PM shifts blame after Peter Mandelson revealed to have failed security officials’ checks
Starmer refuses to quit after ‘unforgivable’ Foreign Office vetting fiasco
Financial Times · Fri 17 Apr, 21:11
Financial Times
Allies of Olly Robbins defend handling of Mandelson vetting
Appointment as US ambassador likely to have involved scrutiny of Chinese and Russian business links
Financial Times
Return of Mandelson scandal leaves Labour MPs in despair
Vetting failure highlights dysfunction in Keir Starmer’s government
Financial Times
Oil slumps as US and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz open to shipping
Some tankers reverse course after attempting to transit waterway amid confusion over its status
Financial Times
Investors look through the turmoil
The world is a mess but markets seem to be shrugging worries over the fallout of the Iran war
BBC News
'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.
BBC News
Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl
Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.
BBC News
A man wrongfully served 17 years for rape. Now another man has been convicted
Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.
BBC News
Irish fugitive and alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
NYT Europe
Rescuers Try to Save Timmy, a Whale Stranded Off Germany
A month of efforts to help a stranded humpback escape the Baltic Sea have culminated in a tourist and media...
NYT Europe
Kanye West’s Concert in Poland Is Canceled Amid Furor Over Antisemitic Comments
The announcement came a day after a government official said, “In a country marked by the history of the Holocaust,...
The Telegraph
The best plays and musicals in London (and beyond) to book in 2026
These shows are the finest on stage, both the best-rated productions we have already seen and those to which we are...
The Telegraph
Crowds turn out for Pope Leo as contest for Africa’s souls intensifies
Hundreds of thousands of people attended mass with the head of the Catholic church in the Cameroonian city of Douala
Wales
BBC Wales
Nurse punched neighbour and forced her way into her home in row over parking
Christine Sharman demanded her neighbour move his car, before lunging at his wife and punching her in the chest.
BBC Wales
Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft
Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm.
BBC Wales
'Woman in pyjamas' wanted after alleged fuel thefts
CCTV has been released from two petrol stations in north Wales of an Audi driver apparently wearing pyjamas.
BBC Wales
Sir Anthony Hopkins turns town into 'Hollywood scene' for new film
Hundreds gathered to see Sir Anthony play a leading role in his next film, A Visit To Grandpa's.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years
Coventry City are back in the Premier League after 25 years. Here's how they achieved promotion under the guidance...
BBC Sport · Football
Bournemouth close to appointing Rose
Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach.
BBC Sport · Football
One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who...
BBC Sport · Snooker
O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50
In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket...
The Race · F1
What Russell makes of possible Verstappen F1 exit
He's had various run-ins with Max Verstappen, but George Russell says "we all enjoy racing" the four-time champion...
The Race
Verstappen at Nurburgring 24H qualifiers: What you need to know
This weekend's Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifiers - which you can watch here on The Race - mark the latest step Max...
The Race
Red Bull takes sister team's senior tech figure in reshuffle
Red Bull has taken a senior figure from its sister team Racing Bulls as part of a reshuffle of its F1 technical department
The Race
Best part of Red Bull's troubled start still has a big question mark
There's a faint silver lining in Red Bull's troubled start to the 2026 F1 season - but what happens if, or when, the...
Formula 1 Official
Win tickets to Ask DC: An evening with David Coulthard
F1 Unlocked is giving fans the chance to attend Ask DC: An Evening with David Coulthard at F1® Arcade, a must-see...
Formula 1 Official
Russell on Antonelli title fight and Mercedes future
George Russell has shared an insight into how he is approaching the resumption of the season in May, with the...
ESPN Cricinfo
Wolvaardt, Dercksen seal SA chase after India stumble with bat
Sloppy display in the field undermines efforts to defend target of 158 in Durban
ESPN Cricinfo
Tickner triggers late collapse to help New Zealand take 1-0 lead
Bangladesh lost their last six wickets for just 37 runs to lose their way in a chase of 248
Science
New Scientist
Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid
Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand...
New Scientist
Exclusive report: Inside Chernobyl, 40 years after nuclear disaster
New Scientist reporter Matthew Sparkes secured unrivalled access to Chernobyl's most crucial scientific sites, where...
New Scientist
New Scientist recommends Jamie Bartlett's insightful How to Talk to AI
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
New Scientist
Why is it so hard to change your mind?
Changing your opinion can be difficult, and it’s sometimes even seen as a flaw. But research shows being open-minded...
Nature
Briefing Chat: Penguins pick up PFAS pollution
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01263-8Nature staff discuss some of the week's top...
Nature
Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01245-wStudy in mice suggests that B cells help...
Nature
New year, old me
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01067-wA welcome change.
Nature
US lawmakers intensify scrutiny of scientific-publishing practices
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01251-yA congressional hearing covered the rise of...
Technology
The Verge
OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving
Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team's leader, Bill Peebles,...
The Verge
Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?
Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five...
The Verge
Anthropic’s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government’s good graces
The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It's dubbed the company a...
The Verge
Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists
Prediction market exchanges have created an environment where just about any piece of information is potentially...
Techcrunch
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling...
Techcrunch
Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation
Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and...
Techcrunch
Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges
Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.
Techcrunch
‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think
There's a lot more code — but it's a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting.
Wired
OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company
The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.
Wired
Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder
Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?
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