Signal

Detroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war

Financial Times · Sun 03 May, 05:00

Sector faces rising prices for supplies from aluminium to plastics and paint

Financial Times

Britain enters the era of seven-party politics

Labour and the Conservatives combined account for barely a third of voters in polls — threatening the UK’s...

Financial Times

Everyone loves Nintendo — except investors

Higher memory chip costs fuel fears of price rise for Switch 2 and cast shadow over console’s success

Financial Times

Iran war accelerates ‘Regrexit’ as wealthy UK expats weigh a return

Non-doms also blame difficulties in adjusting to new lifestyles and marital problems while living in low-tax jurisdictions

Financial Times

Investors pile into clean energy as Iran war drives push for energy security

Renewables funds attract biggest flows for five years, as focus shifts from climate change to geopolitical crisis

BBC News

King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says

The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

BBC News

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East...

BBC News

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'

In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

BBC News

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

The Economist

Craig Venter raced to decode the human genome

Craig Venter raced to decode the human genome The Economist

The Economist

How to capitalise on London’s thriving financial industry

How to capitalise on London’s thriving financial industry The Economist

NYT Europe

Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare

This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.

NYT Europe

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan....

The Telegraph

Sublime Saka rips apart Fulham in 45 minutes... then rests up for Atletico

The Telegraph

Lifeline for Tottenham as West Ham thrashed by bogey side

Wales

BBC Wales

Will an M4 relief road ever be given the green light?

Wales' Senedd election has seen the potential for an M4 relief road return as a political issue.

BBC Wales

People go private for weight-loss jabs amid 10-year NHS waiting lists

One health board has seen waiting lists for weight loss help quadruple in just one year.

BBC Wales

Man found dead after house fire, prompting investigation

A man has been found dead following a house blaze, prompting a joint police and fire service probe.

BBC Wales

Second home tax turned woman's 'dream into nightmare' but others back rules

Sally Howdle does not understand how she has ended up owning two second homes which attract a hefty bill.

Sport

BBC Sport · Football

What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?

High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup...

BBC Sport · Snooker

'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win

Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a...

BBC Sport · Formula

Miami race brought forward by three hours because of storm threat

Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

BBC Sport · Football

Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?

Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of...

The Race

What's behind McLaren's sudden Miami GP slump

From sprint winner to slower in qualifying than it had been 24 hours earlier, McLaren experienced a peculiar...

The Race

Red Bull's 'completely crazy' turnaround explained

The prospect of Red Bull fighting for pole in Miami would've been "crazy" to Max Verstappen not long ago, such is...

The Race

Hadjar faces disqualification for Red Bull floor breach

Red Bull F1 driver Isack Hadjar faces disqualification from Miami Grand Prix qualifying for a floor legality breach

The Race · F1

F1 2026 Miami Grand Prix starting grid

How the F1 field will line-up for round four of the 2026 season, the Miami GP

Formula 1 Official

What are the strategy options for the Miami Grand Prix?

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Florida.

Formula 1 Official

What To Watch For in the Miami Grand Prix

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Florida.

ESPN Cricinfo

Bringing up Kartik Sharma, with a little 'duty of care' from Dhoni and Fleming

Kartik Sharma has had a rough time of it after joining CSK for a record fee, but finally came good with a...

ESPN Cricinfo

Anshul Kamboj has 'found a plan that works for him' and he's cashing in

Though the wickets have been coming in a rush, Ambati Rayudu feels Anshul Kamboj "still needs to improve his slower ball"

Science

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

Our verdict on Red Mars: Mostly great, with a few quibbles

The New Scientist Book Club read Kim Stanley Robinson's acclaimed science fiction story about the first settlers on...

New Scientist

Ann Leckie continues to shine with new sci-fi novel Radiant Star

Set on a planet whose population lives underground, Radiant Star is Ann Leckie's latest Radch-universe novel. Its...

New Scientist

2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts

The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat...

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...

Nature

Briefing Chat: Stressed mitochondria spawn new 'organelles' in cells

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01439-2Nature staff discuss some of the week's top...

Nature

The imperfect legacy

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01075-wNot a bug, but a feature.

Nature

US faculty members report high levels of anxiety

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01252-xSurveys show the importance of social, familial...

Technology

The Verge