Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’
OpenAI’s cofounder and president revealed in federal court on Monday that he’s one of the largest individual stakeholders in the AI lab.
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Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.
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Wu wins World Snooker Championship after final-frame epic with Murphy
Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 18-17 to win the World Snooker Championship after an epic finale at the Crucible that came down to a final-frame decider.
skysports.com
The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
bbc.com
For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal
Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week's assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.
aljazeera.com
Musk and SEC propose to settle Twitter lawsuit for just $1.5mn
Deal would come at a fraction of the amount regulators originally sought from the world’s richest man
ft.com
OpenAI’s cozy partner Cerebras is on track for a blockbuster IPO
AI chip maker Cerebras is heading for a blockbuster IPO that could value it at $26.6 billion or more. It's relationship with OpenAI is deep and rich.
techcrunch.com
Citigroup sets new rewards structure for banking and wealth referrals
Employees will be paid directly for generating business instead of sharing revenue between the group’s units
ft.com
NASA Welcomes Ireland as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Ireland signed the Artemis Accords Monday during a signing ceremony hosted by NASA, becoming the latest nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity. Ireland, a longsta...
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Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall
Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.
bbc.com
Is Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?
Spain says Israel's detention of two activists is abduction.
aljazeera.com
Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest in New York
Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.
aljazeera.com
NASA Fosters Development of Lunar Resource-Seeking Technologies
To support long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, NASA and industry are developing technologies that can extract resources such as hydrogen and helium-3 from lunar soil, known as regolith. Th...
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World Cup fans cry foul over ‘unprecedented’ US transport costs
New Jersey to charge $150 for round trip to MetLife stadium, up from usual fare of $12.90
ft.com
New position for Lewis-Skelly? Henry analyses teen's 'outstanding' performance vs Fulham
Speaking on Monday Night Football Thierry Henry analyses Myles Lewis Skelly's outstanding midfield performance against Fulham.
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Mali leader Goita takes defence post after minister killed
Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.
aljazeera.com
Image AI models now drive app growth, beating chatbot upgrades
Appfigures finds visual model launches generate 6.5x more downloads — but most don’t convert that spike into revenue.
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Gangland wars killing dozens of bystanders, report Swedish police
Deaths due to gang violence included people hit by stray bullets, cases of mistaken identity, and relatives of gang members.
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Katie Haun raises $1 billion for new venture funds
Katie Haun announced on Monday that $1 billion has been raised across new funds to continue the firm’s thesis of backing crypto and blockchain startups.
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Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.
aljazeera.com
Cabinet ministers warn mutinous MPs about trying to oust Keir Starmer
Labour leadership challenge in wake of disastrous local poll results could unleash chaos in party, MPs toldCabinet ministers have warned mutinous Labour MPs that any attempt to oust Keir Starmer af...
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Tackling methane emissions key for climate change and energy security: IEA
Dealing with emissions could help alleviate effects of Iran crisis on global energy supply, says report.
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Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
bbc.com
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
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NASA Welcomes Malta as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
The Republic of Malta became the 65th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Monday during a ceremony in the town of Kalkara with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “Today, it’s my p...
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Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India celebrating at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday after the party’s election victory in the state of West Bengal.
nytimes.com
Doets claims maiden PDC ranking title with Players Championship 13 win
Kevin Doets claimed his maiden PDC ranking title as he beat Luke Woodhouse 8-5 in the final of Players Championship 13 in Hildesheim.
skysports.com
Chelsea's Derry, 18, taken to hospital after head injury
Teenage Chelsea forward Jesse Derry is taken to hospital as a precaution after sustaining a head injury in Monday's Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest.
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The Guardian view on the green transition: politicians should speed it up – and households too | Editorial
Party divisions over energy have deepened, but the need to move beyond fossil fuels has never been clearerEnergy has not been a prominent subject for discussion in the run-up to Thursday’s UK elect...
