UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998

Financial Times · Tue 05 May, 12:42
Yields on 30-year gilts hit 28-year high on expectations BoE will raise rates two or three times to counter inflation threat
Financial Times

The growing risk of a ‘non-linear spike’ in oil prices

The global economy is soon to be running on fumes
Financial Times

Why the Schroder family sold up

The sale of the UK’s largest independent asset manager comes after the death of a patriarch and the rise of giant US funds
Financial Times

The age of the American Pharaoh

It would be strange if dynastic succession were not on Trump’s mind
Financial Times

Can the meme stock king pull off audacious eBay swoop?

Ryan Cohen is trying to engineer a $56bn deal to merge video game retailer GameStop with online marketplace eBay
BBC News

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
BBC News

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
BBC News

Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran

The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.
BBC News

Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum turn heads at the Met Gala

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
The Economist

Can Donald Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Can Donald Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz?  The Economist
The Economist

China thinks America is declining but still uniquely dangerous

China thinks America is declining but still uniquely dangerous  The Economist
NYT Europe

The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer

The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up...
NYT Europe

The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas

France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or...
The Telegraph

Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races

Welcome to our racing tips and best bets service provided by Telegraph Sport’s champion tipster – updated here every day
The Telegraph

Man City cracked, and now Arsenal have control of the title race

Man City cracked, and now Arsenal have control of the title race
Wales
BBC Wales

AI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss

A tech entrepreneur warns "white-collar workers in places like Cardiff" are "in firing line of AI".
BBC Wales

'Urgent' council investigation after postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered

Cardiff Council says it is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots.
BBC Wales

Chatbots giving misleading voting advice in run-up to election

Candidate lists, constituency names and policy details are among the mishaps made by popular chatbots.
BBC Wales

'Having multiple partners isn't all about sex - it's honesty, logistics and a good calendar'

For Naomi Allsworth, being polyamorous is just "a different way to navigate relationships".
Sport
BBC Sport · Snooker

The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion

Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.
BBC Sport · Football

Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal

England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
BBC Sport · Rugby Union

RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings

The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six...
BBC Sport · Football

Derry says debut a 'dream come true' despite injury

The 18-year-old has been released from hospital after suffering a head injury during Chelsea's match against...
The Race

'No simulator'? Hamilton's bold idea to fix 2026 mini-slump

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's simulator is hindering him more than it's helping
The Race · F1

F1 already working on downforce cuts for 2027

The Race can reveal that F1 teams will discuss ways to reduce downforce levels for 2027 in an attempt to improve...
The Race · F1

10 things we learned from F1's Miami Grand Prix

From the impact of big upgrade packages to new problems being exposed across various teams, here are 10 things we...
The Race · F1

Edd Straw's 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix driver rankings

Two F1 drivers were in contention for the number one spot in Edd Straw's final Miami GP rankings. Which of them came...
Formula 1 Official

New market leader Antonelli faces title test

The Italian teenager is the new favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship, but can he handle the pressure at the top?
Formula 1 Official · F1

Colapinto reflects on best-ever F1 result in Miami GP

Franco Colapinto admits he was "proud to put in that performance" during the Miami Grand Prix, as the Alpine driver...
ESPN Cricinfo

BBL privatisation explainer: CA set to make next move after NSW, Queensland dig in

What is being tested to be sold, why have some states said no to the proposal, and more
ESPN Cricinfo

Royals sale controversy: outcome doesn't 'reflect a level-playing field', says Somani-led group

Somani-led consortium calls it "surprising and disappointing" that Royals went to the Mittal-led consortium after...
Science
New Scientist

Woman in cancer remission without treatment in highly unusual case

A biopsy of a woman's cancer seems to have triggered an immune response against the tumour, putting her into remission
New Scientist

The problem of cosmic inflation and how to solve it

One of the best-performing models in cosmology is also one with the least physical rationale behind it. Columnist...
New Scientist

Man destined to get Alzheimer’s saved by accidental heat therapy

Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his...
New Scientist

Quantum computers simulated their biggest molecule yet – with help

Two quantum computers and two supercomputers teamed up to break the record for the biggest molecule yet to be...
Nature

Precision medicine without equity is just stratified inequality

Nature, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01442-7Precision medicine without equity is just...
Nature

AI agents in research: when productivity comes at the cost of apprenticeship

Nature, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01440-9AI agents in research: when productivity comes...
Nature

Thymic health under the microscope

Nature, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01443-6Thymic health under the microscope
Nature

Legal rights for insects: a global imperative for stingless-bee conservation

Nature, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01441-8Legal rights for insects: a global imperative...
Technology
The Verge

Bose takes a swing at Sonos with its new home speakers

Last Thursday, in a staged home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, I sat on a couch that was a bit too low and a...
The Verge

Facebook and Instagram are using AI bone structure analysis to identify photos of kids

Facebook and Instagram have a new way to detect and remove users under 13: AI bone structure analysis. In a blog...
The Verge

Google DeepMind workers are unionizing over AI military contracts

Staffers at Google DeepMind's headquarters have voted to unionize in an effort to prevent the AI firm's technology...
The Verge

Microsoft is finally ditching the junk MSN feed in Windows widgets

Microsoft is finally giving up on showing the junk feed of MSN news when you open the widgets feature in Windows 11....
Techcrunch

Moment Energy raises $40M to meet ‘infinite demand for power’ with EV batteries

The startup has put a spin on repurposing EV batteries, CEO Edward Chiang told TechCrunch.
Techcrunch

As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’

The Nvidia CEO seems to feel that claims of AI's job-killing potential have been greatly exaggerated.
Techcrunch

Geothermal startup Fervo Energy to raise up to $1.3B in IPO

Enhanced geothermal startup Fervo Energy’s IPO could value the company at up to $6.5 billion.
Techcrunch

US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux

U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA says the CopyFail bug is being actively used in hacking campaigns, and poses a major...
Wired

Murena /e/OS Tablet Review: Privacy for a Price

Murena's /e/OS tablet offers an iPadOS- and Google-free, privacy-friendly tablet experience, but you'll have to pay for it.
Wired

The iPhone That Never Was

In 1990, three former Apple employees launched a company that epitomized the Silicon Valley dream. What they...
Hacker News · 224 pts

Async Rust never left the MVP state

Hacker News · 571 pts

Bun is being ported from Zig to Rust