Japan issues tsunami alert after strong offshore quake
Asia theguardian.com

World

World
UK Supreme Court orders planners to count downstream oil emissions Horse Hill case turns local permits into national climate tests, councils learn that missing numbers become litigation
theguardian.com
World
Fire destroys 1000 stilt homes in Sabah Coastal Sandakan water village leaves about 9000 residents displaced, narrow access and low tide block firefighting
theguardian.com
World
Eight children killed in Shreveport shooting Police say domestic disturbance escalates across three locations, suspect dies after chase into Bossier City
theguardian.com independent.co.uk
World
Juha Miettinen dies in Nürburgring multi-car crash ADAC 24h qualifying halted after seven-car collision, celebrity entries widen spotlight on endurance racing risk
theguardian.com
World
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles Tests from Sinpo prompt emergency talks in Seoul and protest in Tokyo, routine violations keep regional militaries on permanent alert
independent.co.uk
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United States

US regulators target delivery app junk fees FTC push follows local crackdowns like New York City, platforms may shift costs to restaurants and couriers
businessinsider.com
Oil prices jump as US Iran talks stall Brent rises about 7% at market open, Hormuz risk premium returns without a confirmed supply outage
euronews.com theguardian.com
Eight children killed in Shreveport shooting Police say domestic disturbance escalates across three locations, suspect dies after chase into Bossier City
theguardian.com independent.co.uk
Tucker Carlson’s son leaves JD Vance press team Exit predates Iran war feud but lands amid public rupture, staff careers track media alliances as much as policy
independent.co.uk
Connie Ballmer gives NPR $80 million Public media funding fights push local stations toward private patronage, federal share small but leverage large
independent.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous
Fuel theft rises at UK petrol stations Forecourt operators link jump to Iran-related price spike, unpaid litres become a £100m line item
independent.co.uk
Miscellaneous
82-year-old retiree becomes pickleball coach after health scare Hobby turns into structured second career as clubs professionalise casual sports, routine replaces retirement drift
businessinsider.com
Miscellaneous
Austria recalls HiPP baby food jars after rat poison found Police probe suspected tampering across Spar supply chain, a sealed lid becomes the last safety check
bbc.com bbc.com
Miscellaneous
Harry and Meghan wrap Australia visit outside royal duties Tightly managed schedule mixes charity events with paid appearances, security costs and brand strategy dominate local backlash
bbc.com
Miscellaneous
Paige returns at WrestleMania 42 and wins women’s tag titles Eight-year in-ring absence ends in Las Vegas fatal four-way finish, nostalgia booking turns surprise entrance into instant championship
newsweek.com
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Media

Media
Anthropic revenue surge fuels trillion-dollar valuation talk Claude Code drives enterprise demand and improves margins, private AI winners start pricing the rest of the ecosystem
the-decoder.com
Media
FTC targets ad agency coordination on brand safety rules Complaint says WPP Dentsu and Publicis used trade groups to set a floor, lawful publishers lose revenue without being banned
breitbart.com
Media
Cursor seeks 50 billion valuation Investors fund AI coding growth as margins depend on enterprise, Google folds web pages into Chrome AI Mode instead of sending users away
the-decoder.com techcrunch.com
Media
EU secrecy clause blocks public access to data-centre emissions Microsoft and DigitalEurope language appears copied into commission rules, environmental reporting becomes a closed dataset
euobserver.com independent.co.uk
Media
Reed Hastings exits Netflix board this summer Founder-chair departure disclosed in quarterly filing as streaming matures into profit-first utility, company pitches generative AI expansion while governance shifts
dagensmedia.se techcrunch.com
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Politics

Politics
Zelenskyy urges European missile defence built within a year Patriot shortages and Gulf deployments expose Ukraine air-defence dependency, continent told to buy interceptors like wartime consumables rather than prestige platforms
theguardian.com
Politics
UK counter-terror police probe London synagogue arson attempts Jewish sites hit three times in a week, investigators examine possible Iranian proxy links
standard.co.uk theguardian.com
Politics
Kyiv supermarket shooting kills six Investigators probe attacker Moscow ties and possible Russian direction, legal gun ownership collides with wartime counterintelligence demands
independent.co.uk theguardian.com
Politics
Trump signs executive order to accelerate psychedelic research Ibogaine for PTSD moves from fringe clinics toward FDA pathways, insurance and liability questions remain unanswered
euronews.com independent.co.uk
Politics
Sweden moves to link residence permits to honest living test Migration Agency told to weigh fines debts and suspected extremism, government offers no fixed list of violations
euronews.com
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Opinion

