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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
The former US president was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms.
Analysis: Biden's cancer diagnosis is another formidable challenge
Over the course of his public life, Joe Biden has defined himself by his persistence and endurance.
UK and EU in last-minute deal talks ahead of summit
Negotiations continued late into the night on Sunday, covering defence, trade, fishing, and a possible youth scheme.
Chris Mason: Brexit back in the news - but what do both UK and EU want?
Expect talk of haggling, fish, cash and courts as the summit risks inflaming old Brexit rows.
Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC
It comes after he faced criticism for sharing a social media post about Zionism.
Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
Gold medallist Ruta Meilutytė describes toxic training environment under esteemed trainer Jon Rudd at top swim club.
Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the 'River of Death'
A group of researchers have come to Pipestone Creek in Canada to figure out why thousands of dinosaurs are buried here.
Romania: Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for presidency
Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.
New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers
Lenders will have to carry out affordability checks and shoppers will have faster access to refunds under the plans.
GP patients to help NHS find more infected blood victims
The NHS is trying to find many hundreds of people exposed to the virus via contaminated blood in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Water voles are almost extinct - could glitter save them?
It is hoped edible glitter could help conservationists to track the shy species in the wild.
UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 - but Uber says it's ready now
The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026.
What we know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in the US.
The inside story of a council held to ransom in cyber-attack
The BBC investigates one of the most damaging ranswomare attacks on a UK local council.
The Papers: EU talks 'down to the wire' and 'Brexit betrayal'
The papers lead on today's upcoming EU summit, as talks about the deal went on until just before the meeting.
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Mission: Impossible returns, and Nine Perfect Strangers: What's coming up this week
BBC drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is also released, and Peter Andre's film Jafaican is coming out.
British mountaineer sets record 19th Everest summit
Kenton Cool has broken his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest peak by a non-sherpa.
Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority
The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge.
Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans
The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts.
Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll
Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says
The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.
US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash
Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.
Relief in Kashmir - but BBC hears from families on both sides mourning the dead
The BBC visits families in Kashmir devastated by the deadliest clashes in years, and speaks to military insiders.
Elton John brands government 'losers' over AI copyright plans
The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans.
Why this year's strawberries are set to be sweeter
Growers say they are seeing bigger, sweeter berries due to recent warm days and cool nights.
Lineker expected to leave the BBC
It comes after he faced criticism for sharing a social media post about Zionism.
What will 'reset' deal mean for UK economic growth?
The deal paves the way for more common ground with the EU, but only dismantles a fraction of the trade barriers erected post-Brexit.
Lineker to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row
He will no longer present the corporation's future coverage of the FA Cup and World Cup as planned.
Gary Lineker could not keep quiet. In the end, it finished his BBC career
His years as a BBC host end in circumstances nobody would have wanted, but some might have predicted.
Third man arrested over fires at homes linked to PM
A 34-year-old man is arrested over alleged arson attacks on properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer.
Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support
The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
Israel allows five UN aid lorries into Gaza after 11-week blockade
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he is letting a "minimal" amount of food to enter for "practical and diplomatic" reasons.
Woman wins parking fine battle after TikTok campaign
A woman dons a bread mask and launches social media campaign to win a battle over a parking ticket.
Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop shoplifters
The High Street chain is trialling moving its self-serve goods to crack down on shoplifting.
France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle
The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.
NI minister apologises for 'good-looking' comment at women's sport event
Gordon Lyons was speaking at a leadership event for women in business and sport.
Fishing, passports and defence - the EU deal at a glance
A new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence has been reached.
Henry Zeffman: Starmer banks on public being over Brexit with new UK-EU deal
For the UK-EU deal to succeed the PM needs it to seem as insignificant and uncontroversial as possible.
Morrisons says deal will 'ease' price pressure
The EU-UK trade deal has been praised as a "leap foward" and "genuine progress" by some of the UK's major business groups.
EU deal disastrous for Scotland, says fishing body
A new deal extending access for EU boats in UK waters has been agreed as part of a wider softening of relations with the bloc.
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Watch: How Gary Lineker's long BBC career came to an abrupt end
The Match of the Day host will leave the corporation after presenting his final episode on Sunday.
Water voles are almost extinct in Wales - could edible glitter save them?
It is hoped edible glitter could help conservationists to track the shy species in the wild.
Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
Gold medallist Ruta Meilutytė describes toxic training environment under esteemed trainer Jon Rudd at top swim club.
