The conservative leader of the regional district of Madrid in Spain is set for resounding victory after a bitter election battle, partial results show. Despite more than doubling the Popular…
UK: Man City into first Champions League final
Manchester City reached their first Champions League final as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium to secure a commanding victory over two legs. In a game played in unseasonal…
Brazil: Teenager kills young children in nursery
Police in the Brazil say a teenager has killed at least two children and injured a teacher at a nursery. The children were reportedly less than two years old. Military…
France: Fishing row triggers threat of Jersey power cut
The French government has voiced anger over what it calls new UK fishing rules in the Channel and warns it could cut electricity to Jersey in response. Maritime Minister Annick…
China: Elderly tourists taken on sales trip to cemetery
Authorities in China are investigating how a group of elderly tourists were sold a sightseeing tour, only to be taken to a cemetery. The group paid 18 yuan (£2) for…
USA: Meghan Markle writes children’s book inspired by Harry and Archie
The Duchess of Sussex is set to publish a children’s book about father-son relationships, as seen through the eyes of mothers. The Bench will be published on 8 June and…
USA: Bill and Melinda Gates agreed ‘separation contract’ before announcing divorce
Bill and Melinda Gates agreed how to divide their property and assets before announcing their divorce on Monday, US media report. The billionaire couple, who have been married for 27…
Euro 2020: Countries allowed to select 26-player squads
Teams will be allowed to select a 26-player squad instead of the usual 23 at this summer’s European Championship. The change has been implemented to lessen the load on players…
Portugal: Andre Villas-Boas: Former Chelsea and Spurs manager enters Rally Portugal
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas will make his World Rally Championship debut in Portugal. Villas-Boas, who dramatically departed Marseille in March, will drive a Citroen C3 in…
USA: Pfizer expects Covid vaccine demand for years
Demand for Pfizer’s Covid vaccine could bolster its revenues for years, the US drugs giant has said. Pfizer said it was expecting “durable demand” for the vaccine, in a similar…