US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.
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Replit’s Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and why he’d rather not sell
At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: i...
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Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?
Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.
bbc.com
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in row over Iran conflict
Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort
ft.com
US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat
President Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Trump considering option to ‘blast the hell out of’ Iran
US President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with the latest peace proposal from Iran.
aljazeera.com
Waymo Is Trying to Crack Down on Solo Kids in Driverless Cars
As adult riders report new age-verification checks, the self-driving car company says it’s continuing to “refine” its system in places where kids aren’t allowed to ride alone.
wired.com
Norris claims Sprint pole to end Mercedes run amid shake-up on F1's return
World champion Lando Norris became the first non-Mercedes driver to claim a pole position in the 2026 season as he put McLaren's upgraded car at the front of the grid for Saturday's Sprint at the M...
skysports.com
Meta buys robotic startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
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Meta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI Enables Marketing Cookies by Default for Free ChatGPT Users
ChatGPT’s new privacy policy states how the company uses cookies for tracking, to turn free users into paying subscribers.
wired.com
Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?
Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".
bbc.com
Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy
John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.
bbc.com
US warns Europe of delays to arms shipments as Iran war drains stockpiles
Deferred shipments could include those used in Ukraine’s defence against Russia
ft.com
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Israel's strikes continue, with more than 2,600 killed since March 2, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates
Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis, her foundation has announced.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Iran war leaves US with sharpest fuel shock in G7
Petrol and diesel prices are rising more swiftly in America than other major economies including the UK and Canada
ft.com
Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers
The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patched—but many machines remain at risk.
wired.com
A Dark-Money Campaign Is Paying Influencers to Frame Chinese AI as a Threat
Build American AI, a nonprofit linked to a super PAC bankrolled by executives at OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz, is funding a campaign to spread pro-AI messaging and stoke fears about China.
wired.com
Cuban man is 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year: Monitor
Rights group says believed suicide underscores need for more oversight amid Trump's mass deportation drive.
aljazeera.com
Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized
JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali's military government.
aljazeera.com
Australia wants to be first nation in the world to eliminate a cancer - can it?
For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.
bbc.com
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
bbc.com
The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer's researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.
wired.com
US President Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s latest peace proposal
Trump says the Iranian offer sent via Pakistan contains terms that he cannot agree to.
aljazeera.com
Allen and Wu play out longest Crucible frame amid World Championship chaos
A mammoth afternoon session between Wu Yize and Mark Allen saw the longest frame in World Championship history completed.
skysports.com
Jane Street employees paid $9.4bn in 2025
Trading firm brought in record $40bn amid financial market volatility
ft.com
Lossiemouth wins Champion Hurdle at Punchestown
Lossiemouth extends her unbeaten record at Punchestown by winning the Champion Hurdle by five lengths on Friday.
bbc.com
Coatue has a plan to buy up land for data centers, possibly for Anthropic
Coatue, one of the biggest names in venture capital, has a new venture that is reportedly buying land near large power sources.
techcrunch.com
Athletics won't strangle super-shoe innovation - Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are "on the right side" when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe's record-breaking time at the London Marathon.
bbc.com
Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks
US president says EU 'not complying' with current trade deal; launches latest tariffs amid global economic uncertainty.
aljazeera.com
Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron Dome
Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepting missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, in June.
nytimes.com
Raducanu warms up for Rome by reuniting with US Open winning coach Richardson
Emma Raducanu has returned working with Andrew Richardson, the coach she won her US Open title with in 2021, as she looks set to begin her clay-court season at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
skysports.com
Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake
Poll finds that Americans are concerned about impact of the war on the cost of living and sceptical of success thus far.
aljazeera.com
Seymour Bernstein Dies at 99; Stage Fright Cut Short His Piano Career
Seymour Bernstein at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in 2014. “I hated the commercial aspect,” he said of his performing career. “I hated the nerves.”
nytimes.com
UK defence firm Ultra Electronics to pay £15m after SFO bribery investigation
Company accepts it failed to prevent bribery in public sector contracts in Algeria and Oman, sought through use of agentsThe British defence company Ultra Electronics has accepted responsibility fo...
