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US and Israel allegedly planned to put Ahmadinejad into power in Tehran
Fresh questions have been raised over the US and Israeli effort to depose the Iranian regime after it was claimed that Israel wanted to put the populist Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power.
3 min |
May 21, 2026
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Murdoch son to acquire half of Vox Media in $300m deal
James Murdoch, the son of the publishing giant Rupert Murdoch, has agreed to acquire some of Vox Media’s assets, including New York Magazine, in a deal believed to be worth about $300m (£220m).
1 min |
May 21, 2026
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Uefa revamps qualifying to end mismatches
Europe's larger nations will no longer face mismatches against minnows such as San Marino or Andorra in men's World Cup and European Championship qualifying after Uefa agreed a new format designed to produce more competitive fixtures.
1 min |
May 21, 2026
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New art prize takes broad-brush approach, with entry open to all
A new art prize launches today, open to all artists at any stage of their career, regardless of background, training or the medium they work in.
1 min |
May 21, 2026
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How Arteta overcame setbacks to bring Rice's words to life
First few years of manager's tenure were far from smooth, but promising young players and his vision led to title
4 min |
May 21, 2026
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Capsey finds swagger to give England series lead
England got off to a winning start in their T20 series against New Zealand at Derby, after Alice Capsey struck an unbeaten 74 from 51 balls - her highest score for England and her first T20i half-century since July 2024.
2 min |
May 21, 2026
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Ukraine's birds Sunny, the owl with one wing, shows war's toll on wildlife
Russia sent kamikaze drones to attack the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia in February.
4 min |
May 21, 2026
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Emery is master of the Europa League once again but triumph must serve as a stepping stone
There are two ways to win a final. You can win it by the odd goal, amid a frenzy of anxiety so the final whistle comes as a relief. Or you can win it as a procession, flexing your superiority, so the final whistle is almost resented for spoiling the fun.
3 min |
May 21, 2026
The Guardian
From sanctions to fuel duty, the Tory leader is making it clear how little she understands
Being assertive and sounding confident is always a good start. No leader of the opposition is going to get far without those qualities. And Kemi Badenoch certainly manages that.
2 min |
May 21, 2026
The Guardian
Schools have become ‘pipeline’ to joblessness, government told
Schools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.
2 min |
May 21, 2026
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DeepMind to meet unions amid concerns over defence contracts
Google DeepMind (GDM) has agreed to enter formal talks with UK tech workers that could lead to trade union representation amid growing staff concerns about the use of its AI by the US and Israeli governments’ defence and intelligence.
1 min |
May 21, 2026
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Art review Lush, seductive blockbuster for painter who scandalised the Victorians
It’s an odd, ungainly, unforgettable portrait. Anna McNeill Whistler’s face is rigid, lightless and cold as she poses for her son.
4 min |
May 20, 2026
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WHO hopes untested drugs can fight Ebola
Global health leaders are considering whether vaccines or medicines still in development could be used to fight Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the World Health Organization’s chief voiced concerns about the outbreak’s speed and scale.
3 min |
May 20, 2026
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'It's been so many years' Arsenal fans' joy at first league title in a generation
“Twenty-two years,” the father said to his son, shaking his head reflectively. “Twenty-two effing years.” Standing outside the Emirates Stadium among an ever-growing crowd, he was not alone in trying to get a handle on his feelings. Arsenal had just won their first league title in a generation, after all.
3 min |
May 20, 2026
The Guardian
Police issue call for potential victims after Married at First Sight rape claims
Police have urged potential victims of sexual assault who appeared on Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK to contact them, after women made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct.
2 min |
May 20, 2026
The Guardian
MPs claim Mandelson documents cover-up
Ministers have been accused of a cover-up after admitting they have withheld information relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Washington ambassador from a parliamentary committee.
3 min |
May 20, 2026
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As alarm sounds over rise in case numbers, what can be learned from previous crises?
To be around the centre of an Ebola outbreak is to become used to the smell of chlorine.
2 min |
May 20, 2026
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UK must get used to being a hot country, climate advisers warn
British homes will need air conditioning to survive predicted levels of global heating, the government’s climate advisers have warned in a landmark report, as measures such as drawing curtains, opening windows and growing trees for shade are not likely to be enough.
4 min |
May 20, 2026
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Villa ready to cap arduous journey with final glory
Seven years after promotion from the Championship, the club have a shot at first European trophy since 1982
3 min |
May 20, 2026
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Cannon fired in Clint Eastwood spaghetti western rediscovered
Six decades after Clint Eastwood nonchalantly used a cigar to light a cannon’s fuse in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to fell a fleeing Eli Wallach, the Manchester-made weapon has been rediscovered in a museum in south-east Spain.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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Canadian oil pipeline will put orcas at risk, wildlife groups warn
Environmental groups in Canada fear endangered orcas could become a casualty of Mark Carney’s push for a new oil pipeline, as the rush to develop fossil fuel infrastructure collides with laws protecting threatened species.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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A decade after the vote, behold, the last believers in the One True Brexit
Those we haven't loved. It’s been nearly a decade since the Brexit referendum and the main architects seem to have gone quiet.
4 min |
May 20, 2026
The Guardian
Fab-u-lous: Willis, Radebe and Widdicombe new Strictly hosts
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced as the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing. They will begin hosting the BBC dancing competition when it returns this autumn for its 24th series.
2 min |
May 20, 2026
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Gaza in limbo People desperate to rebuild as Trump's Board of Peace stalls
Gaza is in a grim limbo more than seven months after Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire deal.
4 min |
May 20, 2026
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Alcaraz out of Wimbledon as wrist recovery goes on
Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon as he continues his recovery from the wrist injury that will force him out of action for at least three months during the most significant part of the season.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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De-extinction firm claims moa bird advance with silicone ‘shell’
The flightless moa bird of New Zealand once stood more than 3 metres tall, weighed over 200kg and had eggs larger than those of any bird now living.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
The Guardian
Burnham confirmed as Labour's candidate for Makerfield byelection
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate for next month’s crucial Makerfield byelection, setting up an expected clash with Reform UK that could change the course of British politics for years to come.
3 min |
May 20, 2026
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NS&I to contact bereaved families owed £367m after savings scandal
National Savings and Investments bank will start to contact the thousands of families affected by the missing savings scandal next week as it confirmed they are owed £367m.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
The Guardian
The feelgood failure Reeves's hopes stifled as Iran war kills upturn
News that the UK unemployment rate jumped back to 5% in March appears to be the latest evidence that the Iran war has snuffed out the economic upturn Rachel Reeves hoped to see in 2026.
3 min |
May 20, 2026
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Stewart handed Scotland recall for World Cup
In-form striker makes squad despite last international appearance coming in 2022
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