Dogs at polling stations, UK election photos

BBC gallery highlights pictures of dogs waiting with voters as local elections take place across Britain.

Nintendo confirms new Star Fox for Switch 2, release set for June 25

Nintendo unveiled a Star Fox title for Switch 2 with more realistic character renders and a June 25 launch date.

Sir David Attenborough celebrates 100th birthday

The broadcaster marks his 100th year with podcasts, tributes and an online birthday card for fans to sign.

Kenji Ohba, original Space Sheriff Gavan, has died

Tokusatsu star Kenji Ohba, known for Space Sheriff Gavan and Super Sentai roles, has died; fans praise his stunt work.

Kyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after suspected brown recluse bite

Acquitted shooter Kyle Rittenhouse was taken to hospital after a venomous spider bite reported as a brown recluse.

Canvas LMS hacked, students locked out during finals

A cyberattack interrupted access to Canvas pages, grades and quizzes at multiple schools during finals season, disrupting students and instructors.

Scottish Election Day, Greens ask voters to use list vote

Mina the Hollower launches May 29 on Xbox Series and other platforms

Yacht Club Games confirms Mina the Hollower releases May 29 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch (incl. Switch 2) and PC

CBS cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Letterman blasts owners

CBS reportedly axed The Late Show; David Letterman called the network 'lying weasels' after the cancellation.

Hazbin Hotel fanart and merch sellers ship collaboration orders

Artists post fanart and announce collaboration merch orders being packed and early sales on ACGGoods and other stores.

Stranger Than Heaven, RGG Studio’s Yakuza prequel, gets story and cast reveal

Presentation details a five‑era Tojo clan origin tale; trailer and cast revealed, includes unexpected cameos like Snoop Dogg.

FIFA updates resale policy for Toronto World Cup matches

FIFA adjusted resale rules so Toronto resales must follow Ontario’s ban on above‑face‑value listings; other venues unaffected

Pope Leo XIV meets Marco Rubio amid clergy abuse criticism

Pope Leo XIV met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican; Rubio gifted a crystal football and SNAP condemned the pope's remarks minimizing clergy abuse.

HBO renews Harry Potter TV series for season 2

HBO greenlights a second season of the Harry Potter adaptation; filming expected this autumn to adapt Book 2.

Golden State Valkyries waive guard Kate Martin

The Valkyries have waived third-year guard Kate Martin and filed for a replacement contract for Iliana Rupert, who is pregnant.

Parents refuse newborn Vitamin K shot, infants bleeding to death

ProPublica reports refusal of newborn vitamin K injections linked to fatal brain and intestinal bleeds.

Shell posts $6.92bn Q1 profit as Iran war lifts oil prices

Shell reports $6.92bn in first-quarter profits as oil prices climb amid the Iran conflict and supply concerns.

Polls open across UK for Holyrood, Senedd and local elections

Polling stations opened today as Scots vote in Holyrood and millions across England, Scotland and Wales cast local ballots.

U.S. military strikes Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas in Iran, officials say not restarting war

Rep. Justin Jones burns Confederate flag during Tennessee redistricting protest

Officials weigh closing Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

Tennessee GOP passes map, Gov. Lee signs to split Memphis district

Legislature repealed a ban on mid‑cycle redistricting and approved a map that fractures Memphis' sole majority‑Black district; NAACP filed suit.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says high gas prices 'we're in a good place'

Duffy called $4.55/gal 'a good place' and urged Americans to take road trips; he also scolded a yawning child at the event.

Resident Evil Requiem adds free 'Leon Must Die Forever' minigame

Capcom released a free 'Leon Must Die Forever' roguelike minigame update for Resident Evil Requiem, plus bug fixes.

Huge drone strikes reported as Russia readies Victory Day security

Ukraine-linked drone attacks reportedly hit Russian logistics hubs; officials say 347 drones were intercepted across regions.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launch trailer drops

New trailer set to Seal's 'Kiss From a Rose' confirms May 22 release (May 19 early access for Deluxe edition).

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blames 'kamikaze' Democrats for supply issues

Mullin claimed Democrats sabotaged DHS supplies, including paperclips, in televised remarks that drew widespread mockery.

