Oil rises back above $100 a barrel following incidents in waters close to Iran
Financial Times
Trump’s ‘dirty ceasefire’ tested as Iran hits shipping
Pause may put a lid on full-blown war without stopping hostilities or easing energy crisis
Financial Times
Energy traders dig in for a long Iran war
Vitol, Trafigura and rivals expand credit lines in anticipation of prolonged disruption to global oil and gas flows
Financial Times
The military man trying to save US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan’s fatigue-wearing strongman Asim Munir takes unorthodox approach to mediating between two arch-enemies
Financial Times
Britain’s desperate need for Keir Badenoch
The country requires centre-left foreign policy and centre-right reform at home
BBC News
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
BBC News
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for...
BBC News
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
BBC News
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
The Economist
Global energy markets are on the verge of a disaster
Global energy markets are on the verge of a disaster The Economist
The Economist
A dangerous blind spot in Donald Trump’s Iran war strategy
A dangerous blind spot in Donald Trump’s Iran war strategy The Economist
NYT Europe
To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire
Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could...
NYT Europe
Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price Surge
Global jet fuel prices have jumped more than 70 percent since the start of the war, pressuring airlines in Europe,...
The Telegraph
Bat coronavirus develops new ways to infect humans, says study
While there is no evidence yet the virus has jumped to humans, the findings have implications for pandemic preparedness
The Telegraph
Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races
Welcome to our racing tips and best bets service provided by Telegraph Sport’s champion tipster – updated here every day
Wales
BBC Wales
Welsh NHS likely to miss waiting lists target ahead of crucial election
Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS' performance before election day.
BBC Wales
Graduate 'ghosted' by employers has applied for 400 jobs and had only three interviews
The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.
BBC Wales
Man, 77, slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' her
Stephen Doughty assaulted Wendy Williams after struggling to use a pay-and-display machine.
BBC Wales
Record puffin count on small island for second year running
Puffin numbers are declining in many areas, but Skomer is bucking the trend.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the...
BBC Sport · Football
Leicester fans demand change as Rowett urges action after relegation
Leicester City fans demand change at the club after relegation to League One, while manager Gary Rowett says...
BBC Sport · Rugby Union
Wing David to make England debut against Wales
Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up...
BBC Sport · Snooker
O'Sullivan breezes through to set up Higgins tie
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan quickly wraps up victory over China's He Guoqiang to set up a...
The Race · F1
F1's driver challenge has never been eroded so profoundly
Changes to the F1 rules are coming, yes. But the erosion of the driver's contribution has never been as profound as...
The Race · F1
What we make of F1's first go at fixing its 2026 problems
The package of changes to the F1 2026 rules approved on Monday was as no-frills as it gets. There's something to be...
The Race · F1
F1 agrees package of mid-season 2026 rule changes
Formula 1 teams and series bosses have unanimously agreed a raft of changes to the 2026 regulations at a crunch...
The Race · F1
Mercedes: Imminent F1 2026 engine decision mustn't change order
Toto Wolff says he would be "surprised" and "disappointed" if the imminent ruling on F1 engine upgrades influences...
Formula 1 Official · F1
Jolyon Palmer builds his ultimate F1 team boss
We asked former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer to come up with his perfect team boss built from...
Formula 1 Official
How to find value as Verstappen betting odds slide
The four-time World Champion’s odds have taken a hit, but betting fans can still find value in backing the Dutchman.
ESPN Cricinfo
South Africa bowl first in pursuit of T20I series win against India
South Africa made two changes to their team, while India made three
ESPN Cricinfo
MI, CSK to take decision on Rohit and Dhoni on matchday
Both batted in the nets on Wednesday, suggesting their return from injury may be imminent
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
Table tennis-playing robot on track to becoming world champion
A robot built by Sony AI is rapidly learning how to beat the world's very best table tennis players
New Scientist
Exercise advice for long covid may be doing more harm than good
Exercise has been touted as a tool for managing and treating long covid, but much of the evidence has neglected one...
New Scientist
Fermat's Last Theorem: still a must-read about a 350-year maths secret
Simon Singh's exploration of mathematical proof – in particular Pierre de Fermat's last theorem – remains an...
Nature
Evaluating large language models for accuracy incentivizes hallucinations
Nature, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10549-wEvaluating large language models for accuracy...
Nature
Ubiquitination of glycogen and metabolites in cells and tissues
Nature, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10548-xUbiquitination of glycogen and metabolites in...
Nature
Author Correction: Robust cytoplasmic partitioning by solving a cytoskeletal instability
Nature, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10390-1Author Correction: Robust cytoplasmic...
Nature
This robot can beat you at table tennis
Nature, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01343-9The AI-powered arm learnt the sport from...
Technology
The Verge
Watch Sony’s elite ping-pong robot beat top-ranked players
Humans have been building ping-pong playing robots for decades, such as Omron's FOREPHUS that challenged amateur...
The Verge
Anthropic’s Mythos rollout has missed America’s cybersecurity agency
Several US federal agencies are taking up Anthropic's new cybersecurity model to find vulnerabilities, but one is...
The Verge
Microsoft teases mysterious Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership
Microsoft has started teasing a new Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership, just a day after lowering prices of its...
The Verge
Google Meet will take AI notes for in-person meetings too
Google's AI meeting notetaker is no longer limited to Google Meets - Gemini can also generate summaries and...
Techcrunch
Google turns Chrome into an AI coworker for the workplace
Google brings Gemini-powered 'auto browse' capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate...
Techcrunch
Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement
Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.
Techcrunch
Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent building tool for enterprises
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform takes an interesting approach: it is geared for IT and technical users.
Techcrunch
AI Overviews are coming to your Gmail at work
The AI Overviews will offer instant summaries pulled from across multiple emails.
Wired
New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
A new executive order seen by WIRED prohibits New York state employees from using insider knowledge to enrich...
Wired
AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions
One group of hackers used AI for everything from vibe coding their malware to creating fake company websites—and...
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