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Science & Tech
Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years
Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s disease, making it harder to diagnose and preventing early treatment
Film
Finding Emily review – warm-hearted gen Z campus romcom is impossible to hate
A Mancunian singer-songwriter becomes a viral divisive figure while trying to track down a girl called EmilyLast week came the news that gen Z are big fans of going to…
Local
Celebrating chenin, the chameleon, global grape
Versatile, aesthetically ambiguous and cultish in its appeal, chenin blanc is the Tilda Swinton of grapesMy wine consultant friend, Ruth Osborne, often wears a cap embroidered with the words “chenin…
Exoplanets
NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS reveals its most complete look at the night sky yet
TESS has released its most complete view of the sky over Earth, revealing the location of 6,000 potential worlds beyond the solar system.
World
Immigrants launch hunger strike, decry inhumane conditions at SoCal ICE detention facility
Immigrant detainees are on a hunger strike to call attention to complaints about medical neglect, mold, dirty water and a reduction of food rations.
personal tech
Vivaldi 8 polishes the chrome without coating it in AI
Unified UI revamp gives browser a cleaner look while rivals keep wedging assistants into the web
World
Vietnamese coding prodigy wins fully funded PhD offers from Harvard, Princeton and Columbia
A Vietnamese student who taught herself programming has been admitted to PhD programs in Computer Science at Harvard University, Princeton University and Columbia University simultaneously.
World
Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors debate future of Gaza amid stalled progress on lasting peace
The Security Council is discussing the stalled progress in Gaza as the fragile ceasefire there limps on, and deteriorating conditions across the West Bank amid continued civilian casualties and mounting…
World
Building the smart city: Promise, pitfalls and the people at its heart
From AI-powered transit systems to digital twins and flood-proof parks, cities are embracing technology at an unprecedented scale. But as innovation accelerates, experts warn that inclusion, trust and security will…
World
War is becoming a death sentence for women and girls
Thirteen-year-old Mona still remembers the moment the second airstrike hit.
World
UN agencies step up Ebola response in eastern DR Congo
United Nations agencies have moved swiftly to support efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and…
World
Gaza risks ‘permanent’ state of limbo if transition plan stalls, Security Council hears
As Gaza’s fragile ceasefire frays and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, a senior UN envoy warned the Security Council on Thursday that delays in implementing the Council-backed transition plan for the enclave…
World
Haitian children ‘paying the highest price’ amid surge in gang recruitment
As gangs continue to “terrorise” communities in Haiti, children are the ones paying the highest price, the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict warned on Thursday.
World
Right to strike protected under key labour treaty, says UN World Court
The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ruled that the right to strike is protected under a core International Labour Organization (ILO) convention, in a landmark advisory opinion…
World
Crimea Cuts Protected Heritage Site Boundaries for Hotel Project Linked to Putin Allies
President Vladimir Putin’s billionaire childhood friends Boris and Arkady Rotenberg are developing a yacht marina at Balaklava Bay.
Economy
UK service sector activity slumps in one of sharpest declines for a decade
Firms hit by ‘perfect storm’ of uncertainty about Labour leadership and impact of Iran warCompanies in the UK’s dominant services sector have reported one of the sharpest declines in business…
Football
Turkish delight for Villa and the Premier League relegation battle – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Lars Sivertsen and Dan Bardell to discuss Villa’s Europa League successRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on…
Across Europe
The Orbán amendment: Hungary’s new government tests constitutional limits
The amendment would introduce a strict eight-year limit for prime ministers
Economy
Million-dollar salaries, billion-dollar stakes: Top AI talent every tech giant is fighting over
As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes.
Law
Fugitive ex-justice minister reached US via Italy, say Polish prosecutors as TV chief questioned over escape
Ziobro was granted a US visa "as a member of the media".
News Story
World Cup squads: All the lists so far…
Countries have begun naming their squads for the 2026 World Cup ahead of this summer's tournament.
World
Sino Land strengthens commitment to sustainability with global recognition
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Sino Group’s sustained efforts in environmental and social responsibility have earned Sino Land Company Limited a place in…
Economy
Walmart signals it may raise prices in response to soaring fuel costs
Walmart reported positive earnings, but U.S. consumers are struggling with rising costs.
News
OLED MacBook Pro screens on-track amid talk of delayed launch
We’ve long been expecting a major redesign of the MacBook Pro this year, with an OLED screen one of the key features. However, a Bloomberg report last month suggested that…
Movies
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ series review: Elle Fanning anchors a warm, star-studded dramedy
While there are some major deviations from Rufi Thorpe’s book, David E. Kelley and his stellar cast have created a tragic-comic slice of life shaped by the digital economy
Economy
Wes Streeting pledges ‘wealth tax that works’
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
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Gordon destined to be second oldest World Cup player?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup
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Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup
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Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup
Politics
Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot
Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.
Economy
RBI considers rate hike as rupee slumps: reports
This comes after the rupee touched a new low of 96.95 against the dollar on May 20
Ghana
Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare Policy – a Transformational Step Toward Health Equity and Minimizing Progression of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has taken a bold, landmark step toward fair healthcare with the launch of the Free Primary Healthcare Program, a policy that could reshape the nation's health sector…
Movies
‘Bandar’ trailer: Bobby Deol plays a fading star accused of rape in Anurag Kashyap’s film
‘Bandar’ also stars Sanya Malhotra, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saba Azad, Jitendra Joshi, Raj B.Shetty, Sapna Pabbi, Ankush Gedam, Riddhi Sen, Nagesh Bhonsle in pivotal roles.
World
Italy braced for first heatwave of the year with temperatures up to 34C
Italy's centre-north will bear the brunt of the incoming late May heatwave as temperatures were forecast to soar by as much as 15C within the space of a week.
World
Queen pushed for ex-prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy, documents show
Queen Elizabeth pressed for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be made a government trade envoy back in 2000, according to documents released on Thursday. Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles, served…