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Oil falls as Iranian state television reports details of peace proposal
Broadcast said draft deal would restore Strait of Hormuz shipping within a month
Financial Times
Iran’s ultra-hardliners lash out at deal negotiators
Influential conservative lawmakers insist Tehran stick to maximalist terms for ending conflict with Washington
Financial Times
Trump risks triggering financial crisis, warns ECB
Vice-president Luis de Guindos says Washington’s volatile trade policies and reduced co-operation also threaten stability
Financial Times
Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones
New law will allow staff at country’s central bank and Sberbank to carry weapons
BBC News
Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre".
BBC News
Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave
Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the...
BBC News
Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.
BBC News
Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'
Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say.
BBC News
'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
The Economist
Attacking Cuba would be a huge mistake
NYT Europe
After Decades on the Run, a Leftist Militant Is Sentenced in Germany
Daniela Klette, 67, was part of the Red Army Faction, which attacked American and capitalist interests until the 1990s. She...
NYT Europe
Could Russia Hit Harder? It at Least Wants Ukraine to Think So.
Major attacks on Kyiv, followed by warnings of more, come as Moscow is stalled on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
The Telegraph
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The Telegraph
Hundreds of police deployed to Ebola epicentre as crisis escalates
The Congolese government is scaling up security measures amid attacks on Ebola treatment centres and healthcare workers
Wales
BBC Wales
Man, 20, sentenced over police racial attacks and 'random violence'
The 20-year-old was jailed for 18 months but told he could be freed for time served awaiting the hearing.
BBC Wales
Bridge shuts three times in two days due to overweight vehicles
The Menai Suspension Bridge, in Anglesey, is closed for the third time in about 24 hours.
BBC Wales
Thunderstorm warning issued for Wales after heatwave
The Met Office says thunderstorms on Wednesday could lead to some disruption in parts of Wales.
BBC Wales
Dame Prue Leith on calling Michelin Guide to ask why she didn't have a star
The ex-Great British Bake Off judge speaks to crowds at Hay Festival about the books that shaped her.
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BBC Sport · Football
Fernandez wants Chelsea exit but club would demand £120m
Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after they failed to qualify for Europe, but any move for the Argentina midfielder would...
BBC Sport · Tennis
Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open 'cheating' row
Germany's Tamara Korpatsch says it would be "embarrassing" if she cheated against China's Wang Xinyu following their heated...
BBC Sport · Football
Barca agree £69m-plus deal with Newcastle for Gordon
Barcelona agree a deal worth more than £70m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon.
BBC Sport · Cricket
Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the...
The Race · F1
Is Verstappen held to a higher standard? Debating our F1 rankings
We've got a new way to grill Edd Straw on his F1 driver rankings each race - so here's how he responded to the pressing...
The Race · F1
Alpine brings Gucci into F1 as new title sponsor
Italian fashion house Gucci is to enter Formula 1 for the first time next year as title sponsor for Alpine
The Race · F1
How 'new' F1 game has included big 2026 quirks
We've had a hands-on look at the new F1 game 2026 season pack ahead of its launch on June 3
The Race · F1
Why Mercedes' F1 2026 driver fights may not last
Mercedes concedes it may need to restrict its F1 title rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell having total freedom to race each other
Formula 1 Official · F1
Watch Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
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Formula 1 Official · F1
Watch R10 Qualifying of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues with Round 10, where the racers will take on the Mexico City Grand Prix.
ESPN Cricinfo
Sooryavanshi's 97 off 29 knocks SRH out
Jofra Archer's three early wickets seal Rajasthan Royals' progress into Qualifier 2 to face Gujarat Titans
ESPN Cricinfo
Ravindra and Blundell tons lead New Zealand revival
Ireland had the visitors at 86 for 4 in Dublin but struggled to push their advantage forward
Science
New Scientist
Embryos made without sperm or eggs reveal why many pregnancies fail
Embryo organoids made from stem cells are enabling scientists to recreate early pregnancy in the lab, unlocking treatments for...
New Scientist
Wealthy people with environmental ideals are the biggest emitters
Among people of high socioeconomic status, love for nature corresponds with a bigger environmental footprint – and there's an...
New Scientist
NASA plans a base on the moon spanning hundreds of square kilometres
Three missions slated to launch this year will begin to search the lunar surface for a suitable base location
New Scientist
First quantum grandfather clock could probe where gravity comes from
Researchers have designed a quantum version of a pendulum clock. It could shed light on timekeeping in the quantum realm
Nature
Author Correction: Modelling late gastrulation in stem cell-derived monkey embryo models
Nature, Published online: 27 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10700-7 Author Correction: Modelling late gastrulation in stem...
Nature
Author Correction: Satellite megaconstellations will threaten space-based astronomy
Nature, Published online: 27 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10553-0 Author Correction: Satellite megaconstellations will...
Nature
Could a pill prevent the world’s deadliest cancer?
Nature, Published online: 27 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01382-2 ‘Interception’ drug trials hope to stop lung cancer...
Nature
Bohmian mechanics remains unchallenged by tunnelling experiment
Nature, Published online: 27 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10450-6 Bohmian mechanics remains unchallenged by tunnelling experiment
Technology
The Verge
Roids were all the rage at the Enhanced Games
In Las Vegas, the blazing sun beats down on a makeshift Olympic-length pool. Cody Miller stands on the starting block of lane...
The Verge
Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200
Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now...
The Verge
The Verge’s 2026 college graduation gift guide
Graduating from college is exciting, but it can also feel slightly terrifying. Along with celebrating a huge accomplishment,...
The Verge
You can print, slice, and engrave using this desktop crafting machine
xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine that could potentially be one of the most affordable ways to start an...
Techcrunch
UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us
The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part...
Techcrunch
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI,...
Techcrunch
With a new $100M raise, Princeton’s Thea Energy is now a top-funded fusion startup
Thea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial...
Techcrunch
CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks
Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers...
Wired
Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet
The Chinese company is adapting to the demise of Moore’s Law, which guides chip production. It could complicate US chip dominance.
Wired
A Dating App Is Giving Away Free Gas to Convince People to Get Out of the House
Amid ongoing economic anxieties, BLK and other companies are giving away basic essentials to appeal to the public.
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