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How a year of tariffs cost Americans more than they saved

Trump’s tariffs were supposed to make the US richer. American households paid $1,500 more.

Holiday island is cloaked by Saharan dust storm - turning its blue skies blood red

The island of Crete, known for its blue skies, is seeing red - thanks to a cloud of Saharan dust.

Cannes Market Grows ‘AI For Talent Summit’ & Launches Creator Economy Meeting As It Bolsters Innovation Strand

The Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film (May 12-20) is extending its AI For Talent Summit which will mark its second year this May after a one-day inaugural edition last…

Cannes’ Marché du Film Reinforces Focus on Creators, AI, Innovation and Immersive With 2026 Program

The industry-leading Marché du Film, Cannes’s prestigious market, has reinforced its commitment to looking ahead as it gears to deliver its 2026 edition between May 12-20 in the…

Onset Octopus Claims UK Vertical Video First With ‘Cowboy Before Dark’ Drama Business Model

EXCLUSIVE: UK microdrama producer Onset Octopus is claiming to the first British producer to independently finance and make a vertical video series for international distribution.…

NCAA proposes ban on players who stay in draft

The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft…

World's oldest living land animal 'alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam

A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

‘It all depends on the crop’: Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers

As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman loses bid to suppress identities of family

A terror suspect accused of killing 15 people in a shooting spree on Bondi Beach has lost a bid to protect the identities of family members.

‘Ravana,’ Student-Led Theatrical Feature, Set at India’s Reliance Animation Academy, Tenali Rama (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Reliance Animation Academy and Tenali Rama Animation have unveiled “Ravana – The Lost Battle with Shri Ram,” one of India’s first student-led…

Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns

The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.

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Trump urges countries ‘get involved’ in war on Iran if they can’t get fuel

US President Donald Trump says nations that rely on oil from the Strait of Hormuz should build up some delayed courage.

Gambia police fire tear gas at rally over rearrest of siblings

Police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in the Gambia who were demanding the release of two siblings.

Tiger Woods declines 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy; can leave US for treatment

The 15-time major winner will focus on health following his car crash and subsequent DUI arrest on Friday.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

World’s top energy traders wrongfooted in early days of Iran war

Oil traders that normally thrive on volatility caught out by scale of crisis as energy shock unfurled

Gulf states consider new pipelines to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Conflict prompts countries to revisit plans that replicate Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline despite huge cost and complexity

Ofwat poised to waive Thames Water fines to 2030 under deal

Clock is ticking on approving creditors’ emergency offer for utility as October deadline looms

NHS staff boycott Palantir’s data platform over ethical concerns

Controversial US tech group was awarded a £330mn contract in 2023 to collate hospital and patient information

The global wave of energy rationing

Governments from Bangladesh to Zambia impose measures to cut fuel demand as Middle East conflict cuts off flows

UK has ‘limited’ defences against ballistic missile threats, warns ex-RAF official

Former commander of Britain’s ground-based air defences also says the £1bn earmarked for investment is insufficient

How Apple fused Japanese craft with Chinese scale

Japanese industry and Chinese manufacturing prowess played roles in the tech giant’s success, with consequences for both

How did I end up here? — Nigella Lawson’s first FT column

A defence of food writing (and a recipe for rice pudding) as Nigella returns to her alma mater newspaper

Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in coming weeks

Primetime TV address signals escalation rather than a swift peace deal

Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

There were some glaring omissions in the US president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

Stock futures sink as Trump says U.S. on track to complete Iran objectives ‘very shortly’

U.S. stock futures sank Wednesday night as President Donald Trump didn’t offer investors any new indications of de-escalation in the conflict with Iran, but again laid out a…

Vir Das Sets Found-Footage Horror Film ‘Baara Number’ (EXCLUSIVE)

International Emmy-winning Indian comedian Vir Das has set his next directorial venture. Found-footage horror film “Baara Number” will be produced via Das’…

