK government to ask the Indian government to drop the remaining case since domestic Indian proceedings would have acquitted Johal of all charges against him. The double jeopardy rule, they say, “reflects a basic and intuitive principle that in a just system, no one should be repeatedly prosecuted, tried or punished for crimes of which they have already been convicted or acquitted. The prohibition of double jeopardy exists across multiple areas of international law, including international human rights law, international criminal law and international humanitarian law. It is generally considered to form part of the right to a fair trial, which itself is part of customary international law, meaning it applies to all states, irrespective of whether they are party to a particular treaty or agreement.” They further point out th

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Kenya's Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake. Its waters have long sustained hundreds of thousands. Now the lake is facing multiple threats — and threatening those who rely on it.

Kenya's Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake. Its waters have long sustained hundreds of thousands. Now the lake is facing multiple threats — and threatening those who rely on it.

Jeremy Clarkson's choir wins Britain's Got Talent 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Naj Modak South of England Will Rogers The choir had wowed the judges in the semi-final A choir initially put together by Jeremy Clarkson has been named the 2026 winner of Britain's Got Talent. The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir was set up by the TV presenter to support farmers around his farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, with their mental health. After the group's win was announced, choir member Katryna Shell told presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly: "We are the first ever choir to have won [the ITV talent show]. "This is for all the farmers out there, for anybody that's struggling, it's not a taboo subject, if you're not OK, speak up, this is for the farmers." Before their performance, the choir members described Clarkson, who was in the audience for the live final, as their "biggest cheerleader" and added they "couldn't thank him enough". Judge Simon Cowell said he had questioned their decision to perform an original song but told them "it paid off", calling it "absolutely stunning", "heartfelt" and "joyous". They will receive a £250,000 cash prize and the opportunity to perform at the annual Royal Variety Performance. Hawkstone Farmers' Choir The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir are made up of farmers from across the UK Fellow judge Amanda Holden was brought to tears. She told them: "You've made me cry again, I couldn't be prouder of you, the harmonising was beautiful and watching the changing seasons behind you, and really thinking about every second that you spend sowing dreams into that earth, which is one of the beautiful lines of that song." After the choir won the pubic vote in the semi-final on 23 May, Ben Chick, a farmer based in Sixpenny Handley, Dorset, said performing that day "was the most exhilarating experience". He said waiting to find out if they had got through to the final was tense and it "really does mean the world to us". Tom Dymond/Talkback Thames Rafferty Coope's golden buzzer-winning performance was broadcast on ITV in March In Saturday's final, dog act Anastasiia and Salsa came third, while drone display team Celestial finished second. Teenage magician Rafferty Coope, from Hampshire, came fifth after also making it to the last round. Coope, was initially given a fast track to the semi-final show after judge KSI pressed his golden buzzer. His first performance had been a combination of music and magic based on the Journey anthem Don't Stop Believin'. More on this story BGT semi-final success 'overwhelming' for farmers choir Pressure is a privilege, says BGT semi-finalist BGT final farmers 'blown away' by support Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dorset Britain's Got Talent

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive 7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sebastian Usher Jerusalem Reuters Israel's military says it captured Beaufort Castle, a strategic fort in southern Lebanon The Israeli military has increased the zone in southern Lebanon that it has warned residents to evacuate from, as it further expands its ground operations against Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reiterated its warning to everyone south of the Zahrani river to leave. "Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, facilities or means of combat endangers their life," a spokesman said. The warning came shortly after the army confirmed it had taken Beaufort Castle, a strategic point on a high ridge above the Litani river. Every day is bringing a new expansion in Israel's war against Hezbollah. The latest evacuation warning is the second time in recent days that Israel has told residents to leave the entire south of the country below the Zahrani river. The IDF spokesman said that a "significant number of IDF ground soldiers" were involved in the operation, which was "currently expanding to additional areas". It's another clear indication that Israeli ground forces are moving ever deeper into Lebanese territory beyond their original demarcation line of the Litani river. Just over that line, the IDF has confirmed it has captured one of the key strategic prizes in the area - Beaufort Castle. It was built as a fortress commanding views from high on the cliffs above the Litani river by the Crusaders some 900 years ago, and has been fought over many times since. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz celebrated its capture by recalling a battle the Israeli army fought for it 44 years ago. He said the Golani Brigade, which took the castle back then, had returned and raised the Israeli flag above it. So, it's a highly symbolic as well as strategic victory, as far as Israel is concerned. For the Lebanese, it's the latest historic landmark to be seized in recent days, while the city of Nabatieh further north appears to be increasingly a target for the IDF. Katz said control of the castle and the ridge it stands upon was an important step in protecting Israeli communities on the other side of the border. Israel says it's been intensifying its onslaught against Hezbollah in response to the Iranian-backed group's ramping up of its own explosive drone and missile attacks both on Israeli troops inside Lebanon and communities across the border. The military confirmed another soldier had been killed, while schools in communities on the Israeli side of the border have been closed on Sunday as a precaution. On Saturday, Hezbollah fired some 25 projectiles towards that area, prompting calls from opposition Israeli politicians for the government to do more to ensure the safety of residents. Israel strikes Beirut and southern Lebanon after large-scale evacuation orders Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel He