Opinion
Daniel Lacalle weighs Mises and Rothbard on Iran war Zero Hedge republishes case for and against preventive strikes, oil chokepoint costs land on households while war aims stay classified
zerohedge.com
Opinion
Anthony Ha: Molotov attack on Sam Altman home collides with New Yorker profile OpenAI credibility fight plays out through narratives and security gates
techcrunch.com
Opinion
Ashifa Kassam: Transcript shows Orbán tells Putin I am at your service Leak lands as JD Vance campaigns in Budapest, EU unanimity turns loyalty into leverage
theguardian.com
Opinion
Jason Okundaye says Maga influencers break with Trump over Iran Decentralised media coalition resists White House discipline, war turns campaign slogan into a billing dispute
theguardian.com
Opinion
Melanie McDonagh promotes friction maxxing thrift Gulf crisis and energy costs push households from convenience spending to make do habits, wartime rhetoric turns forced cuts into lifestyle branding
standard.co.uk
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Europe

Europe
Eurostat projects EU population falls by 53 million by 2100 Ageing accelerates as one in three Europeans becomes over 65, migration assumptions decide which states grow
euronews.com
Europe
Rumen Radev leads Bulgaria exit polls Eighth election in five years again points to coalition bargaining, pro-Russia optics meet parliamentary arithmetic
euronews.com
Europe
Iran International London office hit by attempted arson attack UK-based Iranian journalists report escalating intimidation and violence, protection costs shift from Tehran to British policing
theguardian.com
Europe
Kyiv supermarket hostage shooting kills at least six Attacker identified as Moscow-born permit holder, licensed weapon system comes under scrutiny
yle.fi sydsvenskan.se
Europe
Counter-terror police investigate attempted arson at Jewish Futures in Hendon Met cites similarities with earlier attacks on synagogue and Jewish ambulance charity, suspect flees after incendiaries fail to ignite
standard.co.uk bbc.com
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North America

North America
Blue Origin New Glenn misplaces AST SpaceMobile satellite Third launch shows booster reuse but upper-stage reliability still unpriced, insured payload becomes scrap while Artemis deadlines loom
techcrunch.com
North America
Tucker Carlson’s son leaves JD Vance press team Exit predates Iran war feud but lands amid public rupture, staff careers track media alliances as much as policy
independent.co.uk
North America
Connie Ballmer gives NPR $80 million Public media funding fights push local stations toward private patronage, federal share small but leverage large
independent.co.uk
North America
Kash Patel threatens to sue over drinking allegations White House weighs FBI leadership change, official praise clashes with anonymous-source reporting
thedailybeast.com independent.co.uk
North America
Meta plans May layoffs affecting about 8000 workers Reuters says cuts fund AI infrastructure as headcount becomes the balancing item, year of efficiency turns into a standing policy
foxbusiness.com
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Latin America

Latin America
Mexico Spain and Brazil urge dialogue on Cuba crisis Oil blockade turns Havana into a dark city after buses and flights are cut, diplomacy offers words while fuel supply decides outcomes
theguardian.com
Latin America
Mexican welfare official reported missing in Michoacán DEA-linked politician disappears as cartel violence keeps local institutions brittle, burned-out vehicle becomes the only public evidence
breitbart.com
Latin America
Colombia hosts fossil fuel transition summit in Santa Marta Netherlands-backed coalition seeks COP-style commitments without major emitters, biggest producers stay away as prices spike
theguardian.com
Latin America
Pentagon expands contingency planning for Cuba operation Trump tightens oil pressure as blackouts spread, Southern Command denies awareness while options multiply
independent.co.uk
Latin America
Brazil ex-intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem arrested by ICE Convicted coup plotter fled to US after Bolsonaro verdict, extradition request collides with immigration enforcement
theguardian.com
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Asia

Asia
Japan issues tsunami alert after strong offshore quake 7.4 magnitude reported off Sanriku coast with possible three-metre waves, high-speed rail suspensions show how quickly daily life pauses
theguardian.com
Asia
Humanoid robots beat half-marathon world record in Beijing Honor-built runner clocks 50:26 in parallel race, machines still need handlers after crashing at finish
techcrunch.com infobae.com
Asia
Iranian forces fire on Indian oil tanker New Delhi summons Tehran envoy over Strait of Hormuz incident, shipping security now priced ship by ship
scroll.in zerohedge.com
Asia
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia richest Bloomberg index reflects oil shock and infrastructure repricing, allegations fade when capital stays open
scroll.in
Asia
250 feared missing after Andaman Sea boat capsizes Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshis were travelling from Teknaf to Malaysia, shrinking aid and blocked legal routes push crossings offshore
scroll.in euronews.com
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Middle East

