News: Politics & Current Affairs

Elon Musk has accused Donald Trump of appearing in the Epstein files, fuelling speculation the president may not finish his second term. Bookies now go 12/5 he leaves office early.

Pope Leo XIV is the 1/1 favourite to be named Time Person of the Year 2025, with bookmakers backing his influence following his historic appointment. Trump and AI also feature in the betting.

The SNP are 1/7 favourites to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, with Reform UK second in the betting. We look at the full odds, candidates, and where to bet.

The UK’s warmest-ever start to May has caused a surge in weather betting interest, with odds now 2/1 that the 40.3°C temperature record set in 2022 will fall in 2025.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, stunning betting markets as a 66/1 outsider. See how the Conclave unfolded and what this unexpected result means for the Church.

Betting odds suggest a 50% chance the US will enter recession in 2025, with evens offered amid rising concern. We break down the market signals, historical context, and expert warnings.

Bookmakers have Anne Carson, Can Xue, and Haruki Murakami as 6/1 co-favourites for the 2025 Nobel Literature Prize. See the full shortlist and betting breakdown ahead of October’s announcement.

The Conclave to choose the next Pope begins today with 133 cardinals from six continents. Pietro Parolin is the 9/4 favourite, with bookies expecting a drawn-out election process.

Bitcoin is back on the rise and bookmakers now offer 1/3 odds that it will hit a new all-time high before 2026. See the latest crypto betting markets and expert outlook.

Hiromi Kawakami is 2/1 favourite for the 2025 International Booker Prize with Under The Eye Of The Big Bird. See the latest Booker odds and top contenders ahead of this year’s award.