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US Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on abortion pill mail delivery
Top court restores telehealth access to mifepristone for at least one week as legal challenges to medication play out.
aljazeera.com
Doris Fisher, Co-Founder of the Gap, Dies at 94
Doris Fisher in 2011, when she was inducted into the California Hall of Fame along with her late husband, Don.
nytimes.com
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.
bbc.com
What a goal! Pedro ends Chelsea's PL drought with stunning overhead kick
Joao Pedro ended Chelsea's nine-hour goal drought with a stunning overhead kick in their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
skysports.com
Musk threatened to make OpenAI’s Altman and Brockman ‘the most hated men in America’
Text exchange revealed in court filings came after world’s richest man tried to start last-minute settlement talks
ft.com
Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.
bbc.com
Breaking Barriers at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium
This year’s Findings from the Field Student Research Symposium welcomed 106 students, grades four through eight, 29 educators, and 15 Subject Matter Experts, and it featured 68 research posters, 14...
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Elon Musk’s only expert witness at the OpenAI trial fears an AGI arms race
Stuart Russell is a long-time AI researcher who thinks governments need to restrain frontier labs.
techcrunch.com
Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute
Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.
aljazeera.com
Sierra raises $950M as the race to own enterprise AI gets serious
The raise gives Sierra more than $1 billion to work with — capital the company says it will use to become the "global standard" for AI-powered customer experiences.
techcrunch.com
Hurzeler agrees new long-term contract at Brighton
Brighton have agreed a new long-term contract with head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
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Ben Jennings on Reform UK and this week’s local elections – cartoon
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Blue Origin Moon Lander Completes Testing at NASA Vacuum Chamber
Also known as Endurance, MK1 is an uncrewed cargo lander funded by Blue Origin as a commercial demonstration mission to advance Human Landing System capabilities in support of NASA’s Artemis progra...
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Blue Origin Moon Lander Completes Testing at NASA Vacuum Chamber
Also known as Endurance, MK1 is an uncrewed cargo lander funded by Blue Origin as a commercial demonstration mission to advance Human Landing System capabilities in support of NASA’s Artemis progra...
nasa.gov
The State Department has had a surge in new retirements
Usually, 2/3 of U.S. ambassadors come from the career foreign service. But the Trump administration has named mostly political ambassadors, leaving senior career diplomats with few prospects.
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.
bbc.com
Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets
With the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where is the line for taking a bet on disaster?
aljazeera.com
Uncontained wildfire burns hundreds of hectares across rural Arizona – video
Firefighters continued to battle the Hazen fire burning near Buckeye, Arizona, on Monday. The fire began on Saturday afternoon and, as of Sunday evening, the was estimated to have covered about 400...
theguardian.com
AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows
Reform UK is ‘doing something right when it comes to visibility’ on multiple AI systems, say researchersAI platforms are more likely to reference Nigel Farage than any other UK leader when prompted...
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Anthropic and OpenAI are both launching joint ventures for enterprise AI services
Both Anthropic and OpenAI have partnered with asset managers to more aggressively market their enterprise AI products.
techcrunch.com
Trump family crypto venture sues major backer for defamation
World Liberty Financial accusation against Justin Sun comes after he sues firm over alleged fraud
ft.com
Wu holds off Murphy to retain narrow lead in final
Wu Yize holds off a Shaun Murphy fightback to ensure he will take a slender 13-12 lead into the concluding session of their World Championship final.
bbc.com
As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control
Acorn lets organizations build and run their own online communities using decentralized tech, with custom feeds, moderation, and analytics tools.
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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 c...
