US warns Europe of delays to arms shipments as Iran war drains stockpiles

Financial Times · Sat 02 May, 10:51
Deferred deliveries could include those used in Ukraine’s defence against Russia
Financial Times

Trump’s Iran war leaves US with sharpest fuel shock in G7

Petrol and diesel prices are rising more swiftly in America than other major economies including the UK and Canada
Financial Times

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in dispute over Iran conflict

Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort
Financial Times

Why markets are surging in spite of war

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Financial Times

The physical world strikes back

The Iran war is a reminder that geographic facts rather than digital tech shape our lives
BBC News

Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches

The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.
BBC News

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BBC News

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
BBC News

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The Economist

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The UAE doubles down on Israel and America

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NYT Europe

Francisco de Zurbarán: Paintings So Real, You Can Hardly Resist Believing

An exhibition of works by Francisco de Zurbarán at London’s National Gallery highlights the painter’s ability to...
NYT Europe

Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter

The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest...
The Telegraph

The best children’s theatre shows in London (and beyond) to book now

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The Telegraph

Lando Norris takes Miami GP sprint pole to deny Mercedes for first time in 2026

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Wales
BBC Wales

Second home tax turned woman's 'dream into nightmare' but others back rules

Sally Howdle does not understand how she has ended up owning two second homes which attract a hefty bill.
BBC Wales

Matthew Rhys on his new horror-comedy and the town it is 'heavily based on'

Matthew Rhys portrays the mayor of a quaint New England town in new Apple TV series Widow's Bay.
BBC Wales

Teen who took laughing gas before driving into couple outside club guilty of murder

Shelley Davies died in hospital three weeks after Kian Bateman drove into her and her partner.
BBC Wales

Sewage having 'alarming' impact on underwater forests along UK coast

Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
Sport
Formula 1
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Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic cycling champion Zanardi dies

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
BBC Sport · Football

US consortium takes over Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have announced that US consortium Arise Capital Partners has completed a takeover of the club.
BBC Sport · Boxing

Usyk helping Joshua plot path to beat Fury

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk believes Anthony Joshua will beat Tyson Fury and has been helping him...
BBC Sport · Football

PSG and Bayern in 'different world' to Premier League teams - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Champions League rivals Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich are in a "different...
The Race

Gary Anderson's memories of Alex Zanardi

Gary Anderson remembers the explosive talent of Alex Zanardi - who has died aged 59 - at the start of his F1 career
The Race

Racing legend Alex Zanardi dies aged 59

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The Race

Ferrari has made halo wing legal - but expect 2027 ban

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ESPN Cricinfo

'He wants to prove a point' - Bishop impressed with Starc's 'firepower' on IPL return

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ESPN Cricinfo

Lennox makes T20I debut as NZ bowl; Saifuddin in for Bangladesh

NZ also brought in fast bowler Ben Sears for Ben Lister in the XI
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Nature

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

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

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US faculty members report high levels of anxiety

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The Verge

Splatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off

Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future...
The Verge

Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more

Microsoft is testing its much-needed refresh for the Windows 11 Run menu, offering a modern interface that the...
The Verge

Apple raises the Mac Mini’s starting price

Apple's Mac Mini now starts at $799 after the company pulled the $599 option with 256GB of storage from its online...
The Verge

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The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being...
Techcrunch

Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies

Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's chief technology officer, revealed the plan in an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC...
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Musely secures $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity

The DTC skin, hair, and menopause care brand will use the non-dilutive capital to super-charge customer acquisition.
Techcrunch

Meta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions

Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
Wired

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