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Gold surges to record high after Iran’s president killed in crash

Gold jumped to fresh record highs after Iran’s president was killed in a helicopter crash. Bullion jumped as much as 1.1pc to hit $2,440.59 an ounce after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and all the other passengers onboard died when the aircraft came down in northwest Iran. His death has added to tensions ...

Tributes pour in as 90s nu-metal drummer dies aged 53

Attempt on Fico's life: Doctors on Slovak prime minister's condition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains under medical supervision at the F.D. Roosevelt University Hospital in Banská Bystrica, citing Aktuality. On Monday morning, Roosevelt Hospital provided a brief statement about the current condition of Prime Minister Robert Fico. "After today's consultation, the patient's condition is stable. His clinical c...

Jail time and a divorcee: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy’s surreal week at US PGA

It was a familiarly brilliant score of 65 for Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship, but this was a highly unusual week for the world No 1. And despite the rousing finale, it was not a normal result for the American either. A closing round that began with a bogey but featured seven birdies thereafter, hurtled the 27-year-old to 13 under and ...

Max Verstappen released to take part in F1 ‘hobby’ at Imola by Team Redline

"What do you have to do today? WTF, it's Sunday!"

Hit BBC series returning to screens 36 years after first air date

Tugboats escort ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse back to port

BALTIMORE (AP) — The recovery from the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse reached a significant milestone Monday as the ill-fated container ship Dali was slowly escorted back to port, its damaged bow still covered with smashed shipping containers, fallen steel trusses and mangled concrete. Nearly two months have passed since the Dali lost power and crashed into one of the bridge’s supporting columns, killing six construction workers and halting...

The Last of Us reveals a new look for Joel in first Season 2 images

The Last of Us proved many things to many people

Taylor Swift stops acoustic set to help fans needing medical attention during concert

Taylor Swift is being praised after stopping her acoustic set to check in on fans that needed help. In a clip shared to Twitter/X, Swift pauses her set, asking into the microphone, "Someone in the front row, can you tell me yes or no to this question: When you guys are putting a bunch of flashlights up in a group, does that mean people need help?" ...

Rio Ferdinand names Man Utd star 'who shouldn't be at the club' anymore

United's miserable league season came to an end on Sunday.

'Possessed' nun's 17th-century 'letter from the devil' has finally been deciphered

On 11 August 1676, a 31-year-old nun was found on the floor of her convent cell, her face doused in ink, clutching a note scrawled in an unintelligible mix of symbols and letters. The sister, named Maria Crocifissa della Concezione, said the letter was penned by the devil himself, in a bid to get her to turn away from God towards evil, according to...

Father 'relieved' as daughter's body returns to Israel

Sky's Alistair Bunkall spoke to Shani's father Nissim.

Asian hornet warning for UK - and what to do if you spot one

People are being urged to report sightings of Asian hornets this summer as nature groups warn of a potential surge in damaging invasive non-native species.

Fury vs Usyk official scorecards: Did the judges get it right in undisputed heavyweight title fight?

Fury vs Usyk official scorecards: Did the judges get it right in undisputed heavyweight title fight? - Usyk beat Fury via split decision – 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 – but did the judges get it right?

Princess Tatiana of Greece’s stepfather goes missing in Malibu after disappearing in middle of the night

Princess Tatiana of Greece’s stepfather goes missing in Malibu after disappearing in middle of the night - He was last seen in the luxury LA neighbourhood without any shoes on

GTA 6: Release date, Trailer and everything we know so far

GTA 6: Release date, Trailer and everything we know so far - A Florida-inspired setting, the series’ first female lead character – and an increasingly clear date when players will actually get their hands on Grand Theft Auto VI

'Squid Game' season 2: Everything we know so far

All the info on the second season of the hit Netflix series from South Korea

Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open qualifying

Emma Raducanu has belatedly clarified her reasons for withdrawing from next week’s French Open qualifying event, saying that she needs a “healthy block” of training in order to avoid injury over the rest of the season. Early on Sunday morning, Raducanu’s name disappeared from the French Open’s qualifying entry list, causing confusion and consternat...

Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic cabin crew take legal action and say 'it is unfair'

A tribunal in London set to take place will hear claims Richard Branson’s airline used Covid redundancies to target older staff during the pandemic.

Ryanair forced to slash summer fares to £17

Ryanair is being forced to sell tickets at a discount in the face of lower than expected demand from summer holidaymakers. The budget carrier said that a lack of mid-week bookings was forcing it to resort to special offers in order to fill some flights. The weekend market has been stronger. It came as the company appointed Amber Rudd, a former Tory...

Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic cabin crew sue for unfair dismissal

Hundreds of long-serving Virgin Atlantic cabin crew are suing the airline for unfair dismissal, claiming that the airline used Covid redundancies to target older staff. An employment tribunal in London will start examining more than 200 cases next month, at which former crew will argue that Sir Richard Branson’s airline unfairly made them redundant while retaining cheaper new hires. Virgin grounded most of its fleet, alongside most other...

No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner

No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner - The DJ passed away suddenly in February

Legendary singer who helped give The Beatles their start, Frank Ifield, dies aged 86

The icon had four number one hits.

Major Midlothian retailer announces permanent closure of shopping park branch

Dunelm at Straiton Retail Park announced that it's closing its doors with a new store set to open nearby on Tuesday, May 21 and a huge closing down sale being organised

Faces of the infected blood scandal

The faces of the infected blood scandal.

At least 150 dead as heavy rain triggers flash floods

It comes after flooding killed 300 people last week.

