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Trump-Xi summit: The US president brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no sweeping trade breakthroughs.

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Ban private jets and cut speed limits to avert UK fuel crisis, say campaigners

Climate and transport organisations warn ministers not to ‘sleepwalk into crisis’ amid Iran war oil and gas shortages

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Cerebras stock falls after blockbuster IPO debut — here's what's happening

Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.

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Trump-Xi summit: the 3 big takeaways from historic meeting in Beijing

The two-day meeting wrapped up Friday, setting the tone for further U.S.-China talks this year.

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Andy Burnham has path to challenge PM but must win byelection first

Greater Manchester mayor would need to win Makerfield seat before launching campaign for Labour leadership

CNBC

Oil prices jump after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks

Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America

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RTX 5090 + M4 MacBook Air: Can it Game?

What if you could strap a full desktop GPU to your MacBook Air? Turns out, you can.

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Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China this week for two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after a year of heightened trad...

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Closing arguments conclude in Musk v. Altman, jury to deliberate next week

The jury's verdict in Musk v. Altman will be advisory, and deliberations are set to begin on Monday.

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OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to fe...

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has enlisted an outside law firm to work through its options.

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Elon Musk's SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger | TechCrunch

More than 50 employees have reportedly left Elon Musk’s newly merged SpaceXAI since February, raising questions about burnout, leadership changes...

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Is Andy Burnham about to return to Westminster? - podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what the Greater Manchester mayor’s potential return to parliament could mean for Starmer, Labour and the c...

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The Guardian view on a cabinet resignation: Labour’s leadership crisis is really an identity cr...

Editorial: The prospect of a contest exposes a deeper truth: the party’s problems go far beyond Keir Starmer

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What would potential Labour leadership candidates do differently to Starmer?

We look at the stances on key issues of Andy Burnham, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting

CNBC

Cerebras IPO mints two billionaires, sets stage for potential AI wave

Cerebras closed its first day of trading with a market cap close to $100 billion and turned two co-founders into billionaires in the process.

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Chinese parts are already in U.S. cars as lawmakers warn Trump against China auto deal

Trump-Xi talks spark bipartisan warnings over Chinese automakers, U.S. auto jobs, connected vehicles and China’s growing role in the supply chain.

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First public macOS kernel memory corruption exploit on Apple M5

Apple spent five years building hardware and software to make memory corruption exploits dramatically harder. Our engineers, working together with ...

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Nigel Farage now says £5m from crypto billionaire was ‘reward’ for Brexit push

Reform UK leader offers new explanation for gift, which is under investigation, having first said it was for his security

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Nigel Farage bought £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving £5m gift

Standards watchdog investigating money from crypto billionaire which Reform UK leader now says was ‘reward’ for Brexit

CNBC

China will order 200 Boeing jets, Trump tells Fox News

President Donald Trump told Fox News that China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, according to a clip that aired Thursday.

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Cerebras pops 68% in Nasdaq debut, pushing the AI chipmaker's market cap to $95 billion

Cerebras is taking advantage of a bull market for silicon, as the chipmaker becomes one of the most notable pureplay AI IPOs to date.

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Cuba says it has completely run out of fuel, blames U.S. embargo - UPI.com

Cuba's Vincente de la O Levy said the country's diesel and fuel oil reserves have run totally dry due to the oil embargo imposed by the United States.

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LIVEBLOG: Senate Banking Committee holds key hearing on market structure bill

The Senate Banking Committee will debate amendments before ultimately voting on the market structure legislation on Thursday.

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U.S. senators lament failure to win bipartisan support, yet, on crypto Clarity Act

In the hearing to advance the market structure bill to its next stage, lawmakers from both parties granted lengthy talks hadn't yet found needed co...

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China will work behind the scenes to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

President Trump held talks with President Xi during a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday.

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Wes Streeting’s resignation letter – what he said and what he meant

The key points in the former health secretary’s long letter to Keir Starmer decoded

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What is happening with Keir Starmer’s leadership: at-a-glance

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

CNBC

Xi tells Musk, Tim Cook and other CEOs on Trump's trip: China will 'open wider'

Tesla and Space X boss Elon Musk, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang and Apple CEO Tim Cook were part of Trump's delegation.

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Watch: Angela Rayner settles tax affairs - what now?

BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.

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What was HMRC’s investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs all about?

Findings of inquiry into stamp duty paid on Hove flat crucial to any leadership bid

the Guardian

Leadership rules should ‘not be tweaked’ to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says

Burnham’s backers understood to be lobbying Labour’s NEC who warn against Wes Streeting ‘coronation’

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Starmer will not attempt to block Burnham from standing to be MP in Makerfield - UK politics live

Announcing he would step down as an MP, Labour’s Josh Simons said: ‘I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home’

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Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Former health secretary, who is on the party’s right, says he wants a leadership contest with a broad range of candidates

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Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates as transaction revenue slips

Weaker crypto prices reduced trading activity across the industry, also causing Coinbase and Robinhood to miss Q1 earnings and revenue forecasts.

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UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war

The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

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Why is bitcoin price down? BTC at $79,000 as Xi warns Trump on Taiwan conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump of potential conflict over Taiwan during the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nearly a de...

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Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes

A girl, 12, is among the dead after Russia launched attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say.

BBC Sport

World Cup half-time show: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop's BTS to headline

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

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Fifa World Cup 2026: Leading scientists highlight extreme weather fears

A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players ...

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Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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Higher air fares in Europe "inevitable", says industry head

Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

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Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid

Exclusive: former deputy prime minister says investigation ‘clipped my wings’ as she settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty

the Guardian

‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown a...

As Keir Starmer’s leadership totters, investors warn a Labour leadership contest ignoring public finances and market realpolitik could be disastrous

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Reeves seizes on surprise UK growth as evidence Labour leadership must stay

Chancellor says ‘now not the time to put economic stability at risk’ as ONS records 0.3% growth in first month of Iran war

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Why is Donald Trump meeting with China’s President Xi?

Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing.

CNBC

Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as Trump lands in Beijing for high-stakes Xi meeting

Asia markets traded mixed ahead of closely watched Trump-Xi summit on trade, tariffs and technology restrictions.

CNBC

Xi warns Trump: Mishandling Taiwan will put U.S.-China relationship in 'great jeopardy'

President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.

CNBC

Inside India newsletter: Trump-Xi meeting could test India’s positioning as China counterweight

For more than two decades, consecutive U.S. administrations have seen India as a counterbalance to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

CNBC

In photos: Trump kicks off high-stakes summit with Xi

The high-stakes summit is expected to cover a wide range of contentious topics, including trade, technology, export controls, Taiwan, and the Iran ...

the Guardian

Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

Health secretary’s move to force race sparks scramble on left of Labour for candidate to oppose him

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Anthropic's Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI will anticipate your needs before you know what t...

The head of product for Claude Code and Cowork says that the next big step for AI is proactivity.

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Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran

The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".

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Erik Fleming sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose case

The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction.

CNBC

Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data show

U.S. beer sales slump as higher gas prices squeeze consumers, with convenience stores and high-fuel-cost states seeing the sharpest declines.

CNBC

Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair

In the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, Warsh, 56, won confirmation to take over for Jerome Powell.

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Altman forced to confront claims at OpenAI trial that he's a prolific liar

Very painful": Altman relives his Muskian reaction to losing control over OpenAI.

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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

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The Guardian view on the king’s speech: an agenda for a government that lacks conviction | Edit...

Editorial: Keir Starmer’s programme is fatally limited by the timidity of an election manifesto that shied away from hard arguments

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Trump in China: Traders predict a tariff truce extension and Boeing aircraft purchases

Traders also think it is likely that the president will talk about Iran, despite his comments that the U.S. doesn't need China's help in resolving ...

the Guardian

King’s speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty | John Crace

With the PM’s future numbered in days no wonder Charles might have felt reading out the government’s agenda was not the best use of his time

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UK parliament to probe Nigel Farage’s $6.8 million donation from crypto billionaire

If found guilty of violating the Parliamentary code of conduct, the Reform UK party leader could be suspended from the House of Commons.

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Nigel Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift

The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.

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Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump lands in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.

the Guardian

The king’s speech: what is the government’s legislative agenda for the next 12 months?

