Strong earnings and AI spending plans help investors shrug off fallout from Middle East conflict
Financial Times
US economy grows at 2% pace in first quarter as AI boom fuels investment
Rush by businesses to purchase tech equipment offsets deceleration in consumer spending
Financial Times
Starmergeddon: what Labour’s likely meltdown means for the UK
The ruling party is being outflanked by populists on the left and right. The consequences could change British...
Financial Times
The problematic inevitability of Andy Burnham
Labour’s assumptions about its leader-in-waiting are logical but no guarantee of success
Financial Times
Big Tech’s AI payback might be coming into view
Earnings hint at growth trajectory despite increases in capital spending
BBC News
It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.
BBC News
Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.
BBC News
Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.
BBC News
Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.
The Economist
Countries are rushing to build ports in a contest to secure maritime trade routes
Countries are rushing to build ports in a contest to secure maritime trade routes The Economist
NYT Europe
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose...
NYT Europe
Michelangelo and Rodin: Finding the Living Spirit in Stone
An exhibition at the Louvre shows how the two artists, working centuries apart, found common ground in the vital...
The Telegraph
Inflation could hit 6pc, warns Bank of England
Inflation could hit 6pc, warns Bank of England
The Telegraph
Ghana is latest African country to reject Trump aid deal over data concerns
West African nation reportedly joins Zimbabwe and Zambia in turning down a new ‘America First’ agreement to receive...
Wales
BBC Wales
'Truly depraved' rapist who dragged woman into woods jailed for 17 years
Gift Oladele, 24, had successfully fought a deportation bid after a previous sex attack.
BBC Wales
'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse
Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed.
BBC Wales
'Vote Plaid Cymru' says Welsh Labour first minister in speech slip-up
Eluned Morgan told reporters "we're all a little bit exhausted" after making the gaffe.
BBC Wales
'Hilarious' Welsh nans befriend pro wrestler on Vegas flight after royal rumble over seats
The group was travelling to Las Vegas to scatter the ashes of one of their late husbands.
Sport
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BBC Sport · Football
Why Coventry talks are key to Lampard future
Coventry boss Frank Lampard is attracting interest from Premier League clubs - but talks with the Sky Blues are key...
BBC Sport · Football
'I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future
Former England and Chelsea captain Millie Bright speaks to BBC Sport a day after announcing her retirement.
BBC Sport · Golf
Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf at end of season
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the...
BBC Sport · Cricket
The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut
A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.
The Race
What we've learned about Aston Martin and Honda changes
Honda has made hardware changes to its Formula 1 engine that will be introduced alongside Aston Martin car...
The Race · F1
What's really going on with Miami F1 lightning risk
Amid wild talk of race cancellation, here's how F1's preparing for the Miami weather threats
The Race · F1
F1 sponsorship now $2.5billion as gap to NFL slashed
F1 teams total sponsorship revenue rose by 22.1% to $2.54billion in 2025, closing the gap to global leader, the NFL
The Race
What Ferrari thinks Hamilton's unlocked in 2026
Three weekends is a small sample set, and this year's F1 is very different to last year's. But Ferrari is convinced...
Formula 1 Official
LIVE COVERAGE: Build-up ahead of the Miami GP
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend.
Formula 1 Official
Everything you need to know about the Miami International Autodrome
Get up to speed with all the key Miami International Autodrome statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.
ESPN Cricinfo
Holder, Rashid and Arshad give Gujarat Titans NRR-boosting win
RCB were bowled for 155 before Gill and Buttler helped GT chase down the total with 25 balls to spare
ESPN Cricinfo
Jamaica Kingsmen to get first pick of Jamaican players in CPL draft
New franchise will be able to sign the likes of Andre Russell and Rovman Powell unchallenged
Science
New Scientist
We have figured out a new way to send messages into the past
A technique inspired by the film Interstellar suggests a new way of communicating backwards in time, but it could...
New Scientist
Human heads have changed shape a lot in the past 100 years
Since the early 20th century, people’s skulls have got rounder and their jaws have got wider, probably because of...
New Scientist
Doubts cast over 'wild' claim that magnetic control can turn on genes
Researchers in South Korea say they have made a major advance by turning on genes with an electromagnetic signal,...
New Scientist
The best new science fiction books of May 2026
New science fiction from big names including Ann Leckie, Alan Moore and Martha Wells are just some of the exciting...
Nature
Continuously graded-doped SnO2 for efficient n–i–p perovskite solar cells
Nature, Published online: 30 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10587-4Continuously graded-doped SnO2 for efficient...
Nature
An electrifying test to find a good coffee
Nature, Published online: 30 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01289-yTechnique determines roast level and strength...
Nature
Wild-meat consumption estimated across Central Africa
Nature, Published online: 30 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01306-0A regional analysis brought together data on...
Nature
‘Make Pluto a planet again’? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers
Nature, Published online: 30 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01421-yResearchers respond to NASA head’s claim to...
Technology
The Verge
Xbox owners can now disable Quick Resume for specific games
Microsoft has released a new Xbox update that adds a bunch of new features, including the ability to disable Quick...
The Verge
Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most...
The Verge
Meta is running get-rich-quick ads for its AI tools
Manus, an AI company Meta acquired for $2 billion last year is running ads promising quick, easy money with AI: Find...
The Verge
Cricut’s Joy 2 makes creating stickers easier for beginners, and it’s on sale
If you’ve ever thought about making your own stickers for Etsy or just for fun but don’t know where to begin, I’d...
Techcrunch
FDA approval, fundraising, and the reality of building in healthcare according to BioticsAI founder
BioticsAI CEO Robhy Bustami joined Isabelle Johannessen on Build Mode to discuss how the company has navigated a...
Techcrunch
Google’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles
Google announced on Thursday that it will begin rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, marking a...
Techcrunch
TikTok’s new ‘Campus Hub’ features college group chats and feeds
The new hub features dedicated college group chats and personalized feeds designed to help students stay connected...
Techcrunch
Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too
Link lets users connect cards, banks, and subscriptions, then authorize AI agents to spend securely via approval flows.
Wired
Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed
Why the terms “smart bed,” "adjustable mattress," and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid...
Wired
Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI's Models to Train Its Own
While answering questions under oath, Musk argued it’s standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors' models.
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The Whistleblower Who Uncovered the NSA's 'Big Brother Machine'
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Shai-Hulud Themed Malware Found in the PyTorch Lightning AI Training Library
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Belgium stops decommissioning nuclear power plants
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I built a Game Boy emulator in F#
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Claude Code refuses requests or charges extra if your commits mention "OpenClaw"
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