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Elmo in hot water with Knicks fans after 'both-sidesing' NBA finals 15 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sakshi Venkatraman Getty Images New York City has been lit up with excitement as its beloved New York Knicks compete in the National Basketball League (NBA) finals. But one New Yoโฆ
Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says 34 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jaroslav Lukiv Reuters The baby's parents were also injured in the shooting on Friday, the Palestinian health ministry said A seven-month-old baby boy has been killed byโฆ
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Brendan Banfield arrives to testify in his double murder trial in Fairfax county, Virginia, in January. Photograph: Tom Brenner/AP View image in fullscreen Brendan Banfield arrives to testify in his double murder trial in Fairfax county, Virginia, in January. Photograph: Tom Brenner/AP US man who plโฆ
Published 5 June 2026, 17:49 BST Updated 1 minute ago Flavio Cobolli is through to the French Open final after fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew minutes before their semi-final with a virus. The good friends were supposed to meet in the last four at 18:00 BST on Friday for a place in a first Grโฆ
The bullying allegations, strenuously denied by Derbyshire, were not upheld. However, Deadline and the Times suggested she may have been warned about her behaviour. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA View image in fullscreen The bullying allegations, strenuously denied by Derbyshire, were not upheld. However, Dโฆ
By โ Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Fatima Hussein, Associated Press By โ Ken Sweet, Associated Press Ken Sweet, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/treasury-warns-banks-of-red-flags-tied-to-customers-in-the-us-illegally Email Facebook Twitter Lโฆ
EU customs documents for equipment can cost orchestras up to ยฃ5,000 per tour, the report said. Photograph: Dimitris Legakis/The Guardian View image in fullscreen EU customs documents for equipment can cost orchestras up to ยฃ5,000 per tour, the report said. Photograph: Dimitris Legakis/The Guardian Mโฆ
U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.
Two Romanians found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist 17 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Daniel Sandford UK correspondent, Woolwich Crown Court Counter Terrorism Policing Pouria Zeraati fleeing after being stabbed three times in the thigh in March 2024 Two Romanian nโฆ
Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time? To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time? Close 3 6 It is one of the fiercest debates in modern football - Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Hโฆ
US actor James Handy stabbed to death in Los Angeles 57 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Getty Images James Handy, pictured in TV series Castle in 2010, also appeared in NYPD Blue and The West Wing US actor James Handy, known for his roles in fโฆ
US actor James Handy stabbed to death in Los Angeles 57 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Getty Images James Handy, pictured in TV series Castle in 2010, also appeared in NYPD Blue and The West Wing US actor James Handy, known for his roles in fโฆ
Police lined up against protesters in Southampton. Photograph: Jamie Lashmar/PA View image in fullscreen Police lined up against protesters in Southampton. Photograph: Jamie Lashmar/PA Three more charged after Southampton protests over Henry Nowak murder Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noโฆ
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Exam regulator 'closely monitoring' marking of difficult A-level maths exam 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Hannah Karpel Education reporter Getty Images Teachers, students and schools say the A-level maths paper represented a 'significant increase in difficulty compared with prโฆ
James Handy in the TV series NYPD Blue. The actor has been fatally stabbed in Los Angeles and Michael Gledhill, the son of his girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Photograph: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images View image in fullscreen James Handy iโฆ
Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Archie Mitchell Business reporter Getty Images Donald Trump plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to revive the US coal industry, with much of the new funding coming through the president's wartime powers. "So today we're taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans with the power of clean, beautiful coal," Trump said at the White House on Thursday. The investment comes as Trump seeks to insulate Americans from rising energy costs following the war with Iran. To finance the initiative, he invoked the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law that grants the president broad authority to support industries considered vital to national security. "As a result of the $700m investment that I'm announcing today, we will protect 14 coal plants and 42 coalmines, a tremendous number, and build two new coal plants and one massive new export terminal," Trump said. The president said $500m (ยฃ372m) of federal funds will go towards saving 14 existing coal plants and opening a new export terminal in California. The Department of Energy will grant a further $200m to build new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, the first new plants in the US since 2013. Trump said that the construction of a coal export terminal in Oakland, California will create more than 1,400 jobs, with the total package supporting around 14,000. The coal plants getting Trump's investment are in Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Wisconsin and West Virginia. The president argued that successful countries rely on coal before criticising what he called "failure countries" for investing in renewable energy sources such as wind power. Trump said his coal investment plans would save American consumers $50bn in new energy generation costs which otherwise would have been passed on in higher bills. The war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route that carries around a fifth of global oil and gas supplies, have pushed energy prices higher, driving up costs for consumers. The average price of a gallon of petrol in the US stood at $4.24 on Thursday, according to the AAA motoring group. That is up from $2.98 on the day the US and Israel began striking Iran. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall energy prices for consumers rose by 17.9% in the year to April. United States Donald Trump Iran war
Barnaby Joyce said One Nationโs housing policy โobviously applies to people who are foreign citizens who are basically not permanent residentsโ. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP View image in fullscreen Barnaby Joyce said One Nationโs housing policy โobviously applies to people who are foreign citizens whโฆ
By โ Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press By โ Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press By โ Marc Levy, Associated Press Marc Levy, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/some-republican-goโฆ
'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence 25 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Getty Images Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a "fundamentally new" type of vaccine that could protect against large swathesโฆ
Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent EPA The watchdog report examined the 12 royal properties of Andrew and his family Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed rental income from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate that he leased from the Crown Estate, the public spending watchdog has revealed. The National Audit Office (NAO) report also revealed that the King pays the rent for accommodation in royal palaces for Mountbatten-Windsor's daughters Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, who are not working royals. It is the first report into royal residences in 20 years and shows Mountbatten-Windsor and his family and staff had 12 properties, owned by the Crown Estate or the Royal Household. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the report was "in line with the Royal Household's commitment to transparency". Bav Media Mountbatten-Windsor was pictured driving near his home on the Sandringham estate on Thursday with what appeared to be a large bruise on his cheek The watchdog report into royal residences shows that Princess Eugenie has a property in Kensington Palace and Princess Beatrice in St James's Palace. They do not pay any rent for this central London accommodation, instead it is paid by the "privy purse", which is the monarch's personal money, to the Royal Household. Both of the palaces are maintained by public funding, through the Sovereign Grant. Norman Baker, former Home Office minister and critic of royal finances, said it was "outrageous to subsidise luxury accommodation" in this way and that the public was "being taken for a ride". He said such arrangements should no longer be sustainable and that "deference is wearing thin indeed". A Palace source said that the rent paid on these properties for non-working royals would cover any publicly-funded expenditure, so there would be no extra cost to the Sovereign Grant, which pays for the official duties of the monarchy. The report does not specify how much rent is paid on the princesses' palace property, but the level is meant to be 60% of the open market rate. The NAO report was prompted by the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - and will be followed by an inquiry by MPs on the Public Accounts Committee. It shows a collection of 12 properties used by Mountbatten-Windsor and his family. Even though Mountbatten-Windsor left Royal Lodge earlier this year, moving to Sandringham in Norfolk, he still has the lease on Royal Lodge until October 2026. There is no suggestion in the NAO report of any wrongdoing by Mountbatten-Windsor. As well as the main building at Royal Lodge, there were another eight nearby properties, with Mountbatten-Windsor's lease allowing three of these cottages to be sub-let, which he did until April 2026. The report does not say how much he received in rental income, but Palace sources suggest he rented the property to staff or retired staff and
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell both won world indoor titles in Torun in March By Mike Peter BBC Sport journalist Published 2 minutes ago World indoor champions Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell triumphed in the pole vault and 1500m at the Diamond โฆ
By โ Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/nasa-declares-its-mars-maven-spacecraft-dead-after-6-months-of-silence Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter NASA decโฆ
By โ Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press By โ Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/north-korea-unveils-new-facility-to-produce-fuel-for-nuclear-weapons Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter North Korea unveils new facility to produce fuel for nuclear weapons World Jun 4, 2026 5:07 PM EDT SEOUL, South Korea (AP) โ North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country's nuclear forces "at an exponential rate." Some experts still question whether North Korea has functioning nuclear missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland. But the nuclear plant's disclosure implies that Kim is eager to cement his country's status as a nuclear power and has no intentions of placing his bomb program on a negotiating table. READ MORE: North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of reaching U.S. mainland After visiting the site on Wednesday, Kim said he and other top officials "confirmed the order of priority for implementing the ambitious future plan designed to beef up our state's nuclear forces at an exponential rate," according to the official Korean Central News Agency. The site is likely a uranium enrichment plant KCNA said the facility used "more sophisticated technology" but didn't provide further details like its location. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closely coordinating with the United States to monitor North Korean nuclear activities. KCNA photos showed Kim walking through narrow aisles lined with dense rows of silver tubes and pipes, in what appeared to be a centrifuge hall. Another image showed him speaking with senior officials in a meeting room, where a blurred graphic depicting a cone-shaped object was spread across a table. It wasn't immediately clear whether the graphic showed a warhead design. It's the third time that North Korea has disclosed a uranium enrichment site. In 2010, North Korea showed one at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex to visiting American scholars, and in 2024, North Korea released photos of another covert uranium-enrichment plant, which experts believe was at its Kangson complex. Experts say the newly disclosed site is likely an additional uranium enrichment facility that North Korea is suspected to have been building at Yongbyon. "Based on a preliminary analysis, it appears that this facility is likely the newly added Yongbyon enrichment facility. It appears to have two levels and represents a substantial expansion of enrichment capability," said Ankit Panda, an expert with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "North Korea's ongoing nuclear expansion does not have a near-term end in sight," he said. Last September, South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said that North
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada (right) was appointed in January 2024 By Simon Stone Manchester United reporter Published 2 hours ago Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club must stick to its plan and not overpay in the transfer market this summer. United are just emerging from the issues created by spending vast sums on transfer fees and wages for the likes of Casemiro, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek. The club feel they got their approach to transfers, with the increased use of data, spot on 12 months ago when they moved quickly to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford early in the summer, before signing striker Benjamin Sesko and goalkeeper Senne Lammens at the end of the window. All four made a positive impact as United finished third in the Premier League and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in three years. "The template for what we did last summer will be replicated," said Berrada on United's Inside Carrington podcast. , external "You never know how you will come out of a window. You have to be really prepared, you have to have a clear plan, you have to know what positions you want to strengthen and you also