Why renaming my health condition could help other women 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Shehnaz Khan West Midlands Rochelle Lewis Rochelle Lewis, 31, was diagnosed with the condition last year For Rochelle Lewis, it took years to confirm the reason why she had pains, excessive faci…

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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment 7 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google George Wright Getty Images Marc Bolland also served as chief executive of Morrisons and chief operating officer at Heineken The former chief executive of Marks & Spencer has been brought in by…

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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment 5 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google George Wright Getty Images Marc Bolland also served as chief executive of Morrisons and chief operating officer at Heineken The former chief executive of Marks & Spencer has been brought in by the government to help get more young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation". The review, authored by former minister Alan Milburn, found that one in six young people is set to be out of work, education or training in five years unless action is taken. Marc Bolland has been tasked with bringing business leaders together to expand opportunities for young people. He will also advise Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden on how to respond to the review. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation' "I believe the government is serious about tackling this generational crisis of youth unemployment, and I know that working hand-in-hand with business to support young people gives them the best possible chance of success," Bolland said. In his review, Milburn warned: "The problem is that for too many young people, opportunities are not growing, they're shrinking." He was tasked with investigating why so many 16- to 24-year-olds are not in employment, education or training - known by the acronym Neet. His review, and other statistics, found that six in 10 Neets had never had a job. Despite this, it found 84% of Neet young people surveyed want a job or training. The review came as official figures revealed more than one million young people were not in education, employment or training - the highest level in more than 12 years. After the release of Milburn's report, the government announced some of the UK's biggest businesses would back 300,000 work experience and training placements for young people over the next three years. Bolland also served as chief executive of Morrisons and chief operating officer at Heineken. In 2012, he founded the charity Movement to Work in response to the previous year's riots, helping more than 200,000 disadvantaged young people into work. Youth unemployment

Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment 4 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google George Wright Getty Images Marc Bolland also served as chief executive of Morrisons and chief operating officer at Heineken The former chief executive of Marks & Spencer has been brought in by the government to help get more young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation". The review, authored by former minister Alan Milburn, found that one in six young people is set to be out of work, education or training in five years unless action is taken. Marc Bolland has been tasked with bringing business leaders together to expand opportunities for young people. He will also advise Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden on how to respond to the review. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation' "I believe the government is serious about tackling this generational crisis of youth unemployment, and I know that working hand-in-hand with business to support young people gives them the best possible chance of success," Bolland said. In his review, Milburn warned: "The problem is that for too many young people, opportunities are not growing, they're shrinking." He was tasked with investigating why so many 16- to 24-year-olds are not in employment, education or training - known by the acronym Neet. His review, and other statistics, found that six in 10 Neets had never had a job. Despite this, it found 84% of Neet young people surveyed want a job or training. The review came as official figures revealed more than one million young people were not in education, employment or training - the highest level in more than 12 years. After the release of Milburn's report, the government announced some of the UK's biggest businesses would back 300,000 work experience and training placements for young people over the next three years. Bolland also served as chief executive of Morrisons and chief operating officer at Heineken. In 2012, he founded the charity Movement to Work in response to the previous year's riots, helping more than 200,000 disadvantaged young people into work. Youth unemployment

