Chess: Turkey’s Yagiz Erdogmus, 14, reaches record 2700 rating – ‘now for 2800 and 2900’
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, 14, has become chess’s youngest 2700-rated grandmaster, breaking an age record set a decade ago by...

Saros review – you’ll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter

On the planet Carcosa, mangled, blackened trees and crimson flowers take root next to the ruins of some ancient alien civilisation, flanked by statues contorted in pain, tearing at...
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks but claims he won’t rush Iran deal
Interim summaryHere’s a snapshot of the latest Middle East news to bring you up to speed. Donald Trump has...
The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke review – a compelling debut of mental meltdown
Meet Ada, the anguished young narrator of 26-year-old Albertine Clarke’s radically strange and engrossing debut novel. Adrift in London,...
‘It’s not much but, at the same time, it’s very much’: the enduring impact of Sade’s style
‘You have to reflect the language to capture people’s souls’: Martina Laird on calypso, patois and the RSC
‘It’s Andy or bust’: could Burnham’s return to parliament save Starmer?
NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13
Actor felt ‘mocked’ by Rebel Wilson’s wife in Instagram post referencing Finding Nemo, court hears
Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays
How a simple consumer data breach spiralled into a national security crisis in US-South Korea relations
Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships
Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services tax
Trump news at a glance: a tale of two blockades as US and Iran spin their control over strait of Hormuz
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Saros review – you’ll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter
On the planet Carcosa, mangled, blackened trees and crimson flowers take root next to the ruins of some ancient alien civilisation, flanked by statues contorted in pain, tearing at...
Chess: Turkey’s Yagiz Erdogmus, 14, reaches record 2700 rating – ‘now for 2800 and 2900’
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, 14, has become chess’s youngest 2700-rated grandmaster, breaking an age record set a decade ago by China’s Wei Yi at 15. The Turkish teenager is already...
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks but claims he won’t rush Iran deal
Interim summaryHere’s a snapshot of the latest Middle East news to bring you up to speed. Donald Trump has ordered the US military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian...
‘It’s not much but, at the same time, it’s very much’: the enduring impact of Sade’s style
Earlier this month it was announced that Sade, the British group fronted by Sade Adu that found fame in the 80s and 90s, would be inducted into the 2026...
The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke review – a compelling debut of mental meltdown
Meet Ada, the anguished young narrator of 26-year-old Albertine Clarke’s radically strange and engrossing debut novel. Adrift in London, Ada occupies herself by swimming in her apartment’s basement pool...

Health

Canadian astrophysicist among dead and missing scientists at the centre of U.S. probe
A conspiracy theory suggesting a nefarious connection between the deaths, murders and disappearances of at least 10 individuals with ties to the U.S. scientific community has found its way...
U.S. Commerce Secretary calls Canada's ban on U.S. alcohol 'insulting and disrespectful to America'
A terse exchange unfolded Wednesday between U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen over the issue of Canadian sales of U.S. alcohol, with the secretary...
Canadians overwhelmingly favour federal intervention over alleged news theft
A new survey commissioned by industry advocacy group News Media Canada found that more than seven in 10 Canadians think the federal government should move to prevent artificial intelligence...
'An overstay has repercussions': Officials promise action after damning report on international student program
OTTAWA — Immigration officials submitted a plan of action to House of Commons committee on Monday, following an auditor general’s report that highlighted serious integrity controls in the international...
Jordan Peterson in 'hellish' battle against 'old neurological injury': daughter
Canadian psychologist, best-selling author and media commentator Jordan Peterson is battling akathisia again, an “old neurological injury” that his daughter said was triggered by his past use of psychiatric...
Most of Mark Carney’s tax break on gas cancelled out by higher cost of summer blend, experts say
Canadians won’t have to pay the federal excise tax on gasoline starting Monday, but it turns out most or all of the savings will get eaten up by the...

Politics

Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, Lutnick says
President Donald Trump’s “gold card” visa, where a foreigner can shell out at least $1 million to legally live and work in the U.S., has been approved for one...
Supreme Court ponders deporting green card holders
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to make it easier to deport green card holders with criminal records who leave the country and try to reenter....
Republicans blast Sen. Murphy for pro-Iran post that he says is sarcastic
Sen. Chris Murphy’s comment calling ships bypassing the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz “awesome” earned him the beratement of Senate Republicans and the White House, even though...
Trump insists Israel did not drag him into war with Iran
President Trump said Monday the outcome of his military operation against Iran will be “amazing” and pushed back against claims that Israel talked him into the war. Mr. Trump,...
Trump says U.S. representatives to travel to Pakistan for Iran negotiations on Monday
President Trump announced Sunday that U.S. negotiators will travel Monday to Pakistan for talks to end the Iran war, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify. Mr. Trump...
Trump seeks to rally youth vote for GOP at Turning Point USA event
President Trump tried to boost support for Republican candidates among young voters with a midterm election campaign-style rally sponsored by Turning Point USA, the group founded by slain conservative...

Technology

Why Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to lay off 8,000 employees, or roughly 10% of its workforce, in May, as it seeks to cut costs...
How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation
In the aftermath of a recent data breach that saw hackers make off with a vast trove of confidential police records, Los Angeles leaders have sought an explanation from...
Tim Cook steps back as Apple appoints hardware chief as new CEO
Apple, one of the world’s most valuable companies, is getting a new chief executive, marking a new chapter in the story of what has become arguably the most influential...
Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing
Slide over, Jacob Kiplimo. The world’s fastest human in the half-marathon is still just that, but the Ugandan’s record time of 57 minutes, 20 seconds, was obliterated Sunday in...
Supreme Court weighs phone searches to find criminals amid complaints of ‘digital dragnets’
WASHINGTON  — A man carrying a gun and a cellphone entered a federal credit union in a small town in central Virginia in May 2019 and demanded cash. He left...
California’s gas prices push Uber and Lyft drivers off the road
The highest gas prices in the country are making it tougher for some gig drivers to make a living. Gas prices have shot up amid the war in the...

Sports

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira issues timely reminder as Man City take top spot
Arsenal were knocked off top spot on Wednesday following their poor run of form but Patick Vieira insists they have all the tools to jump back above Manchester CityPatrick...
Chelsea injury blow as star’s World Cup hopes could be over
Chelsea have been dealt another injury blow as problems continue to mount for Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge15:18, 22 Apr 2026Updated 15:21, 22 Apr 2026Chelsea star Estevao is set...
Paddy Pimblett’s teammate axed from UFC after latest defeat
Shem Rock lost on his debut with the promotion last year before dropping another decision against Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady in London last monthShem Rock lost to Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady(Image: Zuffa LLC)Liverpool...
Michael Owen makes Premier League 1-2-3-4-5-6 prediction with surprise inclusion
Former Liverpool star Michael Owen has tipped Everton to gate-crash the Premier League's top six this season, at the expense of Chelsea. Everton were defeated by their Merseyside rivals...
Anthony Taylor’s former colleague confirms who Man City vs Arsenal ref supports
Manchester City face Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in a clash that may decide the fate of the Premier League title, with Anthony Taylor selected as the...
Chelsea stance on Vinicius Junior emerges after Real Madrid star ‘tours Europe’
Chelsea were reportedly prepared to make a stunning £138million bid for Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, but the London club are now said to have no interest in signing...