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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...

'Extraordinary' results after device causing 'strange sensation' trialled on paralysed people

A device that sends an electrical "buzz" through the skin could allow people who were paralysed several decades ago to regain movement in their arms and hands.

Erling Haaland names moment he was no longer worried about Arsenal

'We kinda knew we were going to do it.'

'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...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's life and legal battles

LONDON (Reuters) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn on Monday whether he has lost his long-running legal battle in the English courts to prevent his extradition from Britain to the United States to face criminal charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act. Following are some key events and details in Assange's life: July 1971 - Assange is born in Townsville, Australia, to parents

Scarlett Johansson says she was ‘shocked’ and ‘angered’ by ChatGPT voice ‘imitation’

Scarlett Johansson says she was ‘shocked’ and ‘angered’ by ChatGPT voice ‘imitation’ - The ‘Black Widow’ star revealed that she had previously been approached by OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman

At least 150 dead in flash floods triggered by heavy rain

Oleksandr Usyk set to be stripped of world title immediately after beating Tyson Fury

Boxing news afrer Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world with victory over Tyson Fury in Jeddah - but the Ukrainian is set to be stripped of one of his belts

Iran State TV confirms death of president

This is the moment Iranian State TV confirmed the death of President Ebrahim Raisi after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in a mountainous area of northwest Iran.

Cornwall planning: Holiday homes overlooking popular beach among latest proposals

Hundreds of new homes and plans to change important town centre buildings are hoping to get Cornwall Council's approval

Ross Barkley set to join Premier League club after Luton relegation

Big resurgence for the former Chelsea star!

Skilled US Navy Seals Crazy Jump from 12,000 ft into Giant Stadium

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the US Navy Leap Frogs, a parachute demonstration team that wows spectators around the country throughout the year. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

AC/DC just kicked off their first tour in 8 years with the help of a new bass player

The rock icons kicked off their European tour with a hit-filled 24-song set in Germany

Aftermath of Russian strike on Kharkiv

Russia's latest offensive in the Kharkiv region has further stretched Ukraine's outmanned and outgunned forces.

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

Labour lead over Tories falls as economy recovers

Labour’s lead over the Tories has fallen as the public sees greater signs of economic recovery, according to a new poll. The latest Ipsos poll, conducted between May 8 and 14, put Labour on 41 per cent and the Conservatives on 20 per cent – cutting Labour’s lead from 25 points to 21. Labour was down by three points and the Tories were up by one poi...

Kate Middleton makes ‘return’ as she issues first major update on project since cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton makes ‘return’ as she issues first major update on project since cancer diagnosis - The video on mental health was produced by the Prince and Princess of Wales

Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is slated to arrive on Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025

Take-Two Interactive confirms that Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is now slated to arrive in Fall 2025.

Baltimore bridge crash ship moved

The removal of the Dali marks a significant step in ongoing clean up and recovery efforts after the bridge collapsed on 26 March.

DWP outlines holiday rules for universal credit and PIP claimants

The rules apply to millions of people who claim benefits including universal credit and personal independence payments (PIP)

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

Ukraine President Zelenskiy speaks to Reuters in exclusive interview

KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters in an exclusive interview in Kyiv on Monday that Ukraine's Western allies were taking too long to make decisions on military support for his country. Following are key quotes from the interview: ON BATTLEFIELD "Currently the situation at the front is one of the most difficult, because a new...Russian offensive has begun in the

Britain’s ‘day of shame’ as full scale of infected blood scandal revealed

Rishi Sunak said it was “a day of shame for the British state” on Monday as victims of the infected blood scandal were finally given an apology. The Prime Minister said the worst treatment scandal in NHS history had resulted from a “moral failure at the heart of our national life” in which doctors, civil servants and ministers had put reputations a...

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 ...

First look at Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us season 2

We're so excited for this

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

Planning rules waived for farm shops under ‘Clarkson clause’

Farmers are now allowed to convert disused agricultural buildings into homes and shops without planning permission under a new “Clarkson’s clause”. The Government has cut red tape to allow farmers to more easily diversify their businesses by putting old buildings to new uses. The reforms are inspired by Jeremy Clarkson’s battles with West Oxfordshi...