Keir Starmer set out bills to abolish NHS England, overhaul Send provision, limit jury trials and forge ties with EU

the Guardian

The key questions for Nigel Farage over £5m gift from crypto-billionaire

Reform UK leader insists the sum did not have to be declared but there are also other aspects of his finances to be addressed

CNBC

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and...

The ruling is a win for Murdaugh, who has adamantly denied killing his wife Maggie and younger son Paul since he found their bodies outside their h...

CNBC

Amazon ditches Rufus chatbot, launches Alexa shopping agent in AI strategy pivot

Amazon introduced Alexa for Shopping, an e-commerce bot that can answer queries and take actions on behalf of users

CNBC

Anduril doubles valuation to over $60 billion as defense tech funding boom continues

The company is working on space-based interceptors for Trump's $185 billion Golden Dome defense system

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Anthropic, OpenAI tokens plunge as AI firms say pre-IPO share transfers are invalid

Tokens on Solana that claim to track the private-market valuations of Anthropic and OpenAI dropped sharply this week after both AI companies warned...

CNBC

Trump arrives in Beijing with CEOs ahead of Xi meetings

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping.

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What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?

Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislation

the Guardian

Nigel Farage faces inquiry over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Watchdog to examine whether Reform UK leader should have declared sum he received before entering parliament

the Guardian

Keir Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech

King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within Labour

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Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as Thursday

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Bitcoin (BTC) price holds below $81,000 with Trump-Xi talks on the horizon

Bitcoin held steady before President Donald Trump's with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

the Guardian

Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Ally of health secretary calls for prime minister to set out timetable for departure ahead of king’s speech

CNBC

China's Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand even as revenue comes in weaker than expected

The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

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Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is p...

No 10 confirms Streeting is still health secretary despite reports he could launch a leadership bid as early as tomorrow

CNBC

European markets open higher, UK gilts rally as PM Starmer defies calls to quit

European stocks bucked the negative sentiment seen in Tuesday's session by opening higher on Wednesday.

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The CFTC is in talks with every major pro sports league to crack down on insider trading

Chairman Michael Selig says the agency has already taken several states to court to prove that sports contracts aren't just betting but that they'r...

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Medicare's new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea | TechCrunch

There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral...

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Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election

Exclusive: Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PM

CNBC

Jensen Huang joins Trump's China trip after the U.S. president called the Nvidia CEO

The U.S. chipmaker executive was not included in earlier lists of business leaders participating in President Donald Trump's trip to China this week.

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Trump-Xi summit: A decade on, the US president returns to a stronger and more assertive China

Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

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Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?

A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

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Keir Starmer to meet Wes Streeting as leadership crisis divides Labour

The meeting comes as four ministers resigned and more than 80 Labour MPs called for Sir Keir to go.

CNBC

For Chinese exporters, Iran worries eclipse tariff woes as Trump, Xi prepare to meet

Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in...

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Musk mulled handing OpenAI to his children, Altman testifies | TechCrunch

OpenAI's CEO recalls a "particularly hair-raising" conversation with the SpaceX founder.

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JPMorgan (JPM) to launch new tokenized fund as Wall Street tokenization race heats up

The global banking giant is expanding its tokenized money market lineup, following BlackRock's similar move just a few days ago.

the Guardian

Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

Downing Street insiders suggest health secretary does not yet have the support for a leadership push

the Guardian

Starmer hopes to regain momentum with unveiling of dozens of bills in king’s speech

Planned legislation includes housing, immigration and energy measures, and comes amid awkwardness with the palace over Charles’s role

CNBC

Auto-state lawmakers seek to keep certain Chinese vehicles out of U.S. as Trump heads to Beijing

Michigan lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to ban Chinese-connected vehicles and technology from the U.S. market over security concerns.

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A powerful crypto indicator just flipped green as bitcoin tests $82,000

The "bull-bear" cycle indicator has shifted for the first time since 2023, signaling a regime change that historically leads to much stronger price...

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Man shot dead by police in Bedford after overnight stand-off

The man, in his 40s, "presented a weapon" after barricading himself inside a house, police say.

CNBC

Google races to put Gemini at the center of Android before Apple’s AI reboot

Google is using its latest Android rollout to position Gemini as the AI layer across phones, Chrome, laptops and cars.

CNBC

Trump doesn't need Congress to restart Iran strikes: Hegseth

The Iran war, now well into its third month, has caused oil prices to soar globally as Iran continues to lock down the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clears way for chair vote

The upper chamber voted to approve Warsh's nomination by a 51-45 vote, on a mostly party-line basis.

CNBC

OpenAI trial recap: Altman testifies he never promised Musk to keep company a nonprofit

Elon Musk is accusing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of trying to 'steal a charity.'

CNBC

The stock market isn't ignoring Iran. It's rising for these three very real reasons

It's time to take a closer look with stocks rallying into the third month of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

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It's not just Iran and oil raising inflation. Prices also are reaccelerating in these other areas

Here's some of the places where prices are rising fast for consumers.

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Live markets: Bitcoin holds $80,000 as stocks sink, yields rise on ugly inflation print

Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.

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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board ahead of expected Chair vote

Warsh’s confirmation to the Fed board positions the crypto-linked investor to replace Jerome Powell as chair amid inflation and digital asset pol...

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What are the agendas of Labour MPs calling for Starmer to step down?

Several tendencies visible amid growing opposition to the prime minister from within parliamentary Labour party

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Labour MPs channel Tory psychodrama as Starmer keeps hiding in plain sight

While some are working out how to get rid of the prime minister, others are already plotting against his rival

the Guardian

Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits

Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could run for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand aside

the Guardian

Labour plotters v stubborn Starmer: will he resign? – The Latest

Keir Starmer insists he’s not going anywhere, but with several ministers resigning and more than 80 MPs calling for him to go, how much longer ha...

CNBC

Five reasons why oil prices haven’t surged higher despite the Iran war

The oil market faces the largest supply disruption in its history, yet prices aren't that high compared to the past. Wall Street analysts have five...

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Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

Last year I said I'd probably never recommend another Bambu Lab printer again. I still use my P1S, but after Bambu Lab started pushing their always...

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Starmer’s on the brink and who knows what will happen next: hope for the best Britain, and prep...

As senior cabinet ministers move against the PM, his words of defiance seem moot. I’m planning ahead – which is more than he ever did, says Gua...

the Guardian

More than 100 Labour MPs sign statement against Starmer leadership challenge

Supporters of PM say it shows he has majority backing after more than 80 MPs call on him to quit

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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency

The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

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BTC news: EBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion bid as bitcoin exposure back in focus

The online marketplace's board called the half-cash, half-stock offer "neither credible nor attractive" Tuesday.

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Investor jitters over Starmer uncertainty drive UK borrowing costs to 28-year high

Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership change

CNBC

Analysis: Iran war hangs over Trump's China trip — and his presidency 

There is no quick fix to the economic and political damage from the war.

CNBC

Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023

The consumer price index was expected to increase by 3.7% annually in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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CleanSpark stock slides 9% as quarterly earnings miss estimates on bitcoin holdings loss

As mining economics become unsustainable, the U.S. bitcoin mining firm is pivoting to lease its massive computing power to the booming artificial i...

CNBC

AI super rally has retail investors acting the most aggressive since trading frenzy during Covid

Retail traders are buying calls in Cboe's "Mag 10" stocks – the big seven plus AMD, Palantir and Broadcom – at the heaviest 10-day clip since 2...

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Pakistan strike on Kabul drug rehabilitation centre: Families want answers

There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

the Guardian

Labour must offer more than ‘better managed decline’ on economy, MPs urge

Soft-left Tribune group issues thinly disguised attack on Keir Starmer, calling for bold policy renewal

the Guardian

Four ministers resign as pressure rises on Starmer to quit

Jess Phillips, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Alex Davies-Jones and Zubir Ahmed join more than 80 MPs calling for PM to go

CNBC

Amazon accelerates delivery race with 30-minute drop-offs in dozens of U.S. cities

Amazon has been gradually speeding up its delivery windows, after getting customers hooked on two-day and next-day shipping.

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The Noisy Room

Only 3% of social media users post toxic content — but Americans estimate 43%. An interactive essay.

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Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge

Ministers rally around embattled leader, who says he will ‘get on with governing’ unless process for challenge is triggered

CNBC

GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs

General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations.

the Guardian

Streeting to meet Starmer on Wednesday as the prime minister defies calls to step down – as it ...

