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. See more
Music May 5, 2026 Fake fans, fake buzz? How your favourite band got big – podcast Shaad D’Souza explains how bands such as Geese have faced a backlash since a marketing company revealed its tricks for pushing them into the limelight, and E... Fake fans, fake buzz? How your favourite band got big – podcast Shaad D’Souza explains how bands such as Geese have faced a backlash since a marketing company revealed its tricks for pushing them into the limelight, and E... Share
Amphibians May 5, 2026 Country diary: Newts in the pond, commotion in the house | Mark Cocker Buxton, Derbyshire: A glimpse of gloop in the water, a hasty net purchase, and it was confirmed – palmate newts have moved in. But how long had they been the... Country diary: Newts in the pond, commotion in the house | Mark Cocker Buxton, Derbyshire: A glimpse of gloop in the water, a hasty net purchase, and it was confirmed – palmate newts have moved in. But how long had they been the... Share
Science May 5, 2026 ‘Historic breakthrough’: could the fossil fuel era be coming to an end? – podcast The transition towards renewable energy received a boost last week when representatives from 57 countries met in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a world-first cli... ‘Historic breakthrough’: could the fossil fuel era be coming to an end? – podcast The transition towards renewable energy received a boost last week when representatives from 57 countries met in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a world-first cli... Share
Whales May 5, 2026 ‘The whale was not treated with the respect it deserved’: recriminations after carcass towed to Wollongong tip Tugboat tows carcass of ‘leviathan proportions’ 20km from Era beach to Bellambi boat ramp, attracting sharks, says councillor demanding inquiryFollow our Aus... ‘The whale was not treated with the respect it deserved’: recriminations after carcass towed to Wollongong tip Tugboat tows carcass of ‘leviathan proportions’ 20km from Era beach to Bellambi boat ramp, attracting sharks, says councillor demanding inquiryFollow our Aus... Share
Business May 5, 2026 HSBC hit by $400m UK fraud-related charge; Rachel Reeves ‘clashed with Scott Bessent’ over Iran war criticism – business live Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAustralia hikes interest rates to 4.35% in blow to mortgage holdersThe Financial Times have a corki... HSBC hit by $400m UK fraud-related charge; Rachel Reeves ‘clashed with Scott Bessent’ over Iran war criticism – business live Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAustralia hikes interest rates to 4.35% in blow to mortgage holdersThe Financial Times have a corki... Share
Madrid holidays May 5, 2026 ‘It feels like an independent republic’: Madrid’s new arty barrio of Carabanchel This traditional neighbourhood ‘across the river’ is where the city’s creatives are heading as the centre heats upMadrid’s current boomtown dynamics are driv... ‘It feels like an independent republic’: Madrid’s new arty barrio of Carabanchel This traditional neighbourhood ‘across the river’ is where the city’s creatives are heading as the centre heats upMadrid’s current boomtown dynamics are driv... Share
Economics May 5, 2026 ‘There is a good deal of fear’: what would a Labour leadership challenge mean for bond markets? Rayner and Burnham are trying to gain markets’ confidence amid concerns they could loosen fiscal rules if they replace StarmerWho calls the shots on the bin... ‘There is a good deal of fear’: what would a Labour leadership challenge mean for bond markets? Rayner and Burnham are trying to gain markets’ confidence amid concerns they could loosen fiscal rules if they replace StarmerWho calls the shots on the bin... Share
Photography May 5, 2026 Seen a ghost? The eeriest images from Fotografia Europea – in pictures From gigantic goat hair costumes to small hidden rooms in houses, this year’s photography festival takes a turn for the spectral Continue reading... Seen a ghost? The eeriest images from Fotografia Europea – in pictures From gigantic goat hair costumes to small hidden rooms in houses, this year’s photography festival takes a turn for the spectral Continue reading... Share
Premier League May 5, 2026 Guardiola frustrated as hopes of City taking Arsenal to wire left in critical condition | Jamie Jackson Sluggish Manchester City failed to get the win they needed and have left themselves with a lot to do to regain titleBedlam here, utter bedlam – particularly... Guardiola frustrated as hopes of City taking Arsenal to wire left in critical condition | Jamie Jackson Sluggish Manchester City failed to get the win they needed and have left themselves with a lot to do to regain titleBedlam here, utter bedlam – particularly... Share
Money May 5, 2026 I got £8,500 in Ulez fines after my car number plate was cloned I’ve received 77 unpaid PCNs from TfL but it won’t accept they weren’t from my vehicleSomeone cloned my car number plate back in October and racked up £8,500... I got £8,500 in Ulez fines after my car number plate was cloned I’ve received 77 unpaid PCNs from TfL but it won’t accept they weren’t from my vehicleSomeone cloned my car number plate back in October and racked up £8,500... Share
Art May 5, 2026 Salisbury Cathedral restores stained-glass treasure by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris Project to refurbish ‘Angels’ hailed huge success as dean says it will ‘lift spirits and rekindle hope’Sam Kelly admitted there had been some nights of broke... Salisbury Cathedral restores stained-glass treasure by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris Project to refurbish ‘Angels’ hailed huge success as dean says it will ‘lift spirits and rekindle hope’Sam Kelly admitted there had been some nights of broke... Share
US-Israel war on Iran May 5, 2026 Middle East crisis live: US targets Iranian boats amid tense push for control of strait of Hormuz US says it has destroyed six small Iranian military boats – which Tehran denies – while Iran launched barrage of attacks on US-allied United Arab EmiratesDon... Middle East crisis live: US targets Iranian boats amid tense push for control of strait of Hormuz US says it has destroyed six small Iranian military boats – which Tehran denies – while Iran launched barrage of attacks on US-allied United Arab EmiratesDon... Share
