US to ‘guide’ stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

Financial Times · Sun 03 May, 22:05
President said ‘humanitarian’ effort to begin on Monday as ‘very positive discussions’ continue with Iran
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

Starmer ‘won’t accept deals’ to quit Number 10, allies say

Prime minister braces for a Labour wipeout in elections on Thursday and fresh calls to resign
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
BBC News

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
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

'I was trying to save a life,' man who intervened in Golders Green attack tells BBC

Ashkan Asadian said he acted on the spur of the moment without thinking about the danger of the situation.
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

Young men are souring on Donald Trump

Young men are souring on Donald Trump  The Economist
The Economist

Germany claims it has the world’s best bread

Germany claims it has the world’s best bread  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

Snooker on brink of seismic change as Wu surges into 10-7 World Championship final lead

Snooker on brink of seismic change as Wu surges into 10-7 World Championship final lead
The Telegraph

Antonelli claims hat-trick of wins to pile pressure on Russell

Antonelli claims hat-trick of wins to pile pressure on Russell
Wales
BBC Wales

Tourist hotspot with UK's worst phone signal 'frustrating' locals and visitors

Tenby is a “dead zone” for mobile signal, a business owner said, with the issue driving away customers.
BBC Wales

Disabled candidates on the barriers they face standing for election

Disabled election candidates speak about their own personal experiences of disability and politics.
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.
Sport
Formula 1
Race Miami GP 1. Antonelli 2. Norris 3. Piastri Sun 03 May
BBC Sport · Football

Slot's VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issues

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was furious that Manchester United's second goal was allowed, but also highlighted...
BBC Sport · Snooker

Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy

Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become...
BBC Sport · Football

Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for?

Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael...
BBC Sport · Formula

Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a...
The Race

Our verdict on dramatic Miami Grand Prix's big flashpoints

The Miami GP had a little bit of everything, even without the weather interfering. So we asked our F1 team for their...
The Race · F1

Leclerc called to F1 stewards for two possible rules breaches

Charles Leclerc has been summoned to the F1 stewards for two potential sporting regulation breaches in the Miami GP,...
The Race

Antonelli resists Norris challenge to win entertaining Miami GP

Kimi Antonelli won a third grand prix in a row, breaking a spirited challenge from Lando Norris in a Miami F1 race...
The Race · F1

Miami Grand Prix F1 2026 race results

Kimi Antonelli survived a close chase from McLaren's Lando Norris to win the 2026 Miami Grand Prix and extend his F1...
Formula 1 Official

Verstappen admits regret over strategy call in Miami

Max Verstappen beat Charles Leclerc over the line to P5 in a dramatic conclusion to the Miami Grand Prix.
Formula 1 Official

Gasly and Lawson explain their Miami GP collision

Pierre Gasly was flipped upside down following contact with Liam Lawson in the Miami Grand Prix.
ESPN Cricinfo

Seven-star Sanderson routs Worcestershire by an innings

Seamer devastates opposition with six wickets in 29 balls en route to three-day win
ESPN Cricinfo

Benjamin ton helps keep Kent on track against Derbyshire

Stand of 184 with Joey Evison rescues Kent from trouble before they strike in run chase
Science
New Scientist

Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought

A wave of dinosaur discoveries over the past decade has completely reshaped our understanding of these long-extinct...
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...
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

‘This is fine’ creator says AI startup stole his art

The ad comes from Artisan, the AI startup behind billboards urging businesses to "stop hiring humans."
Techcrunch

In Harvard study, AI offered more accurate emergency room diagnoses than two human doctors

A new study examines how large language models perform in a variety of medical contexts, including real emergency...
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...
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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Why TUIs Are Back

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