theguardian.com
Andy Kershaw, Radio D.J. Who Tuned Britons Into World Music, Dies at 66
Mr. Kershaw in 1996. After he soured on 1980s British bands, he began traveling to other countries to find new music for his listeners.
nytimes.com
16 Photos That Captured the Dawn of Punk
In the 1970s and ’80s, Stephanie Chernikowski, who has died at 84, shot bands like the Ramones and Blondie at CBGB and other downtown clubs.
nytimes.com
Stephanie Chernikowski, 84, Dies; Photographed the ‘Rough Magic’ of Punk
She captured the radiant chaos at New York City clubs like CBGB in the 1970s, when bands like the Ramones, Blondie and the Patti Smith Group were emerging.
nytimes.com
US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’
Latest warning comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has presented new peace proposal to US.
aljazeera.com
Sinner on course for more history as he reaches Madrid Open final
World No 1 Jannik Sinner remains on course to win five straight Masters 1000 titles after swatting aside Arthur Fils to reach the Mutua Madrid Open final on Friday.
skysports.com
‘No other plan comes close’: Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on Starmer
Leadership options in focus amid fears over election losses, with allies of Greater Manchester mayor stepping up preparations for a comebackAndy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within we...
theguardian.com
NASA Kennedy Center Director Announces Plans to Retire
NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is retiring. Prior to joining NASA, Petro worked in a variety of military and industry positions...
nasa.gov
Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor said to have identified seats where MPs would step aside to allow leadership bidAndy Burnham has a credible plan to return to Westminster “within weeks”, his all...
theguardian.com
Young remains ahead at Cadillac Championship as Fitzpatrick shoots up leaderboard
Cameron Young remains the Cadillac Championship leader after two days, having backed up his sensational first-round display with another eye-catching performance to sit on 13 under.
skysports.com
Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out
A new biopic revisits Michael Jackson - but what’s left out of his story, and who decides his legacy?
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Britain’s fragile systems: when global shocks hit your shopping bill | Editorial
Energy disruption abroad drives prices at home, showing how few safeguards are built in – which is why a call for resilience must be heededWhen the Bank of England warned this week that food inflat...
theguardian.com
The Chinese Government Just Got the World’s Largest Digital Rights Conference Canceled
Access Now, the group that organizes RightsCon, says Zambian officials asked it to exclude Taiwanese participants if it wanted the event to proceed as planned.
wired.com
After a Supreme Court ruling, expect even more gerrymandering
It's felt like a head-spinning week on the topic of redistricting. We take stock after a major Supreme Court ruling and yet another state passing a new congressional map.
npr.org
Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared
The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
bbc.com
Sinner beats Fils to reach Madrid Open final
World number one Jannik Sinner remains on course for a record fifth consecutive Masters 1,000 title after reaching the Madrid Open final with a straight-set win over Arthur Fils.
bbc.com
Coppull stars on Trials Day with sprint success
Coppull displayed Royal Ascot credentials when outclassing his rivals in the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot on Friday.
skysports.com
Tesco argues equal pay claim disregards ‘economic reality’
Supermarket one of several retailers forced to explain salary differences to employment tribunals
ft.com
NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell
Nasdaq Chair and Chief Executive Officer Adena T. Friedman, left, and NASA’s Artemis II crewmembers CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor G...
nasa.gov
EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect
The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
aljazeera.com
Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks
The deals come as the DoD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models.
techcrunch.com
Foreign Office cuts will weaken oversight of international law, MPs warn
Cross-party group says closure of humanitarian unit will undermine monitoring of legal violations and arms exportsMPs have expressed alarm at the closure of the Foreign Office’s international human...
theguardian.com
What does future hold for Havertz after season blighted by injury?
