Wall Street rebound driven by smallest number of stocks on record

Financial Times · Thu 07 May, 15:00
Soaring S&P propelled by Big Tech equities prompts warnings about ‘fragility’ of rally
Financial Times

Why I don’t write about the Liberal Democrats

Britain’s third party is being drowned out by noisier insurgents
Financial Times

David Attenborough: nature’s great communicator

At 100, his work should inspire a new generation of scientific truth-tellers
Financial Times

Oil dips below $100 on hopes of US-Iran deal

Tehran is reviewing a Washington-backed proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the conflict to an end
Financial Times

Trump halted ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudi Arabia withheld support

Riyadh said it would not allow US warplanes to use its bases or airspace in plan to guide commercial ships through...
BBC News

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says

Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
BBC News

UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence

Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.
BBC News

David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages

The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.
BBC News

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan

For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade...
The Economist

The summit of suspicion

The summit of suspicion  The Economist
The Economist

Despite Donald Trump’s talk, a lasting peace is some way off

Despite Donald Trump’s talk, a lasting peace is some way off  The Economist
NYT Europe

France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art

President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say...
NYT Europe

Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade

Kremlin officials said a large strike on Kyiv would be “inevitable” if Ukraine disrupted the May 9 event, a prospect...
The Telegraph

FTSE 100 tumbles as Iran peace deal hopes rise

FTSE 100 tumbles as Iran peace deal hopes rise
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
Wales
BBC Wales

Nurse who fraudulently earned £51k from NHS to pay back £278

A court heard Tanya Nasir could not pay back any more because she was all but penniless.
BBC Wales

Woman and teen arrested for murder after two die in BMW and motorbike crash

A motorbike and BMW car crashed early on Thursday, with three people arrested.
BBC Wales

Attenborough superfan, 6, draws 100th animal for broadcaster's birthday

Despite the 94-year age gap, six-year-old Max Evans-Browning calls Sir David his "favourite person".
BBC Wales

'Lovely dog vibes only' - pet photographer heads to the polls

Photographer Ellen Cooper says there is "nothing more fun" than dogs going to vote.
Sport
BBC Sport · Cricket

Australian North set to be England selector

Marcus North, a former Australia international and Durham's director of cricket, is set to become the first...
BBC Sport · Motorsport

Rider dies in North West 200 Superbike incident

A rider dies after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race in Northern...
BBC Sport · Boxing

'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe

Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make the world...
BBC Sport · Football

Chelsea favourites to sign Shaw as Man City exit nears

Chelsea are favourites to sign striker Khadija Shaw on a free contract as an exit from Manchester City nears this summer.
The Race · F1

F1's options as it tries to get a race back onto the 2026 calendar

F1 hasn't given up on getting the Bahrain or Saudi Arabian Grand Prix back on the 2026 calendar. These are the...
The Race · F1

The alternate reality where Zak Brown joined F1 - not McLaren

There is an alternate reality in which Zak Brown never spearheads McLaren's F1 revival, which he expands on in this...
The Race · F1

The biggest annoyance drivers still have with 2026 F1 cars

Though the rule tweaks for Miami helped, F1 would be to wrong to feel drivers are now happy with the 2026 cars
The Race · F1

Why F1's slowest car has a new urgent problem to fix

Aston Martin and Honda have addressed their biggest F1 problem but as the issues run so deep, there is immediately...
Formula 1 Official

Who has gained and lost the most places at race starts?

Race starts under F1’s new-for-2026 regulations have been a hot topic across the opening few rounds of the campaign,...
Formula 1 Official

McNish reflects on first weekend as Audi Racing Director

Allan McNish has completed his first weekend in his new position as Racing Director at Audi, having taken up the...
ESPN Cricinfo

Why being Pakistan head coach could be the perfect role for Sarfaraz

The former Pakistan captain waltzes into his new role with relatively little experience in coaching, but a strong...
ESPN Cricinfo

Babar ruled out of first Bangladesh Test due to left knee injury

PCB did not specify whether he would be ruled out of the series altogether, stating that his condition was being...
Science
New Scientist

Hantavirus outbreak will not cause a covid-style pandemic, says WHO

The World Health Organization sought to quell worldwide fears over the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV...
New Scientist

PCOS postpones perimenopause and allows pregnancies at older ages

Only 3 per cent of those with polycystic ovary syndrome reach perimenopause by the age of 46, which may allow them...
New Scientist

Coffee's mood-boosting effects aren't just down to caffeine

A comprehensive study exploring coffee’s physiological effects finds that some of its benefits are down to...
New Scientist

What to read this week: the excellent Beyond Belief by Helen Pearson

Solving society's problems with evidence is a work in progress, argues a must-read new book. The process is...
Nature

Author Correction: Proteasome-guided haem signalling axis contributes to T cell exhaustion

Nature, Published online: 07 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10608-2Author Correction: Proteasome-guided haem...
Nature

There is no vaccine for deadly hantavirus: what that means for future outbreaks

Nature, Published online: 07 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01494-9Virologist Jay Hooper is developing a vaccine...
Nature

OpenAI is under criminal investigation — why chatbots don’t always follow the law

Nature, Published online: 07 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01405-yA person accused of murder in Florida allegedly...
Nature

My English skills are hurting my chances in academic publishing — how can I improve?

Nature, Published online: 07 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01350-wA non-fluent English speaker struggles to...
Technology
The Verge

Valve is fighting Steam Controller scalpers with a new reservations system

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out quickly when it went on sale on Monday, and the company is going to open a...
The Verge

ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns

OpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact...
The Verge

Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most...
The Verge

Did Microsoft just tease a new Xbox UI?

Microsoft showed off a "consistent" Xbox UI across handhelds, consoles, and cloud gaming during its Xbox keynote at...
Techcrunch

Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22 billion

Prediction market startup Kalshi has raised a $1 billion Series F round led by Coatue.
Techcrunch

Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board

Melinda Lewison's departure raises questions about Bezos' support and involvement with the startup at a time when...
Techcrunch

How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity

Security researchers at Mozilla say Anthropic's Mythos has unearthed a wealth of high-severity bugs in Firefox.
Techcrunch

Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19

The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.
Wired

ChatGPT Has 'Goblin' Mania in the US. In China It Will 'Catch You Steadily'

OpenAI's chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.
Wired

Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Deals on Mom-Approved Gifts (2026)

Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.
Hacker News · 348 pts

The map that keeps Burning Man honest