Attacker of Nancy Pelosi’s husband to be resentenced after judge forgot to give him chance to speak

Attacker of Nancy Pelosi’s husband to be resentenced after judge forgot to give him chance to speak - David DePape, 44, was found guilty in November of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official

'Devastated' staff made redundant as popular food court set to close for five months

Three major food vendors have reportedly been asked to leave

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence chief and 3 Hamas leaders

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The International Criminal Court prosecutor's office said on Monday it had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes. Prosecutor Karim Khan's office said it suspected all five - Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Al-Masri and Ismail

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?" ...

Deadly Texan storm leaves 1,000,000 without power

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

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 ...

What the papers say – May 21

What the papers say – May 21 - One story dominates the nation’s Tuesday papers.

Ian Wright says goodbye to Match Of The Day – and nearly reduces Lineker and Shearer to tears

Ian Wright has left Match of the Day with an emotional send off in which Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer came close to tears. Telegraph Sport understands that Wright had been close to leaving Match of the Day two years ago, the demands on his time too much every Saturday, but was persuaded to stay on by Lineker and Shearer. When they said they would ...

Map reveals where thunderstorms will strike parts of the UK tomorrow

If you’re reading this and live in the UK, you already know what we’re about to say: don’t forget to bring an umbrella tomorrow. The skies above Scotland and Northern Ireland are set to be filled with purple, lilac and green lights as people get a second chance to see the aurora borealis. Life, however, is all about balance. Expect gloomy grey skie...

Billie Eilish and Becky Hill’s grim take on growing up in today’s world

Billie Eilish’s album features “bitter recriminations about a failed relationship, body dysmorphia, depression and the pressures of finding vast global fame while barely out of your teens” (Review, 16 May), and Becky Hill claims that university involves having to make friends “through the means of drinking alcohol and getting chlamydia” (Interview, 17 May) . Makes me glad I grew up in the 60s! Sarah Sheils York . Extra virgin olive oil can cost...

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...

Family of Black boy, 16, sent to electric chair in 1930 and exonerated in 2022 sues county that prosecuted him

Family of Black boy, 16, sent to electric chair in 1930 and exonerated in 2022 sues county that prosecuted him - Alexander McClay Williams was convicted of murder in the October 1930 icepick stabbing of a white woman in her cottage on grounds of reform school

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...

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

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

Paula Vennells: Key moments in Horizon IT inquiry involving ex-Post Office boss

Paula Vennells: Key moments in Horizon IT inquiry involving ex-Post Office boss - Ms Vennells has featured heavily in the latest phase of the probe.

Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor makes major family announcement on Loose Women

The ITV soap star revealed all as she took a break from the cobbles to appear on the Loose Women panel

Theatre director and playwright go on trial in 'absurd' case over 2020 play

A theatre director and a playwright have appeared in court accused of justifying terrorism with a play they first staged in Moscow back in 2020.

Skilled US Marines Door Gunner Shoots Targets From Moving Helicopter at Sea

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the unique aircrews that are tasked with protecting helicopters when landing in hostile landing zones. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Rugby’s concussion lawsuit will not go to trial until 2025 at earliest

A trial date in the concussion lawsuit involving dozens of players including World Cup winners Steve Thompson, Phil Vickery and Mark Regan against rugby union’s authorities will not be set until 2025 at the earliest. On Monday at the Royal Courts of Justice, Senior Master Cook rejected an application for a group litigation order (GLO) as he admonis...

Duke of Westminster: Billionaire Hugh Grosvenor set for ‘society wedding of the year’ with William as usher

Duke of Westminster: Billionaire Hugh Grosvenor set for ‘society wedding of the year’ with William as usher - Grosvenor, 33, has a net worth of £10.1 billion

Now video game giant is buyout target: £2bn deal for London-listed firm

The board of Aim-listed Keywords Studios yesterday said it would accept a £2bn offer from Swedish buyout giant EQT.

Chris Pratt says there’s a ‘big difference’ raising his daughters compared to his son

Chris Pratt says there’s a ‘big difference’ raising his daughters compared to his son - ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star shares two daughters with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger and one son with ex Anna Faris