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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.
The Law They Hate Was a High Point of Our History
The Voting Rights Act has more democratic legitimacy than the court that is trying to destroy it.
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Financial Times
Streeting says he will battle Burnham for Labour leadership
Former health secretary promises that ‘I know how to win’ as he announces intention to succeed Sir Keir Starmer
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
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
Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a "proper contest" while Burnham says Labour needs to be "saved from where it's been".
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
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.
BBC News
Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.
BBC News
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
The Economist
How Tommy Robinson gained extraordinary influence
The Telegraph
Hearts condemn ‘shameful scenes’ after captain ‘assaulted’ in Celtic pitch invasion
Hearts condemn ‘shameful scenes’ after captain ‘assaulted’ in Celtic pitch invasion
The Telegraph
Nandy breaks ranks to join Burnham on campaign trail
Nandy breaks ranks to join Burnham on campaign trail
Wales
BBC Wales
Fuel thieves caught after local sleuths follow them to pub and beach
Locals helped police track down fuel thieves after spotting them drinking at a pub.
BBC Wales
I left Wales for Australia to save £50,000 to buy a house back home
Tom Cowan moves from north Wales to Melbourne in the hopes of saving £50,000 in two years.
BBC Wales
Iconic venue which hosted Tom Jones, Catatonia and Victoria Beckham up for sale
The former factory and TV studio launched careers and now a community group wants to buy it.
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.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Alonso reaches agreement in principle to be next Chelsea boss
Spaniard Xabi Alonso reaches an agreement in principle on a four-year deal to become Chelsea's next permanent manager.
BBC Sport · Football
The Alonso dream may be over - but Salah's outburst keeps heat on Slot
Xabi Alonso may now be heading to Chelsea, but Mohamed Salah's outburst keeps the pressure on Arne Slot, writes Phil McNulty.
BBC Sport · Cricket
England beaten in rain-affected ODI as NZ draw series
New Zealand beat England by 17 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to level the three-match series in Cardiff.
BBC Sport · Football
Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal
Antoine Semenyo's brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup...
The Race
Live: Watch Verstappen's team fight for Nurburgring 24 Hours win
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...
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
Brooke Halliday steers New Zealand to series-levelling win in wet
Lauren Bell rocks top order but England see game slip away in rain-reduced contest
ESPN Cricinfo
Gill: 'We didn't deserved to win this one'
GT dropped four catches, three of them sitters with Allen, Raghuvanshi and Green all benefiting from the chances
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
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm to students
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled the first lawsuit of its kind, alleging that social media addiction has cost public...
The Verge
Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck
After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it's trying to...
The Verge
NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech
Manoush Zamorodi is an accomplished reporter, podcast host, and author. Her new book, Body Electric, takes a comprehensive...
The Verge
Turtle Beach made a good SteelSeries headset clone that’s $50 less
I really liked the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, so the company didn't have to say much to get me excited about its...
Techcrunch
The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush
The vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry.
Techcrunch
Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo
AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo...
Techcrunch
Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work
ArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.
Techcrunch
The offline desk gadget that actually got me to sit up straight
Deep Care's $350 device is pricy, but it runs offline and helps you improve your posture and movement habits
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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