England Jun 19, 2026 Trains Collide in UK, Killing at Least One and Injuring Others At least one person was killed and a “number of people” were injured in the crash near Bedford, England, the authorities said. Trains Collide in UK, Killing at Least One and Injuring Others At least one person was killed and a “number of people” were injured in the crash near Bedford, England, the authorities said. See more
Boston Celtics May 12, 2026 Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, dies aged 47 of brain tumor Collins, a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the NBA, died after eight-month battle with glioblastomaJason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay play... Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, dies aged 47 of brain tumor Collins, a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the NBA, died after eight-month battle with glioblastomaJason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay play... Share
US policing May 12, 2026 Louisiana police to pay $4.85m to daughter of Black motorist killed by stun gun Police and sheriff’s office agree to settlement after Ronald Greene was fatally shocked and punched during 2019 arrestLouisiana’s state police and a local sh... Louisiana police to pay $4.85m to daughter of Black motorist killed by stun gun Police and sheriff’s office agree to settlement after Ronald Greene was fatally shocked and punched during 2019 arrestLouisiana’s state police and a local sh... Share
Methamphetamines May 12, 2026 Two Charged With Trafficking 260 Pounds of Meth to New Jersey They face at least 10 years in prison, and the authorities accused one of the men of being associated with the Sinaloa Cartel. Two Charged With Trafficking 260 Pounds of Meth to New Jersey They face at least 10 years in prison, and the authorities accused one of the men of being associated with the Sinaloa Cartel. Share
The super-rich May 12, 2026 Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds Despite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK and would pay more to fund public servicesNine in... Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds Despite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK and would pay more to fund public servicesNine in... Share
Carers May 12, 2026 Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study shows Researchers find 50+ hours a week can be detrimental to health but lighter responsibilities have positive effectThe stresses and strains of caring for someon... Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study shows Researchers find 50+ hours a week can be detrimental to health but lighter responsibilities have positive effectThe stresses and strains of caring for someon... Share
Air pollution May 12, 2026 Labour must fulfil promise to introduce clean air act, charities urge Party held out prospect of act while in opposition but plan did not make it into election manifestoMinisters should bring forward a new clean air act that wo... Labour must fulfil promise to introduce clean air act, charities urge Party held out prospect of act while in opposition but plan did not make it into election manifestoMinisters should bring forward a new clean air act that wo... Share
Animal behaviour May 12, 2026 Don’t reach for the bug spray: crickets stroke a sore antenna, as cues suggest insects feel pain The behavioural cue of ‘flexible self-protection’ is a way to establish whether an animal feels pain, scientists saySign up for climate and environment edito... Don’t reach for the bug spray: crickets stroke a sore antenna, as cues suggest insects feel pain The behavioural cue of ‘flexible self-protection’ is a way to establish whether an animal feels pain, scientists saySign up for climate and environment edito... Share
Collins May 12, 2026 Jason Collins, First Active N.B.A. Player to Come Out as Gay, Dies at 47 His achievements on the court were eclipsed by an essay he wrote in Sports Illustrated in 2013 in which he declared: “I’m a 34-year-old N.B.A. center. I’m Bl... Jason Collins, First Active N.B.A. Player to Come Out as Gay, Dies at 47 His achievements on the court were eclipsed by an essay he wrote in Sports Illustrated in 2013 in which he declared: “I’m a 34-year-old N.B.A. center. I’m Bl... Share
United States Politics and Government May 12, 2026 Kash Patel Denies Lying and Excessive Drinking in Heated Exchanges With Democrats The remarks, at a hearing ostensibly about the coming budget for law enforcement agencies, veered from sedate exchanges about operational matters to ugly per... Kash Patel Denies Lying and Excessive Drinking in Heated Exchanges With Democrats The remarks, at a hearing ostensibly about the coming budget for law enforcement agencies, veered from sedate exchanges about operational matters to ugly per... Share
Waymo May 12, 2026 Waymo Is Fixing All of Its Self-Driving Taxis to Avoid Floods The company will recall its software after one of its robotaxis entered a flooded road during a heavy downpour in San Antonio last month. Waymo Is Fixing All of Its Self-Driving Taxis to Avoid Floods The company will recall its software after one of its robotaxis entered a flooded road during a heavy downpour in San Antonio last month. Share
New York May 12, 2026 New York hospital system receives subpoena over trans youth healthcare Request is one of the justice department’s latest attempts to track and regulate gender-affirming care for minorsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter... New York hospital system receives subpoena over trans youth healthcare Request is one of the justice department’s latest attempts to track and regulate gender-affirming care for minorsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter... Share
Real Madrid May 12, 2026 Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez calls for elections in bizarre rant Club president launches scathing attack on media No mention of turmoil, fights or José Mourinho“Good afternoon, I regret to inform you that I’m not going to... Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez calls for elections in bizarre rant Club president launches scathing attack on media No mention of turmoil, fights or José Mourinho“Good afternoon, I regret to inform you that I’m not going to... Share