A number of Streeting’s allies resigned from their ministerial posts on Tuesday and called for Keir Starmer to quit

the Guardian

Labour urges London assembly to investigate Zack Polanski over council tax payments

Green party leader admits he may have failed to pay correct amount while living on a houseboat

CNBC

Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi

Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit i...

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Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to October 7

Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.

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Chris Mason: PM confronts his most difficult day as party revolts

A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.

the Guardian

Senior cabinet ministers join 70 Labour MPs in urging Starmer to step down

Exclusive: Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood believed to be among those telling PM to oversee orderly departure hours after he said he would fight ...

CNBC

U.S. crude oil tops $100 again as hope fades for a U.S.-Iran peace deal

Oil prices rose Tuesday amid concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict after President Trump's comments that the ceasefire with Iran is on "li...

CNBC

S&P 500 slips from record Tuesday as chips rally takes a breather and inflation comes in hot: Liv...

Economists polled by Dow Jones were calling for headline CPI to have gained 3.7% from a year earlier.

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EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".

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Starmer arson attacks accused did not intend to endanger life, court hears

A Ukrainian man accused of the attack says he was forced to start the fire after being recruited online.

CNBC

Trump invites Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink and other CEOs to join China trip for Xi summit

Trump invited Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and Blackrock's Larry Fink to join his China trip for talks with Xi Jinping on trade, AI and geop...

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'

The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

TechCrunch

NYT's Wordle to become a TV game show | TechCrunch

The popular mobile puzzle game will become a TV game show next year.

the Guardian

Catherine West backs down from Starmer challenge but urges him to go by September

Backbench MP calls prime minister’s speech ‘too little, too late’ but stops short of moving to stand against him herself

CNBC

Former Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja joins EV battery recycler Redwood Materials

Before joining Redwood Materials, Ahuja served as chief financial and business officer at the drone delivery startup Zipline for about three years.

CNBC

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting Tehran's counterproposal

The testy U.S.-Iran ceasefire began in mid-April after Trump threatened to destroy Iran's "whole civilization" if no deal was struck.

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Washington press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

TechCrunch

TikTok launches an ad-free subscription plan in the UK | TechCrunch

Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.

CNBC

Cole Allen pleads not guilty to trying to assassinate Trump

Allen is accused of trying to kill Trump, transporting firearms interstate, discharging a firearm during an act of violence and assaulting law enfo...

@coindesk

Ripple raises $200 million from Neuberger Berman to expand its Ripple Prime platform

Ripple announced its agreement with the global investment firm Monday, noting that Ripple Prime’s revenue has tripled in the last year., it acqui...

the Guardian

Keir Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong in make-or-break leadership speech

PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challenge

@coindesk

Canton Network’s Digital Asset targets $2 billion valuation in raise led by a16z crypto: Bloomberg

Sources familiar with the matter told the news outlet the fundraiser is expected to close in the coming weeks and that the final amount might vary.

@coindesk

Circle’s Arc blockchain secures $222 million in token presale led by Wall Street giants

Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token at a $3 billion valuation, drawing backing from BlackRock, Apollo and Bullish.

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Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive

An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.

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British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital

The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

CNBC

UK PM Starmer battles for political survival amid leadership challenge as gilt yields rise

Starmer said that key issues of growth, defense, the U.K.'s relationship with Europe and energy must be urgently addressed.

the Guardian

Senior cabinet ministers and more than 70 MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation as speech fai...

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position.

CNBC

Modi says Iran war poses severe risks to India, urges cuts in fuel use and gold purchases

Modi appealed to Indians to cut fuel use, overseas travel and gold purchases as the Middle East conflict exposes India’s heavy reliance on import...

CNBC

China inflation beat estimates in April as Iran war drives producer prices to three-year highs

China has cushioned the worst of the energy shock through its strategic oil stockpiles and a diversified mix of renewable energy sources.

CNBC

Iran says it will 'never bow' as Trump rejects peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East conflict

Washington has sought to press Beijing to lean on Tehran to reopen the strait, though China's appetite to act as a pressure mechanism remains uncle...

the Guardian

Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in King’s speech

Officials reportedly drafting legislation likely to safeguard Britain’s last blast furnaces and save thousands of jobs

CNBC

Brent oil tops $103 after Trump dismisses Iran’s peace proposal response

Oil prices jumped on Monday after Israel warned that the conflict with Iran was still ongoing.

CNBC

S&P 500 rises to fresh record, Micron leads Nvidia and chipmakers higher: Live updates

The three major indexes are coming off a winning weak.

CNBC

Netanyahu says Iran war is 'not over' as Trump rejects latest Iranian offer

The Iran war, dragging into its second month, has spiked oil and gas prices in the U.S. and around the world.

the Guardian

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street

Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’

the Guardian

Starmer faces fight to survive as Streeting and Rayner eye leadership bids

Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call on him to quit

www.bbc.com

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.

the Guardian

Britain’s visceral dislike of Keir Starmer illuminates a problem for his successor | Samuel Earle

There are many good reasons to not like the prime minister. But ours is an age in which hatred is a remarkably popular currency – leaders need a ...

the Guardian

How could Labour remove Keir Starmer? Four possible routes

Replacing a leader is difficult, as Jeremy Corbyn proved – but MPs can apply pressure, publicly or privately

the Guardian

Angela Rayner calls blocking Andy Burnham’s return to parliament a mistake as pressure mounts o...

Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quit

CNBC

Trump rejects Iran's latest counteroffer to end the war: 'I don't like it'

Iran had stressed the need to end the war and lift sanctions on Tehran, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Sunday, citing an informed ...

the Guardian

As leader of the UK’s largest union, I want Labour to succeed – but that means radical change...

If this isn’t to be the last ever Labour government, the party is going to need to reconnect with the labour movement, says Andrea Egan, general ...

CNBC

Evacuation flights leave Tenerife after cruise ship virus outbreak

Eight people on board fell ill, including three who died. Hantavirus is usually spread by rodents but can in rare cases be transmitted person-to-pe...

the Guardian

Plaid Cymru leader says he hopes to be made first minister as early as Tuesday

Rhun ap Iowerth says he hopes his party’s programme for government will get backing from across the Senedd

CNBC

Saudi Aramco first-quarter profit jumps 26% as key pipeline reaches capacity amid Iran war

Aramco says its East-West pipeline has helped to mitigate the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

www.bbc.com

Countries airlift nationals evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship

Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.

CNBC

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

"I think that the matter is coming to an end," Putin told reporters of the Ukraine war.

CNBC

U.S., Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz

Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago.

the Guardian

MPs from Labour’s left to urge Ed Miliband to consider leadership bid

Keir Starmer set to face challenge as former minister says she will trigger race if no cabinet minister comes forward

@coindesk

Emerging-market users are treating crypto exchanges like banking apps, Binance says

One point three billion adults lack financial services, 4.7 billion lack credit, and 1.4 billion savers in low-income nations earn no deposit inter...

@coindesk

Crypto industry cheers Senate Clarity Act markup date as market structure push resumes

The bill's progress follows talks on jurisdiction, consumer/developer protections, and stablecoin rewards, with crypto firms backing a yield compro...

CNBC

Nvidia embraces role of AI investor, pushing past $40 billion in equity bets this year

Nvidia is pouring billions of dollars at a time into companies across the AI infrastructure stack, while also signing commercial deals with them.

CNBC

U.S. sanctions companies and individuals in the Middle East and China for helping Iran

The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus and the United Arab Emirates.

@coindesk

Crypto wallets are being rebuilt for AI agents, Trust Wallet and Mesh executives say at Consensus...

Trust Wallet CEO Felix Fan and Mesh CTO Arjun Mukherjee said AI agents are creating a new role for crypto wallets.

CNBC

MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak: A luxury expedition cruise boom and new world of remote travel risks

Remote expedition cruises to destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic are booming, but the deadly hantavirus aboard MV Hondius is a reminder of ...

CNBC

The Iran war will change global energy markets in these important ways, oil executives say

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil with the shortage growing worse every day.

the Guardian

British leader Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy election losses

Labour party loses more than 1,400 English council seats and crashes out in Welsh and Scottish parliament votes

CNBC

Consumer sentiment falls to fresh record low in May as surging gas prices hit outlook

Surging gas prices due to the Iran war sent consumer sentiment to a new low in the early part of May.

