Emiliano Martinez and John McGinn from Aston Villa feature prominently in the selected squad, which includes players from various clubs like Freiburg and Braga, highlighting a diverse talent pool ahead of upcoming matches.

Reckoning Action, an advocacy organisation established by Cheyenne Hunt, is addressing misogyny and gender bias in the United States. Nancy Cordes has reported on the group’s initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and driving change regarding these social issues.

Three teenagers received youth rehabilitation orders after being convicted of raping two girls in separate incidents near Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The court noted the boys’ diagnoses of ADHD and low IQs, opting against custodial sentences to support their reintegration into society. A restraining order was imposed against the defendants.

Finnish divers suggest that five Italian tourists, who perished in a cave dive in the Maldives, may have taken the wrong exit tunnel within the underwater complex.

Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and David Raya were absent from Arsenal’s first-team training as the club prepares for the Premier League title celebration. A club spokesperson confirmed their absence is part of individual training programmes, easing concerns ahead of the final match against Crystal Palace and the Champions League final.

The Trump administration has appointed over 80 new immigration judges in a move to expedite deportation cases, marking the largest class in the Justice Department’s history. The judges, primarily with backgrounds in ICE or military service, are part of an effort to reform the immigration court system amid a significant backlog of cases.

Two law enforcement officers have filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia to challenge the legality of a newly established $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump, aiming to address claims of weaponisation against individuals.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported the coordination of 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, asserting control amid a US blockade. Discussions between Washington and Tehran regarding resumed traffic remain unresolved, exacerbating tensions and potential impacts on global markets.

A federal judge has mandated White House staff, including chief of staff Susie Wiles and deputy chief Stephen Miller, to preserve presidential records under the Presidential Records Act. The preliminary injunction takes effect on 26 May and follows a lawsuit from historical and oversight groups challenging a recent Justice Department opinion.

James Murdoch has finalised a deal to acquire New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network for over £300 million, enhancing his media portfolio. The transaction includes Vox’s news site and popular podcasts, while CEO Jim Bankoff will continue to lead operations under Lupa Systems.