Reform is not racist, Welsh leader says in heated election debate
Wales’ big six parties clashed in the TV debate less than two weeks before the Senedd election. BBC News
Face serum advert banned over ‘five years younger’ claim
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked. BBC News
A crime most fowl: Alberta Mounties on hunt for two peacocks stowed in stolen truckGlobalnews Digital
Alberta RCMP are asking for the public’s help recovering two peacocks that were inside a crate in a white 2005 Ford F350 Crew Cab that was stolen on April 26.…
All but back in Champions League – yet big decisions loom at Man Utd
Barring an unimaginable sequence of results, Old Trafford will host Champions League football again next season, but for those running the club, their most significant work is about to begin.…
Trump admits he ‘wasn’t making it that easy’ for Secret Service during WHCD shooting
President Donald Trump conceded that he may have complicated the Secret Service’s evacuation process after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night. In a preview for a “60 Minutes” interview…
Canada’s Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test
Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney’s first year as Canada’s PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises. BBC News
Illegal alien accused of biting 3-year-old girl’s face at Texas park, ICE lodges detainer after arrest: DHS
An illegal migrant is accused of biting a 3-year-old girl in the face during an attack at a Texas park, authorities said, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has now…
Marilyn Monroe’s former home declared historic monument, owners say it killed their $8M investment
A California couple is suing Los Angeles after the city blocked them from tearing down their property — Marilyn Monroe’s former home — and declared it a historic monument. In…
Alberta government develops new certification process to meet demand for teachersKen MacGillivray
With up to 80,000 additional students expected to join Alberta classrooms over the next three years, the provincial government has come up with a plan to certify more teachers.
‘Killing in prison is not difficult’ – the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars
Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change? BBC News
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements. BBC News
Dave Grohl says the key to keeping his voice healthy is beer and whiskey
The Foo Fighters have a new record coming out on Friday, which means they’re doing the rounds to promote it, and in one interview, frontman Dave Grohl provided some insights…
Ban ‘forever chemicals’ in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say. BBC News
How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
Jenny Lennick’s colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world. BBC News
Mike Vrabel admitting to ‘difficult conversations’ didn’t help him or Dianna Russini
Mike Vrabel told reporters he had to have “difficult conversations” with his family and team after the New York Post published photos of him hugging and holding hands with Athletic…
Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK
The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains. BBC News
The ‘dumb machine’ promising a clean energy breakthrough
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work? BBC News
The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job. BBC News
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts. BBC News