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Jamie Dimon and his peers should beware of ending up on the UK ballot
There is a fine line between being ‘Concerned of Canary Wharf’ and becoming the subject for political discord yourself
We’re entering a sectarian age — playing to extremes wins votes
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
Prepare for a reckoning if Ukraine war ends
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Cancellation and the Fall of CBS
In shutting down a 33-year late-night franchise, CBS is assenting to its own diminishment.
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Financial Times
UK government will ‘grind to a halt’ amid leadership race, say ministers
Key initiatives at risk of being disrupted as Burnham seeks to replace Starmer in contest that could last months
Financial Times
Streeting ally dismisses ‘arrogant’ talk of Burnham coronation
Adam Langleben says public deserves a proper Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer
Financial Times
Brand Burnham strong in Makerfield as voters prepare for ‘hinge moment’
Greater Manchester mayor’s reputation gives Labour a chance of luring back residents from Reform UK
Financial Times
Why birth rates are falling everywhere all at once
Homes and phones are part of the reason for the demographic shift changing our world
BBC News
Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
A heavy police operation is in place for the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by Tommy Robinson, and a separate...
BBC News
The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
BBC News
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
BBC News
Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
BBC News
Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for
A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.
The Economist
How Tommy Robinson gained extraordinary influence
NYT Europe
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit
The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched...
NYT Europe
Did You Mean to Share That Selfie? What to Know About Instagram Instants.
Instagram’s new feature blasts photos to your mutual followers or close friends, immediately.
The Telegraph
Rory McIlroy hits out at US PGA course as Scottie Scheffler labels it ‘absurd’
Rory McIlroy hits out at US PGA course as Scottie Scheffler labels it ‘absurd’
The Telegraph
Slot needs Houdini act to survive Liverpool demise
Slot needs Houdini act to survive Liverpool demise
Wales
BBC Wales
Farming family told to pay £19,000 after damaging rare flowers
Lloyd Jenkins and his parents pleaded guilty earlier this month to damaging a protected wildlife site.
BBC Wales
'I was racially abused and uni initially offered me £150 after I waited a year for action'
Jordan says he feels he has been left on his own over how the university handled his case.
BBC Wales
James Corden names 'very, very, very bad' Gavin and Stacey episode
The plot involved a phone call-related misunderstanding between the titular characters.
BBC Wales
Tactical voting and targeted ads - what I learned while undercover online for the election
Ben Summer explains what fictional voters taught him about social media's role in the election campaign.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager
Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.
BBC Sport · Football
'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool
Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.
BBC Sport · Golf
McIlroy recovers as Scheffler hits out at 'absurd' pins
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers...
BBC Sport · Football
Arbeloa would be happy if Mourinho replaces him at Real
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him and leads the club next season.
The Race
Live: Watch Team Verstappen race in the Nurburgring 24 Hours
Following months of preparation, Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring 24 Hours debut is here - and you can watch the whole race on The Race
The Race
What would have happened if Horner still ran Red Bull?
Christian Horner is officially free to work in F1 again now. But how different would the last few months look if he'd still...
The Race
Alpine creates new role for its ex-FIA signing
The FIA's former head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has begun his new role at Alpine's F1 team following an enforced period...
The Race · F1
The unusual Red Bull F1 design that's legal - for now
Red Bull's F1 car upgrade package features a "smart and innovative" design that exploits a concession in the rules considered...
Formula 1 Official
GALLERY: Sainz completes the first laps at the Madring
Williams’ Carlos Sainz was given the chance to drive the Madring ahead of F1’s long-awaited return to Madrid for September’s...
Formula 1 Official
Inside a hot lap of the Madring with home hero Sainz
Lawrence Barretto joins Carlos Sainz for his first laps of the Madring, a new circuit in the Williams driver's home city of...
ESPN Cricinfo
New Zealand bowl first as weather threatens Cardiff ODI
England recall Grewcock and Filer after washout in Northampton
ESPN Cricinfo
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Science
New Scientist
Himalayan wolf-dog hybrids emerge as a threat to wolves and people
In Ladakh, Himalayan wolves are increasingly breeding with feral dogs, giving rise to a new animal known as khipshang that...
New Scientist
New Scientist recommends a smart new account of human exceptionalism
Why did humans decide they weren't like other animals, or animals at all? Has this exceptionalism twisted us out of shape?...
New Scientist
Where did the laws of physics come from? I think I've found the answer
The rules governing gravity and other laws of nature seem like eternal truths, but cosmologist João Magueijo has always...
New Scientist
First test of CO2 removal with green sand finds no harm to marine life
Adding olivine to the ocean could remove CO2 from the atmosphere, and a pilot project in New York state found no signs of...
Nature
Even mild blows to the head disrupt the microbiome
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01504-w Some bacterial species became less abundant in the guts...
Nature
Briefing Chat: Hantavirus — what this outbreak reveals about the disease
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01575-9 Nature staff discuss some of the week's top science news.
Nature
Bespoke DNA vaccine offers hope for treatment of notorious brain cancer
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01503-x The personalized treatment encourages the immune system...
Nature
Exclusive: NIH ousts infectious-disease leaders as COVID scientists face US charges
Nature, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01558-w Eight of the top ten officials at the US National...
Technology
The Verge
Xbox is now XBOX
Xbox just allcapsmaxxed: Meet XBOX. This isn't a joke; Microsoft appears to be actually rebranding Xbox to XBOX. Asha Sharma,...
The Verge
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users
YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection program to all users over the age of 18 - meaning just about anyone can have...
The Verge
Windows 11 tests an adjustable taskbar and resizable Start menu
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test will allow you to reposition the taskbar and change the size of the Start menu. The update,...
The Verge
ArXiv will ban researchers who upload papers full of AI slop
ArXiv, a popular platform for preprint academic research, is taking a new step to attempt to reduce the volume of papers that...
Techcrunch
RJ Scaringe has raised more than $12B across three startups and investors still want more
Investors can't seem to get enough of RJ Scaringe or his ideas. Storytelling and communication are one of his superpowers,...
Techcrunch
General Catalyst posted VC rage bait and it worked, especially on a16z
Compulsive X user Marc Andreessen himself couldn't resist responding, many, many times.
Techcrunch
A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver’s licenses open for anyone to see
The tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access...
Techcrunch
Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
Lake Tahoe, Silicon Valley's favorite vacation spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.
Wired
Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy
States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.
Wired
How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)
Go fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.
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