Signal

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

Financial Times · Fri 01 May, 22:27

Deferred deliveries could include those used in Ukraine’s defence against Russia

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

Iran war withers Kenya’s roses and strands its tea

Conflict has crushed Gulf markets and pushed up air freight and shipping costs

Financial Times

Why markets are surging in spite of war

Even amid a supply shock, tech stocks continue to drive indices higher. Is the optimism justified?

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 be stopped, 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

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

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

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need...

The Economist

How to capitalise on London’s thriving financial industry

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The Economist

The UAE doubles down on Israel and America

The UAE doubles down on Israel and America The Economist

NYT Europe

A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License

The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic,...

NYT Europe

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks...

The Telegraph

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

The Telegraph

The best beach hotels in Greece

If the most important part of your holiday is sun, glittering sea and buttery-soft sand – these Greek seaside...

Wales

BBC Wales

Woman says second home tax turned dream into 'nightmare' but others say rules are vital

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

'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'

Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

Sport

Formula 1

Race Miami GP Sun 03 May

BBC Sport · Football

All but safe? Leeds ease 'anxiety' - and increase pressure on others

No club has ever been relegated with 43 points at the end of a Premier League season - so have Leeds already done...

BBC Sport · Football

'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader.

BBC Sport · Cricket

England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer

England pace bowler Mark Wood says he is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee...

BBC Sport · Football

The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal

As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung...

The Race · F1

F1 Miami GP 2026 sprint race starting grid with one demotion

Take a look at the starting grid for the second sprint race of the 2026 F1 season in Miami

The Race

Three key reasons McLaren beat Mercedes to Miami sprint pole

Lando Norris’s pole for F1’s Miami sprint race is the first time Mercedes has been knocked off the top spot outside...

The Race · F1

Winners and losers from F1 2026 Miami sprint qualifying

Here's our pick of the stars and flops from Miami F1 sprint qualifying

The Race · F1

The astonishing numbers behind F1’s US commercial boom

James Vowles shares an incredible stat about F1’s US commercial boom at the ‘Fueling the Future’ business reception...

Formula 1 Official

Could Miami Sprint Qualifying set up a four-way title fight?

Mercedes' stranglehold on pole positions in 2026 was broken in Miami as McLaren's Norris set a scintillating pace in...

Formula 1 Official

Alpine duo optimistic as Colapinto and Gasly reach SQ3 in Miami

Franco Colapinto believes that Alpine are "looking strong compared to the midfield cars" this weekend ahead of the...

ESPN Cricinfo

Hunain on last over heroics: 'We had one plan, bowl six yorkers'

With United requiring six to win the eliminator in the final over, Hunain delivered a yorker masterclass as Kingsmen...

ESPN Cricinfo

Rahul leads IPL 2026 Orange Cap race, Archer climbs to No. 2 on Purple Cap table

This is what things look like on the Orange and Purple Cap tables after another high-scoring game in IPL 2026

Science

New Scientist

2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts

The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat...

New Scientist

Why the keto diet could be a revolutionary way to treat mental illness

You may think of the high-fat, low-carb eating plan as a faddish way to lose weight. But the keto diet is now being...

New Scientist

NHS England rushes to hide software over AI hacking fears

National Health Service rules state that all software created with public money should be publicly available, but...

New Scientist

The 4 biggest myths about hydration, according to an expert

Should you really be drinking eight glasses of water a day? What about reaching for a sports drink after exercise?...

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