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Britain's onboard train wi-fi is one of Europe's worst. This is how people manage 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC The BBC's Grace Dean checks wi-fi access on her laptop as she travels to Norwich by train I'm sitting on the 09:00 from London to Norwich and something unusual is happening: my wi-fi connection on board is largely stable. I can check my emails, message my team back in the office, and have clear audio calls. In the same carriage, Rebecca Kendall has also been able to crack on with work on her two-hour commute - but she tells me this isn't always the case. It's a story familiar to many rail passengers - but things may be about to get better. Rebecca, 36, takes the train about six times a month in her role as head of operations for a charity, and spends her journeys sending emails and instant messages as well as using software. The connection can be mixed, and sometimes the wi-fi "doesn't work at all", she says. On a typical journey, Rebecca estimates she can manage only about half the tasks she would normally be able to get through at her desk. When she has audio calls, she forewarns her colleagues she might lose connection. "I just wouldn't risk having an important video call," Rebecca says, citing how unstable the connection often is. "I would never plan one." Rebecca Kendall, powering through her workload on the train to Norwich, is grateful for a stretch of reliable wi-fi Many rail passengers in the UK will be familiar with the frustrations of on-board wi-fi. Sometimes it's impossible to get any connection, or the signal will be temperamental throughout the journey. Mobile data can be unreliable, too - especially when trains travel through tunnels. A 2025 report by network testing company Ookla ranked the UK's onboard wi-fi speed as 16th of 18 major European and Asian countries. Average speeds in the UK are 1.09 Megabits per second (Mbps), compared to 64.58 Mbps in Sweden and 29.79 Mbps in Switzerland, the report found. Away from the tracks, the average maximum download speed for UK households and small businesses is a much swifter 285 Mbps, according to Ofcom. This week, the government announced plans to boost train wi-fi speed and reliability over the next five years. Technology will be rolled out across 1,400 trains on mainline nationalised services allowing them to connect to low-earth satellites, instead of mobile networks. The government says it hopes to improve the availability of wi-fi from the current 50-60% to at least 90%, as well as increasing the speed between five- and 10-fold. The Department for Transport (DfT) says it plans to spend £57m on the project. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to formally announce the plans this summer. This follows a trial of satellite connectivity with operators including LNER, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway, as well as in Scotland . Under the current system, train wi-fi relies on the same 4G and 5G mobile network as passengers using th

Britain's onboard train wi-fi is one of Europe's worst. This is how people manage 1 hour ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC The BBC's Grace Dean checks wi-fi access on her laptop as she travels to Norwich by train I'm sitting on the 09:00 from London to Norwich and something unusual is happening: my wi-fi connection on board is largely stable. I can check my emails, message my team back in the office, and have clear audio calls. In the same carriage, Rebecca Kendall has also been able to crack on with work on her two-hour commute - but she tells me this isn't always the case. It's a story familiar to many rail passengers - but things may be about to get better. Rebecca, 36, takes the train about six times a month in her role as head of operations for a charity, and spends her journeys sending emails and instant messages as well as using software. The connection can be mixed, and sometimes the wi-fi "doesn't work at all", she says. On a typical journey, Rebecca estimates she can manage only about half the tasks she would normally be able to get through at her desk. When she has audio calls, she forewarns her colleagues she might lose connection. "I just wouldn't risk having an important video call," Rebecca says, citing how unstable the connection often is. "I would never plan one." Rebecca Kendall, powering through her workload on the train to Norwich, is grateful for a stretch of reliable wi-fi Many rail passengers in the UK will be familiar with the frustrations of on-board wi-fi. Sometimes it's impossible to get any connection, or the signal will be temperamental throughout the journey. Mobile data can be unreliable, too - especially when trains travel through tunnels. A 2025 report by network testing company Ookla ranked the UK's onboard wi-fi speed as 16th of 18 major European and Asian countries. Average speeds in the UK are 1.09 Megabits per second (Mbps), compared to 64.58 Mbps in Sweden and 29.79 Mbps in Switzerland, the report found. Away from the tracks, the average maximum download speed for UK households and small businesses is a much swifter 285 Mbps, according to Ofcom. This week, the government announced plans to boost train wi-fi speed and reliability over the next five years. Technology will be rolled out across 1,400 trains on mainline nationalised services allowing them to connect to low-earth satellites, instead of mobile networks. The government says it hopes to improve the availability of wi-fi from the current 50-60% to at least 90%, as well as increasing the speed between five- and 10-fold. The Department for Transport (DfT) says it plans to spend £57m on the project. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to formally announce the plans this summer. This follows a trial of satellite connectivity with operators including LNER, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway, as well as in Scotland . Under the current system, train wi-fi relies on the same 4G and 5G mobile network as passengers using the

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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started 1 hour ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Osmond Chia Business reporter Ferrari The Ferrari Luce EV has been heavily criticised The new Ferrari Luce, the brainchild of iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive, is unlike anyth…