Salome Zourabichvili says bill contradicts constitution but ruling party is expected to override her action in coming days Georgias president has vetoed the Russian law targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests. The law would require media and non-governmental organisations to register as pursuing the interests of a foreign power if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Critics of the bill say it closely resembles legislation used by the Kremlin to silence oppone

Locals hope TV adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude will bring new life to Aracataca, birthplace of authors magical realism In sweltering mid-afternoon heat, children splash in the clear water of the canal that threads through town as elderly neighbours look on from rocking chairs on the porches of their sun-washed houses. Butterflies spring from every bush, sometimes fluttering together in kaleidoscopes. At the foot of Colombias Sierra Nevada mountains, about 20 miles from the Caribbean

The comedian on how he rates his cooking skills, food disasters and the link between the chicken restaurant and David Attenborough Growing up, our big treat was that once a month wed go to Pizza Hut. Me and my brother would think about it all the time: Pizza Hut; salad buffet; Ice Cream Factory. Until The Simpsons came out on VHS, it did not get any better than that. Restaurants are the closest thing to a family business. Because it was my grandads racket: he ran Indian restaurants in Leicester

Its latest iPad ad, portraying the destruction of artistic tools, is confirmation that company is just another unfeeling, arrogant tech giant This is a tale of two advertisements. And about the company that made them Apple Inc. The first ad ran during the Super Bowl in 1984. It was made by Ridley Scott, the celebrated movie director. The vibe is distinctly Orwellian: set in a vast, darkened auditorium dominated by a giant screen entirely filled by a sinister-looking talking head, who is clearly

My call for action to rebuild isnt sentimental, its an appreciation of brilliant design My call last week for a more vigorous approach to restoring the Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art received an almost entirely positive response from readers, who shared my dismay at the slow progress in restoring this fire-ravaged marvel. There were, though, one or two dissenting voices, who accused me of excessive sentiment and asked whether the desire to rebuild the building has got anything

Proponents of the Greater Idaho movement have argued Democrats in Portland dont understand their way of life Under a large tent at the Crook county fairgrounds in Prineville, Oregon, six people stand in a neat line, each clutching the gun in their holster. Shooters, set, a man to the side yells. They wait. A light turns on in the centre of the target. They fire. A clock above records how long it took them to draw, shoot and, if they managed to, hit the target. Theyre playing in pairs. Best two o

Head coach proud of what players and staff have achieved Owner Tony Bloom says move suits both parties Brightons manager Roberto De Zerbi is to leave the club after Sundays season-ending clash with Manchester United. The Italian joined Albion in September 2022 after Graham Potter left for Chelsea and enjoyed immediate success, taking the club to their highest-ever top-flight finish of sixth. That secured a campaign in this seasons Europa League and led to De Zerbi being linked with a number of h

Leonid Volkov, who was brutally attacked in March, says he shares his late friends belief in beautiful Russia of the future Leonid Volkov, a close ally of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has vowed to never give up fighting against Vladimir Putin despite recently being attacked outside his home . Navalny died in an Arctic prison in February , which Volkov blamed directly on the Russian president. Continue reading...

Updates from the 4.15pm BST kick-off at Wembley Have any thoughts? Send them to Will via email Ian Evatt: I think it is a different kind of pressure to last season when we won the EFL Trophy. We have worked all season for this day and it is a great opportunity. Its huge, obviously its a massive club but in a cost of living crisis to have 30,000 plus supporters is amazing. Continue reading...

Myrteza Hilaj and Kreshnik Kadena convicted after NCA operation into Albanian crime group involved in illegal migration Two men who used a plane to smuggle people from northern France to an aerodrome in Essex have been jailed. Myrteza Hilaj and Kreshnik Kadena, both from Leyton in east London, were found guilty at Southwark crown court in March of facilitating the commission of a breach of immigration law. Continue reading...

