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Singer Tina Turner, an unforgettable live performer and one of the most successful artists of all time, has passed away at her home in Switzerland, near Zurich, at the age of 83. The cause of her death has not been disclosed; she suffered a stroke in recent years and was known to struggle with kidney disease and other illnesses.

Turner began her half-century career in the late 1950s, while still in high school, when she began singing with Ike Turner and his band, the Kings of Rhythm. She quickly became the star attraction of the group – and Turner’s wife – and the ensemble was renamed the Ike and Tina Turner Revue.

But Ike Turner was abusive, and after escaping marriage at 30, her career faltered. Her solo album ‘Private Dancer’, released in 1984, brought her back into the limelight – and propelled her into the pop stratosphere. The album would go on to sell five million copies and start a career that would make her a worldwide phenomenon.

In her own words: “My music doesn’t sound dated; it’s still standing strong,” she said in 2008. “Just like me.”

Just the best: “She really was a hugely talented artist and singer,” Mick Jagger wrote on Instagram. “She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me a lot when I was young and I will never forget her.” Read other tributes.

For more: See Turner’s life in pictures and listen to a playlist of 11 essential songs.

A drone attack on the Moscow Kremlin on May 3 was most likely orchestrated by one of Ukraine’s special military or intelligence units, US officials said. But they said they did not know which unit carried out the attack, and it was unclear whether President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine or his top officials knew about the operation.

U.S. intelligence reached their preliminary assessment in part through intercepted communications in which Russian officials blamed Ukraine and other communications in which Ukrainian officials said they believed their country was responsible for the attack.

It caused little damage but appeared to be part of a series of covert operations that alarmed US officials. The Biden administration is concerned about the risk that Russia will blame the US for these actions and retaliate by extending the war beyond Ukraine.

The last: Fresh from leading a military raid on Russian territory, commanders of anti-Kremlin armed groups mocked the Russian military for its slow response and threatened Moscow with more raids.

Other news from the war:

  • China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, promised during talks with the Russian prime minister in Beijing that Sino-Russian cooperation would reach a “higher level”.

  • The leader of Russia’s largest mercenary force warned that the country could face further setbacks unless the ruling elite took drastic and likely unpopular measures to win the war.

Ron DeSantis’ long-anticipated official participation in the 2024 presidential campaign went haywire last night during a glitchy Twitter livestream marred by technical glitches and dead air. The audio cut in and out as there was talk of “melting the servers,” hot mic whispers, and troubleshooting on the spot.

Despite the troubles, DeSantis, the combative 44-year-old Republican governor of Florida who has championed conservative causes and delivered a years-long flurry of punches to America’s left, Donald Trump is the most formidable Republican rival he’s faced since his ascent in 2016.

His candidacy comes at a critical time for the Republican Party, which must choose between once again rallying behind Mr. Trump — who lost in 2020 and continues to falsely rage over a stolen election — or unite around a new challenger to take on President Biden .

Answer: The extended hiccup on social media – while more than 500,000 people were waiting – was gleefully applauded on the platform itself. donald trump jr. wrote a single word: “#DeSaster.” President Biden placed a donation button on his re-election campaign that read, “This link works.”

Analysis: “DeSantis has long been seen as the nominee for Republicans who want Trumpism without the chaos,” said Trip Gabriel, who covers politics for The Times. “While DeSantis is Trump’s closest rival — really the only serious one for now — he’s trailed Trump by about 30 points in Republican polls since the start of the year.”

To lie or not to lie? An experienced flight attendant lists her etiquette rules, which aim to strike a balance between reasonable comfort and thoughtfulness for fellow passengers.

Is Wrexham welcome in the US?: The meteoric rise of Wrexham in popularity is undeniable, but this summer it will be quantified in dollars and cents.

Myths debunking the best stories from the Premier League season: An evaluation of most compelling stories to see which ones were right and which ones weren’t.

The most watched shirt in football: The No. 7 jersey isn’t currently worn at Manchester United, and whoever uses it next has to live up to the hype.

From the time: “This is definitely bigger.” Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Organizing Committee of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, talks about managing the most expansive Games in history.

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Africa Day, an opportunity to challenge negative perceptions about this rich continent. May 25 is a public holiday in some countries; in others it’s a day full of concerts, food fairs and fashion. There is no one way to celebrate. Below are a few ideas:

Read from the past: Chinua Achebe changed African literature in 1958 with Things Fall Apart, a book that defines modern storytelling. Achebe challenged the simplistic representations of Africa in books such as Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.

Dance in the Present: Afrobeats artists are selling out in venues across the US, and banging Amapiano strikes have infiltrated dance clubs in Europe. These genres, and the viral dance on social media they have produced show a cheerful, youthful side of the continent.

Look at the future: If superhero movies are a vision of the future, Africa’s future seems female. And these heroines kick each other and take names. “Supa Team 4”, the latest blockbuster African animation project, will premiere on Netflix in July. The series follows four crime-fighting teenage girls in a futuristic Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. — Lynsey Chutel, a writer of Briefings in Johannesburg.

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