Trump makes fresh Iran threat as fighter jet crew member remains missing

Financial Times · Sat 04 Apr, 17:33
US president threatens to rain ‘hell’ down if Strait of Hormuz does not reopen within 48 hours
Financial Times

The shadowy group claiming attacks around Europe

Ashab al-Yamin, which uses Iran-linked Telegram channels, has taken responsibility for assaults on ambulances, a...
Financial Times

Former CIA operative: regime change in Iran is much harder than the US thinks

Covert action can help topple a leader but it rarely builds legitimacy
Financial Times

Trump’s tales are still muddling markets

Continuation of the Middle East war is sapping hopes of a return to more normal conditions after the conflict
Financial Times

Japan cracks down on its wayward cyclists

Enforcement regime will levy fines for infractions including using headphones and riding with one hand
BBC News

Amber wind warning issued as Storm Dave set to hit parts of UK

Yellow wind warnings will cover parts of all four UK nations by Saturday evening.
BBC News

Fourth suspect arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Three men charged following the attack appeared at court this morning, and have since been remanded in custody.
BBC News

Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
BBC News

Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
The Economist

A captive American in Iran could lead to further escalation

A captive American in Iran could lead to further escalation  economist.com
The Economist

Checks and Balance newsletter: Does Donald Trump’s losing streak matter?

Checks and Balance newsletter: Does Donald Trump’s losing streak matter?  economist.com
NYT Europe

Three Charged With Arson in Attack on U.K. Jewish Charity’s Ambulances

A fourth suspect was arrested after showing up at a hearing for the defendants, the police said. The March attack...
NYT Europe

Iranians Seek Respite in Nature Amid the War

Families gathered for picnics and games this week to mark the end of the Iranian new year holiday, seizing on a...
The Telegraph

Cambridge defeat valiant Oxford to extend Light Blue era of dominance in Boat Race

Cambridge defeat valiant Oxford to extend Light Blue era of dominance in Boat Race
The Telegraph

Bath overcome Saracens in thrilling encounter to book spot in Champions Cup quarter-finals

Bath overcome Saracens in thrilling encounter to book spot in Champions Cup quarter-finals
Wales
BBC Wales

Woman lured ex boyfriend into a trap and then filmed his 'brutal assault'

Benjamin Edwards was punched, kicked and bitten on the face during the attack
BBC Wales

Tourists cancel Easter breaks as Storm Dave to bring 80mph winds

The Met Office issues warnings of 80mph winds across west and north Wales.
BBC Wales

Man completes mountain challenge after climbing 742 times in one year

Chris Daniel has climbed Pen y Fan 742 times in one year, in memory of his wife Rita.
BBC Wales

Our daughter died of MenB - we fear outbreaks without wider vaccine rollout

The parents of a girl who died from Meningitis B say they fear more outbreaks of the infection could occur in young adults.
Sport
BBC Sport · Rowing

Oxford women and Cambridge men win Boat Races

Cambridge Men make it four in a row on the Thames as Oxford Women win their first Boat Race since 2016.
BBC Sport · Rugby Union

Bath hold off brave Saracens to reach last eight

Bath hold off a brave effort from out-of-form Saracens to book their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
BBC Sport · Football

Haaland hat-trick sinks lacklustre Liverpool

Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory against Liverpool, which sends Pep...
BBC Sport · Rugby League

Warrington thrash Leigh to go top of Super League

Warrington Wolves move to the top of the Super League with a dominant 42-6 win over Leigh Leopards.
The Race · F1

How F1's 2026 engines cause accidental overtakes

There's a worst-case scenario with F1's rules that can leave drivers at the "mercy" of their engines completing...
The Race · F1

The upgrades Ferrari is set to bring after F1's spring break

Ferrari's current F1 regime prefers gradual upgrades - but expect big changes on the car next time out due to the...
The Race

How your Japanese GP driver rankings compared with Edd's

How the driver rankings from our Members' Club compare with Edd Straw's from the Japanese GP weekend
The Race · F1

F1's plan for six 2026 rules fixes revealed

F1 stakeholders have three priority areas for immediate 2026 changes, and six solutions in play. Here's what we know...
Formula 1 Official

Hamilton on getting his mojo back in 2026

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto speaks to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with the seven-time World Champion's form in 2026...
Formula 1 Official · F1

11 ways for fans to get their F1 fix during April

Here are 11 ways to keep your Formula 1 passion burning until the lights go out in Miami.
ESPN Cricinfo

CSK's bowlers face stern RCB test as rivalry momentum shifts

RCB have won their last three games against CSK, turning the tide in this rivalry
ESPN Cricinfo

Bears show claws as Mousley century makes Surrey toil

Warwickshire top four all pass 50 during a misfiring display from the visitors' attack
Science
New Scientist

Stark photos show quest for profit cutting swathes through the Amazon

Photographer Lalo de Almeida has been documenting the industrialisation taking place in the Amazon rainforest after...
New Scientist

Michael Pollan: 'Consciousness is really under siege'

A psychedelic experience set author Michael Pollan on a quest to understand consciousness in his new book A World...
New Scientist

We may have seen a 'dirty fireball' star explosion for the first time

An incredibly powerful flash of X-rays spotted by the Einstein Probe telescope appears to be a kind of explosion...
New Scientist

The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

Cognitive decline, mental health and heart disease are all shaped by the deep links between heart and brain – with...
Nature

Massive budget cuts for US science proposed again by Trump administration

Nature, Published online: 03 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01105-7Budget proposal would also curb federal...
Nature

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Nature, Published online: 02 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01000-1Study of more than 11,000 women found that...
Nature

Artemis II is go: humans head to the Moon after half-century absence

Nature, Published online: 02 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01060-3We take a look at the mission’s aims and the...
Nature

The Moon belongs to all of us — not just countries that can afford to reach it

Nature, Published online: 02 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01051-4As humanity blasts off into a new space race,...
Technology
The Verge

Buy two Nintendo Switch games, get $30 off at Target

Target is offering a great deal to some Target Circle members that knocks $30 off the cost of two Nintendo Switch...
The Verge

My dream pair of AR gaming glasses needs to have these nine features

I’ve spent months in the lab testing the latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture. By “lab,” I mean cozied up on my...
The Verge

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

"This looks like AI." It's a phrase I dread seeing as a writer who dabbles in illustration and amateur photography....
The Verge

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

The original Super Meat Boy is one of the best-known indie games of all time. Released in 2010, it's a brutally...
Techcrunch

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage

It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw...
Techcrunch

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones

Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses,...
Techcrunch

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party

Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more...
Techcrunch

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue

Lucid said it has resolved the problem and is not changing its guidance for 2026.
Wired

Sonos Play Review: Performance Meets Convenience

With great sound and versatility, this new speaker may be Sonos’ best.
Wired

Best Ski Clothes (2026): Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Burton, and More

From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.
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