The News Quiz: Ep2. The art of vetting
BBC Radio 4
BBC News
May 01, 2026
bbc-news
Some hot topics of conversation this week include the ever evolving Peter Mandelson vetting saga, phones being banned in schools and robots who can take over the world... sorry robots who can take over sports. Helping Andy make sense of it all are Daliso Chap…
Will We Ever See Jeffrey Epstein’s Alleged Suicide Note?
Matt Stieb
New York Magazine
May 01, 2026
new-york-magazine
The New York ‘Times’ has petitioned a federal judge to unseal a note found by Epstein’s cellmate that said it was “time to say goodbye.”
01/05/2026 17:01 GMT
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BBC News
May 01, 2026
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Trump’s Iran War Is Now Officially Illegal
Chas Danner
New York Magazine
May 01, 2026
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President Trump’s Iran war is now officially illegal as he blows past the 60-day deadline for ending the conflict unless Congress authorizes it. His administration claims the war is already over and the law doesn’t apply.
01/05/2026 16:01 GMT
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BBC News
May 01, 2026
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Scotcast
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BBC News
May 01, 2026
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Legendary anchorman looks back on his career in broadcasting.
The Iran War Is Even Less Popular Than When It Started
Nia Prater
New York Magazine
May 01, 2026
new-york-magazine
As the Iran war enters its second month, a new poll found that 61 percent of Americans believe that the U.S. using military force against Iran was a mistake.
Nobody Embodies MAGA’s Clownish Menace Like Pete Hegseth
Ross Barkan
New York Magazine
May 01, 2026
new-york-magazine
Pete Hegseth’s whiny testimony in front of Congress this week drove home the Iran war’s absurdity, Ross Barkan writes.
01/05/2026 15:01 GMT
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BBC News
May 01, 2026
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Man admits Peacehaven Mosque arson attack, denies intending to hurt anyone
Patrick Barlow
BBC News
May 01, 2026
bbc-news
Ricky Ryder denies intending to endanger life when he set fire to Peacehaven Mosque in October.