Report: GOP would tap public and donor money to fund Trump's ballroom

Venice Biennale faces protests after including Russia

This year's Biennale includes Russia for the first time since the war and has prompted protests and statements defending Ukrainian culture.

Crystal Palace reach Europa Conference League final

Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar Donetsk to reach their first European final in the Conference League.

Sam Altman's management style scrutinized at OpenAI trial

Witnesses at the Musk v. Altman trial testified about Altman's leadership and decisions around ChatGPT's launch.

Dragon Quest inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

Square Enix’s Dragon Quest is among the 2026 inductees, alongside Angry Birds, FIFA International Soccer and Silent Hill.

Cubs walk off Reds in 10th, third straight walk-off and eighth straight win

Cubs beat the Reds 7-6 (10), marking their third consecutive walk-off, eighth straight win and 14th straight home victory.

Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest to reach Europa League final

Aston Villa defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Europa League semi to clinch a place in the final.

Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' before Xi summit

Hawaii bill SB 2471 aims to blunt Citizens United with state limits

Red Sox recall Mickey Gasper; Roman Anthony placed on 10-day IL

Boston recalled C/1B Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester and put outfielder Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series and PC

Daybreak and Cold Iron reveal a 4-player co-op sequel, release planned summer 2026 and a cinematic reveal trailer dropped today.

Jauan Jennings signs one-year deal with Minnesota Vikings

Former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $13 million, per Adam Schefter.

President threatens nuclear war in public remarks

Federal judges appoint special counsel to probe DOJ lawyer Kevin Bolan

U.S. District judges in Rhode Island named a special counsel to investigate AUSA Kevin Bolan for alleged withholding of info and lying to a judge.

Spencer Pratt reposts viral AI‑generated attack ad ahead of LA debate

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt shared a scathing AI‑made video the day before a debate with incumbent Karen Bass.

Yankees call up outfield prospect Spencer Jones

New York is promoting 24-year-old power/speed outfielder Spencer Jones, the organization's No. 6 prospect, to the MLB roster.

Ronald McDonald sings national anthem at Charlotte Knights game

Video shows fast‑food mascot Ronald McDonald performing the U.S. national anthem during a sponsored appearance at a minor‑league ballpark.

Cade Cunningham leads Pistons past Cavaliers, 107-97, to lead series 2-0

Cunningham posted 25 points and 10 assists; Tobias Harris added 21 as Detroit won 107-97 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB AI model, researchers warn

Reports say Chrome stored a 4GB 'Gemini Nano' model in an OptGuideOnDeviceModel folder without clear user consent

US stocks near record highs as oil falls on Iran deal hopes

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hover near records while oil prices slide amid reports the US and Iran may be closing a deal.

Jake McCarthy hits go-ahead grand slam, Rockies rally vs Mets

McCarthy crushed a 448-ft, 107.4 mph grand slam off Craig Kimbrel in the 8th to fuel Colorado's comeback against New York.

Paul Skenes tosses eight scoreless innings, Pirates beat Diamondbacks

Skenes threw 8 shutout innings with two hits and seven strikeouts as Pittsburgh won 1-0; Gregory Soto closed.

Vsky tag, VTuber streaming roundup

VTubers and envtubers hosting game streams, unboxings and community shows are filling the #vsky tag tonight.

Mets beat Rockies, Marcus Semien delivers four‑hit night

New York defeated Colorado 10-5 as Marcus Semien homered and collected four hits in the win.

9-1-1 season 9 finale 'Hearts and Flowers' airs tonight

Season 9 finale (9x18) 'Hearts and Flowers' airs, following Athena's shooting subplot and Buck's new fatherhood arc.

Jane Fonda joins Tom Steyer at climate awareness event

Jane Fonda appeared with Tom Steyer to promote climate action, speaking days after the death of her ex‑husband Ted Turner.

Cubs complete four-game sweep of Reds, extend win streak

Chicago beat Cincinnati 8-3 to sweep the four-game set, a ninth straight win overall and a 15-game home winning streak at Wrigley.

New York bars ICE from wearing masks in immigration deal