Entertainment
House of the Spirits Adaptation Fails to Capture Magic
Isabel Allende's masterpiece 'The House of the Spirits' gets an Amazon adaptation that misses its magical realism, offering a conventional family saga instead.
Politics
Swinney: Vote SNP for Independence and Lower Energy Bills
John Swinney urges Scots to vote SNP for a fresh start with independence, promising lower energy bills and locking out Reform UK.
Sports
Gary Lineker Jabs BBC Over Salford Green Box for World Cup Coverage
Gary Lineker slams BBC's cost-cutting World Cup coverage from Salford, as his Netflix show broadcasts from New York. He also discusses his rift with Jose Mourinho.
Crime
Meta Threatens to Shut Down Services in New Mexico Over Child Safety Lawsuit
Meta warns it may shut down social media services in New Mexico amid a legal battle over child safety, citing impractical demands from state prosecutors.
Health
Weather
UK hotter than Hawaii on Friday before bank holiday change
Parts of the UK could reach 27C on Friday, hotter than Hawaii, but heavy rain and thunder are possible ahead of a changeable bank holiday weekend.
Magnus the Walrus Joins School Sailing Lesson
Magnus the walrus surprised pupils at Gordonstoun School in Moray during a sailing lesson. The 8ft marine mammal swam alongside boats, delighting students.
Giant Hailstorm Kills Emu at Missouri Zoo
A 21-year-old emu named Adam was killed by softball-sized hail during a historic storm in Springfield, Missouri. A rhea bird was injured but recovering. The zoo reopened after significant damage.
Met Office Predicts 26C Heat Surge on Friday Across 38 Counties
The Met Office forecasts temperatures up to 26C on Friday, with 38 counties in England and Scotland expected to reach 20C or above, well above the seasonal average.
Bank Holiday Weather: Sunshine Won't Last, Met Office Says
The early May bank holiday weekend brings unsettled weather after a warm start to the week, with showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures expected across the UK.
UK Geography Mastery: Wednesday Test
How well do you know UK geography? Take our Wednesday test covering all aspects of British physical and human geography with 100 multiple-choice questions.