@coindesk

Senate Banking Committee plans to hold Clarity Act hearing on Thursday

The Senate Banking Committee announced it would hold its markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14.

www.bbc.com

Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Russia's Victory Day parade

The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

the Guardian

Labour MP says she will trigger leadership contest by Monday if cabinet does not launch challenge...

Catherine West says she will try to get the necessary signatures herself to trigger a leadership contest

the Guardian

Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds

Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyed

www.bbc.com

Attenborough at 100: King Charles sends birthday message with help from 'friends'

In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.

www.bbc.com

Attenborough at 100: Prince William congratulates Sir David on 'remarkable milestone'

The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.

the Guardian

John Swinney urges Starmer to show Scotland ‘greater respect’ after SNP victory

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beaten in election as count puts his party on 17 seats, a tie with Reform

the Guardian

These election results don’t mean tacking left or right, but delivering for the whole country |...

In the coming days I will be setting out our path to break with the status quo once and for all by building a stronger and fairer UK, says the prim...

www.bbc.com

David Attenborough: King and Queen lead tributes for 100th birthday

The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

the Guardian

Plaid Cymru wins Welsh Senedd elections, ending 100 years of Labour control

Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says he is ready to become first minister and form next Welsh government

the Guardian

2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

Keir Starmer’s party has lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England

www.bbc.com

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire

It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi...

the Guardian

Keir Starmer under pressure to agree exit plan after election mauling

Senior Labour MPs urge prime minister to step down within year as party loses control of 25 English council and humbled in Wales

the Guardian

Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains

Party makes gains in Labour and Tory heartland areas but one pollster says results suggest Reform may have peaked

www.bbc.com

Nigel Farage: Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics

Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.

the Guardian

What next for Labour as Reform wins big in local elections? – The Latest

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has made substantial gains in local elections while Labour suffered heavy losses. Is the era of two-party politics over?...

the Guardian

Reform UK gains at Labour’s expense in local elections – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the local and devolved election results

TechCrunch

Pentagon releases UFO files on new website | TechCrunch

The Defense Department has released a collection of UFO files with images, videos, and documents on war.gov/ufo.

the Guardian

What do the unfolding local election results mean? Our panel responds

Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski have reason to celebrate – but what next for Labour and the Tories now that the two-party system has been demolished?

the Guardian

Starmer will hope he’s dodged the axe for now – but these elections leave Britain more fragme...

Even if all the results were not as catastrophic as expected for Labour, the writing is on the wall for the old ways of doing politics, says Guardi...

@coindesk

Coinbase disruption tied to AWS outage draws criticism amid staff layoffs and Q1 losses

Coinbase says the outage has been fully resolved but that it will investigate the incident fully.

CNBC

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting push in blow to Democrats

In the ongoing redistricting wars, Virginia was seen as an opportunity for Democrats to pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in the 2026 midter...

@coindesk

Coinbase (COIN) bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings miss

Analysts say Coinbase’s long-term growth may depend more on stablecoins and U.S. crypto legislation than a rebound in trading activity.

CNBC

Cost of living crunch hurts UK PM Starmer in local elections

Early local election results in the U.K. indicate a backlash against the government, as cost of living pressures have once again dominated politica...

www.bbc.com

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK

Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

News Release : May 8, 2026 "Notice Regarding Price Revisions for Nintendo Products and Services"

Press release of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

@coindesk

Bitcoin slips below $80,000: Why the 'Trump rally' is hitting a wall of profit-taking

CryptoQuant says traders are cashing out into strength, Enflux ties the move to easing Hormuz tensions, while Glassnode argues bitcoin has reclaime...

www.bbc.com

What early election results show us in maps and charts

See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.

the Guardian

Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour

Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’

@coindesk

Bitcoin slips to $79,000, DOGE leads majors losses as negative funding rates set 10-year record

Bitcoin pulled back from this week's $81,500 high after U.S. forces fired on Iranian targets, while crypto futures markets logged their 67th straig...

@coindesk

Arbitrum approves $71 Million ETH release despite U.S. seizure fight

DAO delegates approved releasing exploit-frozen ETH to an Aave-led recovery effort, though Arbitrum’s governance rules delay any transfer for at ...

CNBC

Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths

Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.

CNBC

‘Not a Chance Hormuz Opens’: How Wall Street’s new NACHO trade bets on a prolonged oil shock

Traders are embracing the “NACHO” trade, betting Hormuz disruptions and elevated oil prices will persist longer than expected.

the Guardian

2026 UK elections: full results from local, Scottish and Welsh votes

From devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your area

the Guardian

Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains

Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditc...

www.bbc.com

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

CNBC

Oil prices fall below $100 as Trump insists ceasefire still intact after U.S.-Iran exchange fire

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was unraveling.

CNBC

U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first

CENTCOM's statement does not mention the status of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which has already been frayed by repeated claims that its terms are bei...

www.bbc.com

Trump threatens 'much higher' tariffs on EU by 4 of July

Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

the Guardian

Polls close in elections across England, Scotland and Wales

Results of elections for councils in England, the Senedd in Wales and the Scottish parliament could transform Great Britain’s political landscape

the Guardian

Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales as Reform surges in English council elections and Greens ...

Welsh Labour leader and first minister Eluned Morgan loses seat with party pushed into third place behind Plaid Cymru and Reform

@coindesk

Coinbase stock drops 4% after Q1 revenue miss as crypto trading slows

The crypto platform missed earnings and revenue estimates as falling digital asset prices weighed on trading activity and investor sentiment.

CNBC

Iran still reviewing new U.S. peace proposal as Trump predicts war will 'be over quickly': Reports

Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee reportedly said Tehran would not let the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz with "an unrealistic plan."

CNBC

Shell CEO says oil market is short nearly 1 billion barrels due to Iran war and the hole deepens ...

The oil market hopes the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore energy shipments.

CNBC

Airbnb tops revenue estimates, but Middle East cancellations rise due to Iran war

Airbnb reported mixed first-quarter results after the bell on Thursday and warned of regional weakness due to the war in Iran.

@coindesk

CZ floats Binance.US revival to give U.S. users access to global crypto liquidity

Zhao positioned BNB Chain as the optimal payments rail for automated transactions between AI agents, noting that current U.S. policies are improvin...

www.bbc.com

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says

Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.

CNBC

S&P 500 pulls back from record as oil prices gain momentum: Live updates

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied yet again to new intraday and record closing highs on Wednesday.

@coindesk

Vitalik Buterin gets sandwiched by 'JaredfromSubway' as Ethereum MEV risks linger

The Ethereum co-founder, who has spent months campaigning against toxic MEV with proposals for encrypted mempools, just had one of his own swaps fr...

www.bbc.com

US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note

Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.

the Guardian

Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections

Local, mayoral and parliamentary contests could upend political landscape as Reform, Greens and Lib Dems surge

paulkrugman.substack.com

Grand Theft Oil Futures

Insider traders keep making a killing at our expense

the Guardian

Local elections results timeline: when do the key battlegrounds across England, Wales and Scotlan...

Labour is resigned to losses but who its voters switch to will be crucial in shaping the new political landscape

the Guardian

‘Trauma trackers’ to monitor toll of job on police officers in England and Wales

Ministers to mandate use of tools that record individuals’ cumulative exposure to harrowing incidents

CNBC

Shipping giant boss warns Iran war will have bigger impact in coming months as customers face pri...

Maersk said the Iran war had introduced an "additional layer of uncertainty" as it reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday.

CNBC

Oil prices fall below $100 as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks

Oil prices fell Thursday, as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid concerns over renewed tensions between Ir...

CNBC

Whirlpool says Iran war causing 'recession-level industry decline.' The shares are down 12%

"War in Iran resulted in recession-level industry decline in the U.S. as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and March," the company said.

BBC Sport

Gianni Infantino: Fifa president offers $2m World Cup ticket buyers 'a hot dog and a Coke'

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for $2m.

CNBC

This oil tanker stock has outperformed. Bank of America sees more gains, even if U.S.-Iran war ends

The bank upgraded the oil transport name to buy from underperform.

www.bbc.com

Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher

The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

CNBC

Asian Development Bank's $70 billion energy and digital infra push puts Southeast Asia center stage

Southeast Asia to benefit significantly from Asian Development Bank's $70 billion new energy and digital infrastructure plan in Asia and the Pacifi...