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Gamestop’s Ryan Cohen is either the new Buffett or the anti-Buffett
Pandemic meme stock’s boss today runs a pile of cash more than a company
ft.com
Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval
Polish civilians gathered at the headquarters of the 13th Silesian Territorial Defense Brigade in southern Poland for emergency preparedness training.
nytimes.com
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
Data from satellites shows how Sudan's war devastated its farming heartland, triggering a unprecedented hunger crisis.
aljazeera.com
Peter Thiel backs $1bn ocean data centre start-up powered by waves
US tech billionaire leads $140mn investment into Panthalassa as search for AI power pushes into exotic new frontiers
ft.com
Dutch FA wins dual citizenship eligibility case
A court in the Netherlands dismisses a legal challenge by NAC Breda to replay a league fixture because of the ineligibility of an opposition player - avoiding more than 130 Eredivisie matches poten...
bbc.com
At 100, Route 66 still ties the US and the world together
Even in the Trump era, foreign tourists flock to the ‘Mother Road’ in search of the true America
ft.com
Hurzeler agrees new long-term deal with Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler extends his stay as Brighton boss after agreeing a new long-term contract.
bbc.com
Germany’s military power is on the rise. This time it must be firmly embedded in Europe | Timothy Garton Ash
As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens Nato, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continentAs we mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the second world war in Euro...
theguardian.com
US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants
Virginia and Washington D.C. paused the data collection and sharing, after Bloomberg's investigation found their health insurance marketplaces were sharing users' information with advertisers.
techcrunch.com
India loses its last left-wing government after five decades
Kerala in India, which gave the world its first democratically elected communist government, has voted the left out.
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Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Its Blockade
nytimes.com
Amazon opens up its global logistics network to all businesses
The new service, called Amazon Supply Chain Services, pits the e-commerce giant directly against UPS and FedEx.
techcrunch.com
Galilee String Quartet review – Palestinian ensemble improvise their signature east-west blend
Milton Court, LondonThe four siblings start with Webern before ditching traditional instruments for mics, voices, percussion and oud‘We’ve done many concerts, but this is the first time I’m stresse...
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Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.
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5 days only: Bring a partner or colleague and get 50% off a second TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
The BOGO offer is live. For a limited time, buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type. Offer ends this Friday, May 8. Save here.
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Clarke 'more or less' set on World Cup squad but undecided over two positions
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has revealed he remains "undecided" over two positions in his World Cup squad.
skysports.com
Modi’s party poised for big wins in Indian state elections
The ruling BJP's lead in two of four key states is expected to significantly weaken the opposition.
aljazeera.com
Five people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
Local governor says several injured in the attack with at least 10 houses struck by Russian missiles.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing
Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.
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For NASA’s TESS, Stellar Eclipses Shed Light on Possible New Worlds
A study of NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) data on stellar pairs undergoing mutual eclipses has uncovered more than two dozen candidate exoplanets, or worlds beyond our solar sy...
nasa.gov
What is hantavirus, suspected in deaths of three people on cruise ship?
World Health Organization says risk to the general public remains low despite suspected outbreak on the MV Hondius.
aljazeera.com
War preparations under way in Iran as Hormuz tensions with US escalate
Amid stalled talks and sparring over key waterway, Iranian media say US warship struck, but Washington denies incident.
aljazeera.com
Reform government could cause Truss-style chaos, says renewables industry
Lobbyist Tara Singh says stripping projects of subsidy contracts would undermine investor confidence in UKBritain could be beset by levels of economic chaos last seen under Liz Truss if a Reform UK...
theguardian.com
‘Of course I accepted!’: Angel Otero on working with Bad Bunny … and bringing Puerto Rican flair to Somerset
The artist’s dreamlike paintings, inspired by his childhood home, led to a collaboration with a global pop icon. Now he’s opening a casita in Bruton – what will the locals think? Angel Otero is on...
theguardian.com
Doordash adds AI tools to speed up merchant onboarding, edit photos of dishes
DoorDash on Monday added new AI-powered tools that let merchants speed up onboarding, edit photos to make dishes look better, and create new websites from existing content.
techcrunch.com
More unbridled nastiness from Reform – but would it really create migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas? | Zoe Williams
What’s home affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf playing at with his new policy? Is it about pushing Labour further to the right, or just an attempt to ramp up rage and resentment?All parties struggle to...
theguardian.com
John Sterling, the Yankees’ Most Enduring Announcer, Dies at 87
John Sterling, the Yankees play-by-play announcer for over 30 years, in the broadcast booth at Yankee Stadium in 2009.