Luis Palmas 86th minute goal secures 3-2 comeback win Tagawa strikes as Hearts share draw with Rangers Luis Palma scored a late winner as champions Celtic twice came from behind to round off another successful Premiership campaign with a 3-2 victory over St Mirren on trophy presentation day at Parkhead. St Mirren captain Mark OHara twice gave the visitors the lead but goals from Matt ORiley and Kyogo Furuhashi had Celtic level at the break. Continue reading...

Ex-presidents legal team sure to make hay out of Juan Merchans $35 gift to Biden for President and anti-Republican groups The judge overseeing Donald Trumps hush-money campaign finance trial in New York has been cautioned by a state ethics panel over two small donations made to Democrat-aligned groups in 2020. The caution is likely to be seized on by Trump and his lawyers as evidence of his claims that the New York trial, now entering its fourth week, has been unfairly adjudicated by Judge Juan

When on holiday in Berwick the artist often gave his work away. Now a new exhibition reveals the value of drawings that survived in a shoebox A 1958 drawing of a family with their dogs by LS Lowry from one of his many holidays in Berwick-upon-Tweed is to go on public display for the first time. But the sketch is lucky to have survived: it was kept in a shoe box for 43 years, emerging somewhat creased because its recipient had little idea of Lowrys significance. The signed and dated drawing on he

From haggis to spicy chorizo, offbeat crisp flavours tasted and rated 1.50 (150g), sainsburys.co.uk Quite a heavy crisp, you feel like youre going to get your moneys worth. Texturally excellent; strong ridges. It tastes pure paprika-y. Very satisfying. Continue reading...

The military alliance turns 75 soon. But theres little to celebrate in Kyiv, as Putins forces continue their bloody advance Natos grand 75th birthday celebration in Washington in July will ring hollow in Kyiv. The alliance has miserably failed its biggest post-cold war test the battle for Ukraine. Sadly, theres no denying it: Vladimir Putin is on a roll. Advancing Russian forces in Kharkiv profit from the wests culpably slow drip-feed of weaponry to Kyiv and its leaders chronic fear of escalati

The novelist on the continuing relevance of Ibsen, the joyful quilt art of Faith Ringgold and where to find British scotch eggs in New York Born in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1966, author Claire Messud studied at Yale University and the University of Cambridge. Her first novel, 1995s When the World Was Steady , and her book of novellas, The Hunters , were finalists for the PEN/Faulkner award; her 2006 novel The Emperors Children was longlisted for the Booker prize. Messud is a senior lecturer on

Low-price deals in UK mean consumers are eating less-nourishing food more frequently, say experts Office workers looking for a cheap lunch on the high street might struggle. With inflation pushing up prices in recent years, a sandwich, snack and drink at popular coffee chains can now cost upwards of 10, while even the average supermarket meal deal has risen by more than 21% in price since before the pandemic. But now fast-food chains have moved to fill the gap in the market. In March, KFC introd

Nelson Shardey, 74, became tearful on hearing of support for effort to gain settled status after 50 years in UK A retired 74-year-old newsagent who has lived in the UK for nearly 50 years said tears were running from his eyes after strangers fundraised more than 30,000 to support his legal fight to remain in the country. Nelson Shardey, who has been described as a Merseyside local legend, is pursuing a legal challenge against the Home Office after he was refused indefinite leave to remain, despi

Patrick Grant says rise of low-cost retailers means new clothes havent got cheaper, theyve just got worse While filming The Great British Sewing Bee , the presenter and clothing entrepreneur Patrick Grant found himself in need of a pair of black socks. The production team bought a pair from the Marks & Spencer shop close to where the popular BBC show was being filmed. Grant said: They went to everybodys favourite high street store, that used to sell on the basis of quality and value, and they bo

The dog-killing South Dakota governors VP hopes are in tatters. But shes not the first politician to flame out with an own goal She could have been a contender. But then she wrote a book. And suddenly Kristi Noem was caught like a rabbit or a rambunctious puppy in the headlights. The governor of South Dakota found herself insisting that a false claim she met the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un had been put in her book by accident. Wait, said Elizabeth Vargas of NewsNation , you recorded the

