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Families and authorities seek answers after three sisters drown off Brighton beach

Sussex Police have named the three women who died off Brighton beach, while their father issues a moving tribute and emergency services continue an inquiry

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Delay to Mark Ashton commemoration prompts council backlash

A postponed decision over a proposed memorial to Mark Ashton has prompted councillors to warn of a dangerous precedent and demand clarity about the reasons for the deferral

Ministers accused of withholding Mandelson files while Burnham confirmed for Makerfield

A row over withheld vetting files for Peter Mandelson has intensified scrutiny on the government, while Andy Burnham is confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield candidate and emerges as a potential leadership challenger

Starmer under pressure after Burnham selected as Labour candidate for Makerfield

Keir Starmer is contesting questions in the Commons while Andy Burnham’s selection for Makerfield and recent cabinet unrest sharpen the party’s leadership debate

Putin’s Beijing visit signals deeper China-Russia energy and trade ties

Putin’s two-day summit in Beijing follows Donald Trump’s visit and aims to expand trade, energy cooperation and strategic coordination

Six-figure cost for London councils as newly elected Green councillors resign

Several newly elected Green councillors in London have resigned or been ruled ineligible, forcing by-elections that will cost cash-strapped councils tens of thousands each

Philadelphia’s 3rd district primary: candidates, cleavages and what is at stake

Four progressive Democrats compete for a safely blue seat in Philadelphia, revealing fault lines over strategy, endorsements and the role of Gaza in local politics

EIMA 2022, International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition

EIMA International is the International Exposition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening, a biennial event created in 1969 by FederUnacoma.

Can Lancaster’s men become genuine contenders in the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship?

A concise look at Connacht’s transition from promise to contender, the URC’s updated touring model and the opening-round fixture plan

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King’s Cross chaos: trains delayed after person struck by train

A person was struck by a train near Stevenage, emergency services attended and lines reopened, but significant delays to multiple operators are expected during the afternoon and evening

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EFL removes Southampton from play-off final amid spying admissions

Southampton admitted to multiple breaches of EFL rules over unauthorised observation of training, leading to expulsion from the play-off final and a four-point penalty

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Conte exit at Napoli puts McTominay and Gilmour in summer limbo

Antonio Conte’s reported exit from Napoli may leave Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour preparing for a significant club-level change

A vegetarian-friendly subscription that makes every menu choice count

Open the menu and actually want every option: a fully plant-based subscription that prioritizes variety, convenience and nutritional balance

May planting guide: vegetables and flowers to start now for summer success

Planting in May unlocks many opportunities: from setting out tomatoes to sowing sunflowers, learn practical tips for soil, sun and watering

Lifestyle

Compact E.l.f. skincare kit, whitening options and at-home IPL compared

Try a compact E.l.f. morning routine, quick MySweetSmile whitening and a budget-friendly Keskine IPL to cut salon time

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Sport Martley Leisure Centre: accessible activities and community health

Explore Sport Martley Leisure Centre: welcoming facilities, an easy-to-use app, inclusive memberships and community health programmes

Lifestyle

Handbag-friendly SPF 50: why E.l.f Invisi-Stick belongs in your bag

Keep a clear SPF 50 stick in your bag for quick, invisible protection and easy top-ups

How Trump and Xi signalled a pragmatic turn in U.S.-China relations after Beijing meetings

Leaders framed a pragmatic reset focused on trade, investment and critical minerals while sensitive security issues remained unresolved

Violence in Blue Nile State forces thousands from their homes

A frontline account from Al-Damazin shows how clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have pushed communities into makeshift camps and strained humanitarian response

How war in Lebanon is creating a lost generation of students

A generation of Lebanese students faces interrupted learning as schools are destroyed, repurposed as shelters, or left unreachable

Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius prompts controlled evacuation in Tenerife

On 9 May 2026 Tenerife prepared to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak; WHO officials described containment steps and reassured the public that the situation is not a repeat of COVID

Fragile truce after US strikes Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz

A delicate pause in hostilities survives strikes and detentions as negotiators seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and broker a wider agreement

Economy

How NS&I’s Premium Bonds boost alters prize odds and savings choices

NS&I has lifted the Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 3.8% from July 2026 and shortened the odds to 22,000 to 1; this note explains the impact and practical steps savers can take

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