The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.

North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.