have to be prepared for any eventuality. "There could be exits you weren't expecting or opportunities that weren't there at the beginning of the window. We have to be agile and flexible. "We have a clear plan. [Director of football] Jason Wilcox and his team are well set up to execute that plan. "What we saw last season is a good way forward for us. "We want a mix of experience and youth. A mix of players who have demonstrated they can perform in the Premier League and players that are doing very well outside the Premier League. "Whatever decisions we take will not just be for the short term but the long term." Man Utd agree รยฃ35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson Published 1 day ago Will Carrick's first signing address the hole he left behind? Published 7 days ago Old Trafford chiefs are gearing up for the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Ederson early next month after United agreed a รยฃ35m deal with Italian club Atalanta for the 26-year-old, who will have his medical shortly before the start of pre-season training. United are still looking to bring in at least one, and potentially two more central midfielders รขยย and hold a strong interest in West Ham 's รยฃ80m-rated Mateus Fernandes. They also want striker back-up for Sesko and a left-sided player, potentially to compete with Luke Shaw at full-back given Patrick Dorgu is viewed as more of an attacking player by head coach Michael Carrick. In addition to Wilcox, director of recruitment Christopher Vivell and director of negotiations Matt Hargreaves will all be heavily involved, plus Berrada. What club sources have stressed they will not do is overpay, which is why they would back away from paying รยฃ120m for Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot An
By โ Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/californias-slow-ballot-count-makes-it-a-target-for-critics-it-doesnt-mean-elections-are-rigged Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Shareโฆ
Heavy traffic in California and extreme heat in New York. Photograph: Getty Images View image in fullscreen Heavy traffic in California and extreme heat in New York. Photograph: Getty Images California and New York weaken climate rules as red states ramp up green energy Republican-led states growingโฆ
Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed 1 hour ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter House of Commons Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones Messages between senior minister Darren Jones and Peter Mandelson have come to ligโฆ
Cenk Uygur and his nephew Hasan Piker will now speak virtually at an event run by the Oxford Union Society. Composite: Brian Cahn/Zuma/Alamy/Sam Barnes/Web Summit/Getty View image in fullscreen Cenk Uygur and his nephew Hasan Piker will now speak virtually at an event run by the Oxford Union Societyโฆ
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.
A coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government says the project will transform the nation, but environmental campaigners and critics oppose it.
The CSIRO used its ASKAP radio telescope to map magnetic fields, illustrated in red (pointing towards Earth) and blue (pointing away). Photograph: CSIRO/Alec Thomson et al./Alex Cherney/Sam Moorfield View image in fullscreen The CSIRO used its ASKAP radio telescope to map magnetic fields, illustrateโฆ
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola (left) is set to join Liverpool, while Thomas Frank moved to Tottenham from Brentford By Prudent Nsengiyumva BBC Sport journalist Published 58 minutes ago Moving from a successful Premier League side to a so-called 'big-โฆ
By โ Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/iran-strikes-kuwaits-main-airport-and-kills-1-as-ceasefire-is-tested-again Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again World Jun 3, 2026 1:47 PM EDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) โ Kuwait briefly shut its main airport Wednesday after Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal, killed one person and wounded dozens โ the latest in back-and-forth attacks by Iran and the U.S. that test a fragile ceasefire. READ MORE: There are supposed to be ceasefires across the Middle East. The fighting is worsening The strike reinforced the risks to residents and travelers in Gulf countries that had considered themselves relative havens before the war, now in its fourth month. Talks have dragged on for weeks as mediators seek a more enduring truce in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. They are increasingly strained by Israel's broadening war with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Hereโs the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you wonโt find anywhere else. A regional official said Iran wanted a separate ceasefire in Lebanon enforced before returning to talks. U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations continue. The fighting in Lebanon has also exposed a rift between Israel and the U.S., which is pushing its ally for restraint. In a measure of the friction, Trump acknowledged that he'd called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" during a phone call earlier this week. Nonetheless, both men say their rapport is solid. READ MORE: Trump appears to dispute state media reports that Iran cut off talks Iran maintains its hold on the Strait of Hormuz โ a crucial waterway for the world's oil and natural gas and related products like fertilizer โ and the U.S. continues its blockade of Iranian ports. Global fuel prices remain high, and the effects of the conflict are felt well beyond the region. An Indian national is killed at Kuwait's main airport A spokesperson for Kuwait's Defense Ministry, Brig. Gen. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, said "a number of hostile drones" targeted a passenger building at Kuwait International Airport. It had opened only Monday after a months-long closure because of the war, which began Feb. 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. India's embassy said the person killed was an Indian national. Authorities said 63 were wounded, including passengers and workers, and some suffered serious injuries. Kuwait's Defense Ministry said it destroyed over a dozen missiles and a similar number of drones from Iran. The airport partially reopened later, with Kuwait Airways flights resuming at a different terminal, according to civil aviation authorities. No other flights were operating. The Foreign Ministry said Kuwait will "neither accept nor tole
New South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick wants to ban sex-selective abortions in the state. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian View image in fullscreen New South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick wants to ban sex-selective abortions in the state. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardiโฆ
Bill Pulte at the White House in Washington DC on 2 September 2025. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP View image in fullscreen Bill Pulte at the White House in Washington DC on 2 September 2025. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Trumpโs loyalist intelligence chief pick throws into doubt renewal of criโฆ
A container ship approaches the port of Santos in Brazil, on 1 April 2025. Photograph: Andrรฉ Penner/AP View image in fullscreen A container ship approaches the port of Santos in Brazil, on 1 April 2025. Photograph: Andrรฉ Penner/AP Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade โฆ
