The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave
Pope Francis's efforts to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on by the next pope, according to some - but his critics are less convinced
Inter defeat Barcelona by equalling Champions League semifinal record
Inter Milan take their Champions League semifinal in record-equalling 7-6 aggregate score against Barcelona at San Siro.
Cornish tin was sold all over Europe 3,000 years ago, say archaeologists
British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks
In about 1300BC, the major civilisations of the eastern Mediterranean made a cultural and technological leap forward when they began using bronze much more widely for weapons, tools and jewellery. While a form of the metal had previously been used in smaller quantities by the Mycenaeans and Egyptians among others, bronze was now abundant – but how?
Most bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, but while the former was widely available in antiquity, tin is a rare element, with no large sources within thousands of kilometres. This left one big question, referred to by archaeologists as the “tin problem”. Where were the bronze age societies of the Mediterranean getting the tin for their bronze?
Continue reading...Senior Tory MPs and peers break ranks to call for recognition of Palestine
Exclusive: Conservatives ask Keir Starmer to stand ‘against indefinite occupation’ and ‘reinforce international law’
More than a dozen senior Conservative MPs and peers have written to the prime minister calling for the UK to immediately recognise Palestine as a state, breaking ranks with their own party to do so.
Seven MPs and six members of the House of Lords have signed the letter to Keir Starmer urging him to defy the Israeli government and give formal recognition to Palestine in advance of key UN talks next month.
Continue reading...Woman says Boston hotel guard told her to leave bathroom because she ‘was a man’
Same-sex couple says they were appalled after being confronted and wrongfully accused in women’s restroom
A couple visiting Boston says they were left confused and appalled after being forced out of the Liberty Hotel during a Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, following what they describe as being confronted and wrongfully accused in the women’s restroom.
Ansley Baker and her girlfriend, Liz Victor, both cisgender women, said a hotel security guard entered the women’s bathroom and demanded Baker leave the stall she was using, claiming she didn’t belong there.
Continue reading...Indian military strikes Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Video captured the moment of an Indian military strike in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
How will Trump plan for tariffs on movies affect the global film industry?
President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.
UK and India agree ‘landmark’ trade deal after three years of negotiations
Deal could help UK industries hit by Trump tariffs, as ministers say it will add £4.8bn a year to economy by 2040
Britain and India have agreed a long-desired trade deal that ministers said would cut tariffs and add £4.8bn a year to the UK economy by 2040.
The agreement, which was finalised on Tuesday after more than three years of negotiations under successive governments, has long been touted as one of the biggest prizes of Brexit.
Continue reading...Pakistan vows to retaliate after India launches military strikes – Financial Times
A Jam-Proof Russian Drone Just Blew Up A Ukrainian HIMARS – Forbes
- A Jam-Proof Russian Drone Just Blew Up A Ukrainian HIMARS Forbes
- Xi Jinping set to arrive in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade CNN
- Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade BBC
- Ukrainian Drone Attack Forces Restriction of Flights Near Moscow, Russia Says The New York Times
- Ukrainian drone attack disrupts Moscow airports as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits NBC News
No 10 ‘completely tone deaf’ on harm caused by winter fuel cut, critics say
Polling finds two-thirds of voters would back a rethink on the policy and would not see it as a sign of weakness
Downing Street has been accused of being “completely tone deaf” over the damage wreaked by winter fuel cuts as new polling suggested two-thirds of voters would back a rethink on the policy.
Senior Labour ministers have privately warned the policy is an electoral disaster while Eluned Morgan, the Welsh first minister, said she was “losing patience” with UK Labour as she urged the government to think again.
Continue reading...UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks
The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.
UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks
The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.
Carney tells Trump that Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever’
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
Carney tells Trump that Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever’
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan, exchanges of fire
Indian missiles hit locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Pakistan's Punjab. Pakistan says downed Indian jets.
Explosions Reported in Pakistani Kashmir After India’s Vow of Retaliation – The New York Times
- Explosions Reported in Pakistani Kashmir After India’s Vow of Retaliation The New York Times
- Live updates: India launches military operation against Pakistan CNN
- India says it has launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir BBC
- Pakistan accuses India of missile attack – live updates The Guardian
- India says it attacked Pakistan, Pakistani Kashmir Reuters
Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support
UAE insists it does not provide arms to paramilitary group as Sudanese ambassador recalled
Sudan’s security and defence council has declared that it will break diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates over its alleged backing of the paramilitary Sudanese Rapid Support Forces.
During a televised speech on Tuesday, Sudan’s defence minister, Yassin Ibrahim, said Sudan was “severing diplomatic relations with the UAE” and recalling its ambassador, claiming the Gulf nation had breached Sudan’s sovereignty through its RSF “proxy”, which has been fighting the army in a bloody civil war since April 2023.
Continue reading...Conclave explained: How is the next pope chosen?
The papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor begins Wednesday in Vatican City.
Bank customer stabbed to death inside Lloyds Bank branch in Derby
Man in his 30s, attacked in St Peter’s Street, Derby, at about 2.35pm on Tuesday, police said
A customer has been stabbed to death in a branch of Lloyds Bank in Derby, police have said.
The man, in his 30s, was attacked inside the bank on St Peter’s Street at about 2.35pm on Tuesday.
Continue reading...