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Evening Edition Saturday, May 23, 2026 Updated 18:52
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  1. Financial Times US and Iran move closer to extending ceasefire by 60 days, say mediators
  2. Financial Times US oil producers increase output to capture price surge from Iran war
  3. BBC News France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues
  4. BBC News Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soar
  5. The Economist Tulsi Gabbard’s exit weakens MAGA’s anti-war faction
Cardiff 19.2°C · Overcast H 22.3° / L 13.4° Rain 16% Pollen Low AQ Fair 29
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Financial Times

US and Iran move closer to extending ceasefire by 60 days, say mediators

Terms of the deal include the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times

US oil producers increase output to capture price surge from Iran war

Drilling expansion follows 40 per cent jump in cost from global supply crunch that has dented president’s approval ratings
Financial Times

The new arms race in computing power

Military capability depends increasingly on data centres. Now governments outpaced in AI are looking to experimental technologies
Financial Times

Bond slump stirs vigilante fears

A sense is setting in among investment professionals that we have a serious problem here
BBC News

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.
BBC News

Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soar

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.
BBC News

Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
BBC News

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.
BBC News

French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal

The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.
NYT Europe

A Lull in Fighting Gave Time to Bury Their Dead

The human toll of the war has spared few parts of southern Lebanon. Temporary graves sprang up across the south as fighting...
NYT Europe

Alexandros Giotopoulos of November 17, Greek Militant Group, Is Freed

The release of Alexandros Giotopoulos was denounced by relatives of people killed by November 17, a Greek far-left group that...
The Telegraph

Russell wins Canadian GP sprint after feisty clash with Antonelli

Russell wins Canadian GP sprint after feisty clash with Antonelli
The Telegraph

Hull return to Premier League after late McBurnie goal wins £200m ‘spygate final’

Hull return to Premier League after late McBurnie goal wins £200m ‘spygate final’
Wales
BBC Wales

Weeks of disruption for passengers on one of UK's busiest rail lines

The Severn Tunnel, which connects south Wales with London and Bristol, is closing for 16 days.
BBC Wales

Rape survivor Pelicot tells Hay Festival how she found love again

Global feminist figurehead tells Hay Festival how she has learned to trust again after ordeal.
BBC Wales

Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream prices

Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream - but by how much?
BBC Wales

Pompoms to Alexander McQueen: 10 years of Valley girls in fashion spotlight

A short fashion project with working-class children becomes a 10-year odyssey and a new art show.
Sport
BBC Sport · Formula

Russell wins Canada sprint after dramatic battle with Antonelli

George Russell wins the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race after a dramatic battle with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
BBC Sport · Formula

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.
BBC Sport · Rugby Union

Magnificent Bordeaux thrash Leinster to retain Champions Cup

Bordeaux-Begles score five first-half tries to retain the Champions Cup title with a comfortable victory over Leinster in the...
BBC Sport · Cricket

Poor England beaten as New Zealand level T20 series

Sophie Devine hits a majestic 87 as New Zealand level the T20 series to set up a decider at Hove on Monday.
The Race · F1

Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Canada sprint race

The Montreal sprint was extremely fraught at the front - and it’s that battle that (mostly) fills out our winners and losers list
The Race

Our verdict on Russell and Antonelli's fiery Canada sprint battle

George Russell's driving enraged Kimi Antonelli in Montreal, but it was Antonelli who Mercedes stepped in to admonish. Here's our take
The Race

Russell and Antonelli clash in fraught Canada sprint

George Russell held on to victory in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, after coming to blows with his Mercedes...
The Race · F1

Canada F1 sprint results 2026

George Russell won Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix sprint race after a very fraught early battle with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli
Formula 1 Official

Russell reacts to Antonelli fight after Canada Sprint win

George Russell has reflected on his victory in the Canada Sprint, with the Briton reacting to the close battle he shared with...
Formula 1 Official

Russell clings on to win dramatic Canada Sprint over Norris

George Russell survived a tense clash with his team mate Kimi Antonelli to win the Sprint in Canada.
ESPN Cricinfo

Parag, Jadeja fit as RR need to win to book last playoffs spot

RR's only chance of going through is with a win over MI, after PBKS beat LSG on Saturday night
ESPN Cricinfo

Devine intervention brings New Zealand back from the dead

Pitch-perfect 87 from veteran rescues team from turmoil at 11 for 4, to square series
Science
New Scientist

Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years

Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s...
New Scientist

This is the most underrated sci-fi film franchise of the 21st century

There’s unexpected news of a fifth movie for one of the most underrated sci-fi reboots. Hurray, says New Scientist film...
New Scientist

How I used psychology to come back from the worst year of my life

Work, illness, divorce: life is riddled with stressors out of your control. But research is revealing new ways to cope with...
New Scientist

Mercury may have gained all of its unexpected water in a single day

Despite being the closest planet to the sun, Mercury has thick deposits of ice at its poles, and now we may understand the...
Nature

Vanishing tongues and life on Mars: Books in brief

Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01655-w Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Nature

Major Ebola outbreak is escalating: what happens next

Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01660-z Nature staff discuss ongoing efforts to curb the...
Nature

Neuroflix

Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01087-6 It’s just a game — isn’t it?
Nature

AI cracks 80-year-old mathematics challenge — researchers are astonished

Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01651-0 The late Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős thought he...
Technology
The Verge

The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab

Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He...
The Verge

Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less

Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals...
The Verge

Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo

Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I...
The Verge

I have a new go-to browser

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Techcrunch

These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware

Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks....
Techcrunch

Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans

IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.
Techcrunch

Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it’s going public, again, and I have questions

Deep Fission is seeking an IPO that could raise $157 million, though investors may have trouble buying the nuclear startup's story.
Techcrunch

Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)

Elon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the...
Wired

Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100

Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Wired

Memorial Day Dyson Vacuum Deals: V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac On Sale

Wishing for your very own Dyson vacuum? Don’t miss these vacuum deals happening over the holiday weekend.
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