Challenge use of ‘nefarious’ news sources, says environmentalist | Hay festival

People should confront their family members who read news from “nefarious” sources, suggests the environmentalist Mike Berners-Lee. “Challenge your friends and family and colleagues who are getting their information from sources that have got nefarious roots or a track record of being careless – or worse – with the truth, because we need to make […]

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‘We’re totally smitten’: Boris and Carrie Johnson welcome fourth baby | Boris Johnson

The former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie Johnson, have welcomed a fourth baby to the family. The former leader of the Conservative party can be seen holding his daughter, Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, in an Instagram post shared on Saturday. Johnson shared a carousel of photographs announcing the news, adding that their […]

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Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 children, reports say | Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on Gaza hit the home of a doctor, killing nine of her 10 children while she was on duty at her hospital, according to multiple media sources. Dr Alaa al-Najjar, a paediatric specialist at al-Tahrir hospital within the Nasser medical complex, was treating victims of ongoing Israeli attacks across the Palestinian territory […]

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Arsenal v Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final – live | Women’s Champions League

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 29 min: Kelly takes the corner and the delivery is a good one but it’s repelled. It drops for Little but her effort goes over the bar. Arsenal the team closer to breaking this deadlock. Share 28 min: Well that would […]

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Formula One 2025: Lando Norris takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix – qualifying live | Formula One

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature There’s some afters to discuss after that Q2 incident between Hamilton and Verstappen. Share That’s Norris on pole, Leclerc alongside him, Piastri in third, and then Hamilton, with Verstappen in fifth. Share Updated at 11.20 EDT The gap – 0.109 seconds. Phew! […]

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Northampton v Bordeaux-Bègles: European Rugby Champions Cup final – live | Champions Cup

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature TRY! Northampton 7-12 Bordeaux (Coleman, 21) The big fella is over in the corner! Was there a knock-on by Moefana at the back of the line-out? No, it went backwards. But wrong footed the entire Saints defence. So did the side-step […]

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Sheffield United v Sunderland: Championship playoff final – live | Championship

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Team news Both managers make two changes from the semi-final second leg. Sheffield United bring in Rhian Brewster, so impressive in the first leg against Bristol City, and Tyrese Campbell in place of Andre Brooks and Tom Cannon. Chris Rigg, 17, […]

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Any trade deal with US must be based on ‘respect not threats’, says EU commissioner | Trump tariffs

The European Union’s trade chief has struck a defiant tone after Donald Trump threatened to place a 50% tariff on all goods from the bloc, saying any potential trade deal between Brussels and Washington must be based on “respect not threats”. The US president made his statement after voicing frustration with the pace of progress […]

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England v Zimbabwe: men’s cricket Test, day three – live | Cricket

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 24th over: Zimbabwe 97-2 (Curran 26, Williams 65) Williams is OK to resume, though he pushes tentatively at the last ball of Tongue’s over and connects only with thin air. When Atkinson continues from the other end, both batters are right […]

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Surrey v Essex, Yorkshire v Notts, and more: county cricket day two – live | County Championship

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature This was interesting from John Turner last night: “Initially it felt horrendous bowling, the first two overs weren’t great, but it is always great to get some wickets and found some rhythm towards the end. “Every over I bowled, I bowled […]

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