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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
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
The century of the stalemate
In war, politics and other fields, it is ever harder to win
Financial Times
Our dog-eat-dog world order needs a rethink
We must reinvent the governance of multilateral institutions
BBC News
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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
What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
BBC News
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Saturday's rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.
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How Tommy Robinson gained extraordinary influence
NYT Europe
It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?
Nobody has yet challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership, but his leading rival, Andy Burnham, finally has a...
NYT Europe
André Cerdini, Judge in Trial of Nazi Klaus Barbie, Dies at 96
He calmly presided over the historic 1987 trial in which a French court, for the first time, convicted a Nazi official of...
The Telegraph
McIlroy slams USPGA course as Scheffler labels it ‘absurd’
McIlroy slams USPGA course as Scheffler labels it ‘absurd’
The Telegraph
Slot needs Houdini act to survive Liverpool demise
Slot needs Houdini act to survive Liverpool demise
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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
Farming family fined thousands for damaging rare flowers
Lloyd Jenkins and his parents pleaded guilty earlier this month to damaging a protected wildlife site.
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
'It'll be really sad if they disappear' - Are seaside donkey rides doomed?
As another town loses its beach donkey rides, is there still a future for this seaside classic?
Sport
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 problem solvers flourish at testing US PGA
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers...
BBC Sport · Football
Celtic & Hearts set for titanic title duel
A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday.
BBC Sport · Football
Would FA Cup win paper over the cracks for Chelsea?
Chelsea have endured a difficult campaign after the departure of two managers and protests among the fanbase - so what would...
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...
The Race
Brown escalates team alliance crusade in letter to FIA
As Mercedes' interest in an Alpine stake revives tensions over team alliances, McLaren boss Zak Brown calls on the FIA...
Formula 1 Official
How Round 8 & 9 of the Sim Racing World Championship went
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Formula 1 Official
Alpine name new Deputy Technical Director
Alpine have announced the appointment of Jason Somerville as their new Deputy Technical Director, in a move that further...
ESPN Cricinfo
Honours even as Pakistan quicks strike before Bangladesh fight back
The session was marred for Pakistan when Hasan Ali, in his attempt to take a catch off his own bowling, struck the side of his...
ESPN Cricinfo
Hasan Ali stretchered off the field in Sylhet after picking up injury
Hasan Ali landed awkwardly while attempting a catch off his own bowling in the eighth over of the second Test against...
Science
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...
New Scientist
SpaceX is about to launch tallest and most powerful rocket in history
A record-breaking new version of Starship, due to launch within days, could form the basis of NASA's ambitious Artemis...
New Scientist
Cleaning up air pollution could weaken vital AMOC ocean current
Global warming already threatens to destabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and new research shows that...
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.
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