Lender sets aside $300mn to cover impairments tied to the Iran war
Financial Times
What is at stake in Britain’s elections?
Reform, the Greens, SNP, Plaid Cymru and Lib Dems are hoping to make gains at the expense of the two mainstream parties
Financial Times
Arnault and LVMH go from buyer to seller as luxury’s winter drags on
LVMH is exploring sales of brands including Marc Jacobs and Fenty in one of the biggest pullbacks in its history
Financial Times
US strikes Iranian boats as Hormuz crisis reignites
Oil holds on to gains as Tehran targets UAE and American forces hit Iranian fast boats
BBC News
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
BBC News
Starmer to say antisemitism 'a crisis for all of us' at Downing Street summit
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.
BBC News
Beyoncé, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year's Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
BBC News
Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
The Economist
Can Donald Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Can Donald Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz? The Economist
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Friedrich Merz’s ill-timed tussle with Donald Trump
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NYT Europe
Taiwan Could Learn From Ukraine. Informally, Connections Are Growing.
The governments have no official diplomatic or military ties. But a loose network led by company executives and...
NYT Europe
American Commentator Who Worked for Russian TV Challenges Biden-era Charges
The Biden administration called Dimitri Simes, a former Trump adviser, a Russian propagandist. He says the charges...
The Telegraph
The African Medicines Agency is the missing link in global health security
The world’s health system is only as strong as its weakest part – strengthening the continent will serve to protect us all
The Telegraph
Manchester City cede title advantage to Arsenal after Guehi’s Gerrard moment
Manchester City cede title advantage to Arsenal after Guehi’s Gerrard moment
Wales
BBC Wales
AI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss
A tech entrepreneur warns "white-collar workers in places like Cardiff" are "in firing line of AI".
BBC Wales
Chatbots giving misleading voting advice in run-up to election
Candidate lists, constituency names and policy details are among the mishaps made by popular chatbots.
BBC Wales
Council investigates as postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered
Cardiff Council says it is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots.
BBC Wales
'Having multiple partners isn't all about sex - it's honesty, logistics and a good calendar'
For Naomi Allsworth, being polyamorous is just "a different way to navigate relationships".
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title?
A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the...
BBC Sport · Snooker
The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.
BBC Sport · Football
'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'
BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts' win over Rangers at Tynecastle.
BBC Sport · Football
Man City's title hopes dented despite late Doku stunner in six-goal thriller
Jeremy Doku's 97th-minute equaliser salvages a draw for Manchester City in a six-goal thriller at Everton.
The Race · F1
F1 already pursuing downforce reduction plan for 2027 cars
The Race can reveal that F1 teams will discuss ways to reduce downforce levels for 2027 in an attempt to improve...
The Race · F1
10 things we learned from F1's Miami Grand Prix
From the impact of big upgrade packages to new problems being exposed across various teams, here are 10 things we...
The Race · F1
Edd Straw's 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix driver rankings
Two F1 drivers were in contention for the number one spot in Edd Straw's final Miami GP rankings. Which of them came...
The Race
Red Bull's surprise Lambiase claim and McLaren meeting explained
Red Bull's claim about the job Gianpiero Lambiase is joining McLaren for caused tension and prompted clear-the-air talks
Formula 1 Official
5 betting lessons learnt after Antonelli wins in Miami
Antonelli is now the favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship after his third straight win.
Formula 1 Official
Wolff labels Miami GP Antonelli’s ‘best race so far’
Toto Wolff has reacted to Kimi Antonelli’s victory at the Miami Grand Prix, where he edged out McLaren’s Lando...
ESPN Cricinfo
DC bank on fit-again Ngidi and 'captain of the fast bowlers' Starc
"Now the relaxed mode is over; if you want to qualify, you have to win all the matches," bowling coach Munaf Patel...
ESPN Cricinfo
Ryan's World: 'chemistry' with Rohit, 'healthy competition' with de Kock, and lots of runs
In an up-and-down IPL 2026 season for Mumbai Indians, Ryan Rickelton has stood out as their most consistent...
Science
New Scientist
Honey has been used as medicine for centuries – does it really work?
It is appealing to think something as simple as honey could cure a cold or prevent hay fever, but is there evidence...
New Scientist
A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began
A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans...
New Scientist
Tiny frozen world unexpectedly appears to have an atmosphere
A 500-kilometre-wide object in a similar orbit to Pluto challenges our assumptions about small bodies in the outer...
New Scientist
300-year-old experiment could become world's best dark matter detector
An update to an experiment run by Henry Cavendish in 1773 could be a cheaper and faster way to spot a potential dark...
Nature
Powerful tools are revealing the ‘control knobs’ of the genome
Nature, Published online: 04 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01410-1By accelerating the identification of DNA...
Nature
Hantavirus crops up on a cruise ship — what scientists are watching
Nature, Published online: 04 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01450-7The group of rodent viruses can cause disease...
Nature
'Heartbreaking': Iranian scientists on losing labs, libraries and liberty
Nature, Published online: 04 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01394-yBombing of Iran's civilian infrastructure has...
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...
Technology
The Verge
The 40 best Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2026
Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring...
The Verge
Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days
We still don't know when Valve will launch the Steam Machine, but we may not have to wait too long. Valve just...
The Verge
OpenAI’s president does ‘all the things,’ except answer a question
The strongest witness for Elon Musk's case against OpenAI so far has been Greg Brockman's journal. Brockman himself...
The Verge
Elon Musk will settle the feds’ Twitter lawsuit with pocket change
Last year, the SEC sued Elon Musk over the way his acquisition of Twitter (now X, and a part of SpaceX) started, and...
Techcrunch
As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’
The Nvidia CEO seems to feel that claims of AI's job-killing potential have been greatly exaggerated.
Techcrunch
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy to raise up to $1.3B in IPO
Enhanced geothermal startup Fervo Energy’s IPO could value the company at up to $6.5 billion.
Techcrunch
US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux
U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA says the CopyFail bug is being actively used in hacking campaigns, and poses a major...
Techcrunch
OpenAI’s cozy partner Cerebras is on track for a blockbuster IPO
AI chip maker Cerebras is heading for a blockbuster IPO that could value it at $26.6 billion or more. Its...
Wired
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
Wired
Meta Quest Promo Codes: $50 Off | May 2026
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses,...
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