Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within two weeks
Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-30
Tony Blair’s thinktank urges Labour to scrap ‘unaffordable’ pension triple lock
State pension was ‘built for a different era’, says former PM’s organisation amid pressure on government financesLabour has been urged by Tony Blair’s thinktank to scrap the pensions triple lock am...
theguardian.com
Good Luck Getting a Mac Mini for the Next ‘Several Months’
Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.
wired.com
Russell insists Antonelli's championship lead 'not even a consideration'
George Russell says Kimi Antonelli's championship lead is "not even a consideration" at this stage of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
skysports.com
Littler beats Humphries in final to move top of Premier League table
Luke Littler moved top of the Premier League Darts table with his fifth nightly win as he came from behind to beat rival Luke Humphries 6-5 in the Night 13 final in Aberdeen.
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Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid final
Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.
bbc.com
Nigerian Military Runs a Fulani ‘Concentration Camp,’ Group Says
Soldiers patrolling in a village in Kwara State, Nigeria, in February. The state has seen a surge in violent attacks in recent months.
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'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major Euro...
bbc.com
Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs
Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.
techcrunch.com
Wood penalty gives Forest slender semi-final lead after VAR drama
Chris Wood's penalty for Nottingham Forest gives them a 1-0 advantage over Aston Villa following the first leg of their Europa League semi-final – after VAR drama at the City Ground.
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Sarr makes history as Palace earn first-leg advantage in ECL semi-final
Crystal Palace earned a 3-1 advantage to take back to south London in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk.
skysports.com
Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier League
World number one Luke Littler wins his fifth night of the Premier League Darts season to return to the top of the table.
bbc.com
Verstappen says F1 rule changes 'a tickle'
Max Verstappen says the changes to F1's rules amount to "a tickle" in terms of addressing his and other drivers' concerns about the new style of racing.
bbc.com
US gas reaches $4.30 per gallon; Trump says prices will drop after Iran war
Price of petrol in US jumps by nearly 30 cents in one week amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and Iran diplomatic deadlock.
aljazeera.com
Delap interest as Everton eye quartet - Friday's gossip
Everton look to revive their interest in Liam Delap and target England trio, Mohamed Salah considers a move to Fenerbahce, and Chelsea hope for a Nicolas Jackson pay day, plus more.
bbc.com
Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways
Pentagon chief testifies alongside top general for second day, in first public Congressional hearings since war began.
aljazeera.com
Flotilla activist: Israel’s ‘brutal attack’ will not deter us
Activist Omer Aslan says Israel’s interception of 22 boats late Wednesday will not stop the Global Sumud Flotilla.
aljazeera.com
Trumps says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmation
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Iran will play their World Cup matches, leading to agreement from US President.
aljazeera.com
NASA Invites Media to Ireland Artemis Accords Signing
Ireland will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 3 p.m. EDT Monday, May 4, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Ambassador of Ireland to the Uni...
nasa.gov
New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London
The artist Banksy appeared to have taken credit for statue of a man holding a flag covering his face that stood in Waterloo Place in London.
nytimes.com
Zack Polanski’s criticism of Golders Green attack arrest will have ‘chilling effect’, says Met chief
Mark Rowley defends officers who arrested suspect in Wednesday’s incident and calls on Green party leader to show solidarity The Metropolitan police chief has said that Green party leader Zack Pola...
theguardian.com
Where does Starmer’s leadership stand – and who are his potential challengers?
With prime minister on shaky ground, we take a look at who could take a run at the Labour leadershipAs the May elections creep closer, the leadership speculation at Westminster grows more intense....
theguardian.com
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
bbc.com
Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6 valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter
The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf and now have dueling ad campaigns.
techcrunch.com
US Republicans break ranks to challenge Trump administration on Iran war
Some from president’s own party have begun to demand accountability in the unpopular conflict
ft.com
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum sentenced for fatal stabbing of four children aged between one and three years old.
aljazeera.com
Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B, while boosting capacity of Georgia factory
Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.
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Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B of Georgia factory
Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.
techcrunch.com
Sheinbaum’s Dilemma in Mexico: Defy the U.S. or Arrest an Ally
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico could arrest one of her party allies, the governor of Sinaloa state. and extradite him to the United States, or defy the U.S. request and protect him.
nytimes.com
The World Met to Talk Climate Change. The U.S. Wasn’t Invited.
