US supermajors stick to prewar strategies despite White House plea for more drilling to curb soaring petrol prices
Financial Times
Chinese dissident Li Ying: ‘Our work is about being ready for the tipping point’
The activist known as Teacher Li on the dangerous work of cataloguing everyday life in China — and why he wants to...
Financial Times
Reform UK ran a council for a year. Things went badly
In Staffordshire, Nigel Farage’s party has been hit by resignations, racism allegations and the need to put up taxes
Financial Times
How bots could help revive democracy
New AI tools encouraging deliberation could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politics
Financial Times
Israel rushed laser system to UAE to fend off Iran’s missiles
Deployment of equipment is one of the first examples of major defence co-operation between the two states
BBC News
Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.
BBC News
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men
Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day.
BBC News
Superdry co-founder found guilty of rape
James Holder, 54, attacked the woman after on a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022.
BBC News
Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy
Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London.
The Economist
The crisis in oil markets will get bigger before it goes away
The crisis in oil markets will get bigger before it goes away The Economist
NYT Europe
Why U.S. Oil Companies Are Not Plugging the World’s Energy Gap
American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more...
NYT Europe
What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising...
The Telegraph
Café Cecila’s hake, romero peppers and aioli
With just three perfectly cooked elements on one plate, this simple dish is big on flavour
The Telegraph
The Iran war has exposed Britain’s broken food chain
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an unprecedented crisis – and the UK is particularly vulnerable
Wales
BBC Wales
'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout
Unions warn teachers will quit and there are fears for pupils' wellbeing as classroom tests increase.
BBC Wales
Warnings of active fire near popular peak ahead of holiday weekend
Fire crews have been responding to several wildfires across Wales in the past week.
BBC Wales
Pet-sitting allows us to live rent-free and travel the world
After struggling to afford rent in Wales' capital, a couple live rent-free looking after animals.
BBC Wales
Eight-year-old among paddleboarders rescued at sea
An eight year-old and two teenagers are among paddleboarders rescued after being blown offshore.
Sport
Formula 1
Race
Miami GP
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Miami GP
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BBC Sport
Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's...
BBC Sport · Boxing
Dua Lipa declines offer to perform at Fury v Joshua
Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.
BBC Sport · Darts
Van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack
Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.
BBC Sport · Football
Why was Mudryk given ban in secret and what happens now?
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is appealing against a four-year doping ban but why has the process been kept secret,...
The Race · F1
F1 grid in trepidation over wet Miami GP chance
The Formula 1 grid is still largely in the dark over how the 2026 cars will race in the wet - and Miami could be a...
The Race · F1
Revealed: How F1 engine limits are actually more complex in Miami
The engine limits that will be enforced at the Miami Grand Prix mean electric power will be capped for almost...
The Race · F1
Why F1 drivers can launch qualifying laps at full throttle again
Another of the counterintuitive pieces of driving F1's 2026 cars were forcing has gone with the rules tweaks
The Race · F1
Rivals bring versions of Ferrari's radical F1 wing concepts
Red Bull's copied Ferrari's flipping and exhaust-blowing rear wings - expect others to follow
Formula 1 Official
Honda outline progress during ‘long and intense’ April gap
Honda will introduce further countermeasures aimed at reducing engine vibrations and improving reliability at this...
Formula 1 Official
Russell outlines winning mentality in tight Mercedes battle
George Russell has explained his approach to the remaining races as he sets his sights on becoming the 2026 World Champion.
ESPN Cricinfo
SRH sign Ambrish as replacement for injured Mavi
Ambrish was India's leading wicket-taker in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup
ESPN Cricinfo
Out or not out? 'Sufficient evidence' that Holder's catch wasn't legit, says Bishop
"To me that's not out because the ball should not touch the ground," Abhinav Mukund says on Rajat Patidar's dismissal
Science
New Scientist
Oak trees use delaying tactics to thwart hungry caterpillars
An infestation of caterpillars can make an oak tree postpone when it opens its leaves next year by three days,...
New Scientist
Why I explore our inevitable love for robots in my novel Luminous
Silvia Park, author of the May read for the New Scientist Book Club, reveals how a book that was originally intended...
New Scientist
Read an extract from Luminous by Silvia Park
In this extract from Luminous, the May read for the New Scientist Book Club, we meet a mysterious robot discovered...
New Scientist
New Scientist recommends New York's Bone Museum and Gecko Gallery
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
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...
Nature
The exotic particles that could finally break the Standard Model
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01387-x‘Penguin’ decays from CERN’s latest Large...
Nature
This organoid can menstruate — and shows how tissue can repair itself
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01428-5Mini models of the uterus lining give insight...
Technology
The Verge
Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents
Microsoft is launching a new AI agent inside Word that's specifically designed for legal teams. Legal Agent handles...
The Verge
Dyson finally made a better robot, but a worse vacuum
I'm deeply conflicted about the Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop. It's the company's best robotic floor...
The Verge
Dyson put someone else’s motor in its robot vacuum
Dyson, a company built on engineering high-speed motors, has confirmed to The Verge that its newest robot vacuum...
The Verge
The craziest part of Musk v. Altman happened while the jury was out of the room
Okay, I am not a lawyer so I only understood about half of what just happened. But I am fairly sure, given the...
Techcrunch
People are finally using Reddit’s search
The company saw a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday.
Techcrunch
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet
Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.
Techcrunch
As Tim Cook steps down, Apple hit record sales — but a chip shortage looms
Cook warned that Apple is facing supply-chain headwinds from RAMageddon that could impact its business.
Techcrunch
Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M cash, only raised $8M, founder says
Subscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its...
Wired
What Chef Jon Kung Swears By in the Kitchen (2026)
Plus, their definitive takes on sharpening knives and washing rice.
Wired
Do You Need Aluminum Luggage? (2026): Rimowa, Away, Carl Friedrik
All-metal carry-ons give you the turn-left-on-a-plane look, but are they really worth the cost of a vacation?
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