Arsenal have largely been unable to call upon Kai Havertz in a season blighted by injury, so what does the future hold for the Germany forward?
bbc.com
Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems
Most recent instance of department integrating with AI comes amid Anthropic standoff, concern over use in Iran war.
aljazeera.com
Oil market one month from crunch point as global stockpiles dwindle
Traders warn of further jump in prices and ‘huge pain’ as economies cut consumption
ft.com
Key Support Equipment Arrives at Kennedy for Roman Space Telescope
Technicians at NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida offloaded eight high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) wall modules and other groun...
nasa.gov
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally
Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s STORIE Mission to Tell Tale of Earth’s Ring Current
Earth’s magnetic field is like a powerful trap. It lures electrically charged particles in space, near our planet, and snares them in an invisible, doughnut-shaped pen around Earth known as the rin...
nasa.gov
War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release
Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
bbc.com
Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires
Wildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany.
aljazeera.com
‘It has become a symbol of hope’: the epic journey of Ukraine’s origami deer to the Venice biennale
As cities emptied on the eve of Russia’s full-scale invasion, artist Zhanna Kadyrova’s defiant concrete sculpture began its odyssey to this year’s festivalOn a perfect spring day in Paris, the deer...
theguardian.com
Zack Polanski apologises for sharing tweet criticising police at Golders Green stabbings
Apology comes after head of Met police said Green party leader risked undermining public confidence in his officersZack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post critical of police af...
theguardian.com
Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players’ mental health
English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players' well being.
aljazeera.com
You Found Satoshi? Let’s See the Receipts
Two new projects, including one from a Pulitzer-winning reporter, claim they’ve solved the mystery of Bitcoin’s creator. So why does the hunt continue?
wired.com
Océan Brun review – Caribbean islanders’ lament ripples through Leicester Cathedral
Leicester CathedralPart of the Let’s Dance International Frontiers festival, Compagnie Kaméléonite’s piece about the climate crisis features two transfixing performersIn the once clear waters of th...
theguardian.com
Iran Sends New Proposal for Peace Talks with U.S., State Media Says
A gathering in Azadi square in Tehran during a government-organized march in support of Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Charles tamed Trump while rebuking Trumpism in ego-flattering masterstroke
King skillfully appeals to Republicans fond of Britain and Democrats anxious about rules-based order in state visitFor his last trick, the king revealed a bell that hung from the conning tower of a...
theguardian.com
Championship marathon ends with final-day sprint - who will finish second?
Ipswich Town, Millwall and Middlesbrough battle for promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the season.
bbc.com
Could key climate talks mark ground zero in global push to ditch fossil fuels?
Colombia hosted nearly 60 countries at pivotal time on world stage for fight to transition to a clean energy futureLooking out to sea from the grey sandy beaches of Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Carib...
theguardian.com
Space Out This Summer with Variety of NASA STEM Activities
Summer is “Go” for launch, and NASA has a universe of ways to help you to jump in, explore, and create! Whether you prefer to spend this season fueling your creativity, going outdoors into nature,...
nasa.gov
Musk v. Altman is just getting started
Elon Musk spent the better part of three days on the witness stand this week in his lawsuit against OpenAI, and it’s already getting messy. Emails, texts, and hi...
techcrunch.com
The Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2: why the Devil Wears Prada title goes back to basics in Vietnam
Foreign language films often have their names altered for different markets and – for the most part – improve on them. Anyone up for a watch of I Will Marry a Prostitute to Save Money? Since it is...
theguardian.com
What now for LIV's players? How could Rahm and DeChambeau return to PGA Tour
The futures of some of the world's best golfers, including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, have been thrust into uncertainty after Thursday's announcement that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund...
skysports.com
Missing Oscar belonging to co-director of Putin film found after TSA made him ship it
Agents would not allow Pavel Talankin to carry statuette for Mr Nobody Against Putin on to flight from New YorkSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Oscar...
theguardian.com
Trump’s threat: Why cutting US troops in Europe won’t be easy
Amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war, Trump has threatened to reduce troops in Germany.
