CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Bournemouth drop Álex Jiménez amid investigation into alleged messages to 15-year-old* Player stood down from Saturday’s game at Fulham * Club ‘aware of posts circulating on social media’ Bournemouth have confirmed Álex Jiménez has been omitted from their squad for Saturday’s game at Fulham after they opened an investigation relating to social media posts. It follows alleged exchanges on social media between J... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/08/bournemouth-alex-jimenez-investigation-into-social-media-posts(Fri, 8 May 2026 11:56:27 +0000)

‘LeBron has the worst whistle of any star’: Lakers rip officiating after playoff loss to Thunder* Players huddle around refs to voice frustration * Oklahoma City win 125-107 for 2-0 series lead * Cunningham lifts Pistons past Cavaliers Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the way LeBron James is officiated and guard Austin Reaves complained about treatment from the referees after Los Angeles lost 125-107 to the h... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/08/lakers-vs-thunder-referees-lebron-nba-playoffs(Fri, 8 May 2026 11:56:49 +0000)

Meet the Americans who choose to live without a car in the US: ‘It takes some doing’Guardian readers in the US share how they get around their cities without driving in such a car-dominated country We asked Guardian readers in the US how they get around if they don’t have a car in such a car-dominated country. Several of those who responded described the benefits and many challenges of going by foot, bike or p... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/08/americans-without-cars-driving-dominated-country(Fri, 8 May 2026 12:00:27 +0000)

Americans hail Pope Leo XIV as ‘breath of fresh air’ one year in, as Trump clashes lingerOne year on the job, the first US pope wins support for his progressive views and his defiance of Donald Trump As [Pope Leo XIV][1] concludes his first year as the first American pope on Friday, Americans shared with the Guardian how they feel about the 70-year-old pontiff who has increasingly found himself at odds with [D... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/pope-leo-american-support-in-trump-clash(Fri, 8 May 2026 12:00:27 +0000)

How dangerous is Anthropic’s Mythos AI? | Bruce SchneierThe system’s power is comparable to others – but it still has frightening implications for the future of hacking Last month, Anthropic made a remarkable [announcement][1] about its new model, Claude Mythos Preview: it was so good at finding security vulnerabilities in software that the company would not release it to the general public. Instead, it would ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/08/how-dangerous-is-anthropics-mythos-ai(Fri, 8 May 2026 12:00:27 +0000)

Does anyone on board know how to fly a plane? Labour’s captain has lost control | Marina HydeYou never change the pilot halfway through a flight, says a clearly rattled David Lammy. Can’t he see that his party is in a tailspin? A couple of days ago on a Swiss flight from Seoul to Zurich, a pilot experienced a [medical emergency][1]. Three doctors on board assisted, one of the other pilots assumed the controls,... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/08/fly-plane-labour-lost-control-keir-starmer-david-lammy-pilot(Fri, 8 May 2026 12:02:43 +0000)

Elections 2026 live: ‘I’m not going to walk away,’ says Starmer; Reform makes gains and Labour faces defeat in Wales and ScotlandFarage says Labour being ‘wiped out by Reform in many of their traditional areas’; Greens win first mayoralty in Hackney * [2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes][1] We’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we wait for results. *... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/may/07/elections-2026-local-scotland-wales-reform-green-labour-conservatives-live-news-updates(Fri, 8 May 2026 15:37:57 +0000)

The 26 best Mother’s Day deals for when she says ‘don’t spend too much’From a faux fur throw blanket to a massage gun, here are some practical and exciting gifts that celebrate all moms * [The 23 best Mother’s Day gifts, according to moms, grandmas and one great-grandmother][1] * [Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things][2] [Mother’s Day][3] deals aren’t *just* [f... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/may/02/mothers-day-gifts-deals-sales(Fri, 8 May 2026 15:31:44 +0000)

Middle East crisis live: US fires on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers it claims were trying to violate blockadeCentcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire * [Ceasefire under threat after strikes exchanged in strait][1] The ship monitor **Tanker Trackers** has posted the following on X about the Ocean Koi oil tanker: Her new name is actua... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/08/iran-us-israel-donald-trump-lebanon-ceasefire-oil-strait-hormuz-missiles-latest-news-updates(Fri, 8 May 2026 15:30:27 +0000)

The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul LevinClaims of nimbyism are a misunderstanding: the movement is about whether regular people have a say in fundamental decisions Since the surreal scene at the 2024 presidential inauguration, when a row of big tech titans took their VIP seats and signaled their new alliance with Maga, the Trump administration... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/08/ai-datacenters-democracy(Fri, 8 May 2026 14:00:31 +0000)

