Oil jumps to almost $120 as Trump signals extended Hormuz stand-off

Financial Times · Wed 29 Apr, 18:12
Brent crude rises for eighth-straight day as US president says he will keep naval blockade in place
Financial Times

Trump’s Iran war has cost $25bn, Pentagon official says

Use of costly missiles and air defence interceptors raises alarm about US readiness for other conflicts
Financial Times

The twilight of Opec

UAE’s departure leaves Saudi Arabia trying to hold together a fractious cartel
Financial Times

How Citi’s $52mn hire was forced out of JPMorgan over his behaviour

After years of complaints, Vis Raghavan had been told he was out of a job. Three days later, Citi hired him
Financial Times

King Charles, America and the futility of growth

The UK’s stagnant economy and the US’s dynamic one are both politically dysfunctional
BBC News

Watch: How the Golders Green attack unfolded

Two Jewish men were been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, as the Metropolitan Police formally declared it a...
BBC News

The subtle messages hidden in the King's speeches

How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress.
BBC News

Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group

Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.
BBC News

How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price

The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.
The Economist

Emmanuel Macron armours France against an Orban-style takeover

Emmanuel Macron armours France against an Orban-style takeover  The Economist
The Economist

Why DeepSeek’s sequel failed to impress

Why DeepSeek’s sequel failed to impress  The Economist
NYT Europe

Russia’s Victory Day Parade Will Be Missing Tanks and Other Heavy Military Armor

The absence of tanks and other heavy military vehicles on Red Square will highlight the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.
NYT Europe

Almost All of Europe was Abnormally Hot in 2025, Report Finds

The continent, which is warming faster than the global average, saw wildfires, floods and a sub-Arctic heat wave,...
The Telegraph

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Wales
BBC Wales

Beauty spot ablaze with 'frightening' wildfire

Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.
BBC Wales

Woman harassed and beeped at by catcallers reports their untaxed van to DVLA

Despite feeling scared, Aneesa was determined to stand her ground and started filming the ordeal.
BBC Wales

Farage says Reform member should apologise for 'poor taste' social media post

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

Ryan Reynolds' amusing gift idea ahead of Welcome to Wrexham fifth season

With one game to go in the regular Championship season Wrexham occupy the final play-off spot.
Sport
Formula 1
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BBC Sport · Football

Liverpool expect Salah return before end of season

Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return from injury before the end of the season after he was forced off against...
BBC Sport · Tennis

Draper out of French Open with knee injury

Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - with a knee...
BBC Sport · Football

Chelsea's Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk takes his fight against a Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration...
BBC Sport · Boxing

'Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight'

The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not happen if Joshua loses his July warm-up...
The Race · F1

FIA bans F1 boost mode use in wet weather

Formula 1 drivers are to be banned from using boost mode to help with overtakes in the wet as part of new safety...
The Race · F1

F1 considering rule tweak to give Honda extra help

Honda is playing catch up with its F1 engine. And its rival manufacturers are evaluating a change that could speed...
The Race · F1

The biggest problems with Audi's first F1 engine

Audi is already planning a major F1 engine concept change to address its current problems. But it's not a short-term fix
The Race · F1

The fact and fiction of Raikkonen's unique F1 reputation

Few Formula 1 drivers - if any - have accrued quite the same enigmatic reputation as Kimi Raikkonen
Formula 1 Official · F1

F1 Fantasy tips to take on Antonelli in Miami and Canada

Upcoming Sprint weekends in Miami and Montreal present a strategic double header for F1 Fantasy managers. With...
Formula 1 Official

Super Friday entertainment at Dutch Grand Prix announced

Afrojack, Flemming, Kraantje Pappie, Snelle and Snollebollekes have been announced for Super Friday at the 2026...
ESPN Cricinfo

Hyderabad Kingsmen mow down 160 to knock Multan Sultans out

The bowlers ran through the Sultans lineup before Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat sealed a Qualifier 2 date with Islamabad United
ESPN Cricinfo

Prendergast trumps Pavely in Blaze of glory

Fast-paced finish leaves Warwickshire floored at Trent Bridge
Science
New Scientist

The chips in your phone are probably broken – and that's a good thing

Reports suggest that Apple is using defective chips originally destined for high-end devices to create its latest...
New Scientist

Scorpions reinforce their claws and stingers with metals

Many scorpion species use blends of iron, zinc and manganese to enhance the toughness of their deadly weaponry
New Scientist

Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe

Europe, the fastest-warming continent, saw unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, including a three-week hot...
New Scientist

Cancer is increasing in young people and we still don't know why

Obesity might be to blame for part of the increase in cancer among young people, a study in the UK has found, but...
Nature

Author Correction: Broadly stable atmospheric CO2 and CH4 levels over the past 3 million years

Nature, Published online: 29 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10600-wAuthor Correction: Broadly stable atmospheric...
Nature

Overestimating outsourced biodiversity loss may misguide policy

Nature, Published online: 29 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10370-5Overestimating outsourced biodiversity loss...
Nature

Reply to: Overestimating outsourced biodiversity loss may misguide policy

Nature, Published online: 29 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10371-4Reply to: Overestimating outsourced...
Nature

Immunity gets a boost from a surprising place — breakfast

Nature, Published online: 29 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01406-xEating a meal could lead to T cells springing...
Technology
The Verge

All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman

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

Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’

Canonical's plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for "a version of Ubuntu that does not include...
The Verge

Motorola just revealed the Razr Fold’s price and hoo boy

2026 is shaping up to be a tough year to launch a high-end phone. The memory crisis has phone prices rising across...
The Verge

The new Razr Ultra is still the best-looking phone out there

Look, you're not going to find much new on the 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra. There's a new main camera...
Techcrunch

Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality

Google recreates Cher's closet from "Clueless" with AI.
Techcrunch

More Gemini features are coming to Google TV

Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.
Techcrunch

Bill Gurley, Jack Altman back startup Pursuit, which helps companies sell to government

On Wednesday, Pursuit announced a $22 million seed round led by Mike Rosengarten, the co-founder of OpenGov with out...
Techcrunch

Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment...
Wired

Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed

With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new...
Wired

Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades

Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.
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