aljazeera.com
Pentagon signs new military AI deals with Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon
New contracts with tech companies come after clash with Anthropic over Claude use
ft.com
‘Turbulent and dangerous’: How shipping is the new global battleground
From Hormuz to Panama, the South China Sea to the Black Sea, geopolitics is rewriting the rules of global shipping.
aljazeera.com
Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final
The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
bbc.com
Giorgia Meloni’s moral retreat on Gaza
The Italian PM’s response to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reflects not moral conviction, but political calculation.
aljazeera.com
Bin strike deal 'gets done when it gets done'
MP Jess Phillips on the 14-month bin dispute in Birmingham ahead of next week's local elections.
bbc.com
Fernandes chasing down De Bruyne and Henry record
skysports.com
Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.
bbc.com
Spencer returns but Bath missing Ojomoh & Cokanasiga
First-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer recovers from injury to take his place in Bath's starting line-up as they travel to Bordeaux-Begles in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final.
bbc.com
17 Best Graduation Gifts That Aren't Totally Cringe (2026)
From tech to home goods, these giftable gadgets are as practical as they are cool.
wired.com
Hubble Spots a Starry Spiral
In this new picture from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, a spiral galaxy glittering with star clusters is the center of attention. NGC 3137 is located 53 million light-years away in the constellatio...
nasa.gov
Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Israel’s military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla.
aljazeera.com
If I could vote in next week’s Senedd election, I’d choose Plaid Cymru. Here’s why | Simon Jenkins
Wales could be richer than any other area of the UK. I just wish Plaid’s leader would be more confident about independenceIf I were living in Wales, next week I would vote Welsh nationalist, for Pl...
theguardian.com
Morales: L’Homme Armé masses and Magnificat Secundi Toni album review – choral sounds of 16th-century Rome
De Profundis/Hollingworth (Coro)Aiming to perform Renaissance music as it was originally heard, De Profundis find richness and precision in the Spanish composer’s finely wrought settingsThe Spanish...
theguardian.com
Dragons welcome Welsh support in semi-final quest
Dragons look forward to flying the flag for Wales in Europe when they travel to face Montpellier on Sunday in the Challenge Cup semi-final.
bbc.com
Bell and Hume ruled out of Exeter semi-final
Australia prop Angus Bell and centre James Hume have been ruled out of Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final with Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.
bbc.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream review – hilarious and heartfelt, from top to Bottom
Globe theatre, LondonA spunky Helena and an inspired Puck elicit cheers and laughter in Emily Lim’s generous, creative and clever showI can’t remember the last time I got the giggles in the theatre...
theguardian.com
War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive
The end of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
nytimes.com
Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.
bbc.com
Howe confident PIF remain committed to Newcastle after 'challenging conversations'
Eddie Howe is convinced Newcastle’s Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club’s efforts to establish itself as one of the best in the world after "challenging conversations" with the...
skysports.com
Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?
Defence secretary claims hostilities have ceased, but lawmakers say US forces remain active despite halted air raids.
aljazeera.com
Riots erupt over Australian Aboriginal girl’s murder as suspect arrested
Australian authorities appeal for calm after riots over killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
aljazeera.com
Kneecap: Fenian review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Heavenly)With strong words for Keir Starmer, the Irish rave-rap trio remain unbowed by the controversy around them – and yet this is a more ruminative record than you might expectFive tracks into...
theguardian.com
Who profits big from the war on Iran?
Who profits big from the war on Iran?
aljazeera.com
Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
bbc.com
Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending
Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday - a 5 percent rise for the week.
aljazeera.com
Genuine Fake Premium Economy review – brilliantly obnoxious millennial rage at a rigged financial world
ICA, London Jenna Bliss, Buck Ellison and Jasmine Gregory were born in the 80s and endured the financial crash as they set out as artists – their fury is intoxicatingThis is a bitter, resentful exh...
theguardian.com
Despite growth and pay rises, Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe
Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.
aljazeera.com
Too good to be true: on the road with Nigel Farage – photo essay
Guardian photojournalist Sean Smith has been following the Reform UK leader as he criss-crosses the country on a busy schedule of walkabouts and meet-ups with prospective councillors and supporters...