‘The Masked Singer’ Finale Reveals Identities of Galaxy Girl, Pugcasso, Cat Witch and Crane, With Help From Jessica Simpson: Here’s Who Won Season 14

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 12  of “The Masked Singer,” “Finals,” which aired March 25 on Fox. The stars aligned for Ashlee Simpson, who was unmasked…

Donald Trump’s Iran War Address: Flaunts ‘Overwhelming Victories’ By U.S. Military; Repeats Claim That Strait of Hormuz Will ‘Open Up Naturally’

President Donald Trump addressed an uneasy nation on Wednesday as the United States’ war with Iran entered its second month. He used the prime time slot to briefly address…

Girls’ Generation Star Tiffany Young Signs With Pacific Music Group

Tiffany Young, the Los Angeles-born K-pop pioneer who came of age as a lead member of Girls’ Generation, has signed with Pacific Music Group in a 360 deal that covers both…

Donald Trump Lays Out Case For War With Iran, But Offers Few Specifics On How And When It Will End

In a 19-minute primetime address, President Donald Trump laid out his case for conducting military operations against Iran, casting it as an long overdue step to eliminate a…

Eva Longoria “Cannot Wait For The World To See” Kim Kardashian In ‘The Fifth Wheel’: “She’s So Funny”

As Kim Kardashian makes the leap from TV to the big screen, Eva Longoria is eager for fans to see her starring performance. The Fifth Wheel director praised Kardashian’s…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX could lead a wave of jumbo IPOs after reportedly making this key move

SpaceX reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork, setting the stage for a listing as soon as June.

Bayern end Man United's UWCL fairy tale, illustrate gap to European elite

Man United's maiden Women's Champions League campaign ended in Munich at the quarterfinal stage. Now they need to prove they're not on-hit wonders.

Cool Arsenal ensure Chelsea's Champions League wait goes on

Sjoeke Nusken's consolation goal for Chelsea proved to be too little, too late in loss to Arsenal in the UWCL.

Oil jumps 5% as Trump speech revives anxiety about Iran conflict

President says conflict is ‘nearing completion’ but also threatens sweeping new round of strikes

Oil jumps 7% as Trump speech revives anxiety about Iran conflict

President says conflict is ‘nearing completion’ but also threatens sweeping new round of strikes

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning lifted

The ​epicentre of the ⁠earthquake was about ⁠120km (75 miles) from Ternate, in Indonesia's North Maluku ‌province.

Trump’s birthright citizenship ban may fail — but the administration already got too far

On Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a case challenging President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order banning birthright citizenship.…

Artemis II successfully launches four astronauts into space

NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

Tesla’s delivery update is on deck. Why investors shouldn’t abandon an ‘unwavering belief’ in EVs.

Investors have become less interested in Tesla’s car business lately, but some analysts see that as shortsighted.

Woods declines US Ryder Cup captain role in 2027

Tiger Woods turns down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America announces, as he steps away from golf following last week's car crash.

‘We’re aiming for a monthly income of $11,500’: I’m 64. I’ve $1.5 million in a 401(k). How do I time my withdrawals?

“I plan to start collecting my Social Security of $4,100 at 68.”

ABC Season-Finale Dates For ‘High Potential’, ‘Grey’s’, ‘9-1-1’, ‘Scrubs’, ‘The Rookie’ & More

We’re into the final weeks of the 2025-26 TV year, and here are the dates for ABC’s season-finale episodes of dramas including High Potential, the 9-1-1 shows,…

NASA launches four astronauts toward the Moon on the Artemis II mission

NASA's Artemis II flight, which is set to take four astronauts toward the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, successfully launched on Wednesday evening. The Artemis II…

‘I’m finding it frustrating’: Why $4-a-gallon gas prices feel a lot worse this time around

Amid fears of stagflation, persistently high interest rates and a weakening labor market, our mood changes almost on a daily basis.