Middle East
US navy seizes Iranian-flagged container ship USS Spruance disables TOUSKA near Strait of Hormuz after it ignores stop order, blockade enforcement shifts from paperwork to gunfire
bnonews.com theguardian.com
Middle East
French UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon UNIFIL patrol hit by small-arms fire days into Israel Lebanon ceasefire, investigation opens as Hezbollah denies involvement
bbc.com
Middle East
Tanker reports gunfire near Strait of Hormuz UKMTO cites IRGC-linked boats off Oman, blockade politics turns into insurance pricing
theguardian.com
Middle East
Israel and Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire Trump announcement surprises Israeli security cabinet, Netanyahu says troops stay in thickened security zone
bbc.com theguardian.com
Middle East
Iran threatens to expand shipping disruption beyond Hormuz US naval blockade of Iranian ports becomes ceasefire test, trade routes depend on insurers before navies
globalnews.ca zerohedge.com
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Africa

Africa
US arrests Iranian American woman over alleged arms deals to Sudan Prosecutors cite drone and ammunition brokering via private company, sanctions enforcement targets intermediaries while wars keep buying
theguardian.com
Africa
Sudanese refugees pile up in Morocco UNHCR runs asylum processing while the state limits work and services, border policing turns protection into a moving queue
aljazeera.com
Africa
Crocodile attacks rise around Lake Turkana Higher water pushes predators into Kenyan settlements, amputations and displacement follow a shoreline that no longer stays put
theguardian.com
Africa
Kenyan court jails ant smuggler for one year More than 2200 insects found in test tubes bound for China, small wildlife trafficking cases expose larger supply chains
theguardian.com
Africa
Donors pledge more than one billion euros for Sudan Berlin conference raises funds as war enters fourth year, neither Sudanese army nor RSF shows up
theguardian.com
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Economy

Economy
US regulators target delivery app junk fees FTC push follows local crackdowns like New York City, platforms may shift costs to restaurants and couriers
businessinsider.com
Economy
Oil prices jump as US Iran talks stall Brent rises about 7% at market open, Hormuz risk premium returns without a confirmed supply outage
euronews.com theguardian.com
Economy
UK economy flirts with recession Item Club sees flat GDP in mid-2026 and unemployment rising to 5.8%, Bank of England expected to hold rates despite inflation near 4%
independent.co.uk
Economy
Cerebras files for IPO AI chip startup returns after foreign-investment review delayed 2024 plan, $510 million revenue turns hardware race into capacity business
techcrunch.com
Economy
Meta plans first wave of layoffs in May About 10% of workforce reportedly cut as capex surges for AI data centres, year of efficiency returns after metaverse spending binge
zerohedge.com
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Technology

Technology
Siemens and Nvidia trial humanoid robot on factory floor HMND 01 runs eight hours moving 60 containers per hour, industrial AI shifts from demos to throughput metrics
euronews.com
Technology
Tesla expands Robotaxi to Dallas and Houston Texas becomes primary real-world test market for driverless scale-up, crash disclosures follow the service across city lines
techcrunch.com
Technology
Anthropic CEO says AI scaling has no end Interview revives his warning of massive entry-level job losses, compute buildout runs ahead of social consent
the-decoder.com
Technology
Tempo launches private stablecoin Zones for payroll Parallel chains hide transaction details while keeping mainnet interoperability and issuer controls, blockchain adoption shifts toward operator-run privacy enclaves
news.bitcoin.com
Technology
Zoom integrates World ID human verification World ID Deep Face links Orb enrollment to live face scans and meeting frames, deepfake fraud turns identity badges into a default meeting control
techcrunch.com techcrunch.com
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Science

Science
Medical chatbots fail safety test in BMJ Open study Reviewers flag about one fifth of answers as highly problematic across ChatGPT Gemini Grok Meta AI and DeepSeek, citation lists often incomplete or fabricated
independent.co.uk
Science
Brief AI answer use reduces later problem-solving performance Controlled experiments show higher skip rates once GPT-5 is removed, direct-answer users pay the steepest penalty
the-decoder.com
Science
Fossil tooth enamel reveals ancient ecosystems Isotope signatures map diets in Ethiopia’s Afar over millions of years, durable teeth outlast the landscapes they record
independent.co.uk
Science
Physical Intelligence claims robots learn unseen tasks Pi0.7 model uses language coaching and sparse demonstrations, prompt wording becomes a new bottleneck
techcrunch.com
Science
AMOC slowdown looks worse in models that match observations Study reweights climate simulations using real ocean data, Europe’s weather risk shifts from gradual warming to circulation failure
theguardian.com
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