Detroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war

Financial Times · Sun 03 May, 05:00
Sector faces rising prices for supplies from aluminium to plastics and paint
Financial Times

Britain enters the era of seven-party politics

Labour and the Conservatives combined account for barely a third of voters in polls — threatening the UK’s...
Financial Times

Everyone loves Nintendo — except investors

Higher memory chip costs fuel fears of price rise for Switch 2 and cast shadow over console’s success
Financial Times

Iran war accelerates ‘Regrexit’ as wealthy UK expats weigh a return

Non-doms also blame difficulties in adjusting to new lifestyles and marital problems while living in low-tax jurisdictions
Financial Times

Inside the Swedish factory helping to re-arm Europe

BAE’s Hägglunds is increasing capacity as it gears up for a huge joint order from several of the region’s armies
BBC News

Polanski stands by concerns over police response to Golders Green attack

The Green Party leader previously apologised for "sharing a tweet in haste" about the knife attack on Wednesday.
BBC News

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East...
BBC News

King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says

The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.
BBC News

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked...
The Economist

Craig Venter raced to decode the human genome

Craig Venter raced to decode the human genome  The Economist
The Economist

How to capitalise on London’s thriving financial industry

How to capitalise on London’s thriving financial industry  The Economist
NYT Europe

Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare

This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.
NYT Europe

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan....
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
The Telegraph

Sublime Saka rips apart Fulham in 45 minutes... then rests up for Atletico

Sublime Saka rips apart Fulham in 45 minutes... then rests up for Atletico
Wales
BBC Wales

People go private for weight-loss jabs amid 10-year Welsh NHS waiting lists

One health board has seen waiting lists for weight loss help quadruple in just one year.
BBC Wales

Will an M4 relief road ever be given the green light?

Wales' Senedd election has seen the potential for an M4 relief road return as a political issue.
BBC Wales

Woman seriously injured in alleged hit and run

A woman suffers life-changing injuries after being hit by a car in an alleged hit and run.
BBC Wales

Estate attracted Rihanna and Justin Bieber - but area's Grade II-listed gem was forgotten

Radio 1's Big Weekend, the National Eisteddfod and Faenol Festival have all been held on the estate.
Sport
BBC Sport · Snooker

'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win

Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a...
BBC Sport · Football

Watford sack boss Still after less than three months

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's...
BBC Sport · Formula

Miami race brought forward by three hours because of storm threat

Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.
BBC Sport · Football

What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?

High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup...
The Race · F1

FIA targets F1 exhaust wing ban

The FIA wants to ban the exhaust wings pioneered by Ferrari, which its F1 rivals have worked so hard to copy
The Race

What's behind McLaren's sudden Miami GP slump

From sprint winner to slower in qualifying than it had been 24 hours earlier, McLaren experienced a peculiar...
The Race

Red Bull's 'completely crazy' turnaround explained

The prospect of Red Bull fighting for pole in Miami would've been "crazy" to Max Verstappen not long ago, such is...
The Race

Hadjar faces disqualification for Red Bull floor breach

Red Bull F1 driver Isack Hadjar faces disqualification from Miami Grand Prix qualifying for a floor legality breach
Formula 1 Official

Betting mistakes to avoid at the Miami Grand Prix

Safer gambling is important, so we look at how you can avoid losing money during Sunday’s race in Florida.
Formula 1 Official

Brown on McLaren recruiting ‘huge talent’ Lambiase

McLaren CEO Zak Brown admits that the squad took the opportunity to "strengthen our racing team" by signing...
ESPN Cricinfo

New twist in Rajasthan Royals ownership as Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal acquires franchise

A US-based consortium had won the bid for RR in March but their deal hasn't gone through
ESPN Cricinfo

Rodrigues excited to have 'consistent' Nandani in India's T20 World Cup squad

Nandani received her maiden call-up for the T20 World Cup starting on June 12, and before that, the three-match T20...
Science
New Scientist

Is consciousness more fundamental to reality than quantum physics?

The idea that everything that exists can be built from the bottom up has long held sway among physicists. Now, a new...
New Scientist

Our verdict on Red Mars: Mostly great, with a few quibbles

The New Scientist Book Club read Kim Stanley Robinson's acclaimed science fiction story about the first settlers on...
New Scientist

Ann Leckie continues to shine with new sci-fi novel Radiant Star

Set on a planet whose population lives underground, Radiant Star is Ann Leckie's latest Radch-universe novel. Its...
New Scientist

2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts

The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat...
Nature

Author Correction: Titration of RAS alters senescent state and influences tumour initiation

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10601-9Author Correction: Titration of RAS alters...
Nature

Briefing Chat: Stressed mitochondria spawn new 'organelles' in cells

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01439-2Nature staff discuss some of the week's top...
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...
Technology
The Verge

Meta’s historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a historic sum of $375 million in a landmark child safety case against...
The Verge

Spirit Airlines shuts down after Trump’s war on Iran doubled jet fuel prices

The ultra-low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines shut down operations after 34 years in business and canceled all...
The Verge

Aura’s delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend

Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often...
The Verge

Anker’s discounted 2-in-1 USB-C cable is a great way to spend $15

I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed...
Techcrunch

AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars

Bad news for Tilly Norwood.
Techcrunch

Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down

Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.
Techcrunch

Netflix delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie for big theatrical push in 2027

"The Magician's Nephew" looks like a big next step in Netflix's thawing relationship with movie theaters.
Techcrunch

The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked

AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
Wired

Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) Review: Savor the Power, Ignore the Beige

This $2,000 Asus laptop delivers breathtaking performance thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but at...
Wired

15 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026)

From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
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