Delegates gathered for a meeting on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.
aljazeera.com
Iran to play World Cup games in USA as planned insists FIFA president
Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted.
skysports.com
Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran's place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
aljazeera.com
Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces
More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.
aljazeera.com
Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get into how the Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial goes way beyond their rivalry and could have major implications both for OpenAI and also the AI industry at large.
wired.com
Lebanese girl mourns paramedic father killed in Israeli strike
A young girl in Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack.
aljazeera.com
Iran miss Fifa congress but 'will play' at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will be at the 2026 World Cup, while Iranian officials are absent from the world football governing body's congress in Canada.
bbc.com
OpenAI announces new advanced security for ChatGPT accounts, including a partnership with Yubico
OpenAI is launching additional opt-in protections for ChatGPT accounts. The new security initiative includes a new partnership with security key provider Yubico.
techcrunch.com
Odyssey Team Celebrates on a Global Map of Mars
Description Team members past and present from NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter mission gathered on April 15, 2026, to celebrate 25 years since the spacecraft’s launch, which took place April 7, 20...
nasa.gov
MAGA Is Confused About ‘Animal Farm’
The new film is the latest adaptation of George Orwell's novel. Based on the critiques coming from right-wing influencers, it seems few of them fully grasp the book's message.
wired.com
‘In every drop of paint he slurped, you see the Holocaust’: the genius and torments of Georg Baselitz
The German artist lived through Nazism and communism – and his horrific, shaming works, including a masturbating Hitler, forced his country to face its past. Yet in later life, he beautifully captu...
theguardian.com
Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage
Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel Farage in early 2024.
bbc.com
US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
The bill, already passed in the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.
bbc.com
FDA approval, fundraising, and the reality of building in healthcare according to BioticsAI founder
BioticsAI CEO Robhy Bustami joined Isabelle Johannessen on Build Mode to discuss how the company has navigated a highly regulated space and kept the team motivated while cutting through all the red...
techcrunch.com
UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets
Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
aljazeera.com
Maine Gov. Janet Mills says she's suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate. That move shakes up a race Democrats see as critical in gaining the majority in the U.S. Senate.
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is Moved to House Arrest From Prison in Myanmar
Protesters with a banner of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon, Myanmar, in 2021. Her family has called for her release, warning that her health was deteriorating.
nytimes.com
Google’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles
Google announced on Thursday that it will begin rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, marking a significant upgrade from the current Google Assistant. The move signals Google’s push to b...
techcrunch.com
Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI's Models to Train Its Own
While answering questions under oath, Musk argued it’s standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors' models.
wired.com
Artemis III Moon Rocket Core Stage on the Move
Teams move the core stage, or largest section, of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for NASA’s Artemis III mission into the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...
nasa.gov
ECB and BoE warn of interest rate rises as central banks grapple with Middle East shock
Rate-setters indicated they may need to raise borrowing costs if energy price surge triggers persistent inflation
ft.com
Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.
aljazeera.com
NASA Welcomes Morocco as 64th Artemis Accords Signatory
The Kingdom of Morocco signed the Artemis Accords on April 29th during a ceremony in the country’s capital, Rabat, becoming the latest nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space. “It...
nasa.gov
TikTok’s new ‘Campus Hub’ features college group chats and feeds
The new hub features dedicated college group chats and personalized feeds designed to help students stay connected with their campus communities, even while they’re away for the summer.
techcrunch.com
BoE cannot shield households from Iran energy shock, Bailey says
Central bank can wait for now but its modelling points to higher interest rates this year, analysts say
ft.com
Hollie Doyle blog: Paris Babe the pick of my 2000 Guineas day rides
Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle discusses her six rides at Newmarket on Saturday and runs the rule over this weekend’s Classics as well as an informative Trials Day at Ascot on Friday.
skysports.com
Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens
Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
aljazeera.com
Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too
Link lets users connect cards, banks, and subscriptions, then authorize AI agents to spend securely via approval flows.
techcrunch.com
NASA Goddard’s Greenbelt Visitor Center Marks 50th Anniversary
Trimmed in bicentennial pageantry, NASA opened a visitor center at its Goddard campus in Greenbelt, Maryland, in May 1976. Fifty years on, the Goddard Visitor Center continues to inspire through ex...
nasa.gov
How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
aljazeera.com
UK terrorism threat level raised to ‘severe’ after Golders Green attack
Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre’s assessment means terror attack thought to be ‘highly likely’The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to “severe” by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre after...
theguardian.com
Georg Baselitz – a life in pictures
The German painter, who has died aged 88, lived through Nazism and communism – the rupture of the 20th century shaped a body of work that helped redefine postwar art Continue reading...