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Maja Chwalinska beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the French Open first round By Harry Poole BBC Sport journalist Published 2 hours ago Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beat Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final. The world number 114 was left open-mouthed with shock after completing a superb 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 win over 22nd seed Kalinskaya on a blustery Paris day. Poland's Chwalinska is the second qualifier after Nadia Podoroska in 2020 to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros. She is only the sixth qualifier in the Open era to reach the women's singles semi-finals at a Grand Slam. Only one - Britain's Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open - went on to win the title. World number one Aryna Sabalenka could await Chwalinska the last four, with the Belarusian taking on Russian Diana Shnaider later on Wednesday. "I honestly don't know what is going on," Chwalinska told the crowd. "I know I repeat myself, but every match here is kind of crazy for me." Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine Published 22 hours ago Zverev to face Mensik after ending Jodar run Published 15 hours ago It is a remarkable run for Chwalinska, who arrived at the tournament with just two victories in WTA Tour-level main-draw matches under her belt. Her sole Grand Slam match win came at Wimbledon in 2022 - but Chwalinska now finds herself on an eight-match winning streak on the Parisian clay, having dropped just one set on the way. Everything appears to have clicked in place for a player who once feared she might have left the sport for good. Chwalinska struggled with depression for two years and took an indefinite break from tennis after losing in the first round of qualifying at Wimbledon in 2021. She did not know whether she would return at that point, having lost her enjoyment of training and competing. With the support of the people around her, the openness of fellow players such as Naomi Osaka in speaking about their mental health, and brief attempts to enjoy other sports, Chwalinska found herself gradually gravitating back to the tennis court. It has all led her to this moment of a first major semi-final - and a potential David-versus-Goliath showdown with title favourite Sabalenka. In Paris, Chwalinska has played with infectious freedom and joyful creativity, beating two seeded players and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen along the way. She kept her composure well against Kalinskaya, first having to reset after letting a 5-1 lead slip in the opener, before reeling off five straight points from 3-2 down in the resulting tie-break to take the lead. She then held her nerve in the second, recovering from being broken as she tried to serve out victory before clinching her first match point on Kalinskaya's serve. "I was definitely nervous. I am stressed, of course, but I try to focus on my job and my games," Chwalinska said. "I am not focusing on confidence. I am playing against
Debris and fire in the aftermath of the Iranian attack on a passenger terminal at Kuwaitโs international airport. Photograph: Social Media/Reuters View image in fullscreen Debris and fire in the aftermath of the Iranian attack on a passenger terminal at Kuwaitโs international airport. Photograph: Soโฆ
Anti-LGBTQ activists protest in Accra in 2024. The new law imposes prison terms of up to three years for those identifying as LGBTQ+. Photograph: Christian Thompson/EPA View image in fullscreen Anti-LGBTQ activists protest in Accra in 2024. The new law imposes prison terms of up to three years for those identifying as LGBTQ+. Photograph: Christian Thompson/EPA People โpanickingโ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity Community groups say some fear they could lose homes, jobs and access to healthcare if the new law is ratified by President John Dramani Mahama Ghanaโs LGBTQ community is living in fear after the countryโs parliament approved a sweeping bill that criminalises the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities and identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, rights groups have warned. The legislation, which was passed on Friday, mandates prison sentences of three to 10 years. The human sexual rights and family values bill is expected to be signed into law by the Ghanaian president, John Dramani Mahama. Community organisations say LGBTQ+ people are worried they could lose their homes, jobs or access to healthcare, with most already reviewing and deleting their online posts for fear of their identity being revealed. Leila Lariba, director of One Love Sisters Ghana , an organisation that supports lesbian and bisexual women, said: โPeople are panicking and scared. The new bill affects where you are staying; it can get you evicted; it can lead you to lose your job. โNo matter how safe you think you are,โ she said, โyou do not know whoโs ready to talk.โ โWe have advised people to prioritise their safety online and offline. If they have content on their social media pages that could put them at risk, we are encouraging them to remove it. People need to be cautious about what they post because they donโt know how this law could be used against them,โ Lariba added. Same-sex relations were already banned under British colonial law in Ghana but the prohibition was rarely enforced. The new legislation expands criminal liability and is designed to affect both LGBTQ+ people and their allies, such as anyone who provides services, support or advocacy. The new bill imposes prison terms of up to three years for identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, and up to 10 years for those found guilty of โpromotion of, propagation of, advocacy for, support or funding ofโ LGBTQ-related activities, as well as provisions requiring people to report suspected LGBTQ+ individuals. Amendments approved by MPs exempt healthcare professionals and lawyers from prosecution for providing services to LGBTQ+ individuals but activists have pointed out that the stigma created by the legislation was likely to deter people from seeking help, including around HIV testing or discrimination. View image in fullscreen The the new legislation is designed to affect both LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Photograph: Francis Kokoroko/Reuters โWe believ
Police sent personal details to the wrong person, says alleged Al Fayed victim 9 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ellie Price News correspondent BBC Joanna Brittan spoke to the BBC after waiving her automatic lifelong right to anonymity A woman who says she was trafficked to Mohamed Aโฆ
The BoM says models indicate the forecast El Niรฑo will be at least moderate in strength, with a strong event possible. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/Reuters View image in fullscreen The BoM says models indicate the forecast El Niรฑo will be at least moderate in strength, with a strong event possible. Phoโฆ
Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings 47 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kelly Ng Getty Images The free school meals programme is a centrepiece of the Prabowo government Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has fired the head of the agency respโฆ
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand ran unopposed as Republicans continue to count votes.
