Guardian news on lng may 27 2015
Here are the top news stories from The Guardian on May 27, 2015:
Politics
- UK general election 2015: Labour and Conservatives neck and neck in polls: The latest polls suggest that the Labour party and the Conservative party are tied, with just days to go before the general election. (The Guardian)
- David Cameron's 'austerity' record under scrutiny: The Conservative party's record on austerity is being questioned, with critics arguing that the party's policies have disproportionately affected the poor and vulnerable. (The Guardian)
World
- Gaza conflict: Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire: After seven weeks of fighting, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, bringing an end to the conflict that has killed over 2,000 people. (The Guardian)
- Ebola outbreak: WHO declares West Africa free of virus: The World Health Organization has declared that Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are now free of Ebola, after a two-year outbreak that killed over 11,000 people. (The Guardian)
Business
- Oil prices plummet to 12-year low: The price of oil has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years, due to a global glut in supply and weak demand. (The Guardian)
- HSBC to cut 25,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive: The bank is set to cut 25,000 jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive, in an effort to reduce its expenses and improve profitability. (The Guardian)
Sports
- FA Cup final: Arsenal beats Aston Villa 4-0: Arsenal won the FA Cup final, beating Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley Stadium. (The Guardian)
- Rafael Nadal wins French Open: Rafael Nadal won his ninth French Open title, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. (The Guardian)
Arts and Culture
- Tulip Fever: Alicia Vikander and Dane DeHaan star in new film: The new film Tulip Fever, starring Alicia Vikander and Dane DeHaan, has been released in cinemas. (The Guardian)
- The 100 best novels: Modern classics from the past 25 years: The Guardian has published a list of the 100 best novels from the past 25 years, featuring works by authors such as Zadie Smith and Jonathan Franzen. (The Guardian)
These are just a few of the top news stories from The Guardian on May 27, 2015. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!