The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters’ agenda at this week’s local elections in England. Read full story Author:
Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops – the reality was different
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court. Read full story Author:
What we know about Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz
What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities? Read full story Author:
Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain. Read full story Author:
Matt Damon seen in new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s movie, based on the Greek epic, also stars Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson. Read full story Author:
Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow. Read full story Author:
Gap co-founder and retail pioneer dies aged 94
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her “a pioneering force in American retail”. Read full story Author:
Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him. Read full story Author:
Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday. Read full story Author:
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. Read full story Author:
China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels. Go to Source Author: Keith …
Cuba’s mom influencers share rare view of struggles under U.S. fuel embargo
A growing cohort are using Instagram and TikTok to share unmoderated coverage of the beleaguered island. Go to Source Author: Samantha Schmidt
In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.
Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole. Go to …
As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels. Go to Source Author: Keith …
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East. Go to Source Author: Ismaeel …
They boarded a luxury Antarctic cruise. Then hantavirus took a deadly toll
Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid …
Suspected arsonist behind Palisades fire looked up to Luigi Mangione as hero, prosecutors say
In a court brief, federal prosecutors allege the man who started the Palisades fire resented the rich and idolized Luigi Mangione. Read full story Author: Richard Winton
What do Jeanie Buss, Colin Jost and Dave Winfield have in common? A stake in L.A. mayor’s race
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and baseball legend Dave Winfield are among the celebrities and wealthy donors contributing to L..A. mayoral candidates. Read full story Author: …
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni resolve bitter legal dispute ahead of trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement, ending a sprawling legal fight tied to ‘It Ends With Us’ just weeks before a trial was set to begin in …
Fresh attacks in the Gulf spark fears of renewed war with Iran
A wave of fresh strikes on the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce between …