The ruling means that Alabama's 2026 midterm elections will feature six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one.
Peabo Bryson in London, on 28 December 2006. Photograph: Steve Gillett/Livepix View image in fullscreen Peabo Bryson in London, on 28 December 2006. Photograph: Steve Gillett/Livepix Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind classic Disney duets, dies aged 75 Two-time Grammy winner was best known for songs from Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin Peabo Bryson, the R&B singer best known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets Beauty and the Beast with Regina Belle, and A Whole New World with Celine Dion from Aladdin, has died. He was 75. His family said in a statement that Bryson, who won two Grammy awards, died Tuesday, days after having a stroke. โWhile our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit,โ the familyโs statement said. โHis legacy and music will live on for generations to come.โ Born and raised in South Carolina, the singer, songwriter and balladeer launched his career with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display in the 1970s. Shortly afterward, Atlanta label Bang Records signed him as a solo artist. Bryson had a stroke in late May and was placed under medical care. โAt this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together,โ a statement from his representative read at that time. โThe thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.โ In 2019, Bryson made a full recovery after having a heart attack. Explore more on these topics US news Beauty and the Beast news Share Reuse this content
Screenshot from US Central Command of a Hellfire missile fired at a tanker attempting to break through the American blockade of the strait of Hormuz amid crisis in Iran. Photograph: U.S. Central Command View image in fullscreen Screenshot from US Central Command of a Hellfire missile fired at a tankโฆ
Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests 33 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Too many people face a "cliff-edge drop in income" when they retire, with more than three quarters not onโฆ
Staff from the Ocean Observatories Initiative deploy a glider. Photograph: Sheri N White/WHOI View image in fullscreen Staff from the Ocean Observatories Initiative deploy a glider. Photograph: Sheri N White/WHOI Dismay as Trump officials to dismantle key ocean monitoring system Ocean Observatories โฆ
The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, testifies at a House appropriations hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 2 June 2026. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, testifies at a House appropriations hearing on Cโฆ
By โ Sam Metz, Associated Press Sam Metz, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/there-are-supposed-to-be-ceasefires-across-the-middle-east-the-fighting-is-worsening Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Thโฆ
Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says 33 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 foโฆ
People emerge from New York City manhole New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes Investigation follows circulation of videos showing groups climbing out of sewer systems across the city at night New York police are investigating a bizarre mystery involving groupโฆ
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Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-california-midterm-primaries Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: California midterm primaries Politics Jun 2, 2026 9:00 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) โ Two canโฆ
Rein Lively allegedly stumbled into a pushchair before the assault. Photograph: Michael Franco/PA View image in fullscreen Rein Lively allegedly stumbled into a pushchair before the assault. Photograph: Michael Franco/PA Maga influencer Melissa Rein Lively pleads guilty to London assault Founder of โฆ
It's a virus that can strike with unrelenting force. The kind of care need to knock it out is often not fully available in a lower resource country like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Reuters Sir Idris, pictured with his wife Sabrina, was knighted for services to young people in recognition of his charity work Actor Sir Idris Elbaโฆ
Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files 17 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter PA Media A second batch of papers relating to Lord Mandelson's time as UK ambassador to the US was published on Monday. It comes after MPs voted to releaseโฆ
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Andoni Iraola is set to take over from Arne Slot at Anfield By Aadam Patel Football reporter Published 9 minutes ago Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. Iraola left Bโฆ
Image caption, Fans can follow the entire tournament on BBC platforms By Emlyn Begley BBC Sport journalist Published 4 hours ago The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before. With 48 teams in action, up from 32, there will be a rโฆ
Iraq war veteran John Follmer leads vet volunteers who are rehabbing a neglected Japanese garden on the West LA Veterans Affairs Campus.