CNBC

Shell tops profit estimates as Iran war boosts oil price, cuts share buybacks

Britain's Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit as the Iran war sent fossil fuel prices soaring.

the Guardian

Cut UK speed limits to reduce Iran war impact on consumers, thinktank urges

Cap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR says

CNBC

It’s not just Big Oil. Wind giants welcome profit beats as Iran war spurs energy pivot

Norway's Equinor told CNBC that the company expects the Iran war to deliver a boost to its transition industries.

@coindesk

Dogecoin slides 4%, bitcoin rally pauses as Iran ceasefire optimism lifts equities

Crypto majors took a breather Thursday after a strong run, with bitcoin holding around $81,000 and ether slipping below $2,330 as global equities p...

www.bbc.com

Trump says war will be 'over quickly' as Iran considers 14-point US proposal

Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".

www.bbc.com

Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats

There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

www.bbc.com

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire

Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

CNBC

Japan's Nikkei 225 tops 62,000 for the first time as Asia markets look past Trump’s Iran threats

Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East.

www.bbc.com

Hantavirus: What is the cruise ship virus and how is it spread?

The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been confirmed in some passengers.

Business Matters

UK businesses brace for jet fuel rationing as Goldman Sachs warns of 'critical' supply crunch

Goldman Sachs warns the UK is Europe's most exposed economy to a jet fuel crisis, with rationing looming as Strait of Hormuz closure hits airlines,...

@coindesk

White House targets July 4 for Clarity Act passage, says crypto adviser Patrick Witt

The executive director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets said the Senate Banking Committee hearing will happen this month o...

@coindesk

U.S. Bitcoin Reserve update coming in 'next few weeks," White House adviser says

White House digital-assets adviser Patrick Witt cited a recent exploit involving assets held by the U.S. Marshals as proof federal crypto holdings ...

TechCrunch

How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman | TechCrunch

Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.

CNBC

Will Elon Musk win his lawsuit against Sam Altman's OpenAI? Here's what prediction markets think

Out of all live events related to Elon Musk, trading activity on his suit against OpenAI is the second highest out of all contracts related to the ...

CNBC

AMD's Su explains what's behind massive forecast change as stock roars 19% on earnings

CEO Lisa Su highlighted the growing demand for central processing units, doubling her long-term forecast after strong first-quarter earnings.

CNBC

The incredible chip sector rally is leaving behind its most notable stock. What's wrong with Nvidia?

The GPU-maker is flat since April 27, while Intel and Micron have popped more than 30% in that time.

www.bbc.com

Britons on hantavirus cruise ship face 45 days of self-isolation

Two Brits are currently self-isolating in the UK after potential exposure, while a 56-year-old British man is in a stable condition after being eva...

CNBC

Iran war threatens jet fuel shortage that could disrupt summer travel in Asia and Europe

Oil executives have warned that the supply disruption in the Middle East will soon cause actual fuel shortages in some parts of the world.

CNBC

Snap issues cautious guidance as Perplexity deal ends, Middle East 'geopolitical situation' cause...

Snap reported first-quarter earnings and provided cautious sales guidance while revealing it no longer has a deal with the generative AI startup Pe...

CNN

CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87 | CNN

Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefull...

@coindesk

Anthropic signs Elon Musk's SpaceX for Colossus 1 compute ahead of June IPO

The Claude maker said Wednesday it would use all the compute capacity at SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center, the latest partnership stitched onto its ...

CNBC

Elon Musk's Terafab chip factory in Texas could cost up to $119 billion, filing shows

Elon Musk's giant Terafab facility in Texas could cost up to $119 billion, with hopes of manufacturing chips for Tesla, SpaceX and xAI

the Guardian

Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens

Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month

CNBC

Airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in month after Iran war started, U.S. government says

U.S. airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday show.

CNBC

Even if an Iran deal calms energy markets, one oil stock can still stand out

Shell plc (SHEL), along with other large integrated oil companies, have benefited from higher oil prices and should warrant investor attention.

@AnthropicAI

Higher usage limits for Claude and a compute deal with SpaceX

We’ve raised Claude's usage limits and agreed a new compute partnership with SpaceX that will substantially increase our capacity in the near term.

www.bbc.com

Ted Turner: CNN founder dies at 87

The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

the Guardian

Airlines among companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows

Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra materials costs

CNBC

Trump says Iran will be bombed at a 'much higher level' if it doesn't agree to peace deal

Washington reportedly expects responses from Tehran on several key points within the next 48 hours.

www.bbc.com

How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel tore through Lebanon

The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

CNBC

Dow surges 600 points, S&P 500 posts first close above 7,300 as traders hope for Iran deal: Live ...

Stocks rose on Wednesday following a report that the U.S. and Iran were nearing an agreement to end the war.

the Guardian

Zack Polanski says he was wrong to call himself a Red Cross spokesperson

Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity grows

the Guardian

Lib Dems accuse Badenoch of being willing to ‘put Farage in No 10’ after she hints she would ...

Conservative leader says her party ‘are willing to work with people who will help deliver Conservative policies’

@coindesk

Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling BTC to fund dividend obligations

Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor signalling a potential bitcoin sale to cover $1.5 billion in annual dividend obligations sent MSTR down ...

@coindesk

Bitcoin approaches $82,000 as oil crashes 6% on fresh Iran peace deal hopes

Bitcoin climbed toward $82,000 alongside a more than 1% rise in Nasdaq futures amid reports of progress toward a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understa...

www.bbc.com

Next to raise prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs

No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

CNBC

Lufthansa faces nearly $2 billion in extra fuel costs amid Middle East conflict

Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, is taking on additional fuel costs as the Middle East conflict poses 'enormous challenges.'

CNBC

China presses Iran against resuming war, urges Hormuz reopening ahead of Trump-Xi summit

China called for a "prompt resumption of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz," though that point was absent in Iran's statement.

www.bbc.com

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.

@coindesk

AI agents are breaking web economics, but Cloudflare says x402 can help

The company’s Chief Strategy Officer said that more than half of internet traffic is now non-human, but that the x402 Foundation is building the ...

www.bbc.com

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

CNBC

Oil prices fall more than 6% as U.S. and Iran appear close to deal to end war

Oil prices fell sharply after Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran were closing in on an agreement to bring an end to the conflict.

CNBC

Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress

President Donald Trump said he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's bid to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

@coindesk

Strategy weighs selling bitcoin to fund dividends amid Q1 net loss

Michael Saylor proposes using bitcoin sales to support dividends, as Strategy reported a $12.54 billion Q1 loss.

www.bbc.com

Trump says 'Project Freedom' to be paused 'for a short period of time'

"Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.

@coindesk

Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap

Payward and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi says the exchange is “80% ready” to go public, as a new partnership with MoneyGram aims to expand access ...

www.bbc.com

Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'

Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.

CNBC

U.S. says 'Project Freedom' will reopen Hormuz Strait for commerce. Experts are skeptical

President Donald Trump announced the operation Sunday, saying the U.S. will "guide" ships stuck due to the Iran war through the Strait of Hormuz.

the Guardian

Farage deploys the rottweiler to distract from awkward £5m gift story | John Crace

Zia Yusuf’s mad idea of building migrant detention centres exclusively in areas that vote Green works a treat

www.bbc.com

Palestine Action activists guilty of Elbit Systems site raid

The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.

@coindesk

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment

The crypto market structure Clarity Act needs to get to its next step, a Senate hearing, this month to have a reasonable chance, Garlinghouse said.

the Guardian

UK’s long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998

Rise in bond yields due to fuel prices and political stability concerns will eat away at Rachel Reeves’s fiscal headroom

the Guardian

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas

Former leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptable

CNBC

Trump admin moves further into AI oversight, will test Google, Microsoft and xAI models

The White House is also considering a new AI working group that would explore potential oversight and vet models before release, CNBC confirmed.

www.bbc.com

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

CNBC

Maersk says ship passed through Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection

It comes as the U.S. Navy seeks to deliver on President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" initiative.

CNBC

Trump shrugged off an apparent Iran ceasefire violation. Traders say that's bullish

Traders on the Street are taking this as a bullish sign that Trump may be looking for an off-ramp to the conflict — which would give stocks a boo...

CNBC

Central banks risk a recession by raising rates to tackle Iran oil shock, strategist warns

Central banks are widely expected to raise interest rates in a bid to temper soaring energy prices.

