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Financial Times
Trump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran as talks continue
Comments downplay hopes of an imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times
Egypt deploys jets to UAE as Iran war strains Arab alliances
Abu Dhabi had hit out at countries in region for not doing more to help defend against Iranian attacks
Financial Times
Iran’s Guards used UAE company to buy military satellite equipment
Records seen by FT show Tehran used procurement network in Gulf state that it later hit with missiles and drones
Financial Times
The power struggle in the world’s narrow seas
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis grips the global economy, nations are vying to secure other vulnerable waterways
BBC News
Starmer says case of girls raped by boys spared custody 'appalling'
The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.
BBC News
Why did I put myself through the pain of going to court, rape victim tells BBC
A girl who was raped by two teenage boys has told the BBC that a judge's decision to spare them jail sentences was like a...
BBC News
Heatwave conditions met in eight parts of England as record-breaking temperatures forecast
The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday.
BBC News
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
BBC News
It's like the Olympics, except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
The Economist
Tulsi Gabbard’s exit weakens MAGA’s anti-war faction
NYT Europe
Iran Projects Victory in Potential Deal With Washington
Iran’s leaders argue that the possible preliminary agreement has not extracted any major concessions.
NYT Europe
UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI
The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries...
The Telegraph
Emma Raducanu’s French Open over after first-round defeat
Emma Raducanu’s French Open over after first-round defeat
The Telegraph
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BBC Wales
Surgeon removed wrong part of bowel after tattoo mix-up
It was one of 10 "never events" in the past 12 months in the NHS in north Wales, a report says.
BBC Wales
Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix police injustice
Michaela Allen reported abuse at the age of seven, but police errors meant no-one faced justice.
BBC Wales
Beach hut costing as much as a house goes on market
That's the same price as a three-bed semi further along the same coastline.
BBC Wales
Hitman action thriller latest TV show filmed in Wales
Prisoner tells the story of a former hitman who leaves his safe house in Pembrokeshire.
Sport
BBC Sport · Tennis
Raducanu beaten in French Open first round
Emma Raducanu's French Open campaign comes to an early end as she suffers a frustrating first-round defeat by Argentina's...
BBC Sport · Boxing
What next for heavyweight division after Usyk's win?
After Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his heavyweight world titles, who could he fight next?
BBC Sport · Tennis
Kostyuk dedicates win to Ukraine after strikes 100 metres from parents' home
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk says she is grateful her family are alive after Russian missiles narrowly missed their Kyiv home the...
BBC Sport · Football
Flubbed lines, impressionists and Tom Jones - Football Focus memories
On the final episode of Football Focus, the hosts and pundits reminisce on their fondest memories from their time on the show.
The Race · F1
F1 2026 Canadian GP starting grid
George Russell will lead a Mercedes one-two on the starting grid for Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix
The Race · F1
McLaren warns everyone loses if 2027 F1 changes are blocked
McLaren boss Andrea Stella thinks “everyone” in Formula 1 will lose if a push to change power unit rules for next year is...
The Race · F1
Why wet Canadian GP prospect unnerves F1 drivers so much
The Canadian Grand Prix risks being an "elimination game" if forecast wet weather on Sunday sticks around until race time
The Race
Major McLaren and Mercedes performance difference explained
There's a significant difference in Mercedes and McLaren's 2026 F1 car choices that's showing up in Montreal
Formula 1 Official · F1
Palmowski takes F1 ACADEMY win in wet Montreal Feature Race
Alisha Palmowski put in a commanding performance to take her second lights-to-flag victory in the Montreal Feature race, with...
Formula 1 Official
TREMAYNE: My verdict on Jacques Villeneuve
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at the career of the 1997 World Champion, three decades after he first...
ESPN Cricinfo
England hopeful James Rew stars in comfortable Somerset win
On notice after Jacob Bethell returned from the IPL with finger injury, Rew struck an classy 93
ESPN Cricinfo
Graham Clark hits Durham's fastest fifty to down Leicestershire
Clark's half-century came off 18 deliveries, combining with Alex Lees for 107 in the chase
Science
New Scientist
The distant world that is our best hope of finding alien life
A decade ago, we discovered an exceptionally exciting exoplanet that could be the best candidate for hosting alien life. Now...
New Scientist
Epic dreaming is leaving people exhausted and distressed
Some people experience vivid, incessant dreams that leave them feeling exhausted the next day, with researchers calling for...
New Scientist
The Selfish Gene at 50: Why Dawkins’s evolution classic still holds up
When Richard Dawkins’s first blockbuster book was published half a century ago, few genes had ever been sequenced or studied...
New Scientist
Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years
Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s...
Nature
Vanishing tongues and life on Mars: Books in brief
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01655-w Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Nature
Major Ebola outbreak is escalating: what happens next
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01660-z Nature staff discuss ongoing efforts to curb the...
Nature
Neuroflix
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Nature
AI cracks 80-year-old mathematics challenge — researchers are astonished
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01651-0 The late Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős thought he...
Technology
The Verge
The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
Memorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or...
The Verge
On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
Hiking is one of life's great joys. Turning off the screens and stepping out into nature for an extended period of time,...
The Verge
Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat....
The Verge
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief,...
Techcrunch
6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like...
Techcrunch
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Techcrunch
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
Like other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.
Techcrunch
The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed
What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.
Wired
Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Anker, Beats (2026)
Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.
Wired
Best Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models are in full swing.
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