theguardian.com
May Day in the age of AI: The new war on workers
As companies pour billions into AI, the fight for workers’ rights is being rewritten as a fight for the right to work.
aljazeera.com
More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US–Israeli war: Union leader
The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran's ports and commercial fleet for deaths.
aljazeera.com
US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
bbc.com
Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.
aljazeera.com
Post your questions for Harry Potter and Fast Show star Mark Williams
The patriarch of the Weasley family in seven wizarding films has also been prolific as a small screen detective and comedy catchphrase master. Assuming it suits you, he’ll be here with answersTwent...
theguardian.com
This Treatment Could Reverse Osteoarthritis Joint Damage With a Single Injection
Osteoarthritis has no cure, but researchers have developed new therapies that help aging or damaged joints repair themselves in a matter of weeks.
wired.com
As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe
Patrons at a cafe spilling out onto the sidewalk this month in Tehran.
nytimes.com
Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.
Sofiane Pamart in Paris. “I want my piano to be unifying and to create bonds between all generations, all social classes,” he said.
nytimes.com
Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
bbc.com
Gerry Conway, a Creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man Comics, Dies at 73
Gerry Conway in 2019. When Marvel killed off Gwen Stacy, Mr. Conway recalled, “I was the most hated man in comic books.”
nytimes.com
Out of tune: why does Hollywood struggle to capture pop stardom?
Pop psychodrama Mother Mary might look and sound the part but it’s the latest failed attempt to turn the life of an arena-touring singer into a compelling movieFor anyone with even the slightest in...
theguardian.com
Katie Kitamura: ‘Almost every writer changes my mind – that’s the point of reading’
The American author on the magic of Yasunari Kawabata, the hidden layers of Henry James and coming late to the genius of Muriel SparkMy earliest reading memory I remember reading throughout m...
theguardian.com
This Indigenous Language Survived Russian Occupation. Can It Survive YouTube?
YouTube’s search and recommendation algorithms are driving children to Russian-language content even when they seek out videos in Kyrgyz, creating a cultural shift that concerns some parents.
wired.com
The Price of Peace With Iran
Washington must be willing to make uncomfortable concessions.
foreignaffairs.com
Met police chief denies ‘intervening in politics’ after open letter to Zack Polanski – UK politics live
The Green party leader reshared a post on social media that appeared to show officers kicking the suspect in the Golders Green attack in the headFull report: Zack Polanski’s criticism of Golders Gr...
theguardian.com
Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
bbc.com
Watchdog weighs investigation into Farage’s undisclosed £5m donation
Electoral Commission reviewing whether Reform UK leader should have declared billionaire’s gift before entering parliamentUK politics live – latest updatesAnalysis: Farage’s bid to get ahead of sto...
theguardian.com
This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls
Scientists have uncovered a tiny wall-dwelling spider named Pikelinia floydmuraria, inspired by Pink Floyd. Despite its size, it’s a fierce predator that hunts ants much larger than itself and help...
sciencedaily.com
What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - McTominay v Griffiths
Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.
bbc.com
UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.
aljazeera.com
Serokolo 7: Maramfa Musick Pro review – lose yourself in a high-speed, relentless mapanta masterclass
(Nyege Nyege Tapes)Reinvigorating the South African mapanta subgenre, producer Serokolo 7 blends folk vocal melodies with seething 180bpm rhythms, creating a barrage of soundSouth Africa pulses wit...
theguardian.com
Oxford physicists achieve first-ever “quadsqueezing” breakthrough in quantum physics
Scientists have created a powerful new way to control quantum systems, achieving the first-ever demonstration of quadsqueezing—an elusive fourth-order quantum effect. By combining simple forces in...
sciencedaily.com
This new aluminum could replace rare metals and cut costs dramatically
A team at King’s College London has created a powerful new aluminum compound capable of doing the work of expensive rare metals. Its unique triangular structure gives it remarkable stability and re...
sciencedaily.com
Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.
