At least 15 pupils die in Kenya boarding school fire
World independent.co.uk

World

World
At least 15 pupils die in Kenya boarding school fire Dormitory blaze in Nakuru County revives long-running safety failures, parents arrive to a contained site with injuries still uncounted
independent.co.uk
World
Iran says it struck a US airbase in retaliation US reports defensive strikes near Bandar Abbas and drone interceptions, Gulf states left to manage spillover without clear attribution
euronews.com
World
Smotrich orders Khan al-Ahmar evacuation after ICC warrant claim Confidential Hague process collides with West Bank settlement policy, travel restrictions meet bulldozer timelines
bbc.com
World
Apartment building collapses in Görlitz Three people unaccounted for after eastern Germany rescue operation begins, criminal investigators to examine cause after search ends
bnonews.com
World
CDC tightens Ebola screening for some DRC-linked travellers WHO declares international health emergency over Bundibugyo outbreak, border rules exclude citizens while hospitals prepare downstream
independent.co.uk
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United States

Justice Department opens criminal probe of E Jean Carroll Investigation targets alleged perjury over litigation funding in Trump civil cases, venue choice shifts fight from New York to Illinois
bbc.com
General Compute launches inference cloud Startup orders SambaNova chips to chase cheaper AI tokens, neocloud model leans on repurposed crypto infrastructure
techcrunch.com
Iran condemns Trump threat against Oman Muscat’s mediator role collides with Hormuz shipping politics, a single remark tries to redraw the map
theguardian.com
Experimental hepatitis B drug shows functional cure in trials Bepirovirsen lets some patients stop all treatment after six months of injections, regulators weigh durability and who qualifies
independent.co.uk
Iran says it struck a US airbase in retaliation US reports defensive strikes near Bandar Abbas and drone interceptions, Gulf states left to manage spillover without clear attribution
euronews.com

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous
Jannik Sinner crashes out of French Open in 33C heat World No 1 fades after medical attention and two-set lead, midday scheduling leaves organisers arguing policy while players absorb the risk
theguardian.com
Miscellaneous
Man dies after escaping custody transport and being hit by train Incident near Welwyn North follows altercation in contractor vehicle, IOPC referral turns transfer routine into investigation
bbc.com
Miscellaneous
Two US tourists detained after entering Tokyo monkey enclosure Ichikawa City Zoo tightens security around internet-famous baby macaque, viral attention turns into barriers and patrols
globalnews.ca
Miscellaneous
Jewish man hospitalised after Golders Green assault Met Police treat attack as antisemitic hate crime, no arrests as community presses for visible patrols
theguardian.com
Miscellaneous
Scott Hastings dies aged 61 Scotland centre won 65 caps and toured twice with British and Irish Lions, rugby’s public memory keeps its own scorecard
theguardian.com
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Media

Media
Gen Z graduates turn on AI hype Boos and courthouse protests spill from campuses into OpenAI litigation, job-market risk shifts to individuals while institutions sell inevitability
businessinsider.com
Media
OpenClaw creator posts token bill of roughly 1.3 million dollars in a month OpenAI employer covered compute as he tested building software as if tokens do not matter, subsidy gap separates platform insiders from retail API users
businessinsider.com
Media
Channel 4 pulls Married at First Sight UK seasons from streaming Broadcaster cites serious allegations and orders external welfare review, reality TV back-catalogue turns from asset into liability
standard.co.uk independent.co.uk
Media
Apple plans Siri relaunch with auto-delete chat controls Bloomberg says standalone Siri app will lean on Google Gemini, privacy pitch grows louder as outside compute enters the loop
techcrunch.com
Media
Mistral CEO warns Europe faces two-year window on AI dependence Arthur Mensch tells French lawmakers chips energy and compute decide sovereignty, cloud control shifts from policy debate to power contracts
businessinsider.com
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Politics

Politics
Iran condemns Trump threat against Oman Muscat’s mediator role collides with Hormuz shipping politics, a single remark tries to redraw the map
theguardian.com
Politics
Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego kills three Authorities investigate hate-crime motive as two suspects die from apparent self-inflicted wounds, mosque security costs spread beyond one crime scene
independent.co.uk bbc.com
Politics
Trump immigration crackdown spooks undocumented taxpayers Guardian reports up to 479 billion dollars in lost revenue over decade, IRS data-sharing push turns compliance into risk
theguardian.com
Politics
UK and France extend one in one out Channel scheme Returns-for-entry pilot runs to October 2025, smugglers shift routes as swaps remain small
theguardian.com
Politics
London police deploy drones and armoured vehicles for rival protests Metropolitan Police braces for tens of thousands at Tommy Robinson march and pro-Palestinian rally, mask removals and extra court capacity become part of the plan
bbc.com standard.co.uk
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Opinion

Opinion
Spain bans Francoist symbols Franco-themed bars keep trading in Madrid and on motorways, bans meet busts merchandise and stamp-collecting routes
theguardian.com
Opinion
Rajan Menon: Putin seeks ceasefire cover for Victory Day parade Guardian column says Ukrainian drones push war into Russian cities, economic slowdown meets 2.2% unemployment
theguardian.com
Opinion
Aditya Chakrabortty says Labour civil war is colliding with voter revolt Guardian column links Westminster leadership games to falling living standards, protest votes outnumber the old duopoly
theguardian.com
Opinion
Perinatal mental illness affects up to one in five women Guardian writer says screening and specialist care lag behind physical maternity risks, public systems leave months-long waits and postcode gaps
theguardian.com
Opinion
Plaid Cymru wins Welsh election and prepares to form government Labour falls to third behind Reform UK surge, devolution talks begin with payrolls and budgets at stake
theguardian.com
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Europe

Europe
EU ministers warn against Russia envoy trap Cyprus meeting shifts focus from personalities to mandate, sanctions power makes unity the real negotiating asset
euronews.com
Europe
EU races to seal defence industry omnibus Commission admits permit delays of up to a year and stockpiles run low, eligibility fight decides who gets to scale production
euronews.com
Europe
PFAS pollution in the Solent tests above safe thresholds Researchers find combined-toxicity failures even when individual chemicals sit under legal limits, water treatment cannot filter what regulation still permits
theguardian.com
Europe
Netherlands identifies 57 PFAS hotspots needing urgent cleanup Provinces say firms block soil tests on private land, ministry withholds site locations as costs climb
dutchnews.nl
Europe
Ukraine launches near 600-drone strike across Russia Deaths reported in Moscow region and Belgorod, air-defence tallies compete with images of damaged housing and refineries
theguardian.com bbc.com
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North America

North America
Justice Department opens criminal probe of E Jean Carroll Investigation targets alleged perjury over litigation funding in Trump civil cases, venue choice shifts fight from New York to Illinois
bbc.com
North America
Two former Sinaloa officials surrender to US authorities Gerardo Mérida Sánchez and Enrique Díaz Vega face cartel-ties allegations, Mexico government resists extradition as US prosecutors widen net
theguardian.com
North America
Elon Musk loses OpenAI lawsuit Federal jury accepts statute-of-limitations defence in case against Sam Altman and Microsoft, appeal promised as OpenAI IPO plans loom
techcrunch.com the-decoder.com
North America
Arcadia mayor resigns after China agent plea deal Prosecutors say Eileen Wang posted PRC-written articles via Chinese American news site and reported view counts back to handlers, local office held no budget power but carried civic legitimacy
bnonews.com
North America
US charges Iraqi man over alleged transatlantic attack campaign Justice department links suspect to Kata’ib Hezbollah and IRGC networks, courtroom proof must match the map-and-propaganda narrative
theguardian.com
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Latin America

Latin America
US sanctions Cuban security apparatus leadership State Department targets ministry police and intelligence while warning foreign firms on Cuba sectors, Raúl Castro indictment ceremony scheduled in Miami
bnonews.com
Latin America
Tareck El Aissami challenges Venezuela corruption trial PDVSA-Crypto case exposes sanctions evasion built inside state, closed hearings turn purges into courtroom testimony
english.elpais.com
Latin America
CIA director meets Cuban security chiefs in Havana Fuel reserves run out as blackouts last up to 22 hours, US aid offer sits alongside tightened sanctions
english.elpais.com english.elpais.com
Latin America
Bolivia orders Evo Morales arrest Court cites failure to appear in child trafficking case, warrant tests state reach in Chapare stronghold
cabildeodigital.com english.elpais.com
Latin America
Cuba stages AI Fidel Castro on May Day El País reports hunger and job-linked parade pressure in Havana, political theatre expands as fuel scarcity bites
english.elpais.com
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Asia

Asia
Chinese dissident reaches South Korea by rubber boat Dong Guangping detained for immigration violations after repeated escape attempts, extradition treaty leaves Seoul holding the decision
independent.co.uk
Asia
Laos cave rescuers reach five trapped villagers alive Two still missing after floods block exit, oxygen logistics and one-way bottlenecks shape the route out
independent.co.uk
Asia
Putin visits Beijing days after Trump summit Xi Jinping hosts rival powers in rapid succession, China’s Russian energy trade grows as other shipping lanes destabilise
theguardian.com bbc.com
Asia
Bangkok rail crossing crash kills at least eight Freight train hits bus near airport rail link, red light and barrier timing become focus of investigation
independent.co.uk theguardian.com
Asia
Five Italian divers die in Maldives cave dive Vaavu Atoll search turns into high-risk recovery, tourism paradise depends on thin emergency margins
independent.co.uk bbc.com
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Middle East

