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Deal or No Deal With Iran
A deal to end the current blockade is merely an enticement for the next blockade and the one after that.
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Financial Times
BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
Hands-on approach was viewed as excessive by several colleagues at oil major
Financial Times
BP is deeply dysfunctional, but it could be worse
Investors should be concerned by Manifold’s ousting, but better to fire too many executives than too few
Financial Times
Ferrari’s first EV sparks investor and social media backlash
Luce launch comes as executives are divided over demand for luxury electric cars
Financial Times
Putin and Trump don’t have the cards
The wars Russia and America have waged in Ukraine and Iran are case studies in geopolitical self-harm
BBC News
UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row
Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.
BBC News
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
BBC News
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the...
BBC News
Almost 1,000 migrants cross Channel over bank holiday
A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday.
BBC News
'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
The Economist
Offshore finance is thriving despite crackdowns
The Economist
What an America-Iran deal might look like
NYT Europe
A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist....
NYT Europe
Paris School Worker Tried for Child Abuse in Widespread Assault Inquiry
The 36-year-old, named in the French news media as David G., is among more than 70 employees at schools in the capital who...
The Telegraph
Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races
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The Telegraph
Ebola cases soar past 1,000 as outbreak spreads
Violence, suspicion and hunger complicate response efforts as Uganda investigates new clusters
Wales
BBC Wales
Wales sees new hottest May day record
Wales has recorded its hottest May day in over 80 years, with a temperature of 32.9C.
BBC Wales
Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader
Corey Edwards quit as a Senedd candidate after a picture of him emerged appearing to do the salute.
BBC Wales
Metallica urge fans to step-up and donate blood ahead of UK tour
US heavy metal band join call for more UK blood donors ahead of their concert in Cardiff this June.
BBC Wales
Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Man City ahead of Man Utd in race for Anderson
There is a growing expectation Elliot Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer.
BBC Sport · Football
'Long time coming' as Shankland joins Rangers from Hearts
Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is fulfilling his "dream" of joining "boyhood club" Rangers as he completes his...
BBC Sport · Football
London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses...
BBC Sport · Tennis
'Like the Eiffel Tower at night' - Osaka sparkles in French Open outfit
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the...
The Race · Motorsport
Ross Brawn makes surprise motorsport return with MotoGP team
One of F1's most successful figures, Ross Brawn, is a surprise new addition to the board of directors for the Pramac MotoGP team
The Race · F1
Why Audi is now key to Verstappen’s F1 future
Max Verstappen's threat to quit F1 in 2027 is serious - and F1's best route to avoid this appears to be a compromise with Audi
The Race · F1
Edd Straw's 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix driver rankings
Who were the standouts in this year's cold weather-complicated Canadian GP?
The Race
What Aston Martin will reconsider after Alonso's Canada exit
Aston Martin thinks it may have gone too far with its reclined F1 seat position in the wake of Fernando Alonso's Canadian GP retirement
Formula 1 Official
PALMER: Why Russell should take heart from the Canadian GP
When you take a step back and judge George Russell’s race weekend on it’s merits, it was almost faultless and exactly what he...
Formula 1 Official · F1
F1 legend Brawn makes motorsport return with MotoGP role
Former F1 team boss and technical chief Ross Brawn has made a motorsport comeback by joining the Board of Directors at MotoGP...
ESPN Cricinfo
Gill admits GT's ground fielding 'not up to mark'
Gujarat Titans dropped three chances and missed a run-out chance in the first innings, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru raced...
ESPN Cricinfo
Patidar leads the way as RCB storm into second straight final
After amassing 254, the RCB quicks ran riot, taking out half of GT's side in the powerplay and eventually bowling them out for 162
Science
New Scientist
How a radical new view of life could reveal its origin – and aliens
We've been looking at nature the wrong way, argues Rowan Hooper. If we stop focusing on the individual, we get a whole new...
New Scientist
Space storms could switch train signals and cause serious accidents
Critical safety equipment in many train systems is vulnerable to disruption by space weather, which could lead to fatal accidents
New Scientist
Earliest use of anaesthetics uncovered in Chinese doctor’s tomb
Residues on medical equipment reveal that physicians in China over 600 years ago used aconitine, a highly toxic plant...
New Scientist
Will lab-grown sperm let infertile men have children of their own?
Men who do not produce sperm can’t be helped by existing fertility treatments, but a start-up is now claiming it can grow...
Nature
Bottom-Up Synthesis of Molecular Nanodiamond from Nanographene
Nature, Published online: 26 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10669-3 Bottom-Up Synthesis of Molecular Nanodiamond from Nanographene
Nature
Author Correction: In vitro characterization of the human segmentation clock
Nature, Published online: 26 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10651-z Author Correction: In vitro characterization of the...
Nature
Poland’s economy is thriving, but its science is dying
Nature, Published online: 26 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01664-9 Poland’s economy is thriving, but its science is dying
Nature
Conservation gains should not be at the mercy of political changes
Nature, Published online: 26 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01665-8 Conservation gains should not be at the mercy of...
Technology
The Verge
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead
The Fitbit app is no more. Along with the launch of the new Fitbit Air (which you can expect a full review of once we've spent...
The Verge
GE’s nugget ice maker is nearly half off if you buy it refurbished
If you’re looking for ways to make staying cool and hydrated easier this summer, Woot is currently selling a refurbished GE...
The Verge
Sony’s sloppy Spider-Man universe gets even messier with Spider-Noir
After years of it seeming like the Spider-Man film rights might be better off in Marvel's hands alone, Into the Spider-Verse...
The Verge
The best Memorial Day sales you can still shop
The long weekend is over, but many of the best Memorial Day deals are still available. Many of our favorite portable speakers...
Techcrunch
SpaceX’s Starlink nabs American Airlines contract, another win for its IPO
American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 Airbus aircraft, the latest carrier win for...
Techcrunch
OpenRouter more than doubles valuation to $1.3B in a year
OpenRouter has raised a $113 million Series B led by CapitalG. Its 5x growth in usage over six months indicates the...
Techcrunch
This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
Human Archive, a startup founded by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear...
Techcrunch
Dutch government blocks US company from acquisition, citing ‘risk to public interest’
The move to block the acquisition of the cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service comes as Europe continues to...
Wired
Internet Starts to Return in Iran After 3-Month Blackout
Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if...
Wired
7 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026) After Testing Dozens
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes...
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Identifying and Mitigating Systemic Measurement Bias in Production LLM Inference Benchmarks
Computer science
Beyond Final Answers: Auditing Trajectory-Level Hallucinations in Multi-Agent Industrial Workflows
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