CNBC

Hegseth says 'the ceasefire is not over' after U.S., Iran exchange fire

DOD expected "some churn at the beginning" of "Project Freedom," Defense Sec. Hegseth said, referring to an effort to move ships through the Strait...

@coindesk

Crypto platform Bullish to buy transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion, building tokenized secur...

The deal brings a regulated transfer agent into the Bullish stack, expanding the firm's end-to-end tokenization capabilities.

@coindesk

Andreessen Horowitz's new $2.2 billion crypto fund is chasing stablecoins, DeFi, and the builders...

The new fund arrives as firms like Haun Ventures raise $1 billion and VC firms adapt to an AI-driven shift in capital.

@coindesk

Standard Chartered expands further into crypto with stake in GSR at $1 billion valuation

SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s venture capital division takes a $150 million stake in crypto trading firm GSR at a valuation of more than $1 b...

www.bbc.com

Counter-terror investigation into east London synagogue fire

The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.

@coindesk

Coinbase latest crypto firm to slash staff citing market conditions and AI shift. Reduces it by 14%.

Brian Armstrong, the CEO at Coinbase, lays off roughly 660 employees citing market conditions and a pivot to AI for greater efficiency.

CNBC

Secret Service officer arrested for indecent exposure in Miami after Trump golf event

Secret Service Officer John Spillman has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest, which in Miami.

the Guardian

Badenoch defends seeking a ban on pro-Palestine marches but not Tommy Robinson ones – as it hap...

Tory leader says the protests are ‘not the same’

CNBC

European stocks mixed as Iran war concerns weigh on sentiment

European stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors digest the latest developments in the Iran war.

www.bbc.com

China: 26 dead after explosion at fireworks factory

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

www.bbc.com

US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility

Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.

CNBC

S&P 500 closes at a fresh record as stocks catch a tailwind from falling oil prices: Live updates

U.S. stocks were higher on Tuesday, while oil prices slid as traders reacted to a number of solid earnings results.

@coindesk

BTC tests $80,000 as Asia’s bid fades and Hong Kong AI IPOs surge

Western desks are carrying the BTC rally alone, with Friday’s jobs report the next test.

the Guardian

‘A test of our values’: Starmer to call for whole-society response to rising antisemitism

PM will say responsibility to stand with Jewish communities lies with ‘every one of us’ at event on Tuesday

CNBC

Oil prices fall after U.S. says Iran ceasefire remains in place despite UAE attacks

Oil prices declined on Tuesday, retreating from sharp gains in the previous session.

the Guardian

Starmer lauds £78bn EU loan for Ukraine amid increased Trump tensions

Prime minister uses European Political Community summit to begin negotiations for UK participation in scheme

@coindesk

DTCC sets October launch for tokenized securities platform in Wall Street blockchain push

Clearing giant's move toward live tokenization market adds weight to Wall Street's blockchain push.

CNBC

SEC and Elon Musk agree to settle lawsuit over Twitter buyout in 2022

The SEC and Elon Musk agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the regulator last year against the world's richest person.

@coindesk

Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit

World Liberty alleged that Sun engaged in short-selling, straw purchases and defamation.

www.bbc.com

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz

What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

@coindesk

BTC, GME news: GameStop eBay bid puts $368M bitcoin stash's future in question

The video game retailer’s proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $370 million bitcoin stash could be sold to fund the expansion.

www.bbc.com

Leipzig: Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

CNBC

Ryan Cohen makes a longshot run at eBay. Analysts see little chance GameStop can pull it off

One eBay owner said that it's "disconcerting to pump and dump, if that is how it plays out."

pv magazine International

Heat pump sales rise 17% across Europe in Q1 as energy prices surge

Residential heat pump sales increased 17% across 11 European countries in the first quarter of 2026, following a sharp rise in gas and oil prices a...

TechCrunch

US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants | TechCrunch

Virginia and Washington, D.C. paused the data collection and sharing, after Bloomberg's investigation found their health insurance marketplaces wer...

@coindesk

Why is crypto up today: Circle (CRCL), Coinbase (COIN) lead crypto stocks rally amid Clarity Act ...

The market is starting to price in potential winners as stablecoin yield compromise opens path for passing key U.S. digital asset regulation, one a...

CNBC

UPS, FedEx stocks sink after Amazon expands logistics network to other businesses

UPS and FedEx stocks sank Monday after Amazon announced it was opening up its supply chain network to outside companies.

CNBC

Musk texted OpenAI's Brockman about settlement two days before trial began

Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and sued the company, President Greg Brockman and CEO Sam Altman in 2024.

CNBC

Iran attacks UAE; U.S. says it sank boats in Strait of Hormuz

Stock market indices fell, and oil prices rose after the reported attack on the United Arab Emirates by Iran, which came nearly a month into a ceas...

CNBC

Dow tumbles 550 points as oil prices rise and investors fear Iran conflict could intensify again:...

Stocks fell on Monday as the latest developments in the Middle East sent oil prices higher.

CNBC

Last man standing: There's only one software stock left on Josh Brown's Best Stocks list

It sounds crazy, but Zoom is the last man standing: the only software stock on our list of The Best Stocks in the Market.

www.bbc.com

Second hantavirus case confirmed after deaths on cruise ship

The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.

CNBC

CNBC's Official WNBA Team Valuations 2026: The league has its first $1 billion team

The average value of a Women's National Basketball Association team is $460 million, according to CNBC's Official WNBA Team Valuations 2026.

the Guardian

More unbridled nastiness from Reform – but would it really create migrant detention centres in ...

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...

CNBC

‘Misplaced euphoria’: Markets are sleepwalking into a recession amid Iran war oil price shock

As US equities hit fresh highs, strategists warn that investors are downplaying the impact of soaring oil prices.

CNBC

U.S. military denies Iran's claim it struck American warship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has blocked tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Israel started the war in late February, resulting in supply and pr...

BBC News

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

the Guardian

Reform’s toxic thinking has infected Scottish politics – this week’s Holyrood elections wil...

For so long, the Scottish government has made a point of welcoming migrants. But I now see troubling changes in my country, says writer Jasmeen Kanwal

www.bbc.com

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.

the Guardian

Reform UK plan to set up migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas condemned by other parti...

Nigel Farage’s party proposed to place detention centres in places that vote for Green council leaders or MPs

@coindesk

Jobs data, earnings calls: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting May 4.

CNBC

India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies

India, the world's third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is burning more coal as demand for power rises, most of which is coal-fired.

CNBC

GameStop stock sinks after surprise eBay takeover bid, Cohen's combative CNBC interview

GameStop made a takeover bid for eBay, offering $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that values the e-commerce platform at roughly $55.5 billion.

www.bbc.com

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.

CNBC

Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, hospitalized in critical condition

President Donald Trump called Rudy Giuliani a "True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR," in a Truth Social post.

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Spirit collapsed at 3AM on May 2nd. Now we build it back — owned by passengers, workers, and communities. Pledge your share from $45.

CNBC

Oil prices rise as U.S. launches operation to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. operation comes after renewed attacks on commercial vessels over the weekend.

CNBC

South Korean stocks hit fresh record, building on historic monthly rally in April

Asia markets open mixed Monday as investors assess news of President Donald Trump's plan to "free" ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure

Vessels have been largely unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for months, disrupting key supply chains.

CNBC

Iran says it has received U.S. response to its latest offer for peace talks

The U.S. and Iran appear no closer to ending a war that has disrupted energy supplies, roiled world markets and raised fears about a global economi...

BBC Sport

Man Utd: Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as a precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool ...

CNBC

OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels-per-day output increase in first meeting without UAE

Concerns around production were amplified further last week with news of the UAE's shock departure.

CNBC

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

The deal is a first step in a $119 billion plan to bolster Israel's military

CNBC

U.S. crude oil exports surge to record as tankers flock to Gulf Coast during Iran war

Oil exports are booming from the U.S. Gulf Coast thanks to the Middle East supply disruption caused by the Iran war.

www.bbc.com

Man charged over Australian Outback death of 5-year-old girl

The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

www.bbc.com

Smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat the internet blackout

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

BBC Sport

Miami Grand Prix brought forward by three hours because of thunderstorms threat

Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

CNBC

The U.S.-Iran war is coming for your credit score and mortgage application

The U.S.-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure have caused a global economic ripple effect, your credit score included as banks and lenders get tig...

www.bbc.com

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

CNBC

Trump says the U.S. will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000

The Pentagon had announced it would pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, but Trump said an even bigger reduction was coming.

