MBZ, the Emirati sheikh who shook up the Gulf
From foreign interventions to abandoning Opec, the UAE’s leader is charting a different path for his country
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‘What’s our red line?’ British Jews question their safety | Antisemitism
For many Jews sitting down with family and friends for Friday night dinner, the conversation is now turning to their “red line”. “What do we do? Do we have to leave?” asked Barry Frankfurt. Israel had once been a place some might have considered retiring to, to live by the sea. “Never in our lifetime…
Dreame’s rocket-powered car can do 0–60 in 0.9 seconds because you can just say things now
When I first heard that a vacuum company had released a rocket-powered electric vehicle with physically impossible-sounding performance specs, I immediately thought James Dyson was up to his old tricks again. Fortunately, I was wrong. This time the household appliance company trying its hand at super car design is Dreame (pronounced like “dreamy”), a little-known…
2026 NLL playoffs semifinals preview: Key players, stats
The 2026 National Lacrosse League playoffs continue this weekend, after the quarterfinal round produced upsets aplenty — and no shortage of controversy. The top-seed Vancouver Warriors were knocked off by the No. 8 Halifax Thunderbirds after an epic comeback, while the three-time defending champion Buffalo Bandits were defeated by the Georgia Swarm. The No. 6…
EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect | Business and Economy News
The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers. By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated Press Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026 The long-awaited trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc has provisionally come into effect, boosting business ties amid tariff threats…
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Cannes Title ‘Her Private Hell’ Sets U.S. Release
EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Winding Refn‘s first feature directorial in ten years, NEON‘s Her Private Hell, will open in theaters on July 24 in what will be a moderate release in 800 to 1,200 theaters. Refn’s Her Private Hell will make its world premiere at Cannes later this month in the out-of-competition section. The pic stars Sophie…
NHS England rushes to hide software over AI hacking fears
Software produced by the National Health Service is usually open to the public Mareks Perkons/Alamy NHS England is hurriedly withdrawing all the software it has written from public view because of the perceived risk of hacking from cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Security experts say the move is unnecessary and counterproductive. Software produced by the National Health…
Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
17 Best Graduation Gifts That Aren’t Totally Cringe (2026)
We recommend an electric kettle for tea lovers, though they can come in handy for just about anybody, and this is one of our top picks. It has an insulated, double-walled body, four preset programs (for oolong, white, and green tea, along with a button for boil), along with an auto shutoff and “keep warm”…