nytimes.com
Europe must face up to ‘tensions’ with Trump, Keir Starmer says
Comments at European Political Community summit come as Britain seeks to join EU’s loan scheme for UkraineUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has acknowledged that “tensions” between Dona...
theguardian.com
China is building soft power as Trump burns bridges
After years of struggling to match the global popularity of the US, Japan and South Korea, Beijing’s image is improving
ft.com
Kerry and Donegal to meet in All-Ireland final repeat
Donegal will travel to Kerry in the opening round of this year's All-Ireland series in a mouth-watering repeat of last year's final.
bbc.com
Anish Kapoor says US’s ‘politics of hate’ should exclude it from Venice Biennale
Artist commends jury for resigning over inclusion of Russia and Israel but says reasoning should also have included USAnish Kapoor says the US should be excluded from the Venice Biennale because of...
theguardian.com
Blackstone and Goldman among backers for $1.5bn Anthropic JV
New consulting company to advise Wall Street groups on how to deploy its AI across their investment portfolios
ft.com
Kokuho review – passionately male Cain-and-Abel kabuki epic of gender-crossing actors
Lee Sang-il’s heartfelt drama spans 50 years following the bond and rivalry between two brothers who play the rigorously observed female roles in the traditional art formLee Sang-il’s heartfelt and...
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Rose Finn-Kelcey review – flying puns, smart pranks and prayers for 20p
Arts Collective, Northampton An overdue celebration in her home town of this funny, direct, critical, satirical conceptualist shows her spiky social commentary is as fresh and relevan...
theguardian.com
What does CL qualification mean for Man Utd transfer plans and Carrick future?
Manchester United are likely to make around £200m next season, with half of that expected to be generated in the upcoming transfer window, and their return to the Champions League du...
skysports.com
‘Israel is not implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza’
‘Israel is not implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza’
aljazeera.com
Raducanu in line to face Gauff in Rome as Brit prepares for first match since March
Emma Raducanu has been drawn to face Solana Sierra or a qualifier in the second round of the Italian Open in Rome as she prepares for her tournament since March and her first on clay this year.
skysports.com
Winning peace in Lebanon is harder than winning war
Resolving the conflict in Lebanon necessitates taking into account its long history and new geopolitical realities.
aljazeera.com
This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage
A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of...
sciencedaily.com
Work to do as Swansea bid to change the record
Swansea City have shown signs of promise under boss Vitor Matos, but there is work to do if they are to make genuine progress next season.
bbc.com
Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land
Exclusive: Minister says proposals show government’s ambition, as it faces unprecedented pressure from GreensTree nurseries could be built at prisons and military ranges could be turned into heathl...
theguardian.com
RFK Jr.’s New Podcast Is as Weird as You’d Expect
The first two episodes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast feature him discoursing on food with a reality-TV chef and, for some reason, Mike Tyson. Vaccines are not on the agenda.
wired.com
Do Lightsaber Blades Have Mass?
On Star Wars Day, we put to rest a question that has bedeviled sci-fi nerds for years.
wired.com
Iran says it fired missiles at US warship to prevent it entering Hormuz
Iranian state media says two missiles have struck a US navy destroyer to prevent it entering the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Iran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Iran’s Blockade
Ships have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for weeks after Iran effectively blockaded the waterway at the start of the war with the United States and Israel.
nytimes.com
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
bbc.com
A Federal Worker Was Fired for Filming DOGE. Now She’s Running for Congress
Alexis Goldstein, a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employee, was fired this year for recording DOGE’s incursion into the agency.
wired.com
Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade
Damage to a high-rise residential building after a drone attack in Moscow on Monday.
nytimes.com
The Devil Wears Prada 2: bitchy one-liners, devious double-crossing and Lady Gaga – discuss with spoilers
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway shine in frothy sequel that smartly comments on struggling media industryThis article contains spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada 2The Devil Wears Prada 2 review – a...
