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Jamie Dimon and his peers should beware of ending up on the UK ballot
There is a fine line between being ‘Concerned of Canary Wharf’ and becoming the subject for political discord yourself
We’re entering a sectarian age — playing to extremes wins votes
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
Prepare for a reckoning if Ukraine war ends
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
The Law They Hate Was a High Point of Our History
The Voting Rights Act has more democratic legitimacy than the court that is trying to destroy it.
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Financial Times
Streeting says he will battle Burnham for Labour leadership
Former health secretary promises that ‘I know how to win’ as he announces intention to succeed Sir Keir Starmer
Financial Times
Brand Burnham strong in Makerfield as voters prepare for ‘hinge moment’
Greater Manchester mayor’s reputation gives Labour a chance of luring back residents from Reform UK
Financial Times
UK government will ‘grind to a halt’ amid leadership race, say ministers
Key initiatives at risk of being disrupted as Burnham seeks to replace Starmer in contest that could last months
Financial Times
Why birth rates are falling everywhere all at once
Homes and phones are part of the reason for the demographic shift changing our world
BBC News
The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
BBC News
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.
BBC News
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
BBC News
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
BBC News
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt...
The Economist
How Tommy Robinson gained extraordinary influence
NYT Europe
Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which...
The Telegraph
Harlequins score 27 unanswered points to put dent in Exeter’s top-four hopes
Harlequins score 27 unanswered points to put dent in Exeter’s top-four hopes
The Telegraph
Semenyo’s moment of magic sinks Chelsea to win FA Cup for Man City
Semenyo’s moment of magic sinks Chelsea to win FA Cup for Man City
Wales
BBC Wales
Farming family told to pay £19,000 after damaging rare flowers
Lloyd Jenkins and his parents pleaded guilty earlier this month to damaging a protected wildlife site.
BBC Wales
'I was racially abused and uni initially offered me £150 after I waited a year for action'
Jordan says he feels he has been left on his own over how the university handled his case.
BBC Wales
I worked in McDonald's for 10 years - what I learnt helped me become a midwife
Lucy Wall says her experience in a customer services role helped with her ambitions to join the NHS.
BBC Wales
Arrest after hundreds try to enter Cardiff store for new watch
Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase
Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them.
BBC Sport · Football
Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal
Antoine Semenyo's brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup...
BBC Sport · Football
Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager
Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.
BBC Sport · Football
Why summers of change beckon for WSL giants
With players departing and improved seasons needed, there could be summers of change for Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Race
Live: Watch Verstappen's team fight for Nurburgring 24 Hours win
Following months of preparation, Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring 24 Hours debut is here - and you can watch the whole race on The Race
The Race
What would have happened if Horner still ran Red Bull?
Christian Horner is officially free to work in F1 again now. But how different would the last few months look if he'd still...
Formula 1 Official
GALLERY: Sainz completes the first laps at the Madring
Williams’ Carlos Sainz was given the chance to drive the Madring ahead of F1’s long-awaited return to Madrid for September’s...
Formula 1 Official
Inside a hot lap of the Madring with home hero Sainz
Lawrence Barretto joins Carlos Sainz for his first laps of the Madring, a new circuit in the Williams driver's home city of...
ESPN Cricinfo
Ekansh Singh makes mark with bat and ball as Durham stutter
Kent allrounder profits from Ben Stokes no-ball, with Division Two leaders under the pump
ESPN Cricinfo
Pathirana walks off with hamstring issue against GT
Pathirana's KKR debut lasted just eight balls after he suggested hamstring discomfort in his second over
Science
New Scientist
Himalayan wolf-dog hybrids emerge as a threat to wolves and people
In Ladakh, Himalayan wolves are increasingly breeding with feral dogs, giving rise to a new animal known as khipshang that...
New Scientist
New Scientist recommends a smart new account of human exceptionalism
Why did humans decide they weren't like other animals, or animals at all? Has this exceptionalism twisted us out of shape?...
New Scientist
Where did the laws of physics come from? I think I've found the answer
The rules governing gravity and other laws of nature seem like eternal truths, but cosmologist João Magueijo has always...
New Scientist
First test of CO2 removal with green sand finds no harm to marine life
Adding olivine to the ocean could remove CO2 from the atmosphere, and a pilot project in New York state found no signs of...
Nature
Even mild blows to the head disrupt the microbiome
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01504-w Some bacterial species became less abundant in the guts...
Nature
Briefing Chat: Hantavirus — what this outbreak reveals about the disease
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01575-9 Nature staff discuss some of the week's top science news.
Nature
Bespoke DNA vaccine offers hope for treatment of notorious brain cancer
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01503-x The personalized treatment encourages the immune system...
Nature
Exclusive: NIH ousts infectious-disease leaders as COVID scientists face US charges
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01558-w Eight of the top ten officials at the US National...
Technology
The Verge
Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck
After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it's trying to...
The Verge
NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech
Manoush Zamorodi is an accomplished reporter, podcast host, and author. Her new book, Body Electric, takes a comprehensive...
The Verge
Turtle Beach made a good SteelSeries headset clone that’s $50 less
I really liked the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, so the company didn't have to say much to get me excited about its...
The Verge
Here are 40 of our favorite deals from REI’s massive Anniversary Sale
REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — has arrived, bringing with it discounts on all kinds of...
Techcrunch
The offline desk gadget that actually got me to sit up straight
Deep Care's $350 device is pricy, but it runs offline and helps you improve your posture and movement habits
Techcrunch
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman reportedly takes charge of product strategy
OpenAI's latest shakeup comes as the company reportedly plans to combine ChatGPT and its programming product Codex.
Techcrunch
$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a month
Cerebras Systems was 2026's biggest tech IPO so far. But years ago, it burned through hundreds of millions working on a chip...
Techcrunch
Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support
It may be possible to jailbreak an older, end-of-support Kindle and continue adding books to it. But doing so carries risks.
Wired
Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy
States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.
Wired
How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)
Go fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.
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