BBC Arabic’s correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day. Read full story …
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war. Read full story Author:
French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Macron said France had “loved, dreamed and grown up” with the stalwart of French cinema. Read full story Author:
Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London. Read full story Author:
‘I’m the lucky one’ – more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold. Read full story Author:
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer’s headline set. Read full story Author:
New York’s £111 train fares will have ‘chilling effect’ on World Cup, says Fifa
Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a “chilling effect”. Read full story Author:
Otter mayhem after ‘challenging beast’ sneaks into garden centre
A fishing net had to be used to capture the “challenging beast” in a south of Scotland store. Read full story Author:
Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife
Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music – and ended up with a few surprises. Read full story Author:
Boy donates lockdown locks to children’s charity
Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years. Read full story Author:
People assume I can’t speak Welsh because I’m not white
Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her. Read full story Author:
‘My sister loved to party and turned her life around’ – the nun on the way to sainthood
Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador. Read full story Author:
Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Rebecca F. …
With Vaccines Widely Popular, Kennedy Changes Tone, but Maybe Not His Plans
Several moves suggest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could revive his campaign to question the safety and effectiveness of the shots after the midterm elections. Read full story (NYT …
Trump Will Participate in a Marathon Bible Reading
He will read a passage from the Old Testament that his Christian supporters cite as a call to national repentance and divine blessing. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: …
White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise
Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security. Read full story (NYT …
Trump Spat Gives Spain Leader Pedro Sánchez a Political Lifeline
To leftists abroad, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain is a hero for standing up to President Trump. At home, Mr. Trump is seen as Mr. Sánchez’s political savior from …
The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now
Dozens of Democratic doctors are running for office in the midterms, including some spurred by opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine stance. Read full story (NYT subscription …
‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On
Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Richard Fausset
Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can’t Serve Two Masters’
For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those …