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England squad to skip domestic matches for army camp
England's squad for this summer's Women's T20 World Cup will skip this weekend's round of domestic matches for a camp with the British Army.
bbc.com
NASA Explores Prioritizing First Response Drones in Crowded Skies
Our streets are crowded with commuters and delivery vehicles, but when a police car or fire engine approaches with its lights and sirens on, drivers clear the way. In the coming years, drones for d...
nasa.gov
Tech rally powers US stocks to best month since 2020
Strong earnings and AI spending plans help investors shrug off fallout from Middle East conflict
ft.com
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
bbc.com
Scientists Are Starting to Unlock the Nanoscale Secrets of the Immune System
At WIRED Health, immunologist Daniel Davis detailed the ways in which new technologies are enabling a better understanding of the human immune system.
wired.com
US economy grows at 2% pace in first quarter as AI boom fuels investment
Rush by businesses to purchase tech equipment offsets deceleration in consumer spending
ft.com
Supreme Leader Says Iran Is Planning for Ongoing Control of Strait
Iranians held photos of the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, at a government-organized march in Tehran on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
George Baselitz, German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Dies at 88
Along with contemporaries like Anselm Kiefer, he mounted a frontal attack on Minimalism and Conceptualism, the dominant “cool” styles of the 1970s.
nytimes.com
Will Reform dominate the local and devolved elections? – podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by the election analyst Prof Rob Ford to look at the upcoming local and devolved elections. Will Reform dominate across England? Can the Greens remove Labour’s longstanding h...
theguardian.com
Big Tech’s AI payback might be coming into view
Earnings hint at growth trajectory despite increases in capital spending
ft.com
Salesforce is crowdsourcing its AI roadmap — with customers
Salesforce lets its customers lead its product roadmap with the thinking that if one enterprise customer has a problem, the others likely do too.
techcrunch.com
Wada investigation finds 300 Russian doping cases
More than 300 sanctions have been handed to Russian athletes following the seizure of Moscow laboratory data in 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.
bbc.com
August Wilson Like You’ve Never Heard Him Before: In Italian
Rosanna Sparapano and Miguel Gobbo Diaz, actors in a new revival of “Jitney,” at the final dress rehearsal of the Sardegna Teatro production in Sardinia, Italy.
nytimes.com
Chaos within Labour has paused for now, but after the May elections the leadership contest begins in earnest | Morgan Jones
A different kind of stasis waits after the polls: a candidate gridlock where all Starmer’s potential successors are problematic in their own wayWestminster politics is currently consumed by the fac...
theguardian.com
Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.
bbc.com
Uber taps Hertz to clean, charge, and fix its Lucid Motors robotaxis
Hertz is creating a new affiliate company called "Oro Mobility" to provide fleet management solutions "across a range of mobility segments."
techcrunch.com
Higgins battles to level semi-final with Murphy
John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.
bbc.com
We would end Birmingham bin strikes, says Tory leader
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch spoke to BBC Radio WM ahead of the local elections on 7 May.
bbc.com
Price set to play at UK Open Pool Championship - clashing with PL Darts Play-Offs
Gerwyn Price is set to compete at the UK Open Pool Championship from May 26-31 - clashing with Premier League Darts Play-Offs night at London's O2 on May 28.
skysports.com
Hedge fund Elliott likens Iran war to fight against Nazis
In its latest letter to investors the hedge fund backed pre-emptive action against ‘hostile power’
ft.com
Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pick
President Trump says he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her ex...
npr.org
Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.
aljazeera.com
Dean Tavoularis, Oscar-Winning Production Designer for Coppola, Dies at 93
Dean Tavoularis on the set of “The Brink’s Job” in 1978. He received his fifth Academy Award nomination for his work on the film, directed by William Friedkin.
nytimes.com
Dental practice software maker fixes bug that exposed patients’ medical records
The security bug is now fixed, but the patient who found it said it was challenging to alert the software company about the issue.
techcrunch.com
X announces a rebuilt ad platform powered by AI
X is rolling out a rebuilt ads platform powered by AI as it works to grow revenue again.
techcrunch.com
U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling
Louisiana suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander."
npr.org
Beethoven: The Sonatas for Piano and Cello album review – Watkins and Bax have a shared impulse to deliver eloquence
Paul Watkins/Alessio BaxSignum ClassicsCellist Watkins’ career-long immersion in the composer pays dividends in his pairing with Alessio Bax’s unfussy virtuosity As cellist of the Nash Ensemble and...
