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Former South Africa president banned from running in election

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been banned from running in the country's election next week because of a previous criminal conviction.

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...

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...

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.

Logan Sargeant out, Valtteri Bottas in at Williams with no place for Kimi Antonelli – report

Multiple reports over Valtteri Bottas' F1 future have emerged, which PlanetF1.com understand to be well-placed.

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

Iconic 00s rock band with catchy hit song announce first UK tour in 15 years

Are you gonna see their shows?

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

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

Erling Haaland names moment he was no longer worried about Arsenal

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

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

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...

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

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

Everton lose £10m after Premier League decision as 777 Partners saga nears end

Everton have been relying on 777 Partners for working capital in recent months

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

Deadly Texan storm leaves 1,000,000 without power

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

Migrant smugglers quadruple price of passage across the Channel

People smugglers have quadrupled the price to cross the Channel after government agencies interrupted the supply of boats. James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, said the smuggling gangs had adapted their tactics after efforts by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and other European law enforcement agencies to disrupt the supply of dinghies, engines...

David Beckham makes MLS Jurgen Klopp admission: ‘My mates are going to kill me’

David Beckham makes MLS Jurgen Klopp admission: ‘My mates are going to kill me’ -

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?" ...

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...

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

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

Infected Blood disaster was no accident, says Sir Brian Langstaff

Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of world title after Tyson Fury victory

Oleksandr Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, but he is set to be stripped of the IBF title ahead of his rematch with Tyson Fury

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP - Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall said South West Water had failed to ‘safeguard public health’.

Footprints discovered in New Mexico rewrite American history

Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery about American history and it's all thanks to some footprints. The human tracks, unearthed in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, are the oldest ever to be found on the continent. Scientists previously estimated their age as between 11,500 and 13,000 years, but new analysis has found out that the m...

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.

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

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

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 ...

'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.

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

Three major food vendors have reportedly been asked to leave

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...

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

At least 150 dead in flash floods triggered by heavy rain

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

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

UK pharmacists demand powers to change whooping cough prescriptions

Pharmacists are calling for fresh powers to provide patients with alternative prescriptions as they warned that drugs shortages are hampering their ability to tackle whooping cough. More than 2,700 cases have been reported across England so far in 2024 – more than three times the number recorded in the whole of last year. But some pharmacies have been forced to turn away families seeking help for their children because they have run out of...

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...

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.

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 ...

President of Iran dies in helicopter crash: Latest updates

Yesterday, on May 19, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with other high-ranking officials, was on board a crashed helicopter. After a long search operation, Tehran officially announced his death. Read more about the crash below. Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, local Iranian media IRNA and Mehr News, the Turkish Anadolu Agency, and the Institute f...

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

Met Office Tueday morning weather forecast 21/05/2024

21 May - National weather forecast presented by Alex Deakin.

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 "A very powerful wave (of fighting) is going on in the Donbas." ON KHARKIV INCURSION "Today the situation is under control. A

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.

Explainer-Who is Julian Assange?

By Michael Holden 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 to the United States. Following are some facts about Assange and his legal case. WHO IS JULIAN ASSANGE? Assange was born in Townsville, Australia, in July 1971. In his teens, he gained a reputation as a

Infected blood scandal victims to learn details of compensation

Details of compensation for those affected are expected to be laid out in Parliament later today

Fact check: New Yorker article about Lucy Letby is not available in the UK for legal reasons

Fact check: New Yorker article about Lucy Letby is not available in the UK for legal reasons - The magazine said it was following ‘a court order’ when it limited access to an article about the convicted murderer in the UK.

Zak Crawley smashes stunning double hundred to halt Somerset victory charge

However, despite closing the day on 409 for 5, Kent's lead at stumps was only 33, with Somerset favourites still to claim vistory.