Barry Kemp, Egyptologist who dispelled myths about the ‘Christ-like’ pharaoh Akhenaten – obituary

President of Iran dies

A helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday while crossing a mountainous area.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito ‘sold off shares of Bud Light during right-wing boycott’

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito ‘sold off shares of Bud Light during right-wing boycott’ - His offloading of shares came during a right wing-fuelled boycott of Anheuser-Busch after Bud Light partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney

Phil Foden’s five-year-old son spotted trying to open champagne bottle after Manchester City win Premier League

Phil Foden’s five-year-old son spotted trying to open champagne bottle after Manchester City win Premier League -

Man Utd will sack Erik ten Hag after FA Cup final, says Rio Ferdinand

He faces an uncertain future at the club.

Downton Abbey 3 is officially happening - and these are the characters who will (and won't) be returning

There are loads of newbies, too!

Ukrainian military says it downed all 29 drones launched by Russia overnight

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces shot down all 29 drones used by Russian forces in an overnight attack, Ukraine's air force said in a statement on Monday. Sixteen of the drones were shot down over the southern region of Mykolaiv where debris damaged a private residence and caused a fire, the region's governor said on the Telegram messaging app. Three of the drones were shot down over the

'Now world knows about cover-up'

A report has found the infected blood scandal was 'no accident', it concludes, with 'downright deception' by the government and the NHS.

Anti-tourist protests could bring busy airport to a ‘standstill’ during summer holidays

Anti-tourist protests could bring busy airport to a ‘standstill’ during summer holidays - A ‘citizen’s assembly’ discussed the next steps in the island’s fight against mass tourism

Funeral for Thai pro-democracy activist dead in prison

In Thailand a funeral has been taking place for 28-activisit Neti-porn Bung, who died on Tuesday in prison following a 65 day long hunger strike. She was jailed for insulting Thailand’s monarchy, a crime punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for justice reform in Thailand. Story by FRANCE 24’s Constantin Simon and Matt Hunt.

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London pupils win 'life changing' scholarships to top US universities

London pupils win 'life changing' scholarships to top US universities - Three girls from one of the capital’s most deprived boroughs win scholarships worth £1million between them for Harvard and Princeton

Deadly Texan storm leaves 1,000,000 without power

TV tonight: the absurd true-crime story about a man who faked his death

Imposter: The Man Who Came Back from the Dead 9pm, Channel 4 Strap in for an utterly absurd true-crime story. An eccentric man known locally in Glasgow as Arthur Knight woke up from a Covid coma in 2021 and found himself surrounded by police. US authorities claimed his real identity was Nicholas Rossi who, after several rape charges, faked his own death. This four-parter follows the countless shocking reveals as, over two years in court, he and...

United Rugby Championship Team of the Week: ‘Complete’ Bulls back three and Ulster’s hero features

Several sides performed well during the course of a thrilling weekend leading to a number of clubs being represented in the Team of the Week.

Russian attack on recreational base near Kharkiv: Death toll rises to 7

The death toll has risen to 7 after Russia attacked a recreation center near Kharkiv, according to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov. "Units of the diving service of the SES (State Emergency Service - ed.) in the village of Cherkaska Lozova found fragments of a man's body. The data is being established," Synie...

Oil little changed after death of Iran's president, Saudi king's ill health

By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied on Monday amid political uncertainty in major producing countries after Iran's president died in a helicopter crash and Saudi Arabia's crown prince deferred a trip to Japan on account of his father, the king's, health. Brent was down 24 cents at $83.74 a barrel by 0958 GMT. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for June, set to

Trump Eyes Witness Stand As Trial Draws To A Close

Donald Trump's trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star enters its closing stages Monday with the door still open to the former president taking the stand. Most experts say it is highly unlikely he will testify in his watershed criminal trial, the first ever of a former US president, as it would expose him to unnecessary l...

Manchester United XI vs Brighton: Starting lineup, injury latest, confirmed team news

Manchester United XI vs Brighton: Starting lineup, injury latest, confirmed team news - Erik ten Hag names his Man Utd team for Premier League final day

Former owner of the Independent Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88

Former owner of the Independent Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88 - Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin said Mr O’Reilly had an ‘extraordinary impact on Irish business, sport, media and society’.

Rocks fall as cliff face crumbles near mobile home park

Rocks have been seen falling from a crumbling cliff face yards from a mobile home park in East Sussex. On Sunday morning, a large section of cliff at Newhaven crashed onto the beach, with the collapse happening metres from a public footpath and a mobile home park housing hundreds of people, The Argus newspaper reported. Lewes District council has i...

Lord Clarke misled the public over infected blood risks, report finds

Lord Clarke of Nottingham misled the public over the dangers of infected blood products, an inquiry has found. The Infected Blood Inquiry’s final report said it was “indefensible” that the former health minister insisted there was “no conclusive proof” that Aids could be spread through blood in summer 1983, repeating the line for several years Doct...

Kevin Costner tears up during 10-minute standing ovation for new film Horizon at Cannes

Kevin Costner tears up during 10-minute standing ovation for new film Horizon at Cannes - ‘I’ll never forget this,’ the actor said

Julian Assange: Timeline of Wikileaks founder’s legal battles

LONDON (Reuters) -WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission on Monday to launch a full appeal against extradition to the United States, the latest phase of his long-running legal battle in the English courts. Assange is wanted in the U.S. on 18 charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act. Following are some key events and details in Assange's life: July 1971 - Assange is born in