Commuters at Paddington station faced disruption owing to the London tube strike even though the Elizabeth line was still running. Photograph: Lee Thomas View image in fullscreen Commuters at Paddington station faced disruption owing to the London tube strike even though the Elizabeth line was still running. Photograph: Lee Thomas London tube strike causes huge disruption, with many services hit About half of London Underground drivers take action on Tuesday, with second strike scheduled for Thursday A 24-hour strike by London Underground drivers has begun, causing huge disruption to Tube services and roads. About half of Londonโs tube drivers have taken action, bringing widespread transport disruption to the capital. A second strike is planned for Thursday. Hopes of a resolution were high after previous threatened action was suspended in May . However, despite 11th-hour negotiations at Acas between RMT union representatives and Transport for London (TfL), RMT drivers planned industrial action on Tuesday and Thursday in a dispute over the introduction of a four-day working week. TfL urged customers to check before travel, with about half of all Tube services expected to run. On Tuesday morning, TfL reported severe delays on the Bakerloo, District, Hammersmith and City, Victoria, Piccadilly and Northern lines. No service was expected on the Circle line, the Waterloo and City line, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street. Drivers in the Aslef union, a slight majority of those working on the tube, have welcomed the four-day week proposals and will not be on strike, limiting the impact of the RMTโs action. Other rail services, including the Elizabeth line, the London Overground and the Docklands Light Railway, were running as normal. Buses were operating as usual but were very busy and slowed by additional traffic on the roads. The RMT blamed TfLโs โrefusal to engage meaningfullyโ with concerns over the proposed working patterns. A spokesperson said: โDespite our best efforts in Acas talks, TfL have failed to provide assurances on our membersโ deeply held concerns around fatigue, reduced flexibility, shift lengths and the impact these proposals could have in a safety-critical role like tube driving. โWe remain available for meaningful talks, but strike action tomorrow will now go ahead.โ A TfL spokesperson said: โIt is bitterly disappointing that despite five hours of meetings with the RMT at Acas and repeated assurances that the four-day working week proposals will remain voluntary, RMT has chosen to continue with its disruptive strike action. We will do all we can to provide as much service as possible during this action.โ TfLโs chief operating officer, Claire Mann, said: โOur proposals are, and have always been, clear. The completely voluntary four-day week has been designed to improve work-life balance and any of our tube drivers who do not wish to take up the new propos
A child sits at the site of Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv. Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters View image in fullscreen A child sits at the site of Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv. Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters Deadly air raids across Ukraine after warnings of Russianโฆ
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Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK ambassador to the US despite the UKโs vetting agency concluding he should be denied clearance. Photograph: James Manning/PA View image in fullscreen Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK ambassador to the US despite the UKโs vetting agency concluding he shouโฆ
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi (left) and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers had outstanding seasons for their clubs By Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent Published 22 minutes ago With the plumes of red smoke still fresh in the north London air from Sunday'โฆ
Pat Brogan and his wife, Linda. He joined the trial in 2025 after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2021. Photograph: Fisher Studios/Greywolf Therapeutics View image in fullscreen Pat Brogan and his wife, Linda. He joined the trial in 2025 after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2021. Photograph: Fisher Studios/Greywolf Therapeutics โI was getting ready to say goodbyeโ: cancer patientโs hope after smart drug success Pat Brogan preparing to walk his daughter down the aisle after trial of treatment designed to stop disease from hiding Smart drug that strips cancer cells of โinvisibility cloakโ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows O ne of the first patients to benefit from a pioneering smart drug that appears to melt away the โinvisibility cloakโ that can shield cancer cells from treatment is Pat Brogan, from Cowdenbeath, Scotland . The 68-year-old, whose tumours have shrunk by almost a third, is preparing to walk his daughter down the aisle this month and holiday in Spain with his wife, Linda โ milestones he once feared he would never reach. Brogan joined the trial in 2025 after he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2021. He sought medical advice after losing his voice and hospital scans revealed tumours affecting his vocal chords. โWhen I was first diagnosed nearly five years ago, I was getting ready to say my goodbyes. To be here, and to be living a relatively normal life, is a miracle. My mum, sister and dad had all died from cancer, so I thought that the run of awful luck might have ended with me,โ he said. โIt was quite a shock when I was diagnosed. I had been singing and dancing at a music festival shortly before my diagnosis and felt fine. I almost couldnโt believe that I could be that seriously ill.โ Brogan, who worked for Scottish Water for 35 years, underwent chemotherapy and immunotherapy for about three years before his tumours began growing again. He was offered more intensive chemotherapy, which might not have worked, or the opportunity to join the trial. The treatment involves a smart drug, GRWD5769, which prevents cancer cells hiding from the immune system , allowing immunotherapy to find and kill disease cells. The results were presented at the worldโs largest oncology conference in Chicago . Describing the treatment as having โgiven me my life backโ, Brogan said he now enjoyed โa good quality of lifeโ, including daily walks with his dog, Seamus. โWe spent a lot of time in Spain before my diagnosis, and now weโre planning to go back for a holiday. My daughter is getting married in June and Iโll be able to walk her down the aisle โ something I never thought Iโd be able to do,โ he said. โI have a good life. I get up every morning and look forward to the extra time I have to spend with Linda and the rest of my family, including my two grandchildren, who are just starting their adult lives.โ He added: โIโm so grateful to Prof Stefan Symeonides and his team in Edinburgh , and to all the other patien
