Burnham allies identify fresh path back to Westminster as Starmer battles calls to quit

Financial Times · Sat 18 Apr, 17:00
A shake-up of the NEC after May’s local election could remove a barrier to Greater Manchester mayor’s leadership ambitions
Financial Times

How Iran has been studying lessons from the war in Ukraine

Military journals provide tantalising glimpses into what Tehran’s military thinks and its priorities, including drones
Financial Times

Of course Trump thinks he’s the Messiah — his disciples tell him so

The ‘devout’ Christians in the US president’s life are really just fawning sycophants
Financial Times

The annoyance economy isn’t going anywhere

We must find our own amusements in dealing with spam, robocalls and chatbots
Financial Times

Surge in HMRC probes over unpaid VAT by large companies

Increase comes as government agency steps up efforts to close ‘tax gap’
BBC News

Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.
BBC News

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to 'fight' war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
BBC News

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
BBC News

Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime

It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.
The Economist

Meet the passport bros

Meet the passport bros  The Economist
The Economist

Is bone broth good for you?

Is bone broth good for you?  The Economist
NYT Europe

What to Know About the Bulgarian Election

The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of...
NYT Europe

Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery

It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.
The Telegraph

US preparing to seize Iranian-linked ships

US preparing to seize Iranian-linked ships
The Telegraph

Man Utd boost Champions League dreams and leave Chelsea in disarray

Man Utd boost Champions League dreams and leave Chelsea in disarray
Wales
BBC Wales

How Wales' most obese area is declaring war on junk food

Blaenau Gwent is the birthplace of the NHS, but 67% of adults in the area are now overweight.
BBC Wales

'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools

After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.
BBC Wales

The Pitt star on 'graphic' reality of hit show and rumours Clooney helped him get role

Gerran Howell is yet to get to the bottom of claims that George Clooney helped him secure his part.
BBC Wales

'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided

People have contacted BBC Your Voice about plans for onshore wind farms across Wales.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football

Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs

Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier...
BBC Sport · Football

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial...
BBC Sport · Motorsport

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen

Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.
BBC Sport · Football

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to...
The Race

Multi-car crash halts Nurburgring race

A seven-car crash has red-flagged the latest NLS race in which Max Verstappen is competing
The Race · F1

F1 Academy champion makes landmark Mercedes test debut

Mercedes has handed F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin her first test in a Formula 1 car at Silverstone this weekend
The Race · F1

F1's big potential engine twist

F1's focus right now is on nailing rules tweaks in time for the Miami GP, but its next battleground is fast-approaching
The Race · F1

What Russell makes of possible Verstappen F1 exit

He's had various run-ins with Max Verstappen, but George Russell says "we all enjoy racing" the four-time champion...
Formula 1 Official

Bottas aims for turnaround amid long pre-season odds

After a tough start to his Cadillac career, things should start getting better for Bottas.
Formula 1 Official · F1

F1 ACADEMY Champion Pin completes maiden F1 test with Mercedes

F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin has become the first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car.
ESPN Cricinfo

Batting a worry for Bangladesh as clinical New Zealand look to sew up series

For Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman should slot back in if fit, while Soumya Sarkar could be an option in place of the...
ESPN Cricinfo

'Smart' Shivang and 'brilliant' Sakib, SRH's unsung bowling heroes

Between them, the inexperienced duo of Shivang Kumar and Sakib Hussain returned 7-0-50-2 as SRH stopped CSK ten runs short
Science
New Scientist

How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness

Antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain are linked with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and OCD,...
New Scientist

Werner Herzog searches for ghost elephants in stunning new documentary

A film about the quest for “ghost elephants” is as much about not knowing and asking the right questions as about...
New Scientist

Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid

Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand...
New Scientist

Exclusive report: Inside Chernobyl, 40 years after nuclear disaster

New Scientist reporter Matthew Sparkes secured unrivalled access to Chernobyl's most crucial scientific sites, where...
Nature

Magnetic muon measurements and gene-therapy advances win US$3 million Breakthrough prizes

Nature, Published online: 18 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01014-9This year’s winners include hundreds of...
Nature

Briefing Chat: Penguins pick up PFAS pollution

Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01263-8Nature staff discuss some of the week's top...
Nature

Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance

Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01245-wStudy in mice suggests that B cells help...
Nature

New year, old me

Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01067-wA welcome change.
Technology
The Verge

The RAM shortage could last years

According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60...
The Verge

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

Jorge L. Alonso, a federal district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, said that the Trump...
The Verge

Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 3

From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that,...
The Verge

Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected

Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests...
Techcrunch

Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

The company now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all of them in Texas, after launching in Austin last year...
Techcrunch

VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’

Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support”...
Techcrunch

AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO

In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data...
Techcrunch

Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing

Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level...
Wired

The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
Wired

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush

Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.
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