Signal

Berkshire cash pile climbs to $380bn as stock sales streak hits 14th quarter

Financial Times · Sat 02 May, 14:54

Greg Abel to address shareholders at first gathering since he succeeded Warren Buffett

Financial Times

Why markets are surging in spite of war

Even amid a supply shock, tech stocks continue to drive indices higher. Is the optimism justified?

Financial Times

The physical world strikes back

The Iran war is a reminder that geographic facts rather than digital tech shape our lives

Financial Times

Paranoid parenting in the age of AI

It’s an illusion to think we can robot-proof our kids’ education choices

Financial Times

Farage accused of ‘conflict of interest’ over £5mn gift from crypto investor

Rival parties highlight how Reform UK has proposed cutting tax and regulation on the digital assets industry

BBC News

Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches

The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

BBC News

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

BBC News

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.

BBC News

Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle

Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second...

The Economist

How to capitalise on London’s thriving financial industry

How to capitalise on London’s thriving financial industry The Economist

The Economist

Is Samia Suluhu Hassan Africa’s most disappointing president?

Is Samia Suluhu Hassan Africa’s most disappointing president? The Economist

NYT Europe

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan....

NYT Europe

Francisco de Zurbarán: Paintings So Real, You Can Hardly Resist Believing

An exhibition of works by Francisco de Zurbarán at London’s National Gallery highlights the painter’s ability to...

The Telegraph

I need a holiday – I’ve nothing left to give, says Ipswich manager McKenna

The Telegraph

Lifeline for Tottenham as West Ham thrashed by bogey side

Wales

BBC Wales

Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests

Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.

BBC Wales

Cancer drug gave dad precious time with son - it can now give hope to others

A trial drug gave Huw Jones - who died in February aged 33 - time to see Idris turn one.

BBC Wales

Second home tax turned woman's 'dream into nightmare' but others back rules

Sally Howdle does not understand how she has ended up owning two second homes which attract a hefty bill.

BBC Wales

Matthew Rhys says his only hope was the army – but it didn't want him

The star has come a long way since then with a starring role in Apple TV's Widow's Bay.

Sport

Formula 1

Race Miami GP Sun 03 May

BBC Sport · Snooker

Murphy powers past Higgins to reach Crucible final

Shaun Murphy powers to a 17-15 victory over John Higgins to reach his fifth World Championship final at the Crucible...

BBC Sport · Formula

Norris takes dominant win in Miami sprint race

Lando Norris takes McLaren's first victory of the 2026 season with a dominant drive from pole position in the Miami...

BBC Sport · Football

Are Ipswich better equipped for Premier League this time?

Ipswich Town have won promotion from the Championship for the second time in three years - but are they better...

BBC Sport · Horse Racing

Loughnane, 20, wins 2,000 Guineas on Bow Echo

Jockey Billy Loughnane wins the first Classic race of his career, aged just 20, on Bow Echo in the 2,000 Guineas at...

The Race

McLaren takes breakthrough 1-2 in Miami sprint

Lando Norris won a Miami Formula 1 sprint race in which McLaren took its first 1-2 since the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

The Race · F1

Miami F1 sprint race results 2026

Lando Norris dominated the Miami sprint race in a McLaren 1-2

The Race · F1

F1's new energy rankings for qualifying revealed

The FIA documents about Miami GP qualifying recharge limits seemed at odds with the recent rule tweaks - here's why

The Race · F1

F1 Miami GP 2026 sprint race starting grid as new penalty issued

Take a look at the starting grid for the second sprint race of the 2026 F1 season in Miami

Formula 1 Official

Norris thrilled to be ‘back on the top step’ in Miami

McLaren's Lando Norris was delighted to claim his first win of the 2026 season in the Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix.

Formula 1 Official

Leclerc admits he’s ‘not satisfied with P3’ in Miami Sprint

Charles Leclerc displaced Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli early on to take third place in the Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix.

ESPN Cricinfo

Yastika, Nandani, Radha picked for Women's T20 World Cup

Amanjot Kaur is not available after she also missed the recent South Africa series with an injury

ESPN Cricinfo

Kelly: Giving younger guys chances builds 'great depth'

New Zealand toured Bangladesh with several first-teamers away in the IPL or PSL

Science

New Scientist

Our verdict on Red Mars: Mostly great, with a few quibbles

The New Scientist Book Club read Kim Stanley Robinson's acclaimed science fiction story about the first settlers on...

New Scientist

Ann Leckie continues to shine with new sci-fi novel Radiant Star

Set on a planet whose population lives underground, Radiant Star is Ann Leckie's latest Radch-universe novel. Its...

New Scientist

2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts

The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat...

New Scientist

Why the keto diet could be a revolutionary way to treat mental illness

You may think of the high-fat, low-carb eating plan as a faddish way to lose weight. But the keto diet is now being...

Nature

Author Correction: Titration of RAS alters senescent state and influences tumour initiation

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10601-9Author Correction: Titration of RAS alters...

Nature

Briefing Chat: Stressed mitochondria spawn new 'organelles' in cells

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01439-2Nature staff discuss some of the week's top...

Nature

The imperfect legacy

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01075-wNot a bug, but a feature.

Nature

US faculty members report high levels of anxiety

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01252-xSurveys show the importance of social, familial...

Technology

The Verge