A 17th Century ‘supercomputer’ once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction
The astrolabe – or astronomical computer – is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.
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‘It’s not done’ – Arsenal back up Rice’s words with crucial win
Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice’s promise that the Premier League title race is “not done” with an important win over Newcastle.
Trump cancels US envoys’ trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Giuffre family hold anniversary vigil ahead of King’s US visit
Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre repeated calls for King Charles to meet Epstein survivors.
Trophyless to treble? Man City’s quest for more history
Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.
Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park
Police described the incident as “tragic” and said they are working to identify the pair’s next of kin.
Why ‘muted’ England’s dominance prompts concern
England were feeling “muted” after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title.
Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence to MPs
The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.
Their day, until it wasn’t – the title decider that had it all
Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing.
Woman, 29, dies week after being hit by car outside club in London’s Soho
Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, dies in hospital after a collision on Argyll Street in Soho.
Woman arrested after two children die in house fire
Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene.
England sweep aside Wales to continue dominant run
England run in 10 tries as they continue their Women’s Six Nations title defence with a 62-24 victory over Wales.
Princess Catherine pays tribute to war dead of Australia and New Zealand
She attended a service commemorating Australian and New Zealand troops who died in conflict.
Two dead, another critical in suspected gang violence
Two men died and a third is in a critical condition after a Saturday morning shooting in Ottery in a suspected gang-related attack.
US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
US consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran
Scam alert: Quishing joins phishing and smishing surge in SA
Scam warning for SA: Phishing, smishing and now also quishing tactics rise. Learn how to spot QR code phishing and stay safe.
News24 | Mali junta battles ‘terrorist groups’ amid intense fighting
The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled what it called “terrorist groups” that launched surprise attacks around the capital Bamako and other parts of the West African nation.