CNBC

'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours of Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

www.bbc.com

UK airlines to be allowed to cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

CNBC

OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say

The output increase will remain largely on paper as long as the U.S.-Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies.

www.bbc.com

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification

In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

TechCrunch

Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies | TechCr...

Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's chief technology officer, revealed the plan in an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thur...

the Guardian

Organisers challenge Starmer’s threat to ban some pro-Palestine marches

PM says there are instances in which he would support bans but organisers say this would ‘strike at root of free speech’

CNBC

Musk testimony dominated first week Musk v. Altman. 'You can't just steal a charity'

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, took the stand and testified over the course of three days in his trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

the Guardian

Some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews

PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threat

CNBC

Spirit Airlines shut down. Here's what travelers need to know if they have tickets

What travelers who are ticketed on Spirit Airlines need to know.

www.bbc.com

Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, Keir Starmer suggests

The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

@coindesk

Bitcoin above $78K, ETH, SOL, DOGE higher as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle

Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, with the Senate's stablecoin yield comprom...

www.bbc.com

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

www.bbc.com

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

www.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.

www.bbc.com

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

www.bbc.com

Elon Musk's Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he won't pocket it

Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.

www.bbc.com

Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

President Trump said on Friday that said a deal has been hard to reach in part because Iranian leadership was "very confused".

the Guardian

Starmer says Polanski ‘is not fit to lead a political party’ after Golders Green police criti...

PM said post shared on X was ‘disgraceful’ after Green leader apologised and said he had reposted it ‘in haste’

CNBC

Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants

Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure.

CNBC

Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to reach a bailout deal, ending discount travel era

Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal.

CNBC

Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' as war powers deadline hits

Trump said there "is tremendous discord" among Iran's leaders, which has complicated efforts to end the war that the United States began in late Fe...

CNBC

Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full i...

Oil prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.

CNBC

S&P 500 closes at a new record to usher in May as oil prices cool and Apple rises: Live updates

The S&P 500 rose to a fresh all-time intraday high on Friday, boosted by Apple shares, while oil prices fell as a new month of trading got underway.

@coindesk

BTC price bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain: Crypto Daily

The day ahead in crypto: May 1, 2026

TechCrunch

Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks | TechCrunch

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 ...

the Guardian

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit

First minister John Swinney says he played significant role but Labour rejects claim and accuses SNP of hypocrisy

the Guardian

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 bid

CNBC

Apple's stock gains as company execs cite iPhone, Mac demand in boosting guidance

On its quarterly earnings call, Apple said revenue growth in the current quarter would be between 14% and 17%, well above analysts' estimates.

CNBC

Trump says he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25%

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs earlier this year, and Europe warned that its trade deal with Washington could be in jeo...

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) market cap to hit $16 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional demand: Ark Invest

Bitcoin’s projected market cap implies a sharp increase in its price, based on Ark Invest’s forecast of a $16 trillion valuation by 2030.

the Guardian

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 officers

CNBC

Lutnick gets grilling on Nvidia chip sales to China in letter from Sen. Chris Coons

Sen. Chris Coons demanded answers on H200 chips sales to China after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and the Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang give differi...

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.

CNBC

Trump scraps Scotch whisky tariffs ‘in honor’ of King Charles

The move is expected to recoup millions of dollars a month for Scotland’s economy.

CNBC

Pentagon tech chief says Anthropic is still blacklisted, but Mythos is a separate issue

The DOD announced it has entered into agreements with seven other AI companies.

CNBC

Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings fall as Iran war disrupts oil shipments

Oil prices were depressed during the first two months of the year, but suddenly spiked after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

the Guardian

Zack Polanski apologises for sharing criticism of police response to Golders Green attack – UK ...

Green party leader shares statement after open letter from Met police chief Mark Rowley

www.bbc.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.

MacRumors

Apple Says Mac Studio and Mac Mini Will Be in Short Supply for Months

During today's earnings call for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the Mac mini and Mac Studio could be hard to get f...

CNBC

Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'

In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.

CNBC

Oil prices fall after Iran sends updated peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress

CNBC

Video shows Cole Allen casing hotel, storming checkpoint in alleged Trump assassination attempt

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there is no evidence that a Secret Service shot during the incident was the victim of friendly fire.

www.bbc.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.

CNBC

Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran war escalation fears

This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of escalation in Iran.

CNBC

Apple revenue guidance tops estimates on booming iPhone, Mac demand

Apple reported 17% revenue growth, topping estimates, even as iPhone sales came up short.

www.bbc.com

Trump signs bill ending government shutdown

The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.

the Guardian

Zack Polanski’s criticism of Golders Green attack arrest will have ‘chilling effect’, says ...

Mark Rowley defends officers who arrested suspect in Wednesday’s incident and calls on Green party leader to show solidarity

the Guardian

Polanski criticised for reposting comment suggesting police arresting Golders Greens suspect used...

Home Office minister says ‘the Green Party has hit a new low’ after party leader’s repost on X

www.bbc.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.

CNBC

Trump to get briefed on potential Iran strikes before war hits key 60-day deadline: Reports

Iran has rejected further negotiations unless the U.S. blockade is lifted, but President Trump has said he won't do so until Tehran agrees to a nuc...

CNBC

Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending shutdown for most of agency, including TSA

Trump on Thursday signed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security after the House approved the bill earlier in the afternoon.

the Guardian

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’

@coindesk

Polymarket taps Chainalysis to bring Wall Street-level oversight to crypto prediction markets

By partnering with Chainalysis to monitor its blockchain data in real-time, Polymarket is signaling to both users and regulators that it is serious...

@coindesk

Gemini shares surge on potential prediction market challenge to Kalshi, Polymarket, Hyperliquid

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss' crypto exchange now holds licenses allowing it to expand into regulated derivatives and prediction markets, the faste...

BBC Sport

LIV Golf: Saudi Arabia to withdraw funding at end of season

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

www.bbc.com

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

CNBC

OpenAI trial recap: Musk concludes testimony, lawyers spar over second witness

Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2024, claiming they reneged on their promise to keep the artificial intelligence lab a nonpr...

www.bbc.com

Dispute over fate of Kenyan workers who saw Meta AI glasses films

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

CNBC

Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, Palantir, A...

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday.

CNBC

Trump said his blockade would cause Iran's oil industry to 'explode' this week. Why that won't ha...

The U.S. and Iran are locked in a standoff that will only break when one side decides it can no longer tolerate the pain. Who will move is unclear.

TechCrunch

Microsoft says it has over 20M paid Copilot users, and they really are using it | TechCrunch

Despite the lingering perception that no one really uses Copilot, Microsoft said on Wednesday that the number of users and engagement is growing.

CNBC

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Meta, Eli Lilly, Caterpillar, Amazon & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.

CNBC

Markets are still underpricing Iran war risks, investors warn as oil fluctuates around four-year ...

Fresh concerns about the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war sent Brent crude futures beyond $125 on Thursday.

@coindesk

XO Market bets on user-generated prediction markets to rival Polymarket and Kalshi

Backed by 20VC, Picus Capital and Coinbase Ventures; XO lets users create and profit from their own prediction markets, and plans to rollout a new ...

CNBC

South Korea's Kospi clocks best month in 28 years as tech optimism triumphs over Iran war worries

The index's outsized gains have been driven largely by optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.

CNBC

Israel’s economy and financial markets are booming — even as conflict rages in the Middle East

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

www.bbc.com

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home in chaotic celebrations

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

CNBC

European markets set for lower open as oil prices surge; ECB and BOE decisions ahead

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as investors assess soaring oil prices and await more earnings and central b...

@coindesk

Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high

Crypto sold off across the board with bitcoin down 2.1% and ether off 3.4% as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126 a barrel on reports President Trump i...

www.bbc.com

Oil price hits highest 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.

www.bbc.com

Police body cam shows moment Golders Green suspect Tasered

Footage shows the moment a man was arrested after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London.

CNBC

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta & more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

CNBC

Brent oil pares gains after climbing to $126 per barrel on U.S.-Iran escalation fears

Brent crude surged to its highest levels since early 2022, before paring gains, as the Middle East conflict chokes supplies.

www.bbc.com

Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation

The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC

Investors still trust Google more than Meta when it comes to spending their money on AI

Alphabet and Meta both boosted their capex guidance in their first-quarter earnings reports, but Wall Street viewed one much more favorably than th...

