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Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1
sportsCarolina 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.
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Hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius kills three, WHO says not a pandemic
scienceHantavirus 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
natureSir 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
politicsLondon 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
tvCritical 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
politicsPeterborough 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
gamingNew 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
politicsReform 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
gamingTakashi 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
politicsSouthampton 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
journalismTVNZ 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
gamingResident 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.
Canvas hack strands students during finals, universities postpone exams
techCanvas hack strands students during finals, universities postpone exams
Canvas users hit a ransom message; multiple universities have paused or delayed finals and access to course materials.
Mount Dukono eruption kills three hikers, several missing
natureMount 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
politicsEarly 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.
Paris prosecutors open criminal probe into Elon Musk over X content
techParis prosecutors open criminal probe into Elon Musk over X content
French authorities escalate an investigation into Musk and X over alleged distribution of child sexual imagery on the platform.
Charli XCX drops single 'Rock Music', leans into guitar‑driven sound
musicCharli 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
tvStephen 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
musicRick 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
newsRussia 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.
Reform UK makes major gains in English local elections, wins Havering
Reform UK won control of Havering Council and picked up dozens of councillors across England, sweeping multiple seats in Hartlepool and Tameside. The party translated concentrated pro-Brexit support in suburban and ex-industrial areas into local victories that unseated Conservative and Labour incumbents. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he 'takes responsibility' for early Labour losses in the English council results. The gains give Reform UK practical local power and greater visibility ahead of national contests, with potential to reshape council control and local policy priorities.
With one ward still to declare, Reform UK have badly lost in their London target seat of Bexley, by 29 seats to 7
John Henderson13Bexley is close enough to Kent for people there to have seen that a Reform "flagship" council is as successful as the Mary Rose.
Matthew Bland13As a Bexley resident, it's obviously the lesser of two evils but Reform having 7 councillors is not ideal, especially all three for one of the wards. But it's pleasing they've done worse than expected here.
Alasdair Cameron11Crumbs though look at that split. Remind me never to move to Bexley.
Martandelus (Cheez)9You've gotta figure something is seriously fucked up when it is that the self-same posse the voters wanted out in the last GE, became the unlikely tactical vote against the backdrop of them running the same political outfit as Reform. I can't make it make sense tbh. 🤪
Five Jabs Janet5Might this be because the good folk of Bexley have a clear line of sight to Kent? #AskingForAFriend #LocalElections2026
Helen #FBPE #NHS #ClimateCrisis 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦🏳️🌈💙4Well some good news at last!😔
StuPC3Third time Green candidate in Bexley here. The Tory councillors in my ward, to their credit, canvassed quite a lot, but their pitch was almost exclusively "Vote for us or get Reform" and to me that was no choice at all. 🙁
Bernie Baldwin 3I don't know how much of a target my local council, Merton, was for Reform, but it's pleasing to wake up and find that it does not have a single Reform councillor. We must NOT, however, become complacent.
evie1104.bsky.social3Am a Labour supporter living in bexley. I voted Tory to keep out reform.
⚠️⚠️ Urgent health warning re: results of local elections ⚠️⚠️ Farage & Tice are crowing about Reform's brilliant performance all over the media. We strongly advise anyone of a sensitive disposition to switch off all news coverage for the next 48 hours
Rob Alonso9🤣 I just caught Chris Mason having a rare moment with the Reform’s new Havering Council leader. “what are you going to deliver that’s going to be different?” …..long pause.
Fiona Phelan4I never watch live news. I can't afford to keep replacing the TV. 😭
Snowy.3Absolutely. Was just saying to T, Farage and Co are going to be fucking unbearable with their crowing.
Jackie❤️☮️🇵🇸🇪🇺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧🎵🖤🇺🇦2Avoid the BBC at all costs. (GB news is a given)
Steve Ridding2Already turned over to 6music 👌
