Rachel Reeves set for new growth push after May elections

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Allies of UK chancellor seek to brush off talk of upheaval amid Labour Party unrest
Financial Times

UK ministers resist alignment with EU’s AI rules

Officials are concerned about the damage to the country’s technology sector as well as its alliance with the US
Financial Times

Inside China’s plans to fight in space

From seizing satellites to striking Earth from orbit — Beijing is developing dual-use capabilities in an...
Financial Times

How ‘conflict entrepreneurs’ are inflaming US political violence

Americans are increasingly accepting of ideologically motivated crimes
Financial Times

Why the UAE asked Pakistan for its $3.5bn back

Tensions between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad have burst into the open
BBC News

King to revitalise US relationship, says UK ambassador as trip goes ahead

The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations.
BBC News

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
BBC News

UK sees steepest decline in healthy life expectancy of rich nations

Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
BBC News

Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club

An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.
The Economist

The fashion influencer speaking truth to Putin

The fashion influencer speaking truth to Putin  The Economist
The Economist

A gunman storms Donald Trump’s dinner with the press

A gunman storms Donald Trump’s dinner with the press  The Economist
NYT Europe

Can King Charles Help Heal the U.S.-British Rupture?

Not since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, traveled to Washington after the Suez Crisis has a visit by the British...
NYT Europe

8 Memorable Moments From Past British Royal Visits to the U.S.

With King Charles III and Queen Camilla set to arrive for a state visit with President Trump, we look back at some...
The Telegraph

Ronnie O’Sullivan punches table as missed chance gives John Higgins way back

Ronnie O’Sullivan punches table as missed chance gives John Higgins way back
The Telegraph

Slegers rejects ‘lucky Arsenal’ suggestion despite Lyon gifts

Slegers rejects ‘lucky Arsenal’ suggestion despite Lyon gifts
Wales
BBC Wales

It's Wales' fastest-growing city - but young people are struggling to buy a house

Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.
BBC Wales

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
BBC Wales

Councillor apologises for telling call handler to speak English

A councillor apologises and is reprimanded after telling a council call handler to "speak English".
BBC Wales

'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't'

Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football

Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins

Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for...
BBC Sport · Snooker

O'Sullivan-Higgins match set for thrilling finish

The World Championship last-16 tie between Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins is set for a dramatic end after the...
BBC Sport · Football

Making history and facing Neymar - Lingard on life in Brazil

In his first major interview since moving to Brazil, Jesse Lingard talks to the BBC about his new life, and...
BBC Sport · Football

Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup

Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons says he is "heartbroken" after being ruled out for the rest of the...
The Race · F1

How F1 has got rid of one of 2026 rules' strangest quirks

Among the F1 rule changes coming in for Miami is a tweak that should tackle one of the new cars' oddest habits
The Race · F1

Every 2026 F1 team's big weakness

With the 2026 F1 season about to resume, these are the car problems costing teams the most laptime
The Race · F1

The data behind Domenicali's certainty fans actually like F1 2026

What drives Stefano Domenicali's relentless optimism F1 2026? The belief - and the numbers behind it - that fans are...
The Race · F1

Audi legend McNish fills a crucial gap in its F1 team

How Allan McNish handled previous tough times as an Audi team boss bodes well for its F1 team
Formula 1 Official

5 key questions ahead of the season resumption in Miami

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto assesses the five key questions that remain ahead of the season getting underway again at...
Formula 1 Official · F1

Five F1 drivers who have taken on extreme sporting challenges

Tomorrow is the London Marathon, so there’s no better time to look at some drivers who’ve taken on some extreme...
ESPN Cricinfo

Bangar: India selectors will be keenly watching Mohsin

The LSG quick picked up 5 for 23 against KKR earning praise from Carlos Brathwaite as well
ESPN Cricinfo

Rabada moves up the IPL Purple cap list

The South Africa quick picked up 3 for 25 against CSK on Sunday
Science
New Scientist

We need more radioactive drugs. Can we make them from nuclear waste?

The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms....
New Scientist

Why the right kind of stress is crucial for your health and happiness

Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types can...
New Scientist

This mesmerising Cornish time-travel film is not to be missed

A seaside town is devastated when a small fishing boat, the Rose of Nevada, disappears at sea. Thirty years later,...
New Scientist

Gravity's strength measured more reliably than ever before

Measuring the strength of gravity is extraordinarily difficult, and different experiments have always disagreed –...
Nature

Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration

Nature, Published online: 26 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01361-7Members of the National Science Board, which...
Nature

Author Correction: Commensal yeast promotes Salmonella Typhimurium virulence

Nature, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10518-3Author Correction: Commensal yeast promotes...
Nature

Author Correction: A µ-opioid receptor superagonist analgesic with minimal adverse effects

Nature, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10552-1Author Correction: A µ-opioid receptor...
Nature

Cosmic-ray detection heralds era of mega-observatories for neutrinos

Nature, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01282-5Radio sensors at South Pole suggest arrays...
Technology
The Verge

Google’s new gradient icon design is coming to more apps

In late 2025, Google started rolling out new icons with a gradient design. Now it seems the new look is coming to...
The Verge

Trump turns the WHCD shooting into a pitch for the White House ballroom

Within hours of an armed gunman's attempt to enter the White House Correspondents Dinner, attended by top...
The Verge

Tomora’s Come Closer is an ecstatic love letter to 90s dance music

Before Coachella, Tomora wasn't on my radar at all. It's actually only by chance that I stumbled upon them - I...
The Verge

Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar is down to its lowest price to date

When you’re juggling more than just your own calendar, staying organized can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the...
Techcrunch

Truecaller faces mounting pressures as its growth matures

As growth slows, Truecaller is leaning on subscriptions, business services, and new features to sustain momentum...
Techcrunch

The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder

Can a book like this actually change anything? Or does the spotlight, as it always seems to, send more students...
Techcrunch

Amazon’s new podcast strategy: Monetize everything

Amazon's podcasting business seems to have transformed over the past six months.
Techcrunch

What Tim Cook built

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges...
Wired

‘STAGED’: Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

The word “staged” exploded on social media following the attack, as both right- and left-wing influencers and...
Wired

The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers...
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