Lord George Robertson, author of British military review, says premier is not willing to make the necessary investment
Starmer accused of ‘corrosive complacency’ on UK defence by former Nato chief
Financial Times · Mon 13 Apr, 21:00
Financial Times
China shock 2.0: the flood of high-tech goods that will change the world
Impelled by furious competition, hefty subsidies and sheer scale, the country’s companies are cutting a swath...
Financial Times
Why ‘glue work’ can finally shine in the age of AI
Automating technical skills will transform the value of those who can build relationships and hold projects together
Financial Times
JD Vance takes on ‘poisoned chalice’ of Trump’s foreign policy missions
Vice-president returns to Washington empty-handed after twin failures on Iran talks and in Hungary
Financial Times
China’s Xi warns Iran conflict leaves world ‘beset by disarray’
Donald Trump says Iran is keen to strike a deal as US blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues
BBC News
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
BBC News
Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash
The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.
BBC News
Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
BBC News
Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
The Economist
Donald Trump’s blockade of Hormuz is a dangerous gamble
Donald Trump’s blockade of Hormuz is a dangerous gamble The Economist
The Economist
From Ralph Lauren to The Row, American luxury is booming
From Ralph Lauren to The Row, American luxury is booming The Economist
NYT Europe
Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says
An official inquiry said the perpetrator’s parents, as well as government agencies, had missed several chances to...
NYT Europe
‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief
Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were...
The Telegraph
Carrick fury at referee over Martinez ‘hair pull’ red card after Leeds stun Man Utd
Carrick fury at referee over Martinez ‘hair pull’ red card after Leeds stun Man Utd
The Telegraph
Oil prices ‘could hit $150’ if US blocks Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices ‘could hit $150’ if US blocks Strait of Hormuz
Wales
BBC Wales
Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others
Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.
BBC Wales
Repeat complainers about bins or noisy kids could face police contact ban
Police in Flintshire say many antisocial behaviour calls they receive relate to neighbour disputes.
BBC Wales
Welsh Liberal Democrats to unveil manifesto for next Senedd election
Childcare, clean rivers and social care cash are likely to be on the agenda.
BBC Wales
Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on...
BBC Sport · Cricket
'I should have died' - Taylor on 10 years since forced retirement
Speaking 10 years on from his retirement aged 26, former England batter James Taylor speaks about how he "should...
BBC Sport · Swimming
Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's speech
Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's...
BBC Sport · Football
'One of worst decisions ever' - Martinez sent off for hair-pull
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United...
The Race · F1
We predict the 2027 F1 driver line-up
Amid the very real possibility of Max Verstappen stepping away from F1 in 2027, we take an early stab at predicting...
The Race · F1
Why F1's ended up with rules that so many hate
F1 is left only able to treat the symptoms, not the cause of its 2026 rules, because of decisions made over the last...
The Race · F1
Alonso's 'ludicrous' F1 driving style explained
Whether he has the best car in F1 or the worst, Fernando Alonso's driving always catches the eye. Mark Hughes and...
The Race
Audi's 'terrible' headache has no quick fix
While there's one F1 engine that's clearly the best off the line, there's another that's worse than the opposition
Formula 1 Official · F1
Listen as the F1 Nation crew react to Lambiase’s McLaren move
The F1 Nation team discuss the news that Gianpiero Lambiase will move from Red Bull to McLaren in 2028, while...
Formula 1 Official
Stella explains how McLaren will use April break
Andrea Stella details what McLaren will be working on in the April break as they seek a return to winning ways.
ESPN Cricinfo
Klaasen, Kishan make it SRH 1-2 in Orange Cap race
Ravi Bishnoi, meanwhile, stayed in second place in the wicket charts as he went wicketless against SRH
ESPN Cricinfo
Dhoni hits Chepauk nets but his recovery continues to stretch
He faced throwdowns from the support staff and didn't keep wicket ahead of CSK's fixture against KKR
Science
New Scientist
The green solution to climate change isn't happening – and that's good
Removing CO2 from the atmosphere by capturing the carbon from burning biomass is supposed to save the planet, but it...
New Scientist
Modern living may be causing big changes to our oestrogen levels
Some gut bacteria recycle discarded sex hormones, like oestrogens, back into the body. The level of these bacteria...
New Scientist
We’ve caught a comet switching its spin direction for the first time
A small comet has been spotted slowing down and then speeding up again – but in the opposite direction, which we...
New Scientist
Chernobyl at 40: My life as a meteorologist under Russian occupation
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Chernobyl lay on the path to the capital Kyiv. When the plant was occupied by...
Nature
Viruses allegedly stolen from high-security lab cause stir in Brazil
Nature, Published online: 13 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01211-6The missing samples — reported to include...
Nature
14 things our PhD supervisors got right and why it mattered
Nature, Published online: 13 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00853-wPhD students reflect on how their supervisors...
Nature
The ‘crazy rule-defying’ genes that determine sex
Nature, Published online: 13 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01101-xA gripping account reveals the workings of...
Nature
Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks
Nature, Published online: 13 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01199-zState-of-the-industry report finds that,...
Technology
The Verge
Daniel Moreno-Gama is facing federal charges for attacking Sam Altman’s home and OpenAI’s HQ
Daniel Moreno-Gama is now facing federal charges after allegedly traveling from Texas to California with the intent...
The Verge
The Mercedes EQS returns with massive range and charging gains
A year ago, Mercedes-Benz did the prudent thing and paused its EQ lineup of electric vehicles in the US. With...
The Verge
Justin Bieber’s YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music
This past Saturday at the Coachella music festival, Justin Bieber played the first of two headlining sets in a deal...
The Verge
RAMageddon has come for Microsoft’s Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
Microsoft just raised the prices across its line of Surface devices amid the global RAM shortage. Now, the 13-inch...
Techcrunch
An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility
Though Amazon has faced issues with warehouse safety, the company said that the death was not work related.
Techcrunch
OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro
The acquisition indicates a capability that OpenAI is building into ChatGPT: financial planning.
Techcrunch
Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco
Uber employees can now hail a Lucid robotaxi as part of the testing.
Techcrunch
Microsoft is officially killing its Outlook Lite app next month
Launched in 2022, Outlook Lite is a lightweight version of the regular Outlook app, designed for Android phones with...
Wired
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for April 2026
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with...
Wired
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | April 2026
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and up to 50% off for existing...
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