Bicycles and Bicycling May 5, 2026 What a Bike Ride in Cape Town Taught Me About Apartheid A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers. What a Bike Ride in Cape Town Taught Me About Apartheid A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers. See more
Facial recognition May 5, 2026 Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works – and how it can go wrong In today’s newsletter: With the use of facial recognition skyrocketing, there are calls for the rapid development of safeguardsGood morning. Over the last co... Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works – and how it can go wrong In today’s newsletter: With the use of facial recognition skyrocketing, there are calls for the rapid development of safeguardsGood morning. Over the last co... Share
Services sector May 5, 2026 Concierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran war Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in Middle East and Asia less than year before wealthy began to flee GulfThe embattled luxury concierge service co-fo... Concierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran war Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in Middle East and Asia less than year before wealthy began to flee GulfThe embattled luxury concierge service co-fo... Share
Western Australia May 5, 2026 Australian author Craig Silvey pleads guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material Prosecutors drop two other charges against Jasper Jones author, 43, including allegations he produced child exploitation materialAward?winning author Craig S... Australian author Craig Silvey pleads guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material Prosecutors drop two other charges against Jasper Jones author, 43, including allegations he produced child exploitation materialAward?winning author Craig S... Share
Asia Pacific May 5, 2026 Australia eyes security pact with Fiji as pushback from Beijing undermines agreement with Vanuatu Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ou... Australia eyes security pact with Fiji as pushback from Beijing undermines agreement with Vanuatu Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ou... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 5, 2026 Oil Prices Slide but Remain Elevated as Middle East Tensions Escalate Oil prices fell, giving back some of the gains from the previous day as attacks in the Middle East raised concerns about the war starting again. Oil Prices Slide but Remain Elevated as Middle East Tensions Escalate Oil prices fell, giving back some of the gains from the previous day as attacks in the Middle East raised concerns about the war starting again. Share
Global development May 5, 2026 Women behind the lens: ‘After state massacres, I began burning the prints as an act of mourning’ Iranian visual journalist Parisa Azadi set her images alight in response to January’s violent repression by the regime, not to erase them, but to convey ‘rag... Women behind the lens: ‘After state massacres, I began burning the prints as an act of mourning’ Iranian visual journalist Parisa Azadi set her images alight in response to January’s violent repression by the regime, not to erase them, but to convey ‘rag... Share
US news May 5, 2026 US military strike kills two pushing death toll in alleged ‘narco boat’ campaign to at least 188 Despite the Iran war, US military strikes in the eastern Pacific have ramped up in recent weeksThe US military said it bombed another boat allegedly ferrying... US military strike kills two pushing death toll in alleged ‘narco boat’ campaign to at least 188 Despite the Iran war, US military strikes in the eastern Pacific have ramped up in recent weeksThe US military said it bombed another boat allegedly ferrying... Share
South Africa May 5, 2026 The man who blew up a nuclear power station and disappeared In December 1982, South African Rodney Wilkinson walked four bombs into Koeberg power station – the crown jewel of the apartheid state – pulled the pins and... The man who blew up a nuclear power station and disappeared In December 1982, South African Rodney Wilkinson walked four bombs into Koeberg power station – the crown jewel of the apartheid state – pulled the pins and... Share
Finland May 5, 2026 ‘Extreme demands’: Finnish cross-country ski psychodrama Guts finds global success Ferocity of women’s sport juxtaposed with cosy homes and pretty snow scenes in TV series gaining wider recognitionThe concept of sisu – used to refer to guts... ‘Extreme demands’: Finnish cross-country ski psychodrama Guts finds global success Ferocity of women’s sport juxtaposed with cosy homes and pretty snow scenes in TV series gaining wider recognitionThe concept of sisu – used to refer to guts... Share
Stage May 5, 2026 Michael Spicer: ‘Monty Python taught me that authority figures must earn our respect’ The Room Next Door star on overnight success, ‘sneaky follows’ from politicians and how internet commenting has dragged society downHow did you get into come... Michael Spicer: ‘Monty Python taught me that authority figures must earn our respect’ The Room Next Door star on overnight success, ‘sneaky follows’ from politicians and how internet commenting has dragged society downHow did you get into come... Share
Clubbing May 5, 2026 ‘Nobody’s going out!’ Why is Britain’s nightlife in such decline – and can anything save it? One in four late-night venues went out of business between 2020 and 2025. Those that remain are struggling to pull in customers. Maybe a night out in Birming... ‘Nobody’s going out!’ Why is Britain’s nightlife in such decline – and can anything save it? One in four late-night venues went out of business between 2020 and 2025. Those that remain are struggling to pull in customers. Maybe a night out in Birming... Share
Reserve Bank of Australia May 5, 2026 RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes official cash rate to 4.35% in blow to mortgage holders Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for third consecutive meeting, lifting them to early-2025 levels Follow our Australia news live blog for latest update... RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes official cash rate to 4.35% in blow to mortgage holders Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for third consecutive meeting, lifting them to early-2025 levels Follow our Australia news live blog for latest update... Share