aljazeera.com
Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere review – weary, rootsy and wry, it’s her richest album since Golden Hour
(Lost Highway)After two underwhelming pop-leaning records, the country star gets back to basics on this sparsely produced gem filled with wit and hard-won lessonsKacey Musgraves’ seventh album feel...
theguardian.com
Swapped review – animated Netflix adventure plays like off-brand Pixar
Michael B Jordan and Juno Temple voice indistinctive body-swap caper for kids with muddled empathy messageThis March’s Pixar adventure Hoppers might not have been a vintage offering but it was a mi...
theguardian.com
‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working
As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their survival?In the late 1980s, the fledgling S...
theguardian.com
As a schoolboy, I was dazzled by the Festival of Britain in 1951 – but it revealed a divided nation | Michael Billington
From the Dome of Discovery to the massive cigar-shaped Skylon, the spectacular cultural showcase was an exhilarating sight in 1951. The Tories demolished those prime exhibits yet, 75 years on, it h...
theguardian.com
Week in wildlife: a clever orangutan, a cheeky frog and a dramatic whale rescue
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Republican strategist on how the Iran war is affecting Trump politically
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the political ramifications of the war in Iran for President Trump.
npr.org
UK house price rise defies economic impact of Iran war
Unexpected increase in April supported by relative strength in household finances
ft.com
Producer believed Charlotte MacInnes was ‘fudging’ her story, court hears in Rebel Wilson defamation trial
The Hollywood star is being sued by the 27-year-old lead actor of her directorial debut, The DebFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...
theguardian.com
What do Ukraine’s robot soldiers mean for the future of warfare?
Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions.
aljazeera.com
Japan's Nishikori to retire at end of 2026 season
Former world number four Kei Nishikori says he "gave it his all" after announcing he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.
bbc.com
NatWest profits hit £2bn as bank benefits from slowing pace of rate cuts
UK lender expects to generate more than £17bn in income for the year
ft.com
Jokic's Nuggets eliminated as record-breaking Knicks advance, Sixers force decider
Thursday's NBA action saw two teams advance to the second round of the playoffs with two teams eliminated as two teams set up a blockbuster all-or-nothing game 7.
skysports.com
On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can
Gaza's economic collapse leaves workers in perilous jobs, with unemployment soaring amid ongoing devastation.
aljazeera.com
Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
aljazeera.com
Man charged with attempted murder over stabbings in Golders Green
45-year-old Essa Suleiman charged after two Jewish men were attacked in north London on Wednesday
ft.com
The climate crisis is making our hay fever worse – and affecting our enjoyment of nature
In this week’s newsletter: the European pollen season is now up to two weeks longer than it was in the 90s – just one more way global heating is causing millions to suffer• Don’t get Down to Earth...
theguardian.com
How LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping
Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in gasAbout a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passed through the str...
theguardian.com
Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
bbc.com
Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs
Meanwhile, the Celtics-76ers playoff heads for a decisive Game 7 after Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93.
aljazeera.com
Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks
Iran’s president calls the US siege 'intolerable' as Donald Trump says war may resume.
aljazeera.com
Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US
After months of campaigns and questions, FIFA says Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will remain in the US.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: fun mockumentary St Denis Medical returns
Season two of the Oregon hospital series starts with the launch of a birthing centre. Plus, Bill Bailey’s moving portraits series. Here’s what to watch this evening11.10pm, BBC OneIf the nonstop em...
theguardian.com
British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
bbc.com
Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era
At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutionsAfter a landmark climate meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia, where nearly 60 co...
theguardian.com
My advice to Hannah Spencer? Before calling out MPs’ boozing, try to understand the reasons behind it | Gaby Hinsliff
The new MP is right that parliament’s drinking culture is fundamentally weird. But to change it, we need to reset the whole institutionSeven o’clock on a Monday night and I am standing in the House...
theguardian.com
Large-scale sporting events cause unexpected air pollution, study shows
Research conducted at 2022 Commonwealth Games found catering and fireworks were main causes of pollutionThis summer, large-scale sporting events will take place, including the men’s football World...
