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‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says

Proponents say scheme could generate up to £2.7bn in five years by making travel around north of England easier A proposed travel card for northern England modelled on London’s Oyster system could save commuters up to £276 a year, data shows. Users would tap in and out across different transport networks and fares would be automatically capped at the cheapest available rate. Continue reading...

About half of California waterways contaminated with Pfas, pesticide analysis finds

Review detects ‘forever chemicals’ in many of the state’s tested streams and rivers, including drinking water sources Around half of California waterways tested by regulators are contaminated with pesticides considered Pfas, “forever chemicals”, a new analysis of state and federal records shows, highlighting a risk in the substances’ wide use that is only beginning to come into focus. The pesticides are linked to a range of health problems, including cancer, and the review is the first to systematically check for the dangerous substances in streams and rivers, which include drinking water sources. Continue reading...

Swarms of 'killer mosquitoes' released on innocent Americans reveal secret Pentagon files

Unearthed files from the Pentagon reveal the existence of a secret project aimed at turning common pests into a deadly disease-carrying army.

Charges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march

Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.

'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London

The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.

Behind the historic efforts to transport Bayeux tapestry from France to UK

Special, secretive operation will ship 11th-century artwork across Channel without jolts, bumps or shakes As the Bayeux tapestry wends its way across the Channel in a top secret operation there will be no jolts, no bumps, no shakes or vibrations – unlike the voyage of William the Conqueror whose 1066 victory at Hastings the artefact recounts. “Nothing has been left to chance,” Catherine Pégard, the French minister of culture told a gathering to mark the historic loan, which will be physically achieved with the tapestry, which is really an embroidery, transported in a specially constructed cradle within a container, the minister said. Continue reading...

Trump-endorsed candidate stunned in Iowa as anti-pesticide movement claims major victory

The narrow win on Tuesday exposed potential vulnerabilities within Trump's coalition in the deeply conservative state, offering encouragement to Democrats who are optimistic about their chances of flipping the governor's office this year

Trump administration office charged with tracking pests keeps getting infested with bed bugs

The agency has reportedly told employees to take personal vacation time if they don’t want to be in the infested office

IDF takes Lebanon Crusader-era castle during deepest incursion into country

The capture of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, came after days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages

Iran-US war latest: Israel captures 900-year-old castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years

Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for third time'

Sir Alex Ferguson aims dig at Arsenal in 'leaked' message to PSG owner after Champions League final

The Gunners were defeated in heartbreaking fashion in the showpiece event in Budapest on Saturday night, with Gabriel's penalty miss condemning them to a 4-3 loss in the shootout.

<a href="https://news.sky.com/story/champions-league-final-latest-arsenal-fans-out-in-force-in-budapest-as-their-team-face-psg-13549223?postid=11788075#liveblog-body">Hundreds arrested across France during unrest after PSG win - as more than 50 officers injured</a>

Israel seizes Crusades-built fortress in Lebanon as it expands offensive

Israeli forces have captured a strategically important fortress from the Crusades, marking the country's deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter of a century.

Middle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh comes despite a nominal ceasefire and shortly before talks due in the US Israeli troops have captured a mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter of a century. The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members in the rugged area. Israel has expanded the scope of its operations in Lebanon sending troops across the Litani River, which previously served as a de facto boundary. Israel has designated the area from the Litani up to the Zahrani River a combat zone. Some residents have already left the area due to the intense strikes in recent days, but people remain in many of the area’s towns. Hezbollah overnight claimed two attacks targeting Israeli troops and a Merkava tank in the southwestern town of Bayada near the border. In recent days, the group has said it has clashed with Israeli troops in several towns just north of the river near Nabatiyeh and the castle. The Lebanese Health Ministry said the death toll in the country since March was 3,371, including civilians and combatants. The Israeli army announced Sunday that one of its soldiers had been killed the previous day by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon, bringing to 25 the number of Israeli military deaths since early March. US president Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Trump has said his priorities for any deal include stopping Iran from any nuclear weapon development and re-opening the blockaded strait of Hormuz. Benjamin Netanyahu said he has given orders to the Israeli army to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip in a move that threatens to torpedo an already fragile ceasefire and create catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the already devastated territory. Continue reading...

The One Where Arsenal Got Beat! Friends icon David Schwimmer joins David Beckham at star-studded Champions League final as Gunners lose to Paris Saint-Germain

David Schwimmer was among the star-studded crowd watching on as Arsenal lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest.

PSG stars joined on the pitch by glamorous WAGs after Champions League glory - as distraught Arsenal stars race back to London with families for Premier League trophy parade

The French team won after a tense penalty play off in Budapest, which saw Arsenal bail out of their bid to win two League trophies following their Premier League victory last weekend.

Paris police arrest more than 130 as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win over Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain supporters aimed fireworks at police officers who responded with teargas, according to reports Paris police deployed thousands of officers to control crowds at some of the city’s hotspots, using teargas and arresting more than 130 people, after Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League final. Footage aired on the news channel BFM showed scenes of tensions and brief skirmishes around PSG’s Parc de Princes stadium in western Paris, where more than 40,000 people watched the club win its second consecutive title on penalties at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on giant screens. Continue reading...

‘Happy either way’: Arsenal fans find zen attitude to Champions League final

Supporters filling north London pubs said they were already gratified by Premier League win The streets of Holloway, usually bustling with families and trolly-dragging shoppers, were uncharacteristically quiet on Saturday afternoon. But shortly after the clock struck 5pm, loud roars echoed through the north London high street, located a short walk away from the Emirates stadium, as Arsenal walked on to the pitch for the Champions League final. While the team, still basking in the glory of their Premier League win last week, were in Budapest for their final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, Gunners – or Gooners, as they are colloquially known – came out to support the team on their home turf. Continue reading...

Arsenal fan with life-threatening injury after Budapest scooter accident walks out of hospital because he is desperate to see Champions League final

The British man, who is said to be in need of 'immediate' medical attention, was involved in the incident in Budapest, Hungary, earlier this afternoon. (Pictured: Arsenal fans in Budapest).

Budapest police investigating fan brawl before Champions League final

Police in Budapest have made arrests and are studying CCTV footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.