theguardian.com
‘You can be any Bond you want’: the inside story of 007 First Light
Hitman developer IO Interactive’s pluralistic take on the British secret agent – his first video-game outing in almost 15 years – promises a Bond for all eras. Here’s what you need to knowIf you wa...
theguardian.com
Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’
A new developer program for LightOS allows anyone to create tools for the Light Phone, whether that’s a local public transit app for your city or a way to read ebooks.
wired.com
Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman
League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.
aljazeera.com
Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress
The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.
aljazeera.com
From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states
In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
aljazeera.com
‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
World leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.
aljazeera.com
‘I did receive bottles on stage. There might have been urine’: Melanie C on Spice Girls mania, impostor syndrome and her date with a Chili Pepper
As she releases a clubby new album, Sweat, the former Sporty Spice answers your questions on her raver days, scouse cuisine and Sex Pistols coversYour acid remix of Jessie Ware’s Free Yourself was...
theguardian.com
Lindsey Vonn not ready to decide if she’ll ski again after Olympics crash
US racer Lindsey Vonn crashed out of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and revealed she feared leg amputation.
aljazeera.com
'Vote Plaid Cymru' gaffe from Welsh Labour leader
Eluned Morgan accidentally told Labour members to "vote Plaid Cymru" at an event ahead of the election.
bbc.com
New rules won't stop me donating, says billionaire Reform backer
Christopher Harborne tells the Telegraph he could return to the UK to get around a donations cap.
bbc.com
Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams audiobook review – the insider story that Meta tried to stifle
The author reads her account of her time as a senior executive at Facebook with a mixture of dark humour and astonishment at the working culture in which she finds herselfSarah Wynn-Williams’s memo...
theguardian.com
‘My own contribution’: the Ottawa immigrants learning to retrofit homes and fight the climate crisis
A Canadian social enterprise hopes to help solve the urgent need for retrofits and shortage of skilled workersJohn Mava was looking for work when a construction project started behind his house. Wh...
theguardian.com
Labour first minister tells supporters to vote for Plaid Cymru in slip-up
Eluned Morgan told reporters "we're all a little bit exhausted" after making the gaffe.
bbc.com
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April
Luke Kennard, Sophie Ratcliffe and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsThis is a really good year for new fiction. I don’t t...
theguardian.com
US military equipment worth billions of dollars destroyed in Iran war
The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.
aljazeera.com
LIV Golf Q&A: What does the future hold without Saudi backing?
LIV Golf announced a big restructuring at board level on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia set to remove future funding of the rebel golf league. So what does the future hold for LIV and its players?
skysports.com
Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how?
Ruling, called 'big win' by Trump, will result in redistricting in Louisiana, but it will have farther-reaching effects.
aljazeera.com
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
npr.org
Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal
Rising tensions over Panama Canal prompt US-China showdown in global shipping power struggle.
aljazeera.com
David Allan Coe, outlaw country singer-songwriter, dies aged 86
The musician was known for working-class anthem Take This Job and Shove It as well as hits like The Ride and othersDavid Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working-class anthem...
theguardian.com
Out of French Open and top 100 - what next for Draper?
Out of the French Open and out of the top 100, Jack Draper has suffered with an arm and now a knee injury, leaving the wounded Brit in line to face the likes of world No1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon.
skysports.com
Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
aljazeera.com
The Purge but for sex? One Night Only might be the year’s strangest romcom
A new trailer depicts a normal meet-cute before setting it on the one night a year when single people can legally have sexFor the most part, the trailer for the upcoming film One Night Only looks l...
theguardian.com
Labour calls on Jenrick to give £37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation
Electoral Commission is investigating claims money given to MP came from US businessman now convicted of wire fraudUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has called on Robert Jenrick to give up al...
theguardian.com
ECB holds interest rates at 2% as inflation rises
Policymakers warn risks to economy from energy shock driven by Middle East conflict have ‘intensified’
ft.com
Why are Western feminists silent on the war on Iranian women?
Those who backed Iranian women’s protests against compulsory hijab are silent as those same women are killed.
aljazeera.com
Spotify introduces verified artist badges to help distinguish humans from AI
As AI-generated artists and tracks flood music streaming platforms, Spotify is rolling out a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners more easily identify authentic human artists. To recei...
techcrunch.com
Netflix wants you to watch ‘Clips,’ its TikTok-like vertical video feed
Netflix is redesigning its mobile app and introducing Clips, a vertical video feed intended to help users discover new content by sharing highlights from original Netflix programming.
techcrunch.com
Spectator owner’s son calls for mine-laden ‘floating wall’ to stop Channel crossings
Winston Marshall, former member of Mumford & Sons, says people crossing are ‘economic migrants’ not refugeesThe son of the Spectator owner, Paul Marshall, has said Britain should construct a mi...
