Yahoo News The 8 things you might have missed this weekend amidst wedding-fever
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, giddy with happiness on their wedding day put a smile on the faces of millions watching from around the globe Chelsea took the FA Cup title, the Kilauea volcano continued to spew lava, and Nicola Sturgeon reignited the Scottish independence debate.
Amidst all the wedding excitement, here we round up the other top stories you might have missed this weekend:
1. Chelsea win FA Cup final
Decided in the 22nd minute with a penalty taken by Eden Hazard, Chelsea beat Manchester United to the FA Cup title on Saturday.
Thought likely to be a parting gift from manager Antonio Conte, the Italian head coach lingered over the trophy, gleeful to make the win over his old enemy, Jose Mourinho.
Eden Hazard shone throughout the game, with a performance which will leave some wondering what problems the young Belgian might bring England when the two countries meet in the World Cup next month.
Despite Mounrinho's claims after the game that his team deserved to win, Manchester United gave a lacklustre performance in the final- particularly in the first half of the game, leaving Conte's men to secure his second major honour in two years in English football.
Read the full match report here
2. Nicola Sturgeon pledges to 'restart' independence drive
The Scottish First Minister announced Sunday that she is to "restart" her campaign for Scottish independence ahead of the release of a revamped economic blueprint that could see her ditching the pound.
Nicola Sturgeon said the publication of the report this week would be an “important moment” in her battle to break up the UK.
It is expected that the 400-page document will recommend that the pound would be used in a transition period after independence, before moving to a new Scottish currency that would initially be pegged to sterling.
Wealthy investors would be given preferential treatment under a separate Scotland’s immigration system using a “golden visa” scheme, it was said, in an attempt to increase the country’s sluggish growth rates.
Appearing on ITV’s Peston on Sunday, she argued that a new debate about independence would bring “hope” to Scotland rather than the “despair” caused by Brexit.
3. Asia Argento calls Cannes Harvey Weinstein's 'hunting ground'
Italian actress Asia Argento made an impassioned speech during the closing ceremony of this year's Cannes Film Festival, stunning the audience as she targeted Harvey Weinstein and industry abusers 'yet to be unmasked'.
Speaking from the stage of the Grand Theatre Lumière, Argento, reminded the audience that the festival had been a prime stalking ground for abusers in the past.
“In 1997, I was raped by Harvey Weinstein here at Cannes,” she said, to pin-drop silence. “I was 21 years old. This festival was his hunting ground.
“Even tonight," she said "sitting among you, there are those who still have to be held accountable for their conduct against women for behaviour that does not belong in this industry. You know who you are. But more importantly, we know who you are. And we’re not going to allow you to get away with it any longer.”
Harvey Weinstein denies all allegations of non-consensual sex.
4. Texas school shooting victims named, including hero pupil who barricaded classroom door
The gun debate was once again reignited in the US this weekend after another deadly school shooting saw 10 killed in Texas on Friday.
Details of the eight students and two teachers who died in the attack were revealed on Saturday, including a Pakistani exchange student and a substitute teacher trying to make ends meet for her family.
Chris Stone, 17, was among a group of students who blocked the door to try to prevent the gunman from entering their art classroom, Abel San Miguel said.
The shooter fired his shotgun through the door, however, striking Stone in the chest, he said.
Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a 17-year-old student at Santa Fe High School - where the attack took place - is being held on two charges: Aggravated assault to a public servant and capital murder, which means he could face the death penalty.
5. Roman Abramovich's UK visa delayed
Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich, is yet to have his UK visa renewed by the Home Office after the government ordered a review of the immigration status of hundreds of wealthy Russians in Britain.
Mr Abramovich applied for a renewal when his previous visa expired last month but has not received a decision, a source familiar with the matter told the Daily Telegraph.
The source said the renewal process was taking longer than usual but there was no suggestion it would be denied.
Mr Abramovich, who is worth an estimated £8 billion, made his fortune in Russia's oil industry in the 1990s. The billionaire, 51, has been a frequent visitor to London since he bought Chelsea Football Club in 2003.
Unlike some other wealthy Russian investors, he never took UK residency but has continued to visit the UK on a Tier-1 visa.
6. Mass cancellations cause rail chaos
On the first day of a 'timetable revolution' dozens of trains had already been cancelled by 9am, with disruption expected to continue for up to a month.
On Sunday the times of more than 3,000 trains operated by the UK’s largest rail franchise, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), changed.
The company - which runs Southern Rail, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern - have said that the timetable overhaul will mean there are 400 more trains a day and will allow 50,000 extra passengers to get to London during morning peak hours.
However, on the day of the launch GTR were left apologising to customers.
Last week Thameslink admitted on Twitter that it anticipated it will be June 11 before the new timetable is fully operational on its routes. Train drivers and commuter groups have warned that the worst is yet to come.
7. John Bercow allegedly called Andrea Leadsom a 'liar'
John Bercow allegedly accused Andrea Leadsom of being a liar in the Commons after she confronted him over claims he had described her as a "stupid woman".
The row began on Wednesday after Mr Brecow allegedly described the Leader of the House of Commons, as a “stupid woman” and muttered that she was "f ------ useless".
On Friday night The Telegraph learned that Mrs Leadsom returned to the Chamber on Wednesday afternoon to confront Mr Bercow over his alleged comments and asked him for an explanation.
He allegedly responded by calling her a liar. When she explained that she had been informed about the Speaker's alleged comments by other members, he allegedly accused her of being a liar again and turned away from her.
8. England players prepared for racial abuse at World Cup in Russia
England’s planning for the World Cup in Russiawill include preparing players for racial abuse, Gareth Southgate revealed on Saturday.
As part of their World Cup workshops Pippa Grange, a psychologist who is the Football Association’s head of people and team development, will cover how to cope with racist incidents.
Southgate has openly stressed that countries including England must also “get our house in order” over racism in football, but is keenly aware of the history of the problem in Russia and wants his players to know that they will be supported in highlighting any problems.
He said: “We work with our players on how we will support each other if anything like that was to happen.
England players will not leave the pitch if they are victims of such abuse, as that runs the risk of being excluded from the tournament.
Fifa protocol is that the match referee should be informed and he will in turn tell the fourth official.
Best picture from the weekend
We can't completely ignore the story that really stole this weekend. The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle on Saturday saw a rare happy story take over the news agenda the past few days, with millions from all over the world tuning in to watch the beaming newlyweds exchange their first kiss as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Best video from the weekend
The best footage of this weekend comes from Hawaii, where the Kilauea volcano is continuing to cause chaos after it first began erupting on 3 May.
The volcano has now created nearly two dozen lava-shooting fissures on Hawaii's Big Island, with thousands being forced to evacuate their homes.
Experts remain unsure of where more of the hazardous cracks might open up, or when the volcanic activity might stop.
On Saturday a man became the first to be injured in the event, as he was hit by flying lava while sat on his third floor balcony.
The unnamed man is in a serious condition after his leg was smashed by the volcanic debris, which can hit temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius at the point of eruption.
Best cartoon from the weekend