Middle East
Trump calls off planned Iran strike Gulf leaders urge pause as Hormuz pressure dominates talks, ceasefire survives on shipping risk premiums
theguardian.com standard.co.uk
Middle East
Drone strike sparks fire near UAE Barakah nuclear plant IAEA confirms generator hit and brief switch to emergency diesel, regional ceasefire talks stall as infrastructure becomes the message
independent.co.uk bbc.com
Middle East
Iran claims joint Hormuz plan with Oman Tehran floats tolls and nationality screening via new strait authority, rival UK French proposal courts Muscat
theguardian.com
Middle East
Iran seizes floating armoury ship near UAE UKMTO says vessel bound for Iranian waters, anti-piracy logistics becomes another lever in Hormuz standoff
euronews.com bbc.com
Middle East
Family loses contact with British couple held in Iran Foremans phone access reportedly cut after media interview, Evin prison case shows how leverage is applied by denying basic communication
theguardian.com bbc.com
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Africa

Africa
Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies in The Hague custody Trial had been halted after judges ruled him unfit due to dementia, tribunal ends with evidence heard but no verdict
independent.co.uk
Africa
Bundibugyo Ebola kills at least 65 in eastern DR Congo Suspected cases reported near mining towns and border crossings, outbreak response lacks a licensed vaccine
bbc.com theguardian.com
Africa
MSF hospital in South Sudan left bombed and looted Lankien facility served as only secondary care in region, oxygen concentrators and power panels torn out after strike
theguardian.com
Africa
Macron pitches new Africa partnership in Nairobi Africa Forward summit breaks francophone tradition as France retreats from Sahel bases, sovereignty rhetoric meets investment term sheets
theguardian.com
Africa
Museveni begins seventh term in Uganda Son Muhoozi Kainerugaba runs inauguration choreography as army chief, succession debate narrows to parliament and barracks
independent.co.uk
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Economy

Economy
EU fines Temu for illegal products Commission cites dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers sold via platform, action plan deadline turns consumer safety into compliance paperwork
bbc.com
Economy
Kela says Finnish student aid no longer covers basic living costs Helsinki housing costs overwhelm grants as support shifts toward loans, full-time study becomes conditional on debt or work
yle.fi
Economy
Global bond sell-off deepens Investors price stagflation risk as Hormuz disruption lifts energy costs, Japan long bond hits new yield milestone
theguardian.com
Economy
Gavin Newsom proposes California sales tax on digital software Governor pitches parity between downloads and in-person purchases, SaaS pricing and paperwork become the battleground
businessinsider.com
Economy
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair Partisan Senate vote hands Trump a new face at the central bank, Powell stays on the board as White House scrutiny continues
english.elpais.com theguardian.com
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Technology

Technology
General Compute launches inference cloud Startup orders SambaNova chips to chase cheaper AI tokens, neocloud model leans on repurposed crypto infrastructure
techcrunch.com
Technology
Vast Space moves into satellite manufacturing Haven-1 space station hardware becomes 15 kW-class satellite bus product line, factory utilisation turns into a second business model
arstechnica.com
Technology
Grafana Labs says hackers stole source code from GitLab Attackers used stolen token and demanded ransom, open-source codebase still becomes leverage
techcrunch.com
Technology
OpenAI puts Greg Brockman in charge of product strategy Wired reports internal refocus on unified ChatGPT and Codex experience, paused side projects narrow the path to an agentic super app
techcrunch.com
Technology
OpenAI brings Codex controls to the ChatGPT mobile app IOS and Android preview lets users approve commands and switch models remotely, agentic coding shifts from desktop tool to always-on workflow
techcrunch.com
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Science

Science
Experimental hepatitis B drug shows functional cure in trials Bepirovirsen lets some patients stop all treatment after six months of injections, regulators weigh durability and who qualifies
independent.co.uk
Science
Anthropic briefs Financial Stability Board on Claude Mythos cyber findings UK AI Security Institute reports capability jump on hacking tests, banks trial model as regulators map systemic risk
theguardian.com
Science
Routine vaccines link to lower dementia risk Researchers explore trained immunity as a mechanism beyond T cells and antibodies, strongest associations keep showing up for shingles vaccination
arstechnica.com
Science
Adult weight gain ties to higher cancer risk Lund University study tracks over 600000 people from ages 17 to 60, prevention depends on what happens before symptoms do
theguardian.com
Science
PCOS is renamed PMOS, Lancet-backed change follows 14-year global campaign A condition defined by metabolism stops being branded as cysts
theguardian.com
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