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$25bn or $1 trillion: How much has Iran war really cost the US?
Heated exchange on Capitol Hill reflects growing unease among lawmakers over a lack of transparency in cost of Iran war.
aljazeera.com
World’s top media outlets urge Israel to allow independent access to Gaza
Israel continues to deny foreign reporters access to the Gaza Strip despite a 'ceasefire' being in place.
aljazeera.com
Kenya gives hero’s welcome to marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe
President Ruto gifts him $62,000 and a car after the runner’s aircraft receives a water cannon salute in Nairobi.
aljazeera.com
Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was.
American soldiers in Germany last month. On Wednesday, President Trump declared that the United States was “studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany.”
nytimes.com
Mass review – forgiveness doesn’t come easily in masterly school-shooter drama
Donmar Warehouse, LondonTwo couples, both of whom have lost sons, meet in Fran Kranz’s unflinching look at restorative justiceFran Kranz’s 2021 film Mass, featuring two sets of parents whose sons h...
theguardian.com
Israel kills nine people in southern Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’
Israeli attacks and threats on southern Lebanon escalate, as Lebanese government calls out Israel's ceasefire violations
aljazeera.com
End of the road? LIV Golf announces big changes as Saudis cut funding
LIV Golf announced a major restructure on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) set to remove future funding of the rebel golf league.
skysports.com
'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.
bbc.com
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but says ‘ready to act’ if needed
Monetary Policy Committee says borrowing costs may need to rise if energy shock continues to hit global economy
ft.com
Raghu Rai’s masterful images of Indian life – in pictures
Recruited to Magnum Photos by Henri Cartier-Bresson in 1977, the veteran photographer, who has died aged 83, made defining images of grand and intimate Indian life for five decades Continue reading...
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Ross County relegated again? Or will Airdrie or Morton face drop?
It's relegation judgement night on the final Friday of the Scottish Championship season proper, with Morton, Airdrieonians and Ross County all at risk of being sucked into League 1 before the night...
bbc.com
Why Bank kept interest rates on hold despite message for UK to brace itself for Trumpflation
The reasons are hardly comforting, pointing to the weakness of a battered economy in the face of this latest crisisBusiness live – latest updatesBank warns ‘higher inflation unavoidable’ after leav...
theguardian.com
David Allan Coe, Singer Who Personified Outlaw Country, Dies at 86
David Allan Coe, circa 1970.
nytimes.com
Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises
A huge increase in Pakistan's fuel import bill from $300m to $800m is putting more pressure on the economy.
aljazeera.com
Meta says its business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations a week
Meta said over 8 billion advertisers have used at least one of its gen AI tools
techcrunch.com
Say hello to my little compendium! Al Pacino films – ranked
As the actor turns 86, we rate his greatest screen performances and ask which Godfather was the best of the trilogyWith greased-back hair, dainty spectacles and bristly chops, Pacino is a former Li...
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Unnatural Harmony: Sounds of Lee Alexander McQueen review – MOR tribute to a fashion maverick
Royal Festival Hall, LondonFeaturing music that inspired the designer, this show brings together Le Gateau Chocolat, dancers in body stockings and a formal orchestra to mild effectThe small print t...
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Sexy vibes to vampire doctors! All the wildest fan theories about The Pitt
Everyone is obsessed with the hit hospital drama – and the internet is abuzz with curious predictions and theories. Ghost medics, anyone?It’s thrillingly intense. It’s obsessed with intubating. It’...
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‘You are the machine that kills hate’: Woody Guthrie’s protest anthems strike a chord with a new generation
A timely exhibit at NYU celebrates the anti-fascist folk artist – despite the university’s recent suppression of campus protestsBea Esteves Mendez knew as much about Woody Guthrie as most people he...
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Mainoo signs new Man Utd contract
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new five-year contract until 2031.
skysports.com
‘Bye, bye, old friend’: Ted, the dog from Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, has died aged 13
As well as penning a Sunday Times bestseller, the terrier had been a regular in the BBC comedy series since 2020Sad news for fans of Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Ted has died.The dog, a p...
