Sports
From cricket to 'bosh' queen - England prop Muir
England prop Maud Muir discusses her childhood cricket days and love for pottery and "boshing" defenders.
Politics
2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
Keir Starmer’s party lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England. These maps show the scale of the historic resultsFull results from England, Scotland and WalesLabour has suffered heavy losses across England, Scotland and Wales, losing ground to opponents on the
Breaking
ASEAN discussions on regional fuel stockpile in very early stage, says PM Wong
ASEAN already has a rice stockpile with China, Japan and Korea. The question is whether the region could pursue something similar for energy, says Singapore’s prime minister.
Business
Goldman Sees Fed Cuts Delayed to December, March on Inflation
Goldman Sachs said it pushed back expectations for the US Federal Reserve’s next two rate cuts by one quarter to December 2026 and March 2027 as inflation proves stickier than anticipated.
Breaking
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
Breaking
China trade beats forecasts in April despite Middle East war
While the US-Israel war on Iran has produced new risks for China's economy, its trade has so far appeared to be weathering the disruptions.
Entertainment
The Guide #242: Everyday Hollywood film comedies have faded but can they make a comeback?
In this week’s newsletter: As studios chase safer bets and streamers fail to deliver, the humble standalone comedy has been replaced by blockbusters that sprinkle jokes instead of delivering belly laughsThere was a striking moment during this week’s episode of The Rewatchables, the wildly popular fi
Theaters Embrace Nate Bargatze’s Call to Make Ticket Prices for ‘The Breadwinner’ More Affordable
The world-famous comedian announced the special "Nate Rate" pricing program for his feature film debut in a Friday Instagram video.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs
San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks are 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.
Sports
WNBA opening night winners and losers: Breanna Stewart launches MVP campaign in dominant Liberty win
Elsewhere, Sonia Citron made a statement for the Mystics and Canada showed out for the Tempo's debut
Joey Valence & Brae Turn ‘Security’ Into Dance-Rap Chaos on ‘Like A Version’
Their Like A Version appearance arrived during the Australian leg of the HYPERYOUTH World Tour.
Sports
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski records fastest pitches ever tracked by a starter in dominant outing vs. Yankees
Misiorowski found another gear against New York, averaging a whopping 101.1 mph on 57 fastballs thrown
Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs
Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By identifying powerful “SP genes” involved in regeneration, researchers discovered that disabling these genes stopped proper bone regrowth in salamanders and mice.
Entertainment
From The Sheep Detectives to Rivals: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson star in a farmyard mystery, while the spirited bonkbuster returns for a smutty second outingThe Sheep DetectivesOut now Few can claim a writing career as varied as Craig Mazin, creator of TV’s Chernobyl, co-writer of several Scary Movie and The Hangover films, and co-
Science
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves more time?The Earth is getting hotter. Conflicts are raging, in the Middle
Politics
Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds
Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyedFull results from England, Scotland and WalesThe majority of Labour members say they do not believe Keir Starmer can turn around the party’s fortunes, while 45% say the prime minister shoul
Entertainment
Amandaland to Olof Dreijer: the week in rave reviews
Lucy Punch’s middle-class antihero is back, and one half of the Knife presents an album of dazzlingly inventive psychedelia. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...
Entertainment
At the Venice Biennale I saw anger at Russia and Israel – and its leadership pretending everything was fine | Charlotte Higgins
The festival can often make you queasy, as geopolitics are played out through the proxy of art. This year it feels on the verge of collapsing in on itselfOn Tuesday, the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale was full of activity. Several pallets, piled high with cases of prosecco and a few boxes o
Health
Infected, at sea: how the deadly hantavirus turned a dream cruise into tragedy
The world has watched the news of deaths and evacuations anxiously, and those still onboard MV Hondius face a wary reception in the Canary IslandsAs the MV Hondius sailed out of Ushuaia, the most southerly city on Earth, on 1 April, the grey skies above Tierra del Fuego lifted, lighting up the fresh
Business
Iran War Drives Africa’s Fertilizer Crisis
Africa’s farmland could be worth $1 trillion, but global shocks are raising the stakes. Fertilizer shortages, rising costs and supply disruptions are putting pressure on food production across the continent. (Source: Bloomberg)