Starmer allies warn Labour MPs against leadership challenge

Financial Times · Sun 03 May, 13:18
Party braces itself for what analysts say could be its worst performance in local election history
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

Trump’s green new deal

The US president’s actions have inadvertently raised the appeal of renewable energy
Financial Times

Banks seek to offload risk to avoid ‘choking’ on data centre debt

Global lenders explore private deals and risk transfers to cut exposure to AI boom
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
BBC News

Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response

The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was...
BBC News

Man and woman die and three injured in house blast

Police said the explosion was "suspicious" but was not being treated as a terrorist incident.
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

Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's...
The Economist

Craig Venter raced to decode the human genome

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

Does acupuncture work?

Does acupuncture work?  The Economist
NYT Europe

‘Wartime Relic’ Explodes Under Campfire in Austria, Injuring Five Children

The children, aged 10 to 14, were taken to a hospital for treatment after the explosion in Upper Austria, the police said.
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.
The Telegraph

Mainoo seals thrilling win over Liverpool to guarantee Man Utd Champions League football

Mainoo seals thrilling win over Liverpool to guarantee Man Utd Champions League football
The Telegraph

Bath’s Champions Cup hopes end in semi-final defeat by Bordeaux

Bath’s Champions Cup hopes end in semi-final defeat by Bordeaux
Wales
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

Reform candidate brands Banks' comment racist

Arron Banks posted "Welsh lad?" on X in response to a Plaid Cymru video fronted by a black community organiser.
BBC Wales

'I was really unhappy with my weight' - 10-year wait for weight loss jabs sees people go private

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

Welsh language policy has been misunderstood, says council

Councillors have criticised "negative" press reports, arguing the new policy will help staff to "upskill".
Sport
BBC Sport · Snooker

Murphy & Wu level in world final after spectator ejected for jumping barrier

Shaun Murphy recovers from 3-0 down to draw level at 4-4 against Wu Yize in the first session of their World...
BBC Sport · Football

Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's...
BBC Sport · Tennis

Sinner wins in Madrid to set Masters title record

Jannik Sinner becomes the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1,000 titles after beating Alexander Zverev in...
BBC Sport · Rugby Union

Bath beaten by Bordeaux in pulsating Champions Cup semi-final

Bath are outgunned by Bordeaux-Begles on France's Atlantic coast in the English side's first top-tier European...
The Race · F1

F1 will switch to V8s and ‘minimal’ electric power - Ben Sulayem

Formula 1 will abandon its current V6 hybrids in favour of a return to V8s with “minor electrification”, FIA...
The Race

Hadjar disqualified as Red Bull apologises for error

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has been disqualified from Miami Grand Prix, forfeiting a ninth-place start
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...
Formula 1 Official

Watch the race start in Miami as Leclerc seizes lead

Charles Leclerc enjoyed a superb start to the Miami Grand Prix as chaos unfolded behind him.
Formula 1 Official

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Miami

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Miami Grand Prix in Florida.
ESPN Cricinfo

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants fight for survival

Rohit Sharma took a fitness test on the eve of the match, while Josh Inglis is expected to play for LSG
ESPN Cricinfo

CSK's Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out of IPL with foot fracture

CSK said he sustained the injury against Mumbai Indians in Chennai on Saturday
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

Reggie Fils-Aimé says Amazon once asked Nintendo to break the law

Way back in the DS days, Nintendo decided to stop selling to Amazon. During a recent lecture at NYU, former Nintendo...
The Verge

Shokz’s bassy OpenRun Pro 2 are $40 off thanks to a new Mother’s Day promo

If you’re looking to pick up a pair of open-ear headphones for yourself — or your mom — Shokz is running a Mother’s...
The Verge

These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories

I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been...
The Verge

How the internet’s favorite squirrel dad made the hottest camera app of 2026

It's not hyperbole to call DualShot Recorder an overnight sensation. It took only 12 hours from the time it was...
Techcrunch

TechCrunch Mobility: How do you issue a ticket to a robotaxi?

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Techcrunch

This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from doomscrolling

The Xteink X3 is a delightfully tiny, MagSafe-compatible e-ink reader that attaches to the back of your phone like a...
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.
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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