White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ for posting AI image of Trump in a graveStar Wars actor later deleted post and apologized, saying president should live ‘long enough to be held accountable’ * [US politics live – latest updates][1] The White House has branded [Star Wars][2] actor [Mark Hamill][3] “a sick individual” after an AI-generated image showing [Donald Trump][4] in a shallow grave, with the words “If... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/white-house-mark-hamill-ai-trump-picture-grave-post(Fri, 8 May 2026 14:04:19 +0000)

Greenlandic woman wins case against Danish authorities who removed her two-hour-old childKeira Alexandra Kronvold’s daughter was taken from her after she was subjected to parental competence psychometric tests A Greenlandic woman whose newborn baby was forcibly removed by Danish authorities as a result of controversial parenting competency tests has won a landmark case in the high court ruling that their actio... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/greenland-woman-wins-danish-authorities-keira-alexandra-kronvold-child(Fri, 8 May 2026 14:45:31 +0000)

AI-powered surveillance company Palantir created a chore coat. Great, now I have no choice but to burn mine | Van BadhamThe gentle French garment is now as cursed as the infamous megacorp, which has accumulated $80m in government contracts in Australia alone It’s taken me years to find a chore coat with a cut that flatters my big tits but, now that I finally own one, I want to* incinerate it.* Such is the powe... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/commentisfree/2026/may/08/palantir-chore-coat-jacket-merch(Fri, 8 May 2026 15:00:31 +0000)

What does a woman swimming in urine tell us about the state of the world? Lots! – Venice Biennale reviewThe theme of earth’s biggest art extravaganza – spiritual rest – felt wildly wrong for our crisis-hit planet. Thank goodness for the pavilions, from fake babies to hi-tech sperm banks to a chocolate Russell Crowe It was almost over before it even started. This year’s Venice Biennale has been tearing itself a... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/may/08/swimming-urine-venice-biennale-review(Fri, 8 May 2026 14:57:01 +0000)

Nato refusing US permission to use bases is ‘a problem’, says Rubio after Meloni meeting – Europe liveUS secretary of state has been meeting Italian leader amid strained tensions over Iran **The European Commission also insisted that airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets,** as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Middle Ea... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/08/ukraine-russia-ceasefire-accusations-strikes-rubio-meloni-hanavirus-latest-news-updates(Fri, 8 May 2026 15:09:50 +0000)

Are Katseye transforming K-pop or making ‘skibidi toilet music’? Either way, fans will tearfully wait hours for a glimpseKatseye blends US sensibilities with the hard-hitting choreography, branding and relentless perfectionism of Korean pop music – and ‘Eyekons’ can’t get enough Ten-year-old Luna and 12-year-old Asha were among the first Eyekons – the noun for Katseye fans, à la Swifties and Beliebers – to arr... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/ng-interactive/2026/may/09/katseye-k-pop-usa-girl-group-band-members-fans(Fri, 8 May 2026 15:00:33 +0000)

Colbert on McDonald’s supply chain concerns: ‘Perhaps this will finally show Trump the true cost of war’Late-night hosts discussed Marco Rubio’s meeting with the pope, Trump bragging about his mental acuity and the ongoing ‘skirmish’ in Iran Late-night hosts covered the [ongoing war in Iran][1] and how the [Trump administration][2] is refusing to focus on rising gas prices back in the US. [1]: https://www.theg... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/may/08/late-night-roundup-trump-iran-pope-rubio(Fri, 8 May 2026 14:24:03 +0000)

‘She made Mondays something to look forward to’: readers pay tribute to Carol Rumens, Guardian’s Poem of the week columnistRumens, whose column ran for nearly 20 years and developed a loyal readership, [died this week aged 81][1] Carol was an excellent commentator on poetry, shrewd and deep-thinking but able to express her thoughts in plain English rather than academic jargon. Her taste in poems was eclectic a... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/08/readers-tribute-to-carol-rumens-poem-of-the-week-columnist(Fri, 8 May 2026 13:01:30 +0000)

Charli xcx: Rock Music review – is she really pivoting from pop? Don’t be so sure …**(Atlantic) **The lyrics may argue the dancefloor is dead, but this funny, wilfully plasticky new single isn’t the total about-turn from Brat that fans expected Last month, Charli xcx began the media campaign for her seventh studio album by giving an interview to Vogue magazine. [The ensuing feature][1] caused an impressive deg... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/08/charli-xcx-rock-music-review-is-she-really-pivoting-from-pop-dont-be-so-sure(Fri, 8 May 2026 13:06:39 +0000)

Steve Hilton: British strategist becomes unlikely frontrunner for California governorFormer David Cameron adviser says a vote for him will make California ‘Califordable’ – not everyone is convinced He “knows how to wind people up like Trump”, according to friends, and made his name in the UK with zany policy ideas including making the country sunnier using state-owned cloud busters. Now the controversial strat... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/steve-hilton-british-strategist-frontrunner-california-governor-david-cameron(Fri, 8 May 2026 13:04:13 +0000)