theguardian.com
Nearly twice as many men as women standing in May elections in UK
Exclusive: women ‘massively underrepresented’ in next week’s local and devolved elections, campaigners say Women will be massively underrepresented on ballot papers across the UK next week, campaig...
theguardian.com
10% Dell Coupon Codes | May 2026
Get 10% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
wired.com
Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings'
The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government.
npr.org
Trump announces new pick for surgeon general nomination
President Trump announced a third nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a regular Fox News contributor, after pulling his previous nomination for Dr. Casey Means.
npr.org
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
The House voted Thursday to end a record-breaking agency shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
npr.org
Country diary: Welcome to the hill where anything, it seems, can happen | Amy-Jane Beer
Hood Hill, North Yorkshire: From Satanic slip-ups to postwar plane crashes, stories have accumulated on this summit, just one part of an already rich landscapeThere’s something special about Hood H...
theguardian.com
New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag
Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.
aljazeera.com
In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
Delyan Peevski greeting supporters in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2024. To his critics, Mr. Peevski has come to embody Bulgaria’s failure to establish the rule of law.
nytimes.com
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
Ruslan Gabbasov, who Lithuania says was the target of a Russian murder conspiracy, in Brussels in 2023.
nytimes.com
Cyclone Rains Spur Papua New Guinea Landslides
Heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Maila triggered a deadly landslide in the mountains of East New Britain.
nasa.gov
Germany’s climate U-turn is the worst possible response to the oil shock
Prices at the pump have leapt since the start of the conflict – but clinging to fossil fuels will only prolong the painThe car is perhaps the closest thing Germany has to a national symbol. For thi...
theguardian.com
Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
Yara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill affordThe Iran war could have “dramatic consequences”, causing food shortages and price rise...
theguardian.com
The devil wears Primark: is the romcom reporter about to get the sack?
Glamour? Money? Hope? They’re so last season. With fashion magazines on their knees, where does that leave The Devil Wears Prada 2 – and its famously relatable heroine?Runway magazine is collapsing...
theguardian.com
The best theatre to stream this month: David Harewood has unfinished business with Othello
The actor commands the stage in Tom Morris’s striking production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, while Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt unite for The Last Five YearsWhen David Harewood was offered the lead in...
theguardian.com
How bots could help revive democracy
New AI tools encouraging deliberation could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politics
ft.com
PwC will drop cover for weight-loss drugs from employee health plans
Big Four accountancy balks at high cost of medication it says has become ‘cultural phenomenon’
ft.com
Zelenskyy’s push for EU membership strains ties with allies
Ukrainian president ‘had to hear some harsh truths’ from leaders at Cyprus summit
ft.com
Trump adrift: the president’s second term is at risk of foundering
There are signs that voters are losing faith as problems mount for his administration ahead of midterm elections
ft.com
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
More than 60 central banks store gold at the Bank of England.
nytimes.com
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
nytimes.com
Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and frustratingly common, with many people facing repeat episodes. A massive new study tested whether a high-tech hydration program—complete with smart water b...
sciencedaily.com
Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.
bbc.com
Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla
Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters.
aljazeera.com
Will the Greens win over Hackney? - podcast
Helen Pidd and Peter Walker on the local elections and why the Green party has surged in the pollsThe Green party in Hackney, London, is feeling optimistic about the local elections. Today in Focus...
theguardian.com
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner
Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and attempt to ki...
npr.org
Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new layer of complexity in Cannabis, identifying dozens of previously unknown compounds—including the first-ever evidence of rare molecules called flavoalkalo...
sciencedaily.com
Huawei’s AI chip sales surge as Nvidia stalls in China
Chinese tech companies place large orders for the Shenzhen-based group’s latest range of AI processors
ft.com
It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security
Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 2,586 people and wounded more than 8,000 since March 2, local media report.
aljazeera.com
Libya’s False Peace
Libya needs political unity, not Washington’s dealmaking.
foreignaffairs.com
China and America Are Courting Nuclear Catastrophe
The consequences of Beijing’s weapons buildup.