Why Friedrich Merz’s shock defeat could upset his ambitious plans for the EU – and what happens next … from the Independent Tom Watling
Mr Merz was expected to be Germany’s next chancellor but the vote has thrown his plans into chaos Read More
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Oti Mabuse on the benefits of decluttering your home … from the Independent Lisa Salmon
The former Strictly dancer reveals she’s getting rid of loads of unwanted items from her new home – including glitzy dresses she’s selling on eBay. Read…
Out-of-control bus careens down hill and overturns, killing 12 … from the Independent Ap Correspondent
Two children are among the dead Read More
Conclave live: Speculation grows over who will be named new Pope while cardinals gather for secret election … from the Independent Rachel Clun
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are among the favourites to succeed Pope Francis ahead of the secretive ballot Read More
Church school bus driver ‘caught intoxicated’ with 38 kids on board … from the Independent Joe Sommerlad
Steven Truelove was arrested by Indiana sheriff’s deputies after his blood alcohol level was found to be three times above the legal limit Read More
DWP benefits and pension payment dates for May 2025 … from the Independent Albert Toth
Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose last month Read More
Voters don’t think Starmer and Badenoch will lead parties into next general election … from the Independent Kate Devlin
After disastrous local election results, Tory MPs hoping to install Robert Jenrick as new leader risk being disappointed as research suggest he would not beat…
Boy, 13, dies after jumping into Exeter canal … from the Independent Bryony Gooch
The 13-year-old boy caused concern after he failed to surface from the canal Read More
China to send honour guard to Russia and Belarus for Victory Day anniversary … from the Independent Arpan Rai
Videos shared on Chinese social media show PLA troops rehearsing in Minsk and Moscow in the past week Read More
Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain from Wired Kate Knibbs
Most of the apple juice Americans drink is imported, with a large share coming from China. Experts say families should expect to start paying higher…
Every Touchdown of Week 6 | United Football League … from Fox sports
Check out every touchdown from week six of the UFL! Read More
Rudy Gobert is silencing critics, and earning respect in the process … from Fox sports
Rudy Gobert has a chip on his shoulder as the Minnesota Timberwolves enter the Western Conference semifinals. Read More
Bird Populations Are Declining Across North America … from Mother Jones Patrick Greenfield
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Bird populations across North America are falling most quickly in…
Why is Everybody Hating on Richie Rich? … from Mother Jones Michael Mechanic
For kids like me, who grew up in the 1960s and ’70s, comics were a big deal. Our media landscape otherwise consisted mainly of books…