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Associated PressSmall anti-war protest ruffles University of Michigan graduation ceremony
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies. No arrests were reported and the protest — comprised of about 50 people, many wearing traditional Arabic kaffiyeh along with their graduation caps — didn’t seriously interrupt the nearly two-hour event at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, which was attended by tens of thousands of people. One protest banner read: “No universities left in Gaza.”
- The Telegraph
Lib Dem councillors outnumber Tories for first time in 18 years
The Liberal Democrats have won more council seats than the Conservatives for the first time since 1996.
- PA Media: Sport
Chris Wilder hints that Forest’s recent run-in with VAR played part in decision
The Sheffield United boss felt Ben Brereton Diaz was fouled in the build-up to Ryan Yates’ crucial second goal in Forest’s 3-1 win.
- Yahoo Sports
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole throws off a mound for first time since spring training shutdown
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole took a step closer to returning from elbow inflammation. He threw off a mound for the first time since being shut down during spring training.
- The Telegraph
The Tories must change course, or be wiped out
Let me cut to the chase so no one wastes time overanalysing this: we must not change our leader. Changing leader now won’t work: the time to do so came and went. The hole to dig us out is the PM’s, and it’s time for him to start shovelling.
- The Telegraph
Nottingham Forest’s frenzied season of referee fury looks like having a happy ending
After an excruciating season, seemingly defined by anger over referees and VAR, plus a points deduction, Nottingham Forest are finally in sight of Premier League survival.
- Evening Standard
Premier League top scorers 2023-24: Hat-trick hero Erling Haaland leads Alexander Isak and Cole Palmer
Man City star takes commanding lead
- The Independent
Manchester City vs Wolves LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates after Erling Haaland hat-trick
Follow all the live action from the Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium
- The Telegraph
Freddie Clarke’s ‘big man try’ helps Gloucester into Challenge Cup final after beating Benetton
Gloucester stormed past Benetton into the final of the Challenge Cup thanks to the verve of Zach Mercer, the control of their half backs and a lung-busting intercept try from second row Freddie Clarke.
- Associated Press Finance
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements after the latest round of negotiations with the firefighters' union failed to deliver an agreement on wages. The company said Saturday that it locked out about 125 firefighters and a facility about 170 miles (275 kilometers) away in central Washington. The firefighters serve as first responders to fires and medical emergencies and can call in help from local fire departments.
- The Telegraph
Victorious Green Party councillor shouts ‘Allahu Akbar!’
A Green Party candidate shouted “Allahu Akbar!” after being elected to Leeds city council, while his supporters unfurled a Palestinian flag behind him.
- Elle
Kendall Jenner Wears Checkered Keyhole Dress to F1 Sprint in Miami
Kendall Jenner attended the Sprint Qualifying prior to the F1 Grand Prix in Miami, walking in the Pitlane wearing all Tommy Hilfiger.
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Labour’s Sadiq Khan wins third term as London mayor
Khan won a little over a million votes, or nearly 44% of the vote, more than 11 percentage points ahead of his main challenger, the Conservative Party’s Susan Hall. He did particularly well in inner London but struggled in several outer boroughs. He used his victory speech to call for a general election, saying that "it's time for (UK Prime Minister) Rishi Sunak to give the public a choice".
- Evening Standard
Man City vs Wolves LIVE! Premier League match stream and latest score as Erling Haaland scores hat-trick
Pep Guardiola’s champions will look to respond to Arsenal’s win in title race
- PA Media: UK News
Police seize 22 dogs from suspected illegal XL bully farm
Twenty-two animals were seized from an allotment on Thursday, including mothers and puppies.
- Evening Standard
Sadiq Khan storms to victory in London mayoral election as he claims historic third term
Labour incumbent wins 1,088,225 votes – 275,828 more than his main rival, Tory candidate Susan Hall
- PA Media: UK News
Sadiq Khan wins third term in London as Labour continues to count gains
Incumbent mayor Mr Khan beat his nearest rival, Conservative candidate Susan Hall.
- The Independent
Trump and Republicans line up to praise frat boys as they wade into campus Gaza protests
A Trump campaign featured video of fraternity protesters who appeared to make monkey noises towards a Black woman filming the protests, echoing longstanding racist tropes
- The Telegraph
Reborn Newcastle closing in on European place
As Newcastle United’s supporters serenaded their triumphant players with chants of “Europe again, Europe again ole ole ole…” the future is once again looking bright on Tyneside.
- Business Insider
3 reasons your teens and 20s are 'the decisive decade'
Gen Zers are navigating their decisive decade — ages 14 to 24. Some are showing signs of becoming "disconnected youth."