Entertainment
May 2026 Books: Cornwell Memoir, Hoyer History, Calder Novel
Martin Chilton selects the best new books for May 2026, including Patricia Cornwell's memoir, Katja Hoyer's Weimar history, and Jem Calder's debut novel.
Politics
Zendaya and Meryl Streep to Skip Met Gala Amid Bezos Sponsorship Backlash
Zendaya and Meryl Streep will skip this year's Met Gala as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez serve as lead sponsors, sparking boycott calls and controversy.
Sports
AFL Legend David King's 'I Love Cumming' Slip Stuns Fox Sports Co-Hosts
AFL legend David King left Fox Sports colleagues in stitches after saying 'I love Cumming' on live TV. Co-hosts Kath Loughnan and Jack Riewoldt went crazy off-air.
Crime
Lake Party Shooting Near Oklahoma City Injures at Least 10
At least 10 people were hospitalized after a shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake in Edmond, Oklahoma. Police say more victims may have driven themselves.
Health
Weather
Met Office Forecasts Snow in Five UK Areas This Week
The Met Office forecasts snow in five Scottish regions this week, including Argyllshire, Inverness-shire, Ross & Cromarty, Sutherland, and Perthshire, despite approaching summer.
Rockies-Mets Game Moved Earlier Due to Weather
The Colorado Rockies moved Monday's game against the New York Mets to 5:40pm from 8:40pm due to snow and rain forecasts at Coors Field.
UK Braces for 18C Bank Holiday Sunshine in Seven Counties
The UK is forecast a mostly dry and sunny Early May Bank Holiday, with seven counties around London expecting highs of 18C, despite light showers in the south.
Miami GP Start Time Moved Forward Due to Severe Weather
The Miami Grand Prix start time has been rescheduled to 6pm UK time due to forecasts of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with lightning posing a major risk.
Met Office: -5C Freeze After 26C UK Heat
The Met Office warns temperatures could plunge to -5C overnight as a cold spell follows sizzling 26C heat, with daytime highs dropping to 8C.
UK Geography Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Challenge yourself with 100 multiple-choice questions about the geography of the United Kingdom. Perfect for students, travelers, and geography enthusiasts.
