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Mon 4 May 2026
Politics

Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop

Downing Street begins fightback against predictions of imminent challenge to Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer in Downing Street.
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Exclusive
AI facial recognition oversight lagging far behind technology, watchdogs warn
older man in blue suit looks ahead
US
Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical but stable’ condition
The MV Hondius seen off the port of Praia in Cape Verde in 2025.
South Africa
Three passengers dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Lucy Powell
Labour
Lucy Powell says party has ‘no magic bullet’ as MPs brace for heavy losses in local elections
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In focus

Politics

‘Voting Green will stop Reform’: party eyes kingmaker role in Wales

With Plaid Cymru set to end Labour dominance, activists say the Greens could hold the balance of power in the next Senedd
Green Party leader Zack Polanski with party candidates and supporters after making a speech at the Church of Saint John The Evangelist in Cardiff, ahead of the Senedd election on 7 May
European leaders prepare to pose for a group photograph
European Union
EU forging closer ties with Armenia as it sends experts to help counter Russian interference
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Features

Kate Abbott at the Aerodium Hangloose sky diving experience, being helped by Sean Sherley - aerodrome legend, wind tunnel/hang loose instructor
Life and style
49 ways to have fun right now from skydiving to counting dogs
Television
Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure review – the anecdotes are just amazing
★★★★★
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Opinion

Pedro Sanchez and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) during a welcome ceremony before the Spain-Brazil summit in Barcelona, 17 April 2026.
quote  The centre left is not dead. A progressive new counter-Trumpian movement is on the way
Florian Ranft
quote  I have an amazing holiday to look forward to – and all I can think about is how I’ll mess it up
Emma Beddington
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Sport

Kimi Antonelli celebrates winning the Miami grand prix.
Formula One
Antonelli produces gutsy drive to hold off Norris and win F1 Miami GP
Premier League
‘It feels natural’: Carrick happy in Manchester United role after win over Liverpool
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Podcast

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Today in Focus

The women who took their own lives after domestic abuse – podcast

Geraldine McKelvie and Hannah Al-Othman tell the stories of women who died after enduring sustained campaigns of cruelty
Podcast | 28:16
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Climate crisis

A farmer driving a tractor through an orchard.
Farming
More farming co-operatives could ‘unleash growth’ in UK, finds report
Birds