Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1

Canes win 4-1; Andrei Svechnikov scored a power-play goal and Nikolaj Ehlers added another to seal the game.

Hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius kills three, WHO says not a pandemic

At least three deaths and several confirmed Andes hantavirus cases on cruise ship MV Hondius; WHO urges monitoring but says no pandemic.

Sir David Attenborough marks 100th birthday; wasp named in his honour

Centennial tributes pour in and scientists named a parasitic wasp after Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday.

London local election results, Lib Dems gain in Sutton; Starmer vows to stay

Early London counts show Lib Dem gains in Sutton and mixed results across boroughs; Keir Starmer says he will not resign.

Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 25 spoilers

Episode 25 lays bare the Photarch’s plan, spotlights villain Yannessa/Halovar, and ends on a 'Grandma' fake‑resurrection cliffhanger.

Peterborough council remains no overall control after Labour losses

Labour dropped seats at Peterborough City Council while the Conservatives became the largest party, leaving the council in no overall control.

New Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music

Nintendo unveiled a new Star Fox entry; fans are split over redesigns as several soundtrack tracks hit Nintendo Music.

Reform UK makes major gains in English local elections, wins Havering

Reform UK picked up dozens of councillors nationwide, took control of Havering and swept multiple seats in Hartlepool and Tameside.

Takashi Tezuka to retire as Nintendo executive in June

Veteran designer Takashi Tezuka will retire as Nintendo executive officer on June 26, ending a 40+ year career.

Southampton council leader Alex Winning loses seat

Alex Winning was defeated in Shirley ward by Liberal Democrat Rebecca McCreanor, 1,229 to 1,088.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns

Maiki Sherman left TVNZ after a Parliament suspension and controversy over an alleged slur and reporting complaints.

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

Capcom released a free update for Requiem introducing 'Leon Must Die Forever', a roguelike minigame with permadeath and randomized gear.

Mount Dukono eruption kills three hikers, several missing

Eruption on Halmahera sent ash about 10 km into the sky; three hikers died and others remain missing after a banned climb.

Early English council results show Reform gains, Labour losses

BBC live counts show Reform UK making early seat gains while Labour records losses in initial English council tallies.

Charli XCX drops single 'Rock Music', leans into guitar‑driven sound

New one‑minute single 'Rock Music' and its video shift Charli toward crunchy guitars, splitting fans over its brevity and style.

Stephen Colbert to host Strike Force Five as Late Show winds down

With The Late Show ending May 21, Colbert will host Strike Force Five and David Letterman is reported to appear.

Rick Ross and French Montana face off in a Verzuz event

A live Verzuz showdown between Rick Ross and French Montana is airing now, drawing mixed reactions from viewers.

Russia scales down Victory Day parade, omits tanks as Moscow faces drone attacks

For the first time in years Russia will parade soldiers without tanks on Red Square; reports say Ukraine launched drones near Moscow ahead of May 9.

Rays beat Red Sox 8-4 at Fenway, Jake Bennett takes the loss

Tampa Bay rallied for an 8-4 win; Hunter Bigge earned the victory while Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett allowed 4 earned runs.