theguardian.com
Self Driver review – driver who signs up for sinister app offers Travis Bickle take on the gig economy
A desperate cabbie joins a service that directs him down a shadowy path in this interesting, less-is-more satirical thrillerCanadian film-maker Michael Pierro makes his feature debut with this low-...
theguardian.com
Ouster’s new color lidar is coming to replace cameras
A sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a "holy grail," Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch.
techcrunch.com
Can Listening to ‘Subliminals’ Make You Beautiful? Plenty of Women Believe It
As young men pursue radical methods of “looksmaxxing,” young women are discovering a world of YouTube and TikTok videos that promise glow-ups through ASMR affirmations.
wired.com
NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence
The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Scientists turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using sunlight
Scientists are using sunlight to turn plastic waste into clean fuels like hydrogen, offering a breakthrough solution to both pollution and energy challenges. While still in development, the approac...
sciencedaily.com
Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You
A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.
wired.com
What an Inquiry into Hong Kong’s Deadly Apartment Fire Has Revealed
Wang Fuk Court, in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, in April.
nytimes.com
MIT scientists finally reveal the hidden structure of a mysterious high-tech material
For decades, relaxor ferroelectrics have powered everything from medical ultrasounds to sonar systems, yet their inner atomic structure remained a mystery—until now. Researchers have finally mapped...
sciencedaily.com
Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?
Trump orders new Hormuz mission after Iran says it receives US response to its peace proposal.
aljazeera.com
With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank
Mourners carrying the body of Amir Odeh, 28, who was killed in an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Qusra, in the West Bank, in March.
nytimes.com
Inside The Old Skydiving Plane Hunting Drones in Ukraine
As Russian drones overwhelm Ukraine’s vast air defenses, civilian volunteers are stepping in to take them down. The New York Times takes flight with a crew that’s turned an old skydiving plane into...
nytimes.com
Reform’s toxic thinking has infected Scottish politics – this week’s Holyrood elections will tell us how badly | Jasmeen Kanwal
For so long, the Scottish government has made a point of welcoming migrants. But I now see troubling changes in my countryJasmeen Kanwal is an educator and writer who lives in EdinburghAs Scotland...
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‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds
Louisiana’s cultural hotspot could be surrounded by Gulf of Mexico before end of this century, authors sayThe process of relocating people from New Orleans should start immediately as the city has...
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‘As reassuring as a warm hug’: why Donnie Darko is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their most rewatched comfort films is an unusual journey back to the 1980s through the lens of the early 2000sIf the stereotypical feelgood mov...
theguardian.com
With Alcaraz out of the French Open is it now Sinner vs the rest of the world?
"It's Jannik Sinner vs the rest of the world." With Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open through injury, what does it mean for tennis?
skysports.com
Welcome to the Great American Satellite Age
A new generation of satellite startups in San Francisco is racing to capitalize on recent technological breakthroughs in space-based data collection and communications.
wired.com
Fixing mega-leaks of methane would hugely boost energy stock amid crisis, report says
International Energy Agency analysis shows methane leaks remained at near-record highs in 2025Methane emissions from the energy sector remained at near record levels in 2025, the International Ener...
theguardian.com
West Ham's relegation chances DOUBLE after swing weekend
West Ham's chances of relegation to the Championship have doubled in the space of 48 hours after a swing weekend in the battle for the final survival spot.
skysports.com
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.
bbc.com
The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.
npr.org
The Best Star Wars Gifts for Everyone, From Padawans to Jedi Masters (2026)
These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone, from Padawan fans to Jedi masters.
wired.com
After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice
Lee Chun Ho (right), his father, and Mr. Lee’s sister-in-law outside Wang Fuk Court in April. Mr. Lee’s mother had been in a residents’ group that helped voice concerns about the safety of renovati...
nytimes.com
Tender review – modern masculinity laid bare in pumped-up strip club drama
Soho theatre, LondonDirected with swagger and finesse by Matthew Xia, Dave Harris’s play explores sex, pleasure, parenthood and what makes a manThere are two kinds of people in the world – those wh...
