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'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections
How Russia’s imperial view of the Caucasus still shapes its policy today
Russia’s contemporary policy in the Caucasus is often described through the language of security, peacekeeping and regional stability. Yet its deeper roots lie in an older imperial habit: treating the region as a strategic frontier to be managed, reorganized and kept within
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy is ramping up its AI capabilities to hunt for Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, a recently awarded contract shows. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. Navy is
Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump this week lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza showcase war experiences through outdoor exhibition
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes.
EA now lets you pre-order battle passes in Battlefield 6 for exclusive rewards, because of course it does
Permission to grind for the rewards I'm paying for, sir?
Zelenskyy in Gabala: Azerbaijan’s autonomy and the limits of Moscow’s regional reach
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Azerbaijan placed Kyiv’s wartime diplomacy inside a wider regional shift, in which Baku is acting with increasing independence and Moscow’s assumed authority in the South Caucasus is becoming harder to sustain. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to
Iran digs out missiles as Trump weighs next move, NBC reports
Iran is accelerating efforts to retrieve missiles and munitions buried underground or under rubble during the ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel, officials say, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, 'We know what military assets you are moving and where'
Workers' health isn't the only thing at risk of job strain — the economy is too, study finds
As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences.
India heatwaves set to last longer than usual amid power grid strain
Temperatures have surged beyond 40 deg C in April in India.
Dutch football league passport dispute could force replay of 133 matches
An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario.
Alienware AW2726DM review
Alienware's surprisingly affordable, but still pretty excellent, QD-OLED gaming monitor.
Asian currencies wilting in the Iran war’s heat
TOKYO – India and Indonesia aren’t often at the center of the global financial zeitgeist. But as the rupee and rupiah lead Asian currencies down and down, events in Mumbai and Jakarta speak to the ways the Iran war is imperiling economies everywhere – and at an accelerating
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50
Plus: Is job security now a 'romantic' notion within the video game industry?
Making black versions of Noctua's beige fans is 'less like painting a wooden fence... and more like changing the colour of a carbon-fibre Formula 1 part'
I love me some hardcore engineering.
Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse
By Humeyra Pamuk, Ahmed Elimam and Ahmed Tolba WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it makes for the Strait of Hormuz, in a sign of deep mistrust on all sides as
Critical Role actors confirm they are ready for character deaths in Campaign 4
Critical Role is no stranger to character death, but will Campaign 4 prove to be the bloodiest yet?
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns
The exhibition’s international jury quits, Banksy strikes again, and a conversation with artist-activist Tania Bruguera.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Why solar generators, hand-crank lamps are selling like hotcakes in Malaysia
Fears of rising fuel prices and possible outages are driving Malaysians to solar power systems.
Wartime oil prices cause turbulence for flights: When will US feel the pinch?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and surging oil prices amid the conflict in Iran are causing turbulence for airlines and Americans’ travel plans. Oil prices have skyrocketed since the war began, and futures of international benchmark Brent crude were about $114 per barrel
Trump’s Iran War Is Smashing His Fossil Fuel Dreams
The Strait of Hormuz is still closed, and it isn’t poised to open anytime soon. Donald Trump signaled on Wednesday that he intends to keep the U.S. blockade in place until Iran cries “uncle” and says, “We give up.” The longer the strait stays closed, the less likely any sort of
Trump fumes as Jerome Powell plots future at Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing backlash from Trump administration figures and allies after announcing his plans to stay at the central bank beyond his chairmanship. Powell said Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed board for an undetermined amount of time
Trump faces critical 60-day clock on Iran war as GOP support wanes
President Trump is facing a critical deadline in the U.S. war with Iran on Friday as support for the war declines among lawmakers while he remains burrowed in on a blockade that is holding up negotiations to end the conflict. Though officials have offered different markers for
To be is to participate
For Lucien Lévy-Bruhl, a person is not self-contained, but the outcome of a lifelong process of living with others: we before I - by João de Pina-Cabral Read on Aeon
The mystery of Chongqing grilled fish’s origin story - and why it matters
The stakes are high. A region’s association with a popular dish is increasingly big business, as the Chinese eat out more.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This edition highlights reading about messages in bottles, public benches, infinity, a series of books about everything, and pay-to-play orchestras.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is the Try-Hard Sequel Millennials Deserve
Getting into generational discourse is not unlike diving deep into astrology: Every vague, contradictory statement feels true, especially when it’s what you want to hear. Are millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, lazy or hardworking? Are they romantics or cynics? Are
The Best Way to Fix the Supreme Court’s Attack on Voting Rights
The Supreme Court’s decision this week to destroy what remained of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 compels us to consider structural reforms to the court itself to preserve the republic. By giving a de facto blank check to Republican-led states to racially gerrymander Black
Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy
A group of Senate Democrats are questioning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recruiting and broader political strategy heading into the 2026 midterm election after his prize recruit in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills (D), announced Thursday she would drop her bid to
Nebraska faces challenges as first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under GOP bill
Nebraska on Friday is set to become the first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, racing ahead of the national deadline by eight months. Nebraska's experience will be a key test for Republicans who been championing work
Johnson quells revolts to pass major bills — but faces lingering anger and looming headaches
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) wrangled his raucous members to advance major legislation this week, but the rocky and turbulent deal-making process angered a number of House Republicans and left looming hurdles. The ambitious legislative agenda and the fights the bills were sure
Jack Dorsey won’t give up on Vine
Vine executives believe their product is creating "joy scrolling" rather than "doom scrolling."
Democrats bicker over whether a 2024 autopsy is needed, more than a year later
A long-promised autopsy of the Democratic Party’s losses in 2024 has yet to materialize, and it's becoming a growing source of frustration for Democrats still looking for answers for why they lost the White House for a second time to President Trump. Democratic National
Big Tech is moving data out of the Gulf through Iraqi oil pipelines
U.S. hyperscalers secure "dark fiber" capacity along Iraqi land route to reduce latency and provide a backup to vulnerable subsea cables.
Star Wars - Maul Shadow Lord season 2 release date is closer than you think
If you're bummed that the Maul - Shadow Lord season 2 release date hasn't been confirmed, don't fret. It's cominger sooner than you think.
‘Under Paris 2’ Back With a Bite: Netflix’s Shark Movie Sequel Starts Filming in France (EXCLUSIVE)
After hooking viewers with French shark movie “Under Paris,” Netflix is finally getting ready for another bite of the cherry as “Under Paris 2” has gone into production in the south of France, Variety can confirm. Original cast members Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes return
Africa: Opnion - Zero-Tariff Policy Opens New Chapter of China-Africa Cooperation
[Capital FM] Today is a great day. From today on, China will officially implement the zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, thereby charting a new chapter of the mutually beneficial China-Africa cooperation. This is the
Man suspected of hitting teen with hammer in Japan arrested
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Gold IRA rules and taxes: What to know before you sign anything
Gold IRAs are governed by the same tax rules that control regular IRAs.
US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
