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Warmer weather doesn't last long in the week ahead
Warm weather and a chance for storms gets the new week going.

A cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked as Iran makes new peace proposal
It marks at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began.

How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
The U.S. government has been investigating UFO reports since the 1940s.

Plans move forward on Milwaukee’s first all-accessible park, Stella’s Playground
The Schneider family is leading the project, inspired by their 9-year-old daughter Stella.

In Focus: Appleton airport fastest-growing airport in the state
Abe Weber, director of Appleton International Airport, discussed how it has reached this accomplishment despite challenges.

Future of air travel in Wisconsin
Jason Fechner talks with players with stakes in each of the state’s three largest airports.

In Focus: Milwaukee airport director breaks down state of operations at Mitchell
Harold Mester spoke to Spectrum News about what the future of air travel might hold out of Milwaukee’s largest city.

In Focus: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard examines how local airport aids county growth
While acknowledging the challenges facing air travel overall now, Agard discussed the assets and growth that are helping to overcome those challenges.

Your guide to 2026 Wisconsin Pride events
Celebrate Pride all month long.

Former MMSD employee says private company is mismanaging agency's wastewater treatment plants
MMSD’s former intergovernmental relations coordinator says Veolia has been mismanaging the government agency.

Another Milwaukee apartment building with no working sprinklers catches fire, displacing dozens
The fire started around 3 a.m. Friday and the cause is still under investigation.

Crowds rally on 'May Day' in Madison
The demonstrations are seen as a way to demand fair conditions for workers and the working class.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff goes on injured list after experiencing velocity drop in his last start
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Parts of Mitchell Interchange to close this weekend
One road and five ramps will be closed near the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Democrats capitalize on Republican congressman’s comments that he’s not following his re-election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, said last week that he doesn’t know if he’ll get re-elected.

'How do we blend the unique identities?': Plans underway to merge West Bend high schools
In West Bend, school district projections show high school enrollment could decline by more than 300 students over the next three years.

Green Bay celebrates America's 250th birthday with community quilt
Individual quilt squares will represent the nation’s past and future. It'll be unveiled on July 4.

Gentle start to the month of May
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

On call on campus: Marquette University students join emergency response efforts
A group of around 20 students who have emergency medical technician (EMT) certification will now be deployed during emergencies.

World News

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.

Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge
Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.

'I was trying to save a life,' man who intervened in Golders Green attack tells BBC
Ashkan Asadian said he acted on the spur of the moment without thinking about the danger of the situation.

UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.

BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

NHS cancer jab could mean patients spend hours less in hospital
Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.

Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

The Papers: 'No money for new weapons' and 'Cost of pint hits £10'
A lack of defence funding and surging costs of a pint of beer are prominent stories on Monday's papers.

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme
Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.

Tourist hotspot with UK's worst phone signal 'frustrating' locals and visitors
Tenby is a “dead zone” for mobile signal, a business owner said, with the issue driving away customers.

Mild and mostly dry bank holiday but heavy showers possible for some
Temperatures across the UK are expected to take a dip, with the potential for some heavy showers and thunder in some areas.

Man and woman die and three injured in house blast
Police said the explosion was "suspicious" but was not being treated as a terrorist incident.

Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.

Police probe link between drive-by shooting and stabbing
The possibility a drive-by shooting and a stabbing in Brixton are linked is being examined by police.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

Has tide turned for troubled Spurs under De Zerbi?
Is Tottenham Hotspur's superb win at Aston Villa the moment the tide turned in their fight against Premier League relegation, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy
Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion.

Slot's VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issues
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was furious that Manchester United's second goal was allowed, but also highlighted issues with his own side after the 3-2 defeat.

Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion
Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.

Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for?
Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis, writes Simon Stone.

Antonelli 'stupendous' and Leclerc's 'lairy final lap' - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix.