Politics
Renters' Rights Could Decide US Midterms as Housing Crisis Deepens
With housing costs soaring, renters' rights are becoming a defining issue in the US midterms, with rent control measures and renter candidates gaining momentum across the country.
Culture
Michael Pennington: A Stage Legend Remembered for Unforgettable Performances
A personal tribute to Michael Pennington, recalling his powerful RSC performances in Newcastle, including his lacerating self-disgust in O'Casey's play and a unique portrayal of Richard II.
Sports
PSG Clinch Ligue 1 Title with 2-0 Win Over Lens Amid Fixture Controversy
PSG secured their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 win at Lens, but the postponed match sparked fan protests. Lens now focus on the Coupe de France final.
Business
Labor Budget Benefits Young, Poor; Middle-Aged Gen X Left Out
Analysis shows Labor's budget boosts young and poor households while reducing income for the rich and older Australians, but does little for middle-class Gen X voters drawn to One Nation.
Environment
Transport
Heathrow Car Park Flooded, Cars Half Submerged
Heathrow Airport apologizes after a third-party car park floods, leaving dozens of cars halfway submerged. Drivers advised to contact insurers.
TfL Closures This Weekend: Tube, Overground, DLR Disruptions
Three Tube lines partly shut, plus Overground, DLR, and Elizabeth line closures. Two protests and FA Cup final cause heavy crowds. Check full list.
London Overground Unaffected by May 2026 Tube Strikes
London Overground services will run as usual during the May 2026 tube strikes, though buses and the Elizabeth line are also unaffected. Full details on RMT industrial action.
Boy, 5, Left with Hole in Skull After E-Scooter Crash
A five-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull and a permanent hole after an e-scooter collided with his bike in Northamptonshire. He underwent surgery and is recovering at home.
Universal Credit: 20 Changes Must Be Reported or Face £50 Fine
DWP warns Universal Credit claimants must report 20 changes, like address or income, or risk a £50 fine and stopped payments.