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One Leg on Earth by ’Pemi Aguda review – a powerfully eerie portrait of Lagos
A young pregnant woman is assailed by dark visions of sisterhood in a novel splicing eco-horror, cosmic distress and ideas of the monstrous feminineRealism, contrary to appearances, isn’t a form cl...
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Breakwater review – troubled souls cross class and age barriers in nicely judged debut feature
An Oxford theology student and a middle-aged fisher are drawn together despite their many differences in an ambitious first film from Max MorganThis evocative debut feature from Max Morgan is a fil...
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Starmer says UK opening talks with EU on joining €90bn loan scheme for Ukraine – UK politics live
The prime minister is backing the deal as it would allow British firms to access the contracts funded by the loanGood morning. In the UK many MPs will be spending the bank holiday campaigning for t...
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Allen leads Cavs into semi-finals for third straight season as Pistons make history
Jarrett Allen sent the Cleveland Cavaliers into the Eastern Conference semi-finals for the third straight season as the Detroit Pistons won their first playoff series in 18 years.
skysports.com
Dominant Korda cruises to victory in Mexico
World number one Nelly Korda goes 69 holes without a bogey as she cruises to a four-shot victory in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in Mexico.
bbc.com
Nicolas Sauvage is betting on the boring parts of AI
The portfolio he has assembled since 2019 is dotted with technologies that have become more widely interesting to VCs over the last year:
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Lasers, hawks and even guns haven’t solved the UK’s pigeon problem. There is a better way | Sydney Lobe
Councils spend heavily on grisly yet ineffective methods. Why won’t they consider a proven, low-cost and humane strategy?By some estimates there are almost 3 million pigeons residing in London, whi...
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‘My generation have deluded themselves’: ex-Vampire Weekender Rostam on pop, protest and life as an Iranian-American
Inspired in part by Zohran Mamdani’s NY mayorship, Rostam Batmanglij’s gorgeous new album fuses Americana with sounds of the Middle East. So why isn’t his mum happy?The first song Rostam Batmanglij...
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Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.
aljazeera.com
Eric Holder on SCOTUS decision that could reduce Black congressional representation
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Eric Holder, chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, about a Supreme Court decision that paves the way for a drop in Black representation in Congress.
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How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder
Eric Holder, chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about a Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way for a drop in Black representation in C...
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Iran and the Revolution by Homa Katouzian review – how the Islamic Republic was born
A landmark new account of the 1979 revolution sets current events in contextAs Wordsworth found in Paris after 1789, revolutions are deeply enthralling. There is nothing so bold, so self-sacri...
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Hugh Bonneville takes on Sherlock Holmes: best podcasts of the week
The Paddington star narrates an eerie adaptation of an Arthur Conan Doyle classic. Plus a worrying series about the US tech company at the heart of the NHS Continue reading...
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Rise of the Conqueror review – Gladiator meets throat singing as Mongol hordes ride out
Christian Mortensen takes up arms as the 14th-century kingmaker Timur but could do with a stronger force behind him and a better beard in frontThe western-produced Greco-Judeo-Roman epic has been w...
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Sketches of Spain at arms: Sim, the anarchist illustrator who drew the civil war from the frontline
José Luis Rey Vila’s powerful sketches of street battles and wearied soldiers brought the conflict to the world. A new show in Barcelona celebrates his overlooked legacyPablo Picasso may be the art...
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Yes, the king's US visit will go down in history: it marked the death throes of an old era | Nesrine Malik
Both nations are tarred by irreconcilable crises that could unravel democracy itself – sanity and stability have never felt further from reachA feature of living at the end of an era is that some e...
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Mummy, is this a video game? The dangers of showing kids art on a screen
The rise of multisensory installations like Frameless are an inspiring way for children to interact with art – but do they risk making the real thing seem less exciting? You know Hieronymus Bosch’s...
