21 m. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, May 1)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

48 m. ago New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves

Swathes of New Zealand were under severe weather warnings Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for part of the South Island, while forecasters recorded “destructive” gales in the capital, Wellington

Events

94 m. ago UK 'mini heatwave' forecast as Met Office reveals exact date hot spell ends

Today could mark the hottest day of the year with 30C likely across the Southeast of England - but the blistering spell will end in just days, according to weather maps

Society

2 h. ago Drivers warned over car check that could stop you breaking down in the heat

The weather is slowly but surely heating up in the UK; however, with the rise in temperatures, experts are urging Brits to check their batteries to avoid rendering them useless

Events

2 h. ago Met Office delivers 'hottest day' prediction as UK set for 30C heatwave today

The UK could face the warmest start to May on record, with the Met Office saying it could reach 29C or even 30C - but an official heatwave has been ruled out

Society

4 h. ago Martin Scorsese announces film that will feature Pope Francis’s ‘final interview’

Aldeas – A New Story documentary to examine work of organisation pontiff founded to connect young people around the worldMartin Scorsese has made a documentary with the late Pope Francis that will feature conversations between the pontiff and Scorsese, including what the film-makers say was the pope’s final in-depth on-camera interview.Aldeas – A New Story will detail the work of Scholas Occurrentes, a non-profit, international organisation founded by the pope in 2013 to promote what it termed “Culture of Encounter” among youth. Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Hydrangeas turn crispy and burnt in the heat but there's one way to stop them

As Britain gets its first taste of hot weather, gardeners are being warned over the detrimental effects the heat can have on a garden staple; the hydrangea

Events

5 h. ago Microsoft shares jump after strong AI demand lifts cloud unit

Profits rise nearly a fifth in March quarter sending stock up as much as 9% in after-hours trading

Politics

5 h. ago US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia

Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to UkraineThe US and Kyiv have signed an agreement to share profits and royalties from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths, sealing a deal that Donald Trump has said will provide an economic incentive for the US to continue to invest in Ukraine’s defense and its reconstruction after he brokers a peace deal with Russia.The minerals deal, which has been the subject of tense negotiations for months and nearly fell through hours before it was signed, will establish a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund that the Trump administration has said will begin to repay an estimated $175bn in aid provided to Ukraine since the beginning of the war. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Meta beats expectations and boosts spending as it shrugs off tariff impact

Zuckerberg says tech giant is ‘well positioned’ despite drop-off in revenue from Chinese advertisers

Economics

6 h. ago Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive

The move is part of Labour’s “digital revolution,” tech minister says

Transport

6 h. ago Thursday set to be hottest day of the year with highs of 30C

The warm weather could also challenge the record for the highest April temperature in Wales, which is 26.2C.

Politics

6 h. ago Tens of thousands in remote areas to receive faster broadband

The upgrade is part of work to tackle digital exclusion.

Politics

7 h. ago Dave Portnoy isn’t buying Trump’s efforts to squirm out of responsibility for his bad GDP figures

U.S. Commerce Department data shows that the nation's GDP fell at an annualized rate of 0.3 percent during the first quarter of 2025

Politics

9 h. ago Microsoft shares jump after strong AI demand boosts cloud unit

Profits rise nearly a fifth in March quarter sending stock up 6% after-hours

Politics

9 h. ago Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations for fourth quarter in a row amid AI boom

Tech giant has committed to investing $80bn in artificial intelligence this fiscal year as it reveals revenue of $70.07bnMicrosoft released its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday after the New York stock market closed, beating Wall Street’s expectations for the fourth quarter in a row amid a financial boom for artificial intelligence businesses.The company revealed revenue of $70.07bn and earnings of $3.46 per share. The result exceeded analyst predictions that revenue would grow to $68.42bn, or 10.6% year-over-year, and that earnings-per-share would come in at $3.22. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Microsoft says quarterly profits up 18% as it weathers tech sector turbulence

Microsoft on Wednesday said its profits rose 18% for the January-March quarter, driven by its growth in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence business in a turbulent time for the tech sector

Politics

9 h. ago Microsoft shares jump after software giant’s earnings top forecasts

Profits rise nearly 20% in March quarter sending stock up nearly 6% after-hours

Events

9 h. ago Coronation Street airs surprise double exit in Daisy Midgeley's final storyline

ITV soap Coronation Street is set to air Daisy Midgeley's exit storyline in upcoming scenes, as she is set to leave Weatherfield after the actress Charlotte Jordan quit her role

Politics

9 h. ago Simple trick to keep flies out of your house as UK enjoys mini

As the weather gets hotter and windows are left open, households will undoubtedly find themselves with unwanted flying 'friends' so here's how to deal with those pesky flies once and for all

Politics