The Guardian

Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Long-serving presenter has been diagnosed with commonest form of dementia, says Alzheimer’s SocietyThe former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society has said.More details soon … Continue reading...

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Why US diplomats tweet from the hip in response to Henry Nowak murder

State department’s incendiary charge into UK politics comes from Trump who leant into personal feud with London mayor, Sadiq Khan• Henry Nowak: controversy behind US intervention in a murder case that has rocked BritainIn the state department of past administrations, how to respond to an incendiary event such as the murder of the British student Henry Nowak would have required deliberations, memos and meetings. Given how it has roiled the UK and inflamed tensions over migration and race, the cau

general  5d ago

BBC World

Nasa tells ISS astronauts to shelter during air leak repair attempt

Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

general  5d ago

The Guardian

‘Violence is a red line’: could Nigel Farage’s ‘pure, cold rage’ rhetoric damage his brand?

Reform UK leader looks spooked by far-right Restore and risks undermining efforts to appeal to moderate votersNigel Farage’s self-confidence is famously iron-clad. But just before 12.30pm on Wednesday as a visibly angry Keir Starmer tore into his “unforgivable” response to the murder of Henry Nowak, Farage’s attempts to laugh off the criticism looked unconvincing. He was rattled.This has been a curious week for the Reform UK leader. The headlines have been dominated by a story seemingly tailor-m

general  5d ago

The Guardian

New Orleans’ Jesuit high school agrees to pay seven figures to settle child molestation claim

Settlement over alleged child molestation by school janitors is latest in troubling string of allegations spanning decadesOne of the most prominent Catholic high schools in New Orleans has agreed to pay a seven-figure monetary sum to settle a lawsuit claiming child molestation by janitors at the institution decades earlier.The plaintiff struck the agreement with Jesuit high school ahead of a trial scheduled to start in the Louisiana city’s civil district courthouse on 15 June, roughly six years

general  5d ago

WSJ World News

Opinion | The Republic of Korea Remains a ‘Model Ally’

Since taking office, the Lee Jae Myung administration has worked closely with the U.S. to strengthen and modernize our alliance.

general  5d ago

BBC World

Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'

Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Victoria Derbyshire investigated by BBC after complaints about behaviour

Allegations of bullying by Newsnight host not upheld after case emerges from 2025 workplace culture reviewThe BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire was the subject of an investigation over her behaviour, after multiple complaints were received by the broadcaster.It is understood that three complaints about the Bafta-winning Newsnight host were received, which came to light as part of the BBC’s campaign to improve its workplace culture after high-profile cases of inappropriate behaviour. Continue rea

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages

Thousands flee including from village hosting at least 2,500 displaced people, one day after Hezbollah rejects ceasefireThousands fled their homes after Israel issued forced evacuation orders for nine villages in southern Lebanon before strikes that killed six people on Friday, a day after the Hezbollah militant group rejected a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.Hundreds of families left Anqoun, a village hosting at least 2,500 displaced people, after the Israeli military said it wo

general  5d ago

The Guardian

‘Pick a side coward’: even-handed Elmo enrages New York Knicks fans

Prospect of first NBA title since 1999 fuels wave of righteous outrage against Big Apple-based Sesame Street characterThe NBA basketball finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs has already drawn commentary after Spurs fans earlier this week continued a habit of wearing distracting, candy-colored T-shirts to honor the Texas city’s annual Fiesta festival.But now the Knicks’ first opportunity to win the title since 1999 – the last time they were in the finals, also against the Spur

general  5d ago

NY Times World

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Is Placed on Lung Transplant List

News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Burnham pledges business rate cuts for pubs, cafes and other small businesses

Greater Manchester mayor’s proposals amount to a notable criticism of Keir Starmer’s policy in the areaUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has proposed a 20% cut to business rates for pubs with many smaller, family-run enterprises taken out of paying the levy altogether, in his first major policy initiative during the Makerfield byelection.Burnham’s plans amount to a notable criticism of Keir Starmer’s policy in the area, with the Greater Manchester mayor saying: “Labour have got it wr

general  5d ago

BBC World

Three jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museum

The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Anthropic urges ‘temporary pause’ on AI development to discuss risks

Announcement that ‘policymakers’ need to be convened by US firm viewed as marketing ploy by some expertsAnthropic has floated the idea of a worldwide “temporary pause” on AI development – and said it was going to convene “policymakers” to discuss the dangers of advanced AI – in its latest release touting the capabilities of its products.In a long post on Thursday, Anthropic detailed the progress of its AI model, Claude, towards “recursive self improvement” – that is, being able to make better an

general  5d ago

The Guardian

How did the notion of ‘two-tier policing’ evolve, and does it really exist?

Data discredits claims reawakened by the death of Henry Nowak that UK police actions disadvantage white peopleThe US government has joined criticism of alleged two-tier policing in the UK in the wake of Henry Nowak’s murder. How did the term enter the mainstream, and is there any basis for the claim? Continue reading...

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Scientists make sourdough bread using yeast found in 5,000-year-old mummy

Team now plans to see if they can use yeast strains harvested from Ötzi the Iceman to brew beer tooScientists have baked a sourdough loaf of bread using yeast strains harvested from a 5,000-year-old mummy and now plan to see if they can use them to brew beer too.The yeast came from Ötzi the Iceman, a famous corpse remarkably preserved by being frozen in Alpine ice near the Italy-Austria border until he was discovered in 1991. Ötzi has been the subject of intense study since he was found and has

general  5d ago

The Guardian

EU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say

Von der Leyen tells Balkans summit that bloc needs to make enlargement process ‘faster and more credible’The EU must prove its willingness and ability to take in new members and speed up its enlargement process, leaders of the bloc have said, as they gathered with their counterparts from six western Balkan countries that hope to join soon.“The European Union has to show that it is capable of enlarging and willing to enlarge, and we want to discuss that here,” Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Australian housing was already cooling before the budget – but how cold it gets depends on two key factors

Most economists believe the chronic undersupply of homes will eventually push prices higher once interest rates ease and the tax changes are priced inGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government’s property tax changes have become one of the defining political issues of Labor’s second term, drawing fierce criticism from opponents who argue they represent an “assault on aspiration” that will destroy home values.In the three weeks after the negative gearing and capital

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Key California primary races remain too close to call as vote-counting continues

Experts warn counting could go on for days in governor’s race, LA mayoral race and congressional racesThree days after Californians headed to the polls, key races in the primary election remained too close to call and experts warned the counting could continue for days.In the governor’s race, the British-born conservative pundit Steve Hilton was narrowly leading with an estimated 60% of ballots counted by Friday morning. Xavier Becerra, a former US health and human services secretary under Joe B

general  5d ago

NY Times World

Russian Satellites Have Been Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Scientists Say

Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread interference incidents to Russia, revealing vulnerabilities in a technology essential to everyday society.

general  5d ago