Last years Barbenheimer was hailed as saving cinema. Now takings are down and even franchises are falling flat. Can Hollywood manoeuvre itself out of this disaster zone? In Hollywood, the first weekend of May is traditionally seen as the official kick-off of the summer movie season: an auspicious blockbuster date that has, of late, become rather a boring one. Since 2007, when Spider-Man 3 (three full cycles ago in that deathless franchise) topped the box office and barring two years where the g

The fashion designer and Biba founder, 87, on the best business advice shes been given, why she wears black and the reason she never cries As a child living in Jerusalem, we used to visit churches and convents. I always wanted to redesign the nuns outfits they just werent dressed correctly. Jesus wasnt a very good designer. I have no temper. I like people too much. I really love them. I think its from living in a big family. I had a mum who was so beautiful it was embarrassing. I used to stand

Were going backwards: a football player can say hateful things from a university podium while students are being arrested Imagine for a moment that that you are a young woman who has spent more than $100,000 on your university degree. After four years of hard work its your graduation and Harrison Butker, a kicker with the Kansas City Chiefs, is the commencement speaker. During his speech the NFL star, who has made millions by kicking a ball, kindly informs you that your hard-earned degree was a

New York actor was taken to hospital after a stranger punched him in the face while he was walking in Manhattan on 8 May A man wanted in connection with the random attack on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month was arrested on an assault charge on Friday, police said. The 66-year-old star of Boardwalk Empire and Fargo was walking in midtown Manhattan on 8 May when a stranger punched him in the face, city police said. He was taken to a hospital with bruising, swelling

Teenage winger considered one of the top talents in Brazil Transfer fee will be broken up into initial 34m plus add-ons Chelsea are set to complete the signing of the Palmeiras prodigy Estvo Willian for a fee in the region of 60m (51.4m). The 17-year-old winger is regarded as one of the best talents in Brazil and Chelsea were determined not to miss out on him . Continue reading...

Updates from 3pm BST kick-off at Old Trafford Hayes puts emotion aside with title up for grabs Live scoreboard | And feel free to email Sarah So which stars could have an impact on the game today? Well if Lucia Garcia is in the starting squad for Manchester United today, I dont see why she wouldnt be, she will be a massive threat. She was so impressive in the Womens FA Cup final, adding two goals to Uniteds tally and being hard to contain around the pitch. She has been a bright light in Uniteds

Updates from 3pm BST kick-off at Villa Park Live Scoreboard | And feel free to mail Emillia So, here we go! Manchester City and Chelsea go into their respective games level on points. That means City have to beat Aston Villa by two goals at the very least to stand a chance at the title. Meanwhile, Chelsea have to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford. If Emma Hayes side can maintain that two-goal advantage, they will lift the trophy this afternoon. Hello, good afternoon and welcome to coverage

With thousands now held without charge, lawyers say Israel is signalling that no detainee is safe Marwan Barghouti spends his days huddled in a cramped, dark, solitary cell, with no way to tend to his wounds, and a shoulder injury from being dragged with his hands cuffed behind his back. Barghouti holds almost mythic status within Palestinian politics, seen as a figure whose potential to unify different factions has only grown during his 24 years in prison. Continue reading...

