Entertainment
Barbara Carr Dies at 85: Soul and Blues Legend Remembered
Legendary soul and blues singer Barbara Carr has died at 85, surrounded by family. Her career spanned decades with hits on Chess and Ecko Records.
Politics
MPs Reject Bid to Investigate Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment
MPs voted 335-223 against referring Sir Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee over claims he misled Parliament on Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment.
Sports
Antonio Valencia Lands World Cup Punditry Role Weeks After English Return
Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia, 40, has been named as a pundit for Telemundo Deportes at the 2026 World Cup, weeks after signing for Wythenshawe AFC.
Crime
Disneyland Faces Backlash Over Facial Recognition at Park Entrances
Disneyland fans express outrage as facial recognition technology rolls out at park entrances, with privacy concerns and comparisons to 'Big Brother' dominating reactions.
Health
Weather
Wisconsin Road Uses Decimal Speed Limit to Slow Drivers
A Wisconsin recycling facility posted a 17.3 mph speed limit to catch drivers' attention and improve safety. Unusual but not unheard of, similar signs exist elsewhere.
UK Braces for 26C Scorcher: 53 Areas to Sizzle
Temperatures could reach 26C on Friday, with 53 areas in England and Wales seeing 20C or above. The Met Office forecasts the hottest day of the year so far, but no official heatwave.
UK to Enjoy 23C Sunshine on May Bank Holiday Weekend
The UK is set to bask in 23C sunshine over the May bank holiday weekend, with the southeast expected to be warmest. Saturday will be the best day for beach trips.
Southern China Flooding Forces Evacuations, Submerges Vehicles
Heavy flooding in southern China's Qinzhou city submerged vehicles and forced over 200 residents to evacuate after record April rainfall of 270 mm in 24 hours.
Tenerife Tourists Vow Never to Return After Bad Weather
Tourists in Tenerife express disappointment over cloudy weather, with many vowing never to return after sharing videos of overcast skies from their sunbeds.
Monday Sports Challenge: Football, Cricket & Rugby Questions
Start your week with our Monday sports quiz featuring 100 questions about British football, cricket, and rugby. How well do you know these popular UK sports?
