Monday, May 4, 2026

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'

The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

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