Jonathan Yeos divisive painting of the king raises the question of whether paintings of the monarchy have become irrelevant and anachronisitic Why do reports always say that a portrait of someone great and good has been unveiled? The word is an empty metaphor that turns the first viewing into a ceremony; it also mystifies the entire procedure and makes it somewhat morbid. Portraits of kings, presidents, prime ministers and the like are effigies, meant to replace the mortal being. Once the offici

Researcher uncovers vast Facebook campaign and accuses Meta of lack of willingness to counter it The stories are doom-laden, laced with vitriolic sneers about Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Ursula von der Leyen. Ukrainians are ready to depose their leader, Macron is breaking French rules with aid to Ukraine, an uncontrolled influx from the east is seriously harming the Germans. According to new research, these are just a few examples of a vast pro-Russian propaganda campaign washing ov

The wellness project claims to help users make smarter food choices based on world-leading science. But many scientists claim its fee-based services are no better than generic advice Your body is unique, so is the food you need. This is the central credo of personalised nutrition (PN), as professed by its leading UK advocate, the health science company Zoe. Since its launch in April 2022, 130,000 people have subscribed to the service at one point it had a waiting list of 250,000 which uses a p

Rightwing media personalities on X transmuted a screed against NPRs CEO into a fight over encryption via the Transitive Property of Bad People For nearly two weeks, an esoteric debate has raged on X, formerly Twitter: could users concerned about privacy and security trust the messaging app Signal, or was the Telegram platform a better alternative? Xs chatbot, Grok AI, described the trending moment as Telegram v Signal: a crypto clash. Signal is an app for sending end-to-end-encrypted messages to

Victoria Atkins says she has asked officials to look into claims that people who have spoken up have been mistreated The NHS must listen to whistleblowers and investigate their concerns in the interests of patient safety, the health secretary has said. Victoria Atkins said she had asked officials to look into cases where there were claims of mistreatment of people who had spoken up about the issues they had experienced. Continue reading...

About 60 flights cancelled after members of Letzte Generation glue themselves to ground at Munich Eight climate activists have been arrested after causing Munich airport to close, leading to about 60 flight cancellations. Six activists broke through a security fence and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, officials and local media reported. Continue reading...

The extreme geomagnetic storm that lit up skies last weekend may reoccur as the 11-year solar cycle reaches its peak Anyone who missed the northern lights last weekend may get another chance to see them as experts predict they are likely to occur more frequently. Last weekend, bands of pink and green light, known as aurora borealis, lit up the night sky , with rare sightings across the UK, Europe and the northern hemisphere after an extreme geomagnetic storm caused them to be more visible, accor

Second operation to remove dead tissue has contributed to a positive prognosis for Robert Fico, health minister says Slovakias prime minister, Robert Fico, remains in a stable but serious condition as the man accused of trying to assassinate him made his first court appearance. The Slovakian health minister, Zuzana Dolinkov, said on Saturday that a two-hour surgery to remove dead tissue from multiple gunshot wounds had contributed to a positive prognosis for Fico. Continue reading...

A core of players have seen all or most of Pep Guardiolas Etihad tenure and are on the verge of a sixth title winners medal It takes a lot for Pep Guardiola to trust unconditionally, so staying the course with the Manchester City manager is not a straightforward business. Despite the constant trophies gleaming in the Etihad cabinet, decorated players have come and gone but six have the chance of securing a sixth Premier League title alongside Guardiola on Sunday afternoon. Ederson, Kyle Walker,

League Two playoff finalists American owners endured the jeers but beating Crewe would prompt tears not triumphalism Preston Johnson has been to Wembley before. I saw Coldplay in concert once, the American recalls. But the former professional gambler and NFT (or non-fungible token) enthusiast will be attending in a new capacity on Sunday as Crawley Town, the club he co-owns, look to seal their promotion to League One. I have some family and friends that are flying over and I think Im going to sp

After sexless marriages, Jasper and Ellen discovered what theyd been missing out on How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously Ive been through an awakening I think sex makes me a happier person, especially to feel so desired and to desire someone so much Continue reading...