Scientists try to solve mystery of mass dinosaur grave beneath lush Canadian forest
A group of researchers have come to Pipestone Creek in Canada to figure out why thousands of dinosaurs are buried here.
BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines
An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states
Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.
Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK
Iranian state media describes the arrests as "unjustified" and "politically motivated".
Gang must repay £750k for robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish
Three men will have their prison terms extended if they do not pay the money, a judge rules.
Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash
América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.
Boy died after pier jump to celebrate end of exams
David Ejimofor, 15, told friends he couldn't swim before entering the water, an inquest hears.
JD Vance invites Pope Leo to White House after Vatican talks
The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was "cordial".
Domestic abuse victim data stolen in Legal Aid hack
MoJ says data includes addresses, national ID numbers, criminal histories and financial details dating to 2010.
British mountaineer scales Everest for 19th time, breaking own record
Kenton Cool has broken his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest peak by a non-sherpa.
Lineker to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row
He will no longer present the corporation's future coverage of the FA Cup and World Cup as planned.
Formula 1
IMOLA LOWDOWN: All the key moments as Verstappen excels, Antonelli suffers home heartbreak and famous faces join the action
Formula 1 kicked off the European leg of the 2025 season by heading to Imola for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix – and it proved to be a highly eventful weekend both on and off the track.
What the teams said – Race day in Emilia-Romagna
The drivers and team report back on all the action from the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
Norris warns that Verstappen's Imola win 'shows how quickly things can change'
Lando Norris believes that McLaren's lack of pace compared with Max Verstappen in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix "shows how quickly things can change" after the Red Bull driver's victory.
FIA post-race press conference – Emilia-Romagna
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Lando Norris (McLaren), 3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Russell rues 'disastrous' Imola race as Mercedes suffer 'worst day' in years
George Russell reckons that his Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was a "disastrous" race, while Mercedes endured the "worst day we've had as a team" for several years.
Albon left with mixed feelings over P5 finish in Imola after ‘licking my lips’ at potential Williams podium
Alex Albon has admitted he was at one stage “licking my lips” over the prospect of a podium finish during the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, only to be made to settle for fifth position at the chequered flag.
Stella admits McLaren were ‘a little surprised’ by Red Bull’s pace following Verstappen's Imola triumph
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella was searingly honest after watching Max Verstappen win at Imola for the fourth straight year, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri unable to real the Dutchman in and having to settle for second and third.
Horner hails Verstappen after ‘win it or bin it’ Turn 1 move on Piastri at Imola
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has heaped praise on Max Verstappen for his “decisive” and “win it or bin it” pass on Oscar Piastri at the start of Sunday’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Alonso laments ‘pure bad luck’ for Aston Martin in Imola despite upgrades being ‘a step forward’
Fernando Alonso was left to rue some ‘pure bad luck’ in Imola on Sunday after tumbling down the order in the race to finish P11 despite his Aston Martin upgrades making the car look competitive for the first time this season.
‘We don’t seem to execute well on Sundays’ – Sainz ‘unhappy’ with Imola P8 as Williams were ‘quicker than Mercedes and Ferrari’
Carlos Sainz was left with bittersweet feelings about the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after coming home eighth to make it two Williams cars in the points at Imola. With Alex Albon finishing fifth, the team should have been in full celebratory mode, but the Spaniard knew better was possible.
Colapinto concedes ‘I’m not quite there yet’ as he assesses ‘difficult’ first race for Alpine
Franco Colapinto made his Alpine debut at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, but the Argentine racer had a tricky afternoon and wound up down the order after a tough race. He finished 16th with team mate Pierre Gasly only 13th as Alpine failed to score for the third straight race.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Emilia-Romagna – Who impressed at Imola?
Max Verstappen's love affair with Imola continued in fine fashion as he clinched his fourth successive win at the venue – but while he celebrated with his Red Bull team on their 400th race weekend, many of his rivals couldn't wait to escape. Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix...
Tsunoda takes positives from Imola recovery drive but admits he won’t try to be a ‘hero’ in next Qualifying sessions
Yuki Tsunoda was full of praise for the “massive” repair job carried out by his mechanics ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, with the Japanese driver repaying their efforts in a recovery drive from the pit lane to the points.
Antonelli admits to not managing 'intense' home pressure 'the best' during disappointing Imola weekend
Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he "didn't manage things the best" during the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend due to the extra pressure that came with it being the Mercedes driver's home race.