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Statue with Banksy signature of man blinded by flag appears in London
Artist has not yet confirmed whether large sculpture on plinth in Waterloo Place is by himBanksy’s signature has appeared scrawled at the base of a large new statue in central London.The elusive ar...
theguardian.com
Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim.
aljazeera.com
How to watch Sky Sports' Big Weekend
The worlds of football, Formula 1, cricket, golf and rugby league come together for what promises to be a thrilling weekend of action, all exclusively live on Sky Sports Big Weekend from May 1 to M...
skysports.com
Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing room
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is fined 25% of his match fee after being seen vaping in the dressing room during an IPL match.
bbc.com
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry
Goal Zero’s new Yeti 1500 power station charges faster and has more juice to keep you powered up, no matter where you are.
wired.com
Wales captain Williams ruled out of Six Nations
Wales captain Kate Williams and wing Catherine Richards are ruled out of the final two rounds of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.
bbc.com
Will the Iran war reshape the global energy order?
As oil markets shift, OPEC's grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables.
aljazeera.com
Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031
Kobbie Mainoo signs a new contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031.
bbc.com
Nancy Holt review – cosmic thrills as the universe’s hidden power is unleashed
Goodwood Art Foundation, West SussexThe late great land artist’s alfresco metal and concrete works are richly engaging and elemental – but the gallery material indoors lacks some heftIt pays to thi...
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‘They’re as lost and inauthentic as us’: the Oscar winner who made a Farage satire – and released it on WeTransfer
In 2022, Aneil Karia won an Academy Award for his short starring Riz Ahmed. Now, he’s skewering Reform-style parliamentary candidates with the help of Jack Lowden and an unlikely online platformSom...
theguardian.com
Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan
Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
aljazeera.com
'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing
Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue fo...
npr.org
Could Lib Dems become the biggest party in English local government?
With voter loyalty a distant memory, the Lib Dems’ cost of living policies and criticism of Trump could gain them ground It has been an election buildup dominated by the rise of Reform UK and the...
theguardian.com
These Men Allegedly Profit Off Teaching People How to Make AI Porn
Three Arizona women have filed a lawsuit against a group of men that alleges they used the women’s photos to make AI porn influencers, then offered online courses showing others how to do it.
wired.com
Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums
New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape them.
aljazeera.com
‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout
Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summitsBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest upda...
theguardian.com
Highlander review – dodgy accents no trouble to exciting, epic and unashamedly fun 80s blockbuster
Preposterous time-romp, starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, is highly enjoyable if you’re prepared to meet it on its own termsThe sheer barking madness of this fantasy time-travel advent...
theguardian.com
Williamson signs new Arsenal contract
Leah Williamson has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women.
skysports.com
Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim
Extremely sensitive personal data from a European celebrity that appears to have been compiled using spyware was publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure.
wired.com
Environmental disaster fears grip Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
aljazeera.com
Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Headed to Gaza
Boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Barcelona, Spain, this month.
nytimes.com
How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply
A girl using a solar-powered light to study during electricity rationing in Juba, South Sudan, last month.
nytimes.com
England captain Williamson signs new Arsenal deal
Leah Williamson is the fourth player to commit her future to the club in recent weeks, with Kim Little, Stina Blackstenius, and Steph Catley also signing new deals.
bbc.com
‘What we’re doing is real justice’: how one New York gym built a pipeline away from prison
Debra Granik’s five-hour documentary shows a former drug dealer turned entrepreneur striving to beat a system that continues to punish those that have served timeOver a decade ago, in a more afford...
theguardian.com
Iceland’s Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Aren’t Thrilled.
Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled.
nytimes.com
Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion
The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”
wired.com
Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.
bbc.com
Masterpieces by Klimt, Matisse and Freud set for London’s most valuable auction
Sotheby’s said collection of billionaire Spurs’ owner Joe Lewis and daughter Vivienne expected to fetch more than £150m in June saleA major group of masterpieces by some of modern art’s biggest nam...
theguardian.com
Forbidden Solitaire review – cards flip into delirious trip back to 90s horror
PC; Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment An innocent-looking charity shop find draws you into a compulsive world of demons, ogres and retro delightsFor a while in the mid-1990s, meta horror...
theguardian.com
Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.
aljazeera.com
Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live
Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesGood morning. We are now into the final week of campaigning for the Scottish parliament, Welsh...
