May 2025 - Brief Briefing

Israel confirms Hamas chief Mohammad Sinwar was killed – as group makes counter-offer on ceasefire

Israel has confirmed its forces have killed Hamas’s Gaza chief, Mohammad Sinwar, as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff called the group’s counter-offer on...

by admin May 31, 2025

Israel confirms Hamas chief Mohammad Sinwar was killed - as group makes counter-offer on ceasefire

World

Train derails in Russian bridge collapse – as ‘illegal interference’ blamed

At least three people have died in a train derailment in Russia which happened after a bridge collapsed. Local authorities have blamed “illegal interference”...

by admin May 31, 2025

Train derails in Russian bridge collapse - as 'illegal interference' blamed

Science

Webb Telescope Uncovers Hidden Active Galactic Nuclei

An obscured population of huge and massive black holes has been revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope. This discovery could bridge the gap...

by admin May 31, 2025

Webb Telescope Uncovers Hidden Active Galactic Nuclei

Science

SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss

SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27 that featured the first-ever significant reuse of Starship hardware. As planned on Flight 9,...

by admin May 31, 2025

SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss

Science

7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China

A new study on a 7,100-year-old skeleton from China has revealed a “ghost” lineage that only existed in theories until now. Skeleton of the...

by admin May 31, 2025

7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China

Science

SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record With 170 Orbital Liftoffs Planned for 2025

By 2025, SpaceX is aiming to launch at a record pace: 170 orbital missions, nearly one every other day. Should we hit our goal, it...

by admin May 31, 2025

SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record With 170 Orbital Liftoffs Planned for 2025

Science

Scientists Capture Plasma Streams, Coronal Raindrops in Sharpest-Ever View of Sun’s Corona

In a landmark achievement for solar astronomy, scientists have unveiled the most detailed view ever of the sun’s corona — its superheated outer atmosphere...

by admin May 31, 2025

Scientists Capture Plasma Streams, Coronal Raindrops in Sharpest-Ever View of Sun’s Corona

Politics

‘No doubt’ UK will spend 3% of GDP on defence in next parliament, defence secretary says

There is “no doubt” the UK “will spend 3% of our GDP on defence” in the next parliament, the defence secretary has said. John...

by admin May 31, 2025

'No doubt' UK will spend 3% of GDP on defence in next parliament, defence secretary says

Business

Ministers to kick off hunt for successor to Ofcom chair Lord Grade

Ministers are to kick off the hunt for a new chair of the communications regulator as Lord Grade of Yarmouth prepares to bow out...

by admin May 31, 2025

Ministers to kick off hunt for successor to Ofcom chair Lord Grade

Sports

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani both blast home runs in first inning of Yankees-Dodgers

Open Extended Reactions Baseball fans were treated to a major showdown Friday night, as the 1 Related The meeting also brought together two of...

by admin May 31, 2025

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani both blast home runs in first inning of Yankees-Dodgers

Sports

L.A.’s Betts day-to-day after stubbing toe in mishap

Alden GonzalezMay 30, 2025, 08:17 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

by admin May 31, 2025

L.A.'s Betts day-to-day after stubbing toe in mishap

Sports

Sources: FBI probes MLBPA business partnership

Don Van Natta Jr. Close Don Van Natta Jr. ESPN Senior Writer Host and co-executive producer of the new ESPN series, “Backstory” Member of...

by admin May 31, 2025

Sources: FBI probes MLBPA business partnership

Sports

Islanders sign F Palmieri, D Boqvist to deals

Greg WyshynskiMay 30, 2025, 01:49 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Kyle Palmieri has signed a new...

by admin May 31, 2025

Islanders sign F Palmieri, D Boqvist to deals

Sports

No surgery for injured Canes trio after playoff run

Associated Press May 30, 2025, 02:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH, N.C. — 1 Related Chatfield had missed the closeout game of the...

by admin May 31, 2025

No surgery for injured Canes trio after playoff run

World

Trump to double tariffs on steel imports – as he threatens China

Donald Trump said he plans to double tariffs on steel imports from next week, deepening his trade war which has hit global markets. The...

by admin May 31, 2025

Trump to double tariffs on steel imports - as he threatens China

World

Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service after evacuation

The last working hospital in northern Gaza is no longer functional according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) – a day after staff reported...

by admin May 31, 2025

Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service after evacuation

Sports

Big 12 chief: Big Ten, SEC must serve all football

Andrea AdelsonMay 30, 2025, 01:29 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO,...

by admin May 30, 2025

Big 12 chief: Big Ten, SEC must serve all football

Technology

$TRUMP and other meme coins won’t be protected by SEC, Commissioner Hester Peirce says

Hester Peirce, commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), speaks during the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 24,...

by admin May 30, 2025

$TRUMP and other meme coins won't be protected by SEC, Commissioner Hester Peirce says

Technology

Stablecoins stole the show at Bitcoin 2025 — here’s what the major players said

Bitcoin 2025 brought together thousands of investors, builders, and believers for a showcase of crypto’s next chapter. MacKenzie Sigalos LAS VEGAS — At the...

by admin May 30, 2025