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

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-

‘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

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...

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

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

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

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)

Messi backs Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad

The Knicks have something special brewing as road to NBA Finals looks wide open

New York took a 3-0 lead over the 76ers on Friday and has been dominant in these playoffs

China’s Energy Imports Plunge as War Chokes Hormuz Shipments

Chinese energy imports fell sharply in April, as the near-halt to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz choked a vital channel for crude oil and natural gas.

2026 NBA playoff bracket: Schedule, matchups with second round underway

Eight teams are left in the 2026 NBA playoffs, and the Thunder and Knicks have been dominant in the second round

Singapore universities assessing impact after global cyberattack on educational tool Canvas

Hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, saying it had stolen data related to nearly 9,000 schools worldwide.

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule and scores for every second-round series

The second round is underway after a thrilling Game 7 closed out the opening round of play

Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire

President Trump says a short truce between Russia and Ukraine was agreed at his request. They've also each pledged to release 1,000 prisoners-of-war. The deal coincides with Russia's commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War. A big parade in Moscow's Red Square has be