US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Getty Images Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker is one of the two commentators who had their visa revoked to enter the UK for SXSW London. Two left-wing content creators have been blocked from entering the United Kingdom after they said the Home Office revoked their visas. US citizens Hasan Piker, who is a Twitch streamer and political commentator and Cenk Uygur, who co-founded and hosts left-wing populist show "The Young Turks" on YouTube, were both due to speak at the SXSW London festival and an event in Oxford. The pair have blasted the UK government, claiming they were "banned for criticising Israel". Piker has come under fire for making pro-Hamas comments while Uygur has called Israel's actions in Gaza "barbaric". The Home Office has been contacted for comment. Getty Images The host of "The Young Turks" commentary show Cenk Uygur, who had his UK visa revoked Posting on X, Uygur said : "I've been banned from the UK. "I tried to get on a flight to London to attend SXSW London and give a speech at Oxford. I've been banned for criticising Israel. Are we free any more? "This is oppression of western citizens by our own governments on behalf of a different country." Replying to this post, Piker wrote : "The UK has revoked my visa as well. All at the behest of Israel. The west is betraying 'liberal values' for a genocidal fascist foreign government. Soon we will all become Israel." It is understood that both men had their Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) cancelled. A decision to cancel an ETA can be based on assessment of the potential risk someone might pose to the UK public good. Labour MP David Taylor, who last week called for Piker to be barred from entering the UK, thanked the home secretary for the decision. "There's no reason to open our doors to those who seek to spread hate and division, especially to those who've supported a proscribed terror group," Taylor wrote on X. SXSW London is a six-day event in East London's Shoreditch that holds talks about business, technology, music, film and culture. A spokesperson for the event said they were aware the pair were unable to travel to the UK because of the Home Office revoking their visas. "Decisions on entry to the UK are a matter for the Home Office and the individuals concerned. "SXSW London's role is to convene a broad range of diverse voices and perspectives." Piker has a daily audience of 30,000 for his hours-long streams on the Twitch platform, according to a profile on the SXSW London website, which has since been taken down. He was listed at an event called "How The American Left Learned To Speak The Internet". Uygur was scheduled to be part of a discussion called "Techno-Feudalism Is Here. Who Are The Lords?". Other comments from Piker include a 2019 statement that "America deserved 9/11" which he later acknowledged was inappropriate. He also stood by comments saying Hamas
By โ Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/standoff-between-republicans-and-white-house-over-the-anti-weaponization-fund-remains-unresolved Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr โฆ
Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns 7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Daniel Thomas Business reporter Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images Wise said it had 19 million customers last year UK money transfer company Wise is being investigated over suspicions criminals used its accounts for money laundering, Belgian prosecutors have told French media. Wise said it was working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date". Belgian prosecutors told press agency AFP the investigation, which is focused on Wise's European operations and not its UK business, was "nearing its conclusion". The confirmation comes after The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reported the company's platforms were suspected of being involved in around โฌ500m (ยฃ432m) worth of suspicious transactions spanning 30 European countries. Shares in in the company, which is listed in London and the US, fell sharply by 17.5% after the news broke. A spokesperson for the Brussels prosecutors' office told AFP the investigation was "now at an advanced stage". "The findings primarily concern the use of Wise accounts for criminal purposes, with indications of non-compliance with anti-money laundering legislation, particularly due to a failure to identify customers and their activities," the spokesperson added. In a statement, Wise said it was working with the Brussels prosecutor "to respond to queries about our business, as we routinely do with regulators and law-enforcement authorities". "No specific findings have been shared with us to date. As such, it would be speculative for us to comment on any allegations," the company said. It said requests for information from law enforcement agencies were "a normal part of operations and are not, in themselves, indicative of non-compliance with anti-money laundering requirements or of any wrongdoing". TBIJ reported that the Belgian authorities' investigation into Wise began last year. Founded in London in 2011, Wise is best known for facilitating cross-border money transfers and has more than 19 million customers worldwide. Wise says it processed about 4.7 million transactions a day. It is dual-listed in the US and UK, having moved its primary stock market listing to the US Nasdaq index last month. Its European business is based in Belgium, from where it serves the rest of Europe and the EU. Wise's anti-money-laundering (AML) controls have come under scrutiny in the past. In 2024, the Financial Times reported the firm had been told to improve its processes after the National Bank of Belgium found evidence that it lacked a proof of address for hundreds of thousands of customers. Wise was also fined $4.2m (ยฃ3.1m) by six US states over AML compliance violations last year and $360,000 by Abu Dhabi's financial services regulator in 2022. In each case, Wise said it had subsequently addressed regulators' concerns. On Monday, the firm said that like ev
Six people stabbed following Arsenal victory parade 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google EPA/Shutterstock Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans turned up for the five-mile parade Six people were stabbed and 24 arrests were made in connection with Arsenal's victory parade in north Lonโฆ
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Kevin Keegan won 63 caps for England between 1972 and 1982 By Ciaran Kelly Newcastle United reporter at Tyne Theatre and Opera House Published 14 minutes ago Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer. Stage four isโฆ
Watch: Fans break glass door trying to see Netflix star Footage from social media shows the moment glass doors outside a shopping centre in Nanning, southern China, shattered as fans waited to see actor Zhang Linghe on Sunday. The 28-year-old, who stars in Chinese historial drama Pursuit of Jade, waโฆ
American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts.