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Country diary 1951: Into the woods on the capital’s edge
9 May 1951: Walking among fine oaks and beeches it is difficult to realise that one is so near to the sprawling mass of Greater LondonLONDON: Early this morning a cuckoo was calling from the outski...
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In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting
In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who've denied election results are running for offices that have a direct role in certifying future elections, a new report finds.
npr.org
Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands
Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.
aljazeera.com
How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine
A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.
nytimes.com
Why are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Family members of people recruited by Russia for the war in Ukraine protested in Nairobi, Kenya, in March. The lack of information on missing loved ones spurred their appeal to lawmakers.
nytimes.com
Record-Setting Retreat of Hektoria Glacier
Scientists relied on satellite data to understand how the Antarctic glacier lost so much ice so rapidly.
nasa.gov
How America’s retail army came to rule the stock market
Unbowed by the Iran war and other shocks, individual investors are buying their way to new heights of influence
ft.com
How the UK’s ‘King of Trainers’ ran into trouble
The athleisure boom turned JD Sports into a global powerhouse but slowing sales have led to conflict in the boardroom
ft.com
Gilt traders warn of ‘swing to the left’ as Labour faces electoral losses
Investors warn loosening fiscal rules or change of prime minister could add to pressure on UK borrowing costs
ft.com
Airlines slash flights as fuel shortage fears mount
Millions of seats cut as Middle East crisis throws global travel into disarray
ft.com
Who are Reform UK’s voters?
Six Britons tell the FT about what attracts them to Nigel Farage’s populist party, which is ahead in opinion polls
ft.com
Can the Greens and Reform win big in London? podcast
This week Politics Weekly is on the road with the Greens in Hackney and Reform UK in Bromley ahead of the local elections to see why people are turning their backs on the traditional parties in Lon...
theguardian.com
‘Voting Green will stop Reform’: party eyes kingmaker role in Wales
With Plaid Cymru set to end Labour dominance, activists say the Greens could hold the balance of power in the next SeneddThe church hall in Cardiff’s Canton neighbourhood was packed with Green part...
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Iran’s covert war on opponents abroad
Experts say Tehran is likely to eventually seek retaliation against senior figures over the US-Israeli war
ft.com
Next stop – infinity! My transcendental experience on Japan’s ‘art island’ guided by its master Lee Ufan
Is this the ultimate location for contemplative art? Our writer travels to the legendary island of Naoshima – and meets the great creator of its most spellbinding works. Will he step through the ar...
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‘It’s a world heritage site, but it’s my home’: the last resident of Casa Milà on life in Gaudí’s masterwork
Ana Viladomiu has been a ‘privileged’ resident of the once derided, now revered Barcelona apartment building for almost 40 yearsImagine that you live in an enormous, beautiful apartment designed by...
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This simple blood test might detect depression before symptoms appear
A new study suggests depression may soon be detectable through a simple blood test—by tracking how certain immune cells age. Researchers found that accelerated aging in monocytes, a type of white b...
sciencedaily.com
‘Y’all are pissin’ me off’: The Pitt star Isa Briones tells ‘disrespectful’ fans to stop shouting at her during Broadway show
Actor who plays Dr Trinity Santos in popular TV series is starring in musical Just in Time in New YorkThe Pitt star Isa Briones has issued a strong message to fans who have taken to shouting refere...
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Asia’s economic pain deepens as Iran war drags on
Sharp rise in inflation is hitting growth outlook for region heavily dependent on imported energy
ft.com
Evolution isn’t random. Scientists find the same genes used for 120 million years
Evolution seems to follow a script more often than expected. Researchers found that distantly related butterflies and moths have reused the same pair of genes for over 120 million years to produce...
sciencedaily.com
Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Tehran says Trump’s Hormuz mission violates ceasefire
Iran protests as Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
The End of the Axis of Abraham
The Arab Gulf and Israel have different visions for a new Middle East.
foreignaffairs.com
Why the Next India-Pakistan War Will Escalate
America will struggle to contain it.