CNBC

Microsoft calls for $190 billion in 2026 capital spending on soaring memory prices

Microsoft's forecast on revenue and operating margin was light, but the company sees $190 billion in 2026 capital spending, well above Wall Street'...

CNBC

Why Alphabet won the Big Tech earnings night

Alphabet's cloud business is accelerating relative to competitors, analysts say

@coindesk

Tech giants double down on AI as earnings reveal growth gains and rising costs

The four Mag 7 giants reported quarterly results on Wednesday, showing that they are still on track to spend multi-billion on AI.

CNBC

Amazon earnings beat expectations with strong cloud growth

Revenue in Amazon's cloud computing segment expanded 28% year over year, topping analysts' estimates.

@coindesk

Bitcoin's (BTC) greatest days are here, says Eric Trump

Speaking at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026, the American Bitcoin co-founder declared the last six months a turning point.

@coindesk

Fed chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on as Govenor after term amid legal pressure

During a press conference following the Fed's interest rate decision, Powell said ongoing scrutiny and political tension forced him to stay, despit...

CNBC

Savings rates drop even without Fed cuts. Here’s where you can still earn 4% on your cash

While the Federal Reserve's hold on rate cuts is generally good news for savers, there have already been some banks that have lowered their payouts...

CNBC

Fed holds rates steady but with highest level of dissent since 1992

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest decision on interest rates.

www.bbc.com

Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

the Guardian

Leasehold ban in England and Wales unlikely before next general election, minister says

Matthew Pennycook says ending system must be done slowly to avoid hitting housing supply and legal pitfalls

CNBC

James Comey appears in court on Trump seashells threat indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted twice since President Donald Trump regained office. The first case was dismissed by a judge.

@coindesk

Nigel Farage faces standards probe over $6.7 million gift from Tether billionaire Christopher Har...

The Conservatives and Labour argued Farage broke Commons rules by not declaring the £5M, but Reform UK said it was an exempt, personal, unconditio...

@coindesk

Fed stays as hold as expected as Kevin Warsh moves closer to confirmation

The U.S. Federal Reserve's next meeting in June is likely to be led by Kevin Warsh after he cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on Wednesday.

@coindesk

Robinhood (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN) plunge in crypto stock rout, outpacing bitcoin (BTC) decline

President Trump reportedly rejected Iran's offer to end the U.S. blockade and open the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices surging 6%.

www.bbc.com

Man offered Ukrainian men money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears

The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

TechCrunch

Apple loses bid to pause App Store fee changes as case heads to Supreme Court | TechCrunch

Apple lost its bid to pause court-ordered App Store payment changes, keeping external purchase links in place as its case with Epic heads toward th...

CNBC

Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle, teeing up final vote

Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced a barrage of criticism from Trump over his refusal to slash interest rates as much as the president wants.

www.bbc.com

Oil price briefly hits $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

CNBC

OpenAI trial recap: Musk cross-examination gets heated with Altman's lawyer on day 3

Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2024, claiming they reneged on their promise to keep the artificial intelligence lab a nonpr...

CNBC

Trump threatens Iran with AI picture of himself with a gun: 'No more Mr. Nice guy!'

Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Iran in a TruthSocial post.

CNBC

Brent oil tops $118 after Trump says he will blockade Iran until it agrees to a nuclear deal

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

CNBC

James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in ‘8647’ seashell post

Trump had accused the former FBI Director Comey of "calling for the assassination of the president" by sharing the image of the numbers in an In...

CNBC

Why HSBC is 'turbo bullish' as the Iran war drags on — but its analysts are rethinking Europe

Strategists at banking giant HSBC said they are "max bullish" on stocks, which can look past "temporary setbacks"

CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: UAE leaves OPEC adrift

Markets grapple with the UAE's shock OPEC exit, while also contending with a host of earnings reports and a Fed decision later today.

CNBC

Major data center company pauses investment decisions in Middle East amid Iran war, CEO tells CNBC

Regional uncertainty hangs over the previously booming AI infrastructure and data center sector in the region.

the Guardian

Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds

Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future losses

CNBC

UAE's departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedence. Who could be next?

The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is reverberating across global energy markets, sparking questions on who else could follow.

@coindesk

Bitcoin rises to $77,000 ahead of Fed decision as Trump preps for lengthy Hormuz block

Bitcoin is sitting almost still while the rest of the majors give back gains and oil pushes above $111 on reports of an extended U.S. naval blockad...

www.bbc.com

Trump to feature on limited number of commemorative US passports

The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

TechCrunch

At his OpenAI trial, Musk relitigates an old friendship | TechCrunch

It's a story Musk has told before -- in interviews and to author Walter Isaacson for his bestselling biography of Musk -- but Tuesday was the first...

CNBC

U.S. is 'being humiliated by Iran,' says Germany's Merz, as Europe's patience wanes

The U.S. is being "humiliated" by the Iranian regime, Germany's chancellor has said, as European leaders grow increasingly frustrated at the war wi...

www.bbc.com

US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty

The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win $400,000 on an online prediction market.

CNBC

FCC launches review of Disney broadcast licenses years ahead of schedule

The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies.

CNBC

UAE's shock OPEC exit: What it means for the oil cartel's future and for crude prices

The UAE wants to ramp up production without constraints from OPEC, which could prove bearish for prices at some point.

Stratechery by Ben Thompson

An Interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and AWS CEO Matt Garman About Bedrock Managed Agents

An interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and AWS CEO Matt Garman about their new partnership, plus my thoughts on OpenAI and Microsoft’s new deal.

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The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won’t go away | Editorial

Editorial: The prime minister’s account is not false, but it seems partial. The omissions raise serious questions about his judgment and parliame...

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GM: Iran war causing cost increases, but pricey vehicles continue to sell

GM CEO Mary Barra said the Detroit automaker continues to monitor any change in customer spending, but so far, the company's vehicle mix has remain...

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ABC faces renewed Trump backlash as Kimmel says comments 'not, by any stretch' call for violence

While it's not the first time Kimmel has faced backlash over a show monologue, the renewed challenges now fall under freshly installed Disney CEO J...

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Starmer sees off major Labour rebellion over call for Mandelson inquiry

No 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capital

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Defense stocks have floundered since the Iran war began. Here's why

Defense stocks haven't been the slam-dunk play some investors expected.

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United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

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Starmer staves off mutiny over Mandelson mess… but for how long? - The Latest

Keir Starmer has endured another bruising day, as the saga surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador continues. So how much peri...

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World Cup fever: Chiliz expands to Solana and Base to supercharge fan token trading

Chiliz rolled out its own layer-1 network in 2023 to host the trading of its tokens, but is transitioning to what it calls "omnichain distribution."

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Morgan McSweeney does no lasting damage to Starmer in grilling by Emily Thornberry | John Crace

PM’s former chief of staff looked far from happy when forced into the open to face Commons committee

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UK’s new ambassador to US said Starmer had been ‘on the ropes’ over Mandelson scandal

Mandelson’s replacement made comments in February, with diplomat also saying Israel has special relationship with US

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OpenAI's revenue, growth estimates fall short as company races toward IPO: Report

Hundreds of billions in datacenter computing deals are closely tied to OpenAI

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What did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?

Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chief

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McSweeney admits pressuring Foreign Office to expedite Mandelson role

Starmer’s former chief of staff says he asked people to act quickly but not to skip steps in vetting process

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OpenAI trial day 2 takeaways: Musk testifies OpenAI was created as nonprofit to counter Google

Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2024, claiming they reneged on their promise to keep the artificial intelligence lab a nonpr...

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United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC May 1, energy chief says still committed to oil price stability

The UAE said it decided leaving OPEC was in its national interest after reviewing its production policy and capacity.

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UK politics: Starmer avoids privileges committee inquiry into vetting of Peter Mandelson – as i...

MPs rejected a Conservative party proposal for the prime minister to face a parliamentary inquiry into his appointment of Peter Mandelson

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Tech's hyperscalers face Wall Street for first time since U.S. Iran war sent oil prices soaring

Wall Street is optimistic about big tech companies and their data center construction plans, despite a memory shortage and the Iran war.