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Hey, Good Morning, How Are You? by Martina Hefter review – a hit in Germany that falls flat in English
The premise of this novel about a ballet dancer who baits love scammers into conversation is great – but the story feels overwritten and underfeltMartina Hefter’s Hey, Good Morning, How Are You? ha...
theguardian.com
‘I craved excitement!’ Japan’s Kyotographie festival
Highlights of this year’s international photography festival in Kyoto include Linder Sterling’s exclamatory collages, a retrospective of groundbreaking Daido Moriyama and a journey though apartheid...
theguardian.com
Di’Anno - Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer review – metal act’s original singer is a tough act to follow
This entertaining profile of Paul Di’Anno – the heavy metal band’s lead vocalist from 1978 to 1981 – is dragged down by its subject’s irascible natureThis respectful but (to its credit) not entirel...
theguardian.com
Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?
Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.
aljazeera.com
European stocks and government bonds fall as oil price surges
Energy shock intensifies fears that global economy faces prolonged period of higher inflation
ft.com
England's Burns signs new Bristol contract
England second row Delaney Burns signs a new contract with Bristol Bears.
bbc.com
Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?
In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: How many tries did England score?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
Man on Fire review – some of this action show’s scenes are so dark they’ll make you wince
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is formidable in Netflix’s take on the thriller novel Denzel Washington turned into a noughties action movie. But it’s a great lesson in why shows don’t normally have a glum h...
theguardian.com
Why is Britain’s economy so stuck? It’s the tension between what voters want and what the bond markets allow | Larry Elliott
There is no such thing as the Bond Dealers party, but there might as well be – the people who trade in UK debt exert a stranglehold over our politicsThe days of two-party politics are over. When vo...
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‘My God, it’s a panic attack to watch’: Giffords Circus on its most dangerous show yet
The Gloucestershire-based troupe, created 26 years ago by the late Nell Gifford and her husband Toti, is back with a new performance blending traditional skills with cutting-edge theatrics … and th...
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Kane aiming for Irish Cup glory after missing out in 2018
Coleraine captain Lyndon Kane tells BBC Sport NI about missing the 2018 Irish Cup final which the Bannsiders won 3-1 against Cliftonville through injury and his hopes to be on the pitch to lift the...
bbc.com
In plane sight: how the gilded elite live – in pictures
From golf tournaments to shooting parties, these images of photographer Will Vogt’s social circle offer us an intimate glimpse of a world that feels out of reach Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?
India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.
aljazeera.com
Anger at FA over football brain injury claim
Campaigners are disgusted the FA has apparently denied a link between heading the ball and brain injuries.
bbc.com
Police say they believe abducted child was murdered as body found in Outback
The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.
bbc.com
Labour is facing wipeout in its final stronghold. Why? It’s housing, housing, housing | Aditya Chakrabortty
In the 1980s, Labour-controlled London built 52,000 council homes. During the Tony Blair decade, just 280. It’s brought this local-election catastrophe on itselfOver the week to come, journalists w...
theguardian.com
Could the warming North Sea attract great white sharks?
With record temperatures bringing increased numbers of seals and dolphins, scientists say large predators could return to UK watersLast year water temperatures in the North Sea reached record level...
theguardian.com
Crack and crime to confident and qualified: is the future about to change for Rhyl’s youth?
The Welsh seaside resort has already seen a fall in offending and drug use, now a £20m investment and a fresh approach to building job skills is bringing new opportunities for under-25sKilling time...
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Jarvis Cocker and Kim Sion to curate art exhibition at Hepworth Wakefield
Musician and his wife, a creative consultant, hope the Hodge Podge can expand ideas of creativity and communityA new exhibition curated by Jarvis Cocker and his wife, the creative consultant Kim Si...
theguardian.com
Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
npr.org
New Zealand court denies bid by mosque mass shooter to appeal conviction
Brenton Tarrant shot dead 51 Muslim worshippers, including children, at two Christchurch mosques in 2019.
aljazeera.com
Florida lawmakers pass voting map that could help Republicans flip 4 House seats
Florida lawmakers passed a new voting map that could give Republicans an edge in flipping four House seats now held by Democrats. It aids President Trump's national redistricting push.
npr.org
Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya
Sabastian Sawe returned home to a hero’s welcome in Kenya after being the first to run a marathon in under two hours.
aljazeera.com
Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
npr.org
London police release bodycam of arrest after two Jewish men stabbed
Police in the UK have released bodycam footage showing the arrest of a suspect after two Jewish men were stabbed.
aljazeera.com
J. Craig Venter, Scientist Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, next to Algae growth in his greenhouse in La Jolla, Calif., competed with a rival team of scientists in assembling the first human genome.
nytimes.com
Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali
Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.