The actor and his son on fun memories, toxic masculinity and Saltburn spoilers Born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, in 1974, Shaun Dooleys acting career began on soap operas such as Coronation Street and EastEnders. Now a leading actor on film and TV, Shaun has mastered the art of complex characters and had roles in Broadchurch, Doctor Who, Its a Sin, Black Mirror and as Michael Rudkin in Mr Bates vs the Post Office. He is married with three daughters and a son, Jack, 19, who is a camera trainee a

When those sunny days arrive, this caramelised aubergine and pasta bowl ticks all the boxes for spending less time in the kitchen Around this time of year, when the sun starts to pop out a bit more, I like my meals to be more sympathetic to my plan to spend as much time outdoors as possible. To do that, they need to be able to (mainly) cook themselves and be eaten, with a bowl in one hand and a fork in the other, while I perch on a garden chair. Happily, this aubergine and pepper orzo, inspired

The court will play a crucial role in Novembers election. Alitos pro-Trump flag adds fuel to an already raging ethics debate With less than six months to go before America chooses its next president, the US supreme court finds itself in a profoundly unenviable position: not only has it been drawn into the thick of a volatile election, but swirling ethical scandals have cast doubt on its impartiality. The US supreme courts discomfort worsened dramatically on Thursday night when the New York Times

The weather didnt play ball, but Magnus von Horns fierce fairytale and Andrea Arnolds kitchen-sink take on English mysticism should count among the first-week highlights for Greta Gerwigs jury The Cannes film festival opens just as the heavens do, too. Its raining on the red carpet and on the black limousines and on the immaculate white pavilions that line up on the beach. The rain falls on the A-listers as they climb the stairs to the Palais, and on the stoic huddled masses who gather behind th

The managers job had been in jeopardy but the teams improved recent form looks likely to salvage a European place It shouldnt be a debate. When Chelsea conduct their end-of-season review this week, it would be ridiculous if they convince themselves that the right call would be to get rid of Mauricio Pochettino and begin yet another search for a head coach. The good news is that prominent figures inside Stamford Bridge are backing Pochettino. Why change now? Why start over when the players want t

From female art trailblazers to playful performance fests, a ridiculous funk wannabe to a clubby Argentinian dance spectacular, our critics pick the arts events that will light up your summer National Treasures Twelve museums across the UK, closing dates vary Turners The Fighting Temeraire visitsTyneside, Artemisia Gentileschi showsat the Ikon in Birmingham and Caravaggio goes to Belfast in this epic tour of paintings from the National Gallery. The revered London museum has collected art for the

Met Office says heavy rain and sudden flooding could occur in affected areas and cause transport disruption Thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the Met Office across England and Wales for Saturday afternoon and continuing into the evening. A yellow weather warning is in place between 1pm and 8pm, covering large parts of Wales and south-west England. Continue reading...

3Arena, Dublin Returning for their first concert since the death of Sarah Harding, old lyrics now have new poignancy but with motorbikes and mic-stand moves, the mood stays upbeat Eleven years have passed since Girls Aloud performed together as a five-piece for the final time, but adoration has endured in the interim perhaps even intensified in the glow of 00s nostalgia. The group not only hauled themselves out of TV talent show Popstars: the Rivals, but then had 20 back-to-back UK Top 10 hits

Thousands of homes and farming land damaged in Ghor province, a week after over 300 killed in flash floods At least 50 people were killed in a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, according to an official. Dozens others remain missing, said Abdul Wahid Hamas, spokesperson for Ghors provincial governor, on Saturday. He said the province had suffered significant financial losses with thousands of homes and properties damaged and hundreds of hectares of agricultural land de

Local health director says cryptosporidium in Brixham more or less dealt with but new cases likely because of delayed symptoms Health officials are expecting more cases of a waterborne disease in Devon, as an MP said heads are going to roll over the outbreak and that the anger among residents was palpable. The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 46 cases of cryptosporidium infection in the Brixham area, while more than 100 other people have reported symptoms, including diarrhoea, stomach pai

Ukraines president says air defences must quadruple to halt Russian advance as morale falls among troops The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the north-east and warned Kyiv has only a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line. Russian forces, which had made only moderate advances in recent months, launched a surprise assault in Kharkiv region on 10 May that has resulted in their biggest territorial gains in a year-