Trump hails ‘progress’ on Iran deal but threatens huge infrastructure attack

Financial Times · Mon 30 Mar, 01:26
President warns of hits on oil wells, Kharg Island and desalination plants unless agreement reached ‘shortly’
Financial Times

Iranian strike on Kuwaiti power and water plant stokes infrastructure fears

Attack at electricity and desalination facility marks latest escalation in Gulf war launched by US and Israel
Financial Times

Qatar-backed US LNG plant starts production as Iran war hits global supply

Golden Pass plant owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil may help replace shortages hit by Hormuz crisis
Financial Times

Private capital: what are the risks?

As investors seek to retrieve their money, the $22tn industry rejects comparisons with 2008. Regulators aren’t so sure
Financial Times

Iran could emerge from the war stronger and more dangerous

The Islamic republic aims to set up a toll booth on the Strait of Hormuz. It may succeed
BBC News

Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation

The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.
BBC News

Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 after allegations over 'historic relationship'

He has not hosted his show since Tuesday and the BBC said he is "no longer contracted to work" there.
BBC News

Mills' abrupt sacking creates another headache for the BBC

Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills was sacked from the BBC on Monday following allegations over his conduct.
BBC News

What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?

While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.
The Economist

After Iran, gold is looking less glittery

After Iran, gold is looking less glittery  The Economist
The Economist

Donald Trump and the art of bad diplomacy

Donald Trump and the art of bad diplomacy  The Economist
NYT Europe

Celine Dion Announces Comeback Concerts in Paris

Dion, who has rarely performed since announcing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis in 2022, will put on 10 shows...
NYT Europe

Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Paintings Are Stolen in 3-Minute Museum Heist, Police Say

Thieves broke into the Magnani-Rocca Foundation outside Parma, Italy, officials said, and made off with paintings...
The Telegraph

Government can’t handle Iran war fallout ‘on its own’, Starmer admits

Government can’t handle Iran war fallout ‘on its own’, Starmer admits
The Telegraph

World Cup 2026: Dates, schedule and ticket prices explained

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup, from TV details, tickets and host cities in the United States,...
Wales
BBC Wales

Woman accused of helping group smuggle people on small boats to UK

The group is believed to hold the Vietnamese passports of those smuggled into the UK as debt bondage.
BBC Wales

Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed

The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000.
BBC Wales

'I haven't played Wordle since the day I sold it' says game's Welsh creator

Josh Wardle created Wordle to keep his girlfriend entertained during the Covid lockdowns.
BBC Wales

Spirit of Caerphilly by-election could propel Plaid into government, says leader

Plaid Cymru leader launches Senedd election campaign, comparing it to fight to win Caerphilly in October.
Sport
Formula 1
Race Japanese GP 1. Antonelli 2. Piastri 3. Leclerc Sun 29 Mar
BBC Sport · Football

De Zerbi in advanced talks to become Spurs manager

Tottenham Hotspur enter into advanced talks with Roberto de Zerbi, with the former Brighton manager now willing to...
BBC Sport · Football

Tuchel not angry over England withdrawals

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not disappointed with the players who have pulled out of the squad for...
BBC Sport · Football

Why Sky's TV picks are causing a massive headache for match-going fans

Premier League games being moved to Friday or Monday are a headache for the fans of some clubs. Is the system fair,...
BBC Sport · Football

Five Euro 2028 tickets 'cost same as World Cup parking space'

Uefa is to expected to broadly freeze prices at Euro 2028 - meaning supporters would be able to buy five tickets for...
The Race · F1

Nine things we learned from F1's Japanese GP

There was plenty to take from F1's last race weekend for five weeks...
The Race · F1

Edd Straw's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix F1 driver rankings

Two drivers place higher than the grand prix winner in Edd's rankings this week...
The Race

Mercedes' big early weakness explained

Mercedes has half-joked internally that a big early-season weaknesses does at least have the upside of making F1...
The Race · F1

Verstappen is closer than ever to quitting F1 - What we know

The next few weeks and months will decide Max Verstappen's immediate F1 future
Formula 1 Official · F1

Listen to F1 Nation's Japanese GP review

Kimi Antonelli made it back-to-back F1 wins with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, as the Mercedes man became the...
Formula 1 Official

9 moments you might have missed from the Japanese GP

Relive the action from the season opener at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix with plenty of off-track Formula 1 moments...
ESPN Cricinfo

Soon after turning 15, Sooryavanshi begins IPL 2026 with 15-ball fifty

Sooryavanshi raced to a 15-ball fifty in a game where CSK were bowled out for 127
ESPN Cricinfo

Shreyas and Gill back in the T20 spotlight as PBKS take on GT

Both teams made the playoffs last season but their captains' fortunes in T20 cricket have fallen since then
Science
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...
New Scientist

Food shock is inevitable due to the Iran war – and it could get bad

Even if the conflict in the Middle East ends today, higher fuel, fertiliser and pesticide prices will lead to a food...
New Scientist

AI data centres can warm surrounding areas by up to 9.1°C

Hundreds of millions of people live close enough to data centres used to power AI to feel warmer average...
New Scientist

The Shroud of Turin bears DNA from many people, plants and animals

Researchers have identified genetic material from a vast range of organisms contaminating the shroud, said to have...
Nature

Static electricity is a mystery but invisible carbon may be key

Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01012-xA thin layer of carbon on the surface of...
Nature

Why I made a river my co-author

Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00973-3Anne Poelina gives first authorship to a...
Nature

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00971-5Following nature’s patterns, not fighting...
Nature

Inside the ‘self-driving’ lab revolution

Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00974-2AI-powered robotic tools are muscling in on...
Technology
The Verge

The first Apple Home Key-ready smart lock with UWB is cheaper during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

There are so many great smart locks out there. But one of best models that iPhone owners should consider buying now...
The Verge

Beats’ gym-friendly Powerbeats Fit are $30 off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

For iPhone owners, the AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic all-around set of wireless earbuds, even for working out. Their...
The Verge

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

iPhone and Android users might be able to make interoperable video calls through their messaging apps - eventually....
The Verge

Dyson’s ultra-thin PencilVac Fluffycones is tougher to resist at $150 off

Robot vacuums are great for keeping floors clean on a regular basis, but they don’t catch everything. If you’re...
Techcrunch

As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results

AI adoption is rising in the U.S., but trust remains low, with most Americans concerned about transparency,...
Techcrunch

What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026 and how to put your best application forward

Here's what we're looking for in your Startup Battlefield 200 application and how to make sure your application reflects it.
Techcrunch

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about ‘fake compliance’

Shortly after Delve's founder published a lengthy denial of allegations, while promising changes, the accuser came...
Techcrunch

Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram

Among the premium features on Instagram is the ability to view a Story without the poster seeing that you viewed it...
Wired

Our Favorite Amazon Streaming Stick Is Almost Half Off

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is great for the Prime Video devout and handles other streaming services just as well.
Wired

5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
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