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If you’re in a spiral, you’re doing it right
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The 15-Year-Old Keeping War Memories Alive
Luke Morrison may be the youngest person keeping alive an age-old tradition: to process war through the memories and mementos of those who experienced it.
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Trump says deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’
US president says he will announce agreement to end the war after talks with Gulf leaders and allies
Financial Times
Iran’s Guards used UAE company to buy military satellite equipment
Records seen by FT show Tehran used procurement network in Gulf state that it later hit with missiles and drones
Financial Times
US warns Japan of severe delays in Tomahawk deliveries due to Iran war
Missiles could come two years late as Pentagon works to replenish stocks depleted in Middle East military campaign
Financial Times
The power struggle in the world’s narrow seas
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis grips the global economy, nations are vying to secure other vulnerable waterways
BBC News
Girl raped by boys spared jail tells BBC judge's decision was like 'rock in my face'
Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the girl, who is now 16, said: "What was the point in putting me through that?"
BBC News
Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
BBC News
Heatwave likely to be confirmed as record-breaking temperatures forecast
The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday.
BBC News
Four dead and dozens injured in wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv
More than 50 people have been injured, including three children, with damage reported across Kyiv and nearby areas.
BBC News
Midnight Sun-derland: Zara Larsson electrifies the crowd at Big Weekend
The Swedish pop star treated the crowds to back-to-back, high-energy pop bangers on day two of the festival.
The Economist
Tulsi Gabbard’s exit weakens MAGA’s anti-war faction
NYT Europe
Kyiv, Ukraine, Hit in Russian Missile Attack
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. It was unclear if Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range...
NYT Europe
A Lull in Fighting Gave Time to Bury Their Dead
In the relative calm of the early days of a cease-fire, there were heart-rending scenes as people exhumed their loved ones...
The Telegraph
Russell takes last-gasp pole after clashing with Antonelli in Canada sprint
Russell takes last-gasp pole after clashing with Antonelli in Canada sprint
The Telegraph
Oli McBurnie spies £200m tap-in to fire unlikely lads Hull to Premier League
Oli McBurnie spies £200m tap-in to fire unlikely lads Hull to Premier League
Wales
BBC Wales
Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix injustice done by police
Michaela Allen reported abuse at the age of seven, but police errors meant no-one faced justice.
BBC Wales
Early days of being a mum were 'darkest time' says Kimberley Nixon
Kimberley Nixon has shared her experience of postnatal OCD to help others feel less alone.
BBC Wales
Pompoms to Alexander McQueen: 10 years of Valley girls in fashion spotlight
A short fashion project with working-class children becomes a 10-year odyssey and a new art show.
BBC Wales
Rape survivor Pelicot tells Hay Festival how she found love again
Global feminist figurehead tells Hay Festival how she has learned to trust again after ordeal.
Sport
BBC Sport · Boxing
Usyk keeps titles with controversial Verhoeven stoppage
Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles in Egypt with a highly controversial stoppage win against boxing novice...
BBC Sport · Formula
'Not mentally doable to stay like this' - Verstappen renews quit threat
Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked.
BBC Sport · Football
Why the stakes are so high for Spurs and West Ham
Why the stakes could not be higher in Spurs & West Ham's relegation shootout
BBC Sport · Formula
Russell edges Antonelli to claim Canada pole 'out of nowhere'
George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Race
Why last-gasp Russell pole lap was so surprising
George Russell's Canadian GP pole celebration was above-average euphoric. This is why
The Race · F1
Winners and losers from Canadian GP F1 qualifying 2026
Our pick of the stars and flops from qualifying for the main event in Montreal
The Race · F1
Verstappen says he'd quit F1 if 2027 rule changes are blocked
Max Verstappen has made clear that if planned rule changes for next year are blocked then he will not stick around in Formula 1
The Race
Russell denies Antonelli Canadian GP pole
George Russell denied Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli a fourth straight GP pole by 0.068s in Canada
Formula 1 Official · F1
Paatz inherits first F1 ACADEMY win after last-lap penalty
Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 ACADEMY victory after a late penalty for Rafaela Ferreira.
Formula 1 Official
What are the strategy options for the Canadian Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Montreal.
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'Versatile' Josh Inglis a rare bright spot in LSG's hour of darkness
"There's a smartness to his cricket," Mark Boucher says after Josh Inglis smashes 266 runs in five innings in IPL 2026 at a...
Science
New Scientist
The Selfish Gene at 50: Why Dawkins’s evolution classic still holds up
When Richard Dawkins’s first blockbuster book was published half a century ago, few genes had ever been sequenced or studied...
New Scientist
Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years
Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s...
New Scientist
This is the most underrated sci-fi film franchise of the 21st century
There’s unexpected news of a fifth movie for one of the most underrated sci-fi reboots. Hurray, says New Scientist film...
New Scientist
How I used psychology to come back from the worst year of my life
Work, illness, divorce: life is riddled with stressors out of your control. But research is revealing new ways to cope with...
Nature
Vanishing tongues and life on Mars: Books in brief
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01655-w Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Nature
Major Ebola outbreak is escalating: what happens next
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01660-z Nature staff discuss ongoing efforts to curb the...
Nature
Neuroflix
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01087-6 It’s just a game — isn’t it?
Nature
AI cracks 80-year-old mathematics challenge — researchers are astonished
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01651-0 The late Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős thought he...
Technology
The Verge
Record Club is trying to be Letterboxd for music nerds
There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that....
The Verge
The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab
Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He...
The Verge
Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less
Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals...
The Verge
Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo
Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I...
Techcrunch
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
Techcrunch
These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware
Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks....
Techcrunch
Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.
Techcrunch
Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it’s going public, again, and I have questions
Deep Fission is seeking an IPO that could raise $157 million, though investors may have trouble buying the nuclear startup's story.
Wired
Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Wired
Memorial Day Dyson Vacuum Deals: V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac On Sale
Wishing for your very own Dyson vacuum? Don’t miss these vacuum deals happening over the holiday weekend.
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