UAE to leave Opec in blow to oil cartel

Financial Times · Tue 28 Apr, 15:39
Move underlines long-running frustrations with group over production quotas
Financial Times

China poised to restart exporting jet fuel, diesel and gasoline

Beijing signals relaxation of export ban imposed at start of Iran conflict
Financial Times

America’s special relationship is ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US

In leaked remarks, Christian Turner also says it is ‘extraordinary’ that Epstein scandal has not affected sex...
Financial Times

Get used to the long Iran war

Tehran has a strong incentive to keep the conflict going
Financial Times

The real lesson of Reform’s war on the history curriculum

Proposals for a new patriotic syllabus reveal the ambiguous appeal of rightwing populism
BBC News

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says

Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.
BBC News

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.
BBC News

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US

The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.
BBC News

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on

The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration...
The Economist

The prickly side of Zack Polanski, Britain’s Green Party leader

The prickly side of Zack Polanski, Britain’s Green Party leader  The Economist
The Economist

AI is confronting a supply-chain crunch

AI is confronting a supply-chain crunch  The Economist
NYT Europe

Prisoner Swap Between Belarus, Poland and Other Nations Frees 10

Multiple countries took part in the exchange of prisoners, including a well-known journalist released to Poland, as...
NYT Europe

Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle

Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple...
The Telegraph

The best Venice hotels with canal views

Venice’s picture-perfect Grand Canal provides the spectacular setting for some of the city’s best hotels
The Telegraph

Simple macaroni cheese

Cheddar and Parmesan create an intensely savoury sauce for this classic dish
Wales
BBC Wales

Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out

John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.
BBC Wales

Prince William's 'fond memories' on return to RAF air base

The prince was an RAF search and rescue pilot at the Holyhead base from 2010 to 2013.
BBC Wales

'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain

Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
BBC Wales

Plaid Cymru election win in Wales would be a relief, says Zack Polanski

The Greens leader suggested he would be happy to see Plaid Cymru form the next Welsh government.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football

Man City left frustrated by fixture pile-up

Manchester City face a fixture pile-up of four games in 11 days next month after the Premier League confirmed the...
BBC Sport · Football

'I lived all my dreams' - Stones to leave Man City

England defender John Stones says he "lived all my dreams out" at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at...
BBC Sport · Football

Ranking the players who could decide Champions League semi-finals

Which players will prove key to their team’s chances in the Champions League last four? We've ranked the top 10 -...
BBC Sport · Cricket

'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup

Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team's third...
The Race · F1

Cadillac first to reveal special F1 livery for Miami GP

Cadillac has become the first F1 team to reveal a special one-off livery for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix - its...
The Race

Everything Red Bull's doing to convince Verstappen to stay

With Max Verstappen openly contemplating his future, Red Bull knows it needs to leave no stone unturned
The Race · F1

Why F1's new era has been such a rude awakening for Williams

2026 has been one big rude awakening for Williams
The Race · F1

FIA mooted a very different F1 engine upgrade system

The FIA has revealed that manufacturers last year rejected its offer for a different process to establish Formula...
Formula 1 Official

Cadillac unveil special Miami livery for first home race

Ahead of the season resumption in Miami, Cadillac have showcased a special livery that will adorn their car for the...
Formula 1 Official · F1

‘We have to think big’ – Andretti on Cadillac’s F1 journey

1978 F1 World Champion Mario Andretti discusses how Cadillac are getting on as they get set for their first home...
ESPN Cricinfo

Ferreira, Shubham, RR openers hand PBKS their first defeat

Chahal picked 3 for 36 and Stoinis smashed 62* off 22 but the efforts weren't enough as Rajasthan Royals jumped to...
ESPN Cricinfo

Babar century, Hardie three-for take Peshawar Zalmi to PSL final

Babar's big-hitting in the death overs took Zalmi to 221, and their bowlers sealed a dominant 70-run win
Science
New Scientist

People are betting on measles outbreaks – and that might be useful

Millions of dollars are being spent on wagers predicting measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers...
New Scientist

Is consciousness more fundamental to reality than quantum physics?

The idea that everything that exists can be built from the bottom up has long held sway among physicists. Now, a new...
New Scientist

Humanoid robots may be about to break the 100-metre sprint record

Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the 100-metre sprint record. But...
New Scientist

How I pay almost nothing to power my house and electric car

The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has seen energy prices soar, but Alice Klein pays just A$25 (£13) a...
Nature

Author Correction: Quantum error correction below the surface code threshold

Nature, Published online: 28 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10559-8Author Correction: Quantum error correction...
Nature

The equity paradox of environmental DNA for biodiversity monitoring

Nature, Published online: 28 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01349-3The equity paradox of environmental DNA for...
Nature

To hire good scientists, look at their peer-reviewing records

Nature, Published online: 28 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01368-0To hire good scientists, look at their...
Nature

Gulf states must move from efficiency to resilience

Nature, Published online: 28 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01366-2Gulf states must move from efficiency to resilience
Technology
The Verge

The resurrected Commodore 64 is getting a facelift like the original

The creators of the C64 Ultimate, a recreation of the iconic '80s personal computer that uses an FPGA chip to...
The Verge

Logitech made a analog and mechanical keyboard in one

Each type of keyboard switch comes with perks and downsides. People who are used to typing on mechanical switches...
The Verge

Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are set to face off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of tech’s leading AI...
The Verge

Apple TV’s new horror series is scarier because it’s also hilarious

Kate O'Flynn views comedy and horror as "kind of the same thing." Both are at their best when they surprise - a...
Techcrunch

Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says

Despite promising to help determine what happened with the hacks targeting journalists and activists in Italy,...
Techcrunch

US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of ‘geofence’ search warrants

The U.S. top court is expected to rule on whether to allow police to identify criminal suspects by dragnet searching...
Techcrunch

Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax

The more deals platforms make with media outlets, the less they pay. If enough agreements go through, that effective...
Techcrunch

Lovable launches its vibe-coding app on iOS and Android

The app allows developers to vibe code web apps and websites on the go.
Wired

The UK’s Answer to Darpa Wants to Rewire the Human Brain

ARIA has a billion-dollar budget and big aspirations for tackling everything from epilepsy to Alzheimer's.
Wired

Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE

The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal...
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