aljazeera.com
Oil prices hit new highs on fears of fresh US military action against Iran
Brent crude rises 4.5 per cent above $123 a barrel in Asian trading to highest level since conflict began
ft.com
Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction
White supremacist Brenton Tarrant's appeal is "utterly devoid of merit", a New Zealand court has ruled.
bbc.com
Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
bbc.com
Rising Fuel Prices Could Force Excruciating Choices on Economic Policies
A gas station in Paris. The war in Iran had an almost immediate impact on European inflation, increasing gasoline prices as well as airfares and other fuel-intensive activities.
nytimes.com
AI companies are just companies
As we leap into a new technological age, the old rules of capitalism still apply
ft.com
Does trade cause peace? Ask an economist
Researchers have been trawling history to measure the pacifying effects of moving goods around
ft.com
UAE withdrawal from Opec reopens rift with Saudi Arabia
After putting on a united front during the Iran war, the Gulf’s most consequential rivalry has burst into the open again
ft.com
Prices in Iran climb as war rattles economy
Inflation has hit 50% during conflict while many expect Strait of Hormuz stand-off to exacerbate stagnation
ft.com
Simply divine: the extraordinary supernatural visions of Francisco de Zurbarán
He painted sea battles, the labours of Hercules and breathtaking still lifes. But, as a major new exhibition makes clear, it was in his thrilling depictions of the spiritual that the Spanish master...
theguardian.com
Half of ‘long shot’ Polymarket bets on military action are successful
High rate of winning wagers likely to add to concerns that sensitive information can leak on prediction markets
ft.com
Return of Aparicio painting to Prado exemplifies trajectory of human taste
Once the Madrid museum’s biggest draw, The Year of the Famine in Madrid fell out of favour for political and aesthetic reasonsNo trip to the Prado these days is complete without a visit to room 12...
theguardian.com
Winter’s End Is Written in the Clouds
As winter turned to spring, the skies over the Gulf of Alaska displayed textbook examples of numerous cloud formations.
nasa.gov
SoftBank is creating a robotics company that builds data centers — and already eyeing a $100B IPO
You need infrastructure to build AI a and robots, but apparently you also need AI and robots to build infrastructure.
techcrunch.com
When Wrexham's first Hollywood season ended in final-game tears
As Wrexham aim for the Championship play-offs, ex-player Paul Rutherford recalls it hasn't all been promotion success for Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.
bbc.com
Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
bbc.com
This AI knew the answers but didn’t understand the questions
For decades, psychologists have debated whether the human mind can be explained by one unified theory or must be broken into separate parts like memory and attention. A recent AI model called Centa...
sciencedaily.com
Google outpaces Big Tech rivals as AI spending plans rise to $725bn
Meta stock drops on capex increase while Alphabet’s cloud business grows faster than rivals Amazon and Microsoft
ft.com
Israel seizes Global Sumud Flotilla boats 1,000km away from Gaza
Israeli forces have intercepted around a dozen Gaza-bound aid boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
aljazeera.com
A photon was teleported across 270 meters in stunning quantum breakthrough
Scientists have pulled off a first: teleporting a photon’s state between two separate quantum dots. This was done over a 270-meter open-air link, proving quantum information can travel between inde...
sciencedaily.com
Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.
bbc.com
Pro-government rally in Tehran demands end to US threats
Hundreds of Iranians have rallied in Tehran to demand an end to US threats and the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.
aljazeera.com
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israel’s military draft
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked a main road, as part of protests against Israel’s mandatory military service.
aljazeera.com
British Royals Crisscross Manhattan in Brief Visit Packed With Photo Ops
Michael Bloomberg, left, King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid flowers at the 9/11 memorial on Wednesday morning, the first of several stops during the royal couple’s visit to New York City.
nytimes.com
The King and Queen in the Big Apple: What the royals did on their third day in the US
After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.
bbc.com
First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy cancer
The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized contact zone that lets them destroy dangerous cells without harming their neig...
sciencedaily.com
Sources: Anthropic could raise a new $50B round at a valuation of $900B
The maker of Claude has received multiple pre-emptive offers at valuations in the $850 billion to $900 billion range, according to sources familiar with the matter.
techcrunch.com
Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’ as oil prices surge
Standoff in Strait of Hormuz pushes global oil prices above $120 per barrel.
aljazeera.com
The New Resource Curse
Critical minerals will scramble geopolitics.
foreignaffairs.com
What Drove Down America’s Fentanyl Deaths?
China might have—but wouldn’t want Washington to know.