The infantilism of an ‘ungovernable’ Britain
Political stability is needed if the country is ever to solve its problems
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Investors can no longer rely on a ‘policy put’
The capacity of policymakers to respond to shocks is down across the board
Gender war is over, now we need leadership
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
The world has seen the light on energy, except Ed Miliband
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
The Ghosts of France’s Slave Trade Will Be Silenced No More
Three centuries late and not a moment too soon.
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Financial Times
Rubio says Washington will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
Price of oil falls on hopes of an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times
Republican hardliners warn Trump is giving up too much in Iran talks
US president is trying to quell an internal backlash from hawks who demand Tehran’s complete surrender
Financial Times
Fertiliser groups cut production as Iran war squeezes sulphur supplies
Farmers in poorer countries risk lower yields as they reduce how much phosphate they apply to crops
Financial Times
How Europe learnt to love subsidies
EU state aid has increased. Will that fend off China or fragment the single market?
BBC News
Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday
The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US...
BBC News
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
BBC News
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
BBC News
RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.
BBC News
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.
NYT Europe
How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires
Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.
NYT Europe
Pope Leo Is Set to Release an Encyclical About A.I. Why Is That Important?
Leo XIV is to issue his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world, using a centuries-old form of papal...
The Telegraph
Terrorist turf war over Lake Chad plunges thousands into hunger
Boko Haram and ISIS are fighting over the islands of Lake Chad, plunging the surrounding region into a humanitarian catastrophe
The Telegraph
Terrorist turf war over Lake Chad plunges thousands into hunger
Boko Haram and ISIS are fighting over the islands of Lake Chad, plunging the surrounding region into humanitarian catastrophe
Wales
BBC Wales
Fears for pop-up campsites amid 'ridiculous' new rules
New rules for pop-up campsites in Wales are dubbed "unworkable" and "damaging".
BBC Wales
Guatemalan machete gang robbed us at knifepoint, says plant hunting couple
Plant hunters Sue and Bleddyn Wynn Jones from Gwynedd travel the world collecting species and seeds.
BBC Wales
Tree shortages in coastal towns 'risking people's health'
A lack of tree cover in urban areas could be affecting people's health, conservation charity warns.
BBC Wales
Council's £34k B&B bill and rally tragedy
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
Sport
BBC Sport · Formula
The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took control
The Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada - but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.
BBC Sport · Football
'Spurs avoid humiliation but elation of fans will soon turn to anger'
Tottenham Hotspur's celebrations in survival cannot cover up their embarrassment of a season that almost ended in the...
BBC Sport · Football
What happens now at relegated West Ham?
West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is over - but what changes lie ahead as they prepare for life in the Championship?
BBC Sport · Football
Which side were remarkable? Who were a shambles? Phil McNulty's season review
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.
The Race
Why McLaren's so convinced its failed tyre gamble wasn't 'stupid'
Lando Norris insists the intermediate tyre choice that derailed McLaren's hopes in F1's Canadian GP was not "stupid" despite...
The Race
The biggest problem Russell faces after Canada blow
George Russell has plenty of time to overturn his 43-point deficit to Kimi Antonelli. But is Antonelli too strong now?
The Race · F1
Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix
Bizarre tyre choices, massive misfortune and a big title fight swing all feature in our Montreal winners and losers
The Race
Our verdict on Russell's heartbreak and Antonelli dogfight
Our team gives their verdict on Kimi Antonelli opening up a 43-point championship lead
Formula 1 Official
McLaren explain decisive intermediate tyre call in Canada
McLaren's race ultimately unraveled after starting both drivers on intermediates for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 Official
All the key moments from the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli took a huge step forward in the F1 title battle during the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Italian made it four...
ESPN Cricinfo
'No one is going to point fingers' - Pollard on Hardik's captaincy
"Everyone needs that time and space to go, sit down, recollect, have a fair idea and assessment as to where it went wrong for...
ESPN Cricinfo
Rayudu: Rahul 'has been fantastic for any team that he has played for'
"He is not good, he is a very good player," Mark Boucher says after KL Rahul finished IPL 2026 with 593 runs at a strike rate of 174.41
Science
New Scientist
Can we harness quantum effects to create a new kind of healthcare?
Experiments hint that quantum mechanisms are vital to the machinery of life. Now researchers are exploring if these effects...
New Scientist
The distant world that is our best hope of finding alien life
A decade ago, we discovered an exceptionally exciting exoplanet that could be the best candidate for hosting alien life. Now...
New Scientist
Epic dreaming is leaving people exhausted and distressed
Some people experience vivid, incessant dreams that leave them feeling exhausted the next day, with researchers calling for...
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...
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
The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
Memorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or...
The Verge
On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
Hiking is one of life's great joys. Turning off the screens and stepping out into nature for an extended period of time,...
The Verge
Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat....
The Verge
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief,...
Techcrunch
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
We're in the transition period -- all of us.
Techcrunch
Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
Techcrunch
6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like...
Techcrunch
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Wired
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | May 2026
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this May.
Wired
Shark Promo Codes for This May
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more...
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Papers
Computer science
An AI-Driven Framework for Energy-Efficient Environmental Monitoring in Smart Cities Using Edge Intelligence
Computer science
KPI2KVI: A Multi Agent Workflow for Calculating Key Value Indicators from Service Descriptions
Computer science
Evaluating Large Language Models in a Complex Hidden Role Game
Congenital Heart Block