Uber bid for Delivery Hero would be an odd route to superapp status
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Sick allies give Putin a succession headache
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Trump says rising economic costs will not force him into Iran deal
President’s comments come as hopes of an agreement to end the war push oil prices lower
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
Israel ratchets up its offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon
Israeli military intensifies its campaign against the Lebanese militant group
Financial Times
The world comes to Xi
Foreign officials have flocked to China’s leader this year, boosting Beijing’s efforts to portray itself as a pillar of stability
BBC News
'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.
BBC News
I just want freedom from fear, says girl raped by teenage boys as sentences to be reviewed
The teenager tells BBC Newsnight she is suffering from flashbacks and living in fear following the attack.
BBC News
Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time
She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.
BBC News
Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.
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...
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
My daughter woke up with a numb arm and died two weeks later
A mum whose daughter died weeks after a brain tumour diagnosis says her death must not be "in vain".
BBC Wales
Thousands could unknowingly have diabetes as cases rise faster than predicted
Cases of diabetes in Wales are rising, with patients in certain communities disproportionately affected.
BBC Wales
Dame Prue Leith recalls asking Michelin why she hadn't been awarded a star
The ex-Great British Bake Off judge speaks to crowds at Hay Festival about the books that shaped her.
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.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Barca agree £69m-plus deal with Newcastle for Gordon
Barcelona agree a deal worth more than £69m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon.
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
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 · 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
Andersson hits fifty, takes six wickets in Derbyshire romp
Leicestershire blown away after opting to chase as Donald, Andersson and Jewell hit their straps
ESPN Cricinfo
Harmanpreet: India looking for 'clarity' on best XI ahead of T20 World Cup
Hole left by absent allrounders could mean opportunities for Radha Yadav and Bharti Fulmani
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
Technology
The Verge
Apple’s newest iPad Air is up to $100 off for the first time
If you want an iPad that’s more powerful than the entry-level model but less expensive than the iPad Pro, the latest iPad Air...
The Verge
All the news about Ferrari’s polarizing Luce EV
Ferrari fans don’t like the design of the new Luce EV, an electric four-door sedan that just doesn’t look like the Ferraris of...
The Verge
The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor
After first being announced in December 2024, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app for...
The Verge
Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features
After announcing tests of premium subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp earlier this year, TechCrunch and Bloomberg...
Techcrunch
Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9
The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most...
Techcrunch
Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers
The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.
Techcrunch
In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips
Snowflake has signed a new, enormous five-year deal with Amazon to secure chips for AI usage. Nvidia is once again being put on notice.
Techcrunch
Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount
Payroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow...
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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