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Trump says deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’
US president plans to announce agreement to end war after talks with Gulf leaders and allies
Financial Times
Egypt deploys jets to UAE as Iran war strains Arab alliances
Abu Dhabi had hit out at countries in region for not doing more to help defend against Iranian attacks
Financial Times
Iran’s Guards used UAE company to buy military satellite equipment
Records seen by FT show Tehran used procurement network in Gulf state that it later hit with missiles and drones
Financial Times
The power struggle in the world’s narrow seas
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis grips the global economy, nations are vying to secure other vulnerable waterways
BBC News
Girl raped by boys spared jail tells BBC judge's decision was like 'rock in my face'
Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the girl, who is now 16, said: "What was the point in putting me through that?"
BBC News
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
BBC News
Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
BBC News
Midnight Sun-derland: Zara Larsson electrifies the crowd at Big Weekend
The Swedish pop star treated the crowds to back-to-back, high-energy pop bangers on day two of the festival.
BBC News
Why the stakes are so high in Spurs and West Ham's relegation shootout
Why the stakes could not be higher in Tottenham and West Ham's relegation shootout.
The Economist
Tulsi Gabbard’s exit weakens MAGA’s anti-war faction
NYT Europe
UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI
The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries...
NYT Europe
How a Curious FIFA Deal Gave Fox a Huge Bargain for World Cup Broadcast Rights
A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in...
The Telegraph
Russell takes last-gasp pole after clashing with Antonelli in Canada sprint
Russell takes last-gasp pole after clashing with Antonelli in Canada sprint
The Telegraph
Oli McBurnie spies £200m tap-in to fire unlikely lads Hull to Premier League
Oli McBurnie spies £200m tap-in to fire unlikely lads Hull to Premier League
Wales
BBC Wales
Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix police injustice
Michaela Allen reported abuse at the age of seven, but police errors meant no-one faced justice.
BBC Wales
Beach hut costing as much as a house goes on market
That's the same price as a three-bed semi further along the same coastline.
BBC Wales
Early days of being a mum were 'darkest time' says Kimberley Nixon
Kimberley Nixon has shared her experience of postnatal OCD to help others feel less alone.
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 · Football
Why the stakes are so high for Spurs and West Ham
Why the stakes could not be higher in Tottenham and West Ham's relegation shootout.
BBC Sport · Boxing
What next for heavyweight division after Usyk's win?
After Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his heavyweight world titles, who could he fight next?
BBC Sport · Formula
'Not mentally doable to stay like this' - Verstappen renews quit threat
Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked.
BBC Sport · Football
How well do you remember this season's Premier League?
Test your knowledge of the 2025-26 Premier League season before the final round of fixtures.
The Race · F1
Why wet Canadian GP prospect unnerves F1 drivers so much
The Canadian Grand Prix risks being an "elimination game" if forecast wet weather on Sunday sticks around until race time
The Race
Major McLaren and Mercedes performance difference explained
There's a significant difference in Mercedes and McLaren's 2026 F1 car choices that's showing up in Montreal
The Race
Why last-gasp Russell pole lap was so surprising
George Russell's Canadian GP pole celebration was above-average euphoric. This is why
The Race · F1
Winners and losers from Canadian GP F1 qualifying 2026
Our pick of the stars and flops from qualifying for the main event in Montreal
Formula 1 Official
Colapinto energised by ‘perfect day’ after making Canada Q3
Franco Colapinto claimed a starting spot in the top-10 for the second consecutive round with Alpine.
Formula 1 Official · F1
Paatz inherits first F1 ACADEMY win after last-lap penalty
Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 ACADEMY victory after a late penalty for Rafaela Ferreira.
ESPN Cricinfo
KKR sign Luvnith Sisodia as replacement for injured Pathirana
The wicketkeeper-batter was part of KKR's squad in 2025
ESPN Cricinfo
MI bowl and rest Bumrah; Parag, Burger back for RR
This is a must-win game for RR; if they win, they will reach the playoffs
Science
New Scientist
The Selfish Gene at 50: Why Dawkins’s evolution classic still holds up
When Richard Dawkins’s first blockbuster book was published half a century ago, few genes had ever been sequenced or studied...
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...
Nature
Vanishing tongues and life on Mars: Books in brief
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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
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
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The Verge
Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
Waymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities...
The Verge
Record Club is trying to be Letterboxd for music nerds
There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that....
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...
Techcrunch
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
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.
Wired
Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever Used
Unsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.
Wired
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