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Pirelli's attempts to bring strategic variation at Imola worked – but not in the way envisaged
Pirelli’s attempts at bringing some strategic variation at Imola by introducing the new softest compound C6 – combining it with the C5 and C4 – brought some unintended consequences. But ultimately it did work in mixing things up.
Windows Central
New Xbox games launching this week, from May 19 through May 25 — Onimusha 2 remaster arrives
Onimusha 2 returns with better graphics and textures as one of the many new Xbox games this week. Here is what's coming from May 19 through May 25.
Memorial Day 2025 Deals: PCs, gaming laptops, Xbox, and more
Memorial Day 2025 Deals: PCs, gaming laptops, Xbox, and more
It looks like wall running is coming back to Call of Duty with the next Black Ops game
Dataminers have unearthed wall running in Call of Duty, believed to be a feature coming back to the game in the 2025 release, widely anticipated to be a Black Ops 2 sequel.
Microsoft 365 Copilot just got a major upgrade with GPT-4o image generation and specialized AI agents
Microsoft’s new Copilot update brings GPT-4o-powered image generation, personal memory, and smarter search.
Windows 11's new "App Actions" feature will let apps contextually present themselves in the OS
Microsoft is giving developers access to an API that will enable specific features to appear contextually in Click To Do to get a task quickly started.
New AI features in Edge are on the way to improve web apps
Microsoft Edge is gaining on-device AI APIs, PDF translation in 70+ languages, and site blocking for schools and businesses.
Microsoft takes big step towards agentic Windows AI experiences with native Model Context Protocol support
Windows 11 is gaining Model Context Protocol (MCP) support with new MCP Registry and MCP Server features, making building agentic AI experiences easier for developers.
Microsoft makes it free for developers to publish Windows apps on the Microsoft Store
Individual developers can now sign up and publish their apps on the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and Windows 11 for free.
The Razer Blade 14 got the AI laptop treatment with less weight, more ports and speakers, and two colors
The Razer Blade 14 (2025) has been announced, bringing a redesign with AMD Ryzen AI, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series, less weight and thickness, and more features.
Microsoft open sources the Windows Subsystem for Linux — invites developers to help more seamlessly integrate Linux with Windows
After years of feedback, Microsoft is finally open-sourcing the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing developers to easily modify the feature.
Early Memorial Day deals are LIVE on Windows PCs, gaming accessories, and more — 6 hand-picked discounts on our favorites
See the hottest Windows PC and Xbox gaming accessory deals before Memorial Day starts on May 26, 2025.
DOOM: The Dark Ages gets Path Tracing update in June, bringing better visuals for PC players
DOOM: The Dark Ages' promised Path Tracing update is slated to launch in June 2025, NVIDIA has confirmed.
Computex
Computex
MSI's new handheld houses AMD Z2 Extreme instead of Intel Core Ultra and its actually available in a color other than white or black
During Computex 2025, MSI revealed a brand new MSI Claw handheld, but it will feature an AMD APU unlike previous Intel-toting MSI Claw devices.
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 is here, but don't expect to read any real reviews
NVIDIA launched its RTX 5060 GPUs for desktops and laptops today, but they come without any real reviews. Here's what's going on behind the scenes.
YouTube just spoiled one of 2025's biggest games for me, so I downloaded this cool browser extension to make sure it never happens again
Are you tired of YouTube's recommended videos algorithm shoving spoilers of your favorite games, movies, and TV shows in your face? Then get your hands on Unhook, a free browser extension that will remove these distractions and other unwanted aspects while browsing through YouTube.
Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's GPT-4o image generation support — but maybe a day late and a dollar short for the hype?
Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's GPT-4o image generation support to transform an image's style, generate photorealistic images, and follow complex directions.
Microsoft won't be left exposed if something "catastrophic" happens to OpenAI — but may still be 3 to 6 months behind ChatGPT
Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, says the company is well-equipped with in-house models, which protect it from anything catastrophic happening to OpenAI.
DOOM: The Dark Ages had the lowest Steam launch numbers in series history — Is it suffering from the 'Game Pass Effect'?
Are players skipping The Dark Ages for other big hits on Xbox's subscription service?
My latest hands-on could be the best value AI laptop of the summer, but I still have questions
HP has announced the new OmniBook 5 laptops, and sent me a pre-production sample to test out this exciting, value-driving Snapdragon X device a little early.
Laffgaff
In what country is the Burj Khalifa?
United Arab Emirates.
Talented People
I know some talented people but none can hold a candle to what my friend Jack does. He makes gunpowder.