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Today’s fixtures include international friendlies featuring teams like Colombia, Canada, and Ghana among others. International Friendlies International Friendlies Matchday Colombia 3 1 Costa Rica Canada 0 2 Uzbekistan Croatia 1 7 Belgium Georgia 1 8 Romania Morocco 1 8 Madagascar Wales 1 9 Ghana

California’s primary elections, set for June 2, feature 61 candidates vying for the governorship, following the term limit of outgoing Democrat Gavin Newsom. The state’s “jungle primary” system allows any registered voter to participate, increasing the possibility of Republicans advancing to the general election.

Jeremy Corbyn addressed a crowd at SXSW in London, asserting that Jeffrey Epstein’s influence on British politics remains significant. Discussing the imminent release of files related to Peter Mandelson, Corbyn characterised this moment as a potential turning point, calling for a comprehensive public inquiry into the connections involved.

Mamadou Aliou, an environmental safety officer and activist in Bembou Silaty, Guinea, illustrates the struggle faced by locals as bauxite mining displaces agriculture and devastates water quality. Despite Guinea’s vast bauxite reserves, residents contend with poverty and environmental degradation linked to foreign mining operations.

A newly identified fungus in the UK targets the invasive heath-star moss, which harms native flora. Discovered by Dr George Greiff, this species may restore ecological balance by creating ‘patches of death’ in the moss, potentially aiding the revival of local habitats.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted energy and industrial sites across multiple Russian regions, notably damaging the Saratov oil refinery, according to local authorities. Ukraine’s military confirmed the refinery hit but refuted claims of an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Three civilians were reported injured in Belgorod.

Denis Horton sought medical advice for his wife Penny after she exhibited signs of early onset Alzheimer’s, including memory loss. Following extensive testing, she was diagnosed and is participating in a pioneering clinical trial at University College Hospital focusing on brain inflammation’s role in Alzheimer’s progression.

Fabrizio Romano, shortlists the next managers for Liverpool FC after they sacked Arne Slot. Liverpool have officially parted ways with Arne Slot in one of the biggest managerial stories of the summer. Fabrizio Romano explains the reasons behind Liverpool’s decision, the internal tensions that developed during the season, and why Andoni Iraola has emerged as the clear favourite to take over at Anfield. The video also covers Liverpool’s official statement, Mohamed Salah’s public criticism, Xabi Alonso’s situation, and the latest developments in the managerial market involving Milan, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen. A full breakdown of one of the…

Senior Sri Lankan monk Pallegama Hemarathana has been suspended amid allegations of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in 2022. His arrest on 9 May followed a police investigation at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple. Hemarathana, aged 71, has been granted bail, pending legal proceedings.

Campaigners are raising concerns that lenient sentencing for teenage boys convicted of sexual offences is normalising such behaviour. Recent cases, including three boys spared jail for raping two girls in Fordingbridge, have prompted widespread outrage and calls for a review of sentencing guidelines by officials, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.