Rasika Samarasinghe, a care worker who arrived in 2022, with his wife and children โ who have now been told they must leave. Photograph: Courtesy of Samarasinghe family View image in fullscreen Rasika Samarasinghe, a care worker who arrived in 2022, with his wife and children โ who have now been tolโฆ
By โ Liz Landers Liz Landers Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/why-a-surge-of-election-related-websites-could-spell-rising-cyber-threats-for-the-midterms Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why a surge of electionโฆ
By Alex Bysouth BBC Sport senior journalist Published 8 minutes ago Some say you can measure a life by World Cups. Four-year notches on a timeline from wide-eyed kid to tuned-in teen and beyond. A showreel of footballing memories - teams you loved, heroes you worshipped, the iconic shirts they wore.โฆ
Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients 11 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chris Graham Reuters A pill has been found to almost double the survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, with experts describing the trial as a game changer. The drug, cโฆ
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival 35 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ione Wells South America correspondent Getty Images Ivรกn Cepeda Castro (left) and his rival Abelardo de la Espriella (right) go head-to-head in a presidential election runofโฆ
Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions 8 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's interview with Laura Kuenssberg Nicola Sturgeon was one of the bigโฆ
Protesters demonstrate at a road block leading to Delaney Hall, in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Reuters View image in fullscreen Protesters demonstrate at a road block leading to Delaney Hall, in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Reuters Famโฆ
A person walks near waves rolling towards Cottesloe beach as a destructive weather system hits Perth on Sunday. Photograph: Antony Dickson/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A person walks near waves rolling towards Cottesloe beach as a destructive weather system hits Perth on Sunday. Photogrโฆ
General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command, visits a location given as Guantanamo, Cuba, on 29 May 2026. Photograph: US Southern Command/Reuters View image in fullscreen General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command, visits a location given as Guantanamo, Cuba, on 29 May 2026. Photoโฆ
Dancers at the Save Victoria Park rally in Brisbane on the final day before the 64-hectare site is handed over to build the 63,000-seat Olympic stadium. Photograph: Joe Hinchliffe/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Dancers at the Save Victoria Park rally in Brisbane on the final day before the 64โฆ
A social media complaint about problems in Indiaโs 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 Indiaโs final school year exams has spiralled into a national controversy. Photograph: Hindustan Times/Getty Images Exam fail: Indian students complain en masse about marking errors in key final exams New digital marking system is aimed at reducing human errors but many students say it has resulted in wrong grades A national outcry has erupted in India after more than 400,000 students requested copies of their answer sheets amid mounting complaints of errors in the marking of the countryโs most important school-leaving examinations. Within days of the grade 12 exam results being issued, students began reporting marking discrepancies they linked to a new digital marking system. The government-run Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) says it has received requests for 1.1 million answer sheet copies from more than 400,000 students to crosscheck the results. At least 1.7 million students sat the class 12 exams, which are key to university admissions. The board says the new on-screen marking (OSM) system is aimed at reducing human error and increasing efficiency. Instead, many students say it has resulted in wrong grades. In the new system, physical copies of answer sheets are scanned and uploaded to an online portal for teachers to evaluate, with a software then calculating the total mark. Some students said scanned answer sheets were incomplete or had missing pages, while others reported incorrect marking, blurry scans and mismatched answer sheets. One mother, Geetu Moza, posted on X that her daughter had lost at least 30 marks despite answers that โexactly matched the official answerโ. โDo the authorities even understand what 30-35 marks can mean for a Class 12 student whose entire future and admission process depends on these scores?โ she said. โThis is playing with the careers, mental health and future of thousands of students.โ The problem surfaced when Delhi student Vedant Srivastava said in a now viral post that the physics exam answer sheet sent to him after he requested it was not his. He said the handwriting differed and the paper contained answers he had not written. โI studied for an entire year. I sacrificed sleep, peace of mind, outings, everything for these exams,โ he wrote. โAnd now I donโt even know whether my actual physics paper was checked.โ Days later, the board emailed Srivastava what it called the โcorrect copyโ of his answer sheet. Srivastavaโs complaint triggered a flood of similar stories from students, many sharing screenshots they said showed incorrect marking, missing pages or papers that didnโt belong to them. The board announced the new marking system just eight days before exams began, leaving teachers scrambling to adapt to a major marking change. Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan ack
Image source, Shutterstock Image caption, Andrea Zambonin (right) scored his first-ever try in the Prem to help Exeter Chiefs clinch victory against Leicester Tigers By Brent Pilnick BBC Sport England Published 31 May 2026, 17:45 BST Updated 7 minutes ago The Prem Leicester: (14) 26 Tries: Pearson, โฆ
Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade 9 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Winnie Agbonlahor London 'Best day of my life': Arsenal fans join Premier League trophy parade Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans filled north London's streets for a jubilant celebration of the clโฆ
The charity Work Rights Centre said: โWeโve seen case after case of migrant care workers sold a dream in Britain, leaving their careers and families behind, only to find destitution and abandonment by their employer and the state.โ Photograph: Who Am I/Alamy View image in fullscreen The charity Workโฆ
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.
Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, on 24 May. Photograph: Ethan Swope/AP View image in fullscreen Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, on 24 May. Photograph: Ethan Swope/AP US chemical tank disasters remain rarโฆ
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.
Knicks fans on 33rd Street outside Madison Square Garden in New York City on 20 April 2026. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Knicks fans on 33rd Street outside Madison Square Garden in New York City on 20 April 2026. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Analysis Triumph of the uโฆ
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 Haโฆ
Nicola Sturgeon speaking on BBC Oneโs Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA View image in fullscreen Nicola Sturgeon speaking on BBC Oneโs Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Nicola Sturgeon: I feel as if Iโm serving a sentence for a โฆ
Open-weight AI models with advanced capabilities and no safeguards are becoming much more accessible. While they can be useful, AI safety experts have concerns.
Green party of England and Wales leader, Zack Polanski, has told Australian counterparts they need to understand votersโ pain, not just offer solutions. Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Green party of England and Wales leader, Zack Polanski, has told Australian counโฆ
Biker's sidecar-riding dog 'making people smile' 3 days ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google John Devine , in March, and Aimee Dexter Alan Valkeith Alan Valkeith says his dog, Louis, goes everywhere with him A man who adapted the sidecar of his motorbike to accommodate his eight-year-old St Berโฆ
