May 4, 2025 - Brief Briefing

VE Day: Veterans to join King for tea party as Keir Starmer praises ‘selfless dedication’

Veterans are set to join the King for a VE Day tea party today as the prime minister has paid tribute to the “selfless...

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VE Day: Veterans to join King for tea party as Keir Starmer praises 'selfless dedication'

Environment

U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 4% after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June

Logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. crude oil futures fell more than...

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U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 4% after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June

Fourteen children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over Gateshead fire released on bail

All 14 children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a boy died in a fire have been released on police bail, officers said. Layton...

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Fourteen children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over Gateshead fire released on bail

Business

WH Smith buyer ‘faces 12-month ban’ on mass shop closures

The new owner of WH Smith’s high street chain has effectively been barred from launching a wave of mass store closures for at least...

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WH Smith buyer 'faces 12-month ban' on mass shop closures

World

Netanyahu vows to retaliate against Houthis and Iran after missile attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthis and their Iranian “masters” after the group launched a missile attack on...

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Netanyahu vows to retaliate against Houthis and Iran after missile attack

Woman missing for more than 60 years found ‘alive and well’

A woman in the US who has been missing since 1962 has been found “alive and well”, authorities have said. Audrey Backeberg left her...

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Woman missing for more than 60 years found 'alive and well'

Terror arrests came in context of raised warnings about Iran, with ongoing chaos in its own backyard

These are two separate and unrelated investigations by counter-terror officers. But the common thread is nationality – seven out of the eight people arrested...

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Terror arrests came in context of raised warnings about Iran, with ongoing chaos in its own backyard

Politics

Wes Streeting denies Labour has made ‘mistakes’ with ‘unpopular’ policies despite poor local election results

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has defended “unpopular” policies such as the cut to the winter fuel allowance despite Labour’s poor performance at the local...

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Wes Streeting denies Labour has made 'mistakes' with 'unpopular' policies despite poor local election results

Politics

Conservatives call for Labour’s Lucy Powell to resign over grooming gang remarks

The Conservatives are calling for Lucy Powell to resign after the Labour MP’s exchange with a commentator about grooming gangs. The comment was made...

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Conservatives call for Labour's Lucy Powell to resign over grooming gang remarks

World

Israeli pilots’ protest letter reveals deepening rift over ongoing war in Gaza

The Israeli Air Force is regarded as one of the country’s most elite units. So, when hundreds of current and former pilots call for...

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Israeli pilots' protest letter reveals deepening rift over ongoing war in Gaza

Politics

Reform’s mission to ‘remoralise’ young people, says party chairman

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf says his party’s mission is to “remoralise” young people. Speaking off the back of his party’s massive gains in...

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Reform's mission to 'remoralise' young people, says party chairman

Sports

Zilisch to miss Xfinity race in Texas after wreck

Associated Press Apr 30, 2025, 07:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FORT WORTH, Texas — Connor Zilisch, the 18-year-old driver already with two NASCAR...

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Zilisch to miss Xfinity race in Texas after wreck

Sports

23XI, Front Row ask judge to toss NASCAR claim

Associated Press Apr 30, 2025, 07:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge to dismiss...

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23XI, Front Row ask judge to toss NASCAR claim

Sports

Logano throws fastball back at Jones: Ever drive?

ESPN News Services Apr 29, 2025, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 1 Related Jones was angered by Logano’s rant and...

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Logano throws fastball back at Jones: Ever drive?

Sports

Rantanen hat trick rallies Stars past Avs in G7

ESPN News Services May 3, 2025, 11:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — 1 Related Dallas won three home games in the series,...

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Rantanen hat trick rallies Stars past Avs in G7

Sports

Canes’ Andersen, 35, secures deal before Round 2

ESPN News Services May 3, 2025, 05:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to...

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Canes' Andersen, 35, secures deal before Round 2

Sports

Jets stick up for Hellebuyck after latest playoff dud

Greg WyshynskiMay 3, 2025, 12:24 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Winnipeg Jets defended star goaltender...

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