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A 19-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after a collision with a tram, prompting road closures, service changes and a police appeal

Fans and critics are comparing The Gilded Age to Downton Abbey, with many declaring it superior; season 4 has been greenlit and praise is growing

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with a life-changing limb injury after a collision at Castlebawn Retail Park; police seek witnesses and any dash-cam footage

Hull clinched promotion with a 95th-minute goal, Harry Kane extended his incredible season tally for Bayern and Charlton secured WSL status after a tense penalty shootout

A man fired at a security post near the White House and was shot dead by Secret Service agents; the president was unharmed and an investigation is underway

Aaron Hickey has been recalled to Scotland’s World Cup squad after battling injury; before the trip he wants to finish the season strongly with Brentford and savour team moments such as Andy Robertson’s Anfield farewell

Rob McElhenney congratulated Hull City following a stoppage-time winner at Wembley while the Spygate saga left Wrexham and others weighing up legal options and sporting consequences

Donegal travelled to Killarney determined to stand their ground, turned a bruising first half into a 10-point victory over Kerry and put themselves among the favourites for the Sam Maguire

A concise briefing on absence trends in the 2026/25 academic year, highlighting falling overall absence but rising severe absence and persistent inequalities

Hull City and Middlesbrough contest the Championship play-off final at Wembley after an EFL investigation led to a dramatic change in the cast of finalists; find out how the match unfolded and what fans need to know about tickets

A rising number of young people are locked out of the labour market; this piece outlines the scale of the problem and realistic ways to reconnect education, health and employers

Find full broadcast details, fighter backgrounds and the stacked undercard for the Usyk v Verhoeven event at the Pyramids of Giza

England’s World Cup selection prompted debate while Manchester City announced Pep Guardiola’s departure and Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as head coach

The Met Office predicts a strong May warm spell across much of England and Wales, with heat-health alerts in place and guidance on staying safe in the sun and near water

Thousands of Gazans who saved for years and secured permits remain unable to reach Mecca after the Rafah crossing was sealed, quotas were reallocated and the pilgrimage economy collapsed

A Scottish FA KMI review concluded that the late penalty given to Celtic at Motherwell should not have been awarded, a ruling that will deepen Hearts’ frustration over the Premiership finale

A Metropolitan Police officer attached to the South West Command Unit has been convicted for an offence from 2018 after a victim reported the incident in October 2026; misconduct proceedings are now underway

Tuchel’s 26-man list prioritises commitment, team balance and a leadership core, leaving several big names at home

Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed he will not be in charge next season and said he would not join Mourinho’s staff if the Portuguese coach takes over

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Tuchel’s imminent squad announcement, Villa’s jubilant homecoming and the EFL’s hard-line verdict on Southampton feature in this round-up

Martin O’Neill has defended Celtic supporters, accepted an apology was necessary and stressed that allegations of assaults on Hearts players have not been proven while Police Scotland investigates

Montpellier are favourites for the 22 May 2026 final, but Ulster’s back three, a robust pack and strategic kicking mean Bilbao could produce a close game

A circulating video of detained flotilla participants has prompted strong reactions from EU leaders and accelerated calls for concrete action.

An appeals court has held Air France and Airbus criminally responsible for the 2009 AF447 crash, ordering symbolic fines while highlighting failures in sensor design and pilot preparation