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• Notable Capital ha svelato Rising in Cyber 2026, la sua terza lista annuale che mette in risalto 30 promettenti startup private di cybersecurity, annunciata il 12 maggio 2026 da San Francisco. • Il gruppo selezionato ha raccolto collettivamente oltre 6,9 miliardi di dollari secondo PitchBook, in un mercato della cybersecurity che, secondo Morgan Stanley, dovrebbe crescere da 151 miliardi di dollari nel 2025 a 250 miliardi di dollari entro il 2029. • Questa iniziativa evidenzia una crescita di mercato a doppia cifra e l'innovazione nel settore, posizionando queste startup come leader nelle difese di prossima generazione.

• Rocket Lab ha annunciato un accordo commerciale per cinque lanci della sua nuova piattaforma di razzi riutilizzabili a medio carico Neutron, posizionando l'azienda come concorrente nel crescente mercato dei lanci spaziali commerciali. • Il razzo Neutron dovrebbe diventare operativo ed effettuare i suoi primi lanci entro la fine del 2026, segnando una tappa fondamentale nell'espansione di Rocket Lab oltre il suo veicolo più piccolo, l'Electron. • L'investimento nella capacità a medio carico permette a Rocket Lab di intercettare una gamma più ampia di missioni di dispiegamento di satelliti e di competere con i fornitori di lanci già affermati.

• L'ambiziosa e politicamente rischiosa riforma fiscale del Partito Laburista mira ad aiutare i primi acquirenti di casa e a promuovere l'equità intergenerazionale • Aggiornamenti LIVE sul bilancio federale 2026: annuncio e discorso del governo australiano – ultime notizie • Esplora tutta la nostra copertura sul bilancio federale 2026 dell'Australia

• HSBC ha pubblicato la trascrizione della conference call sugli utili del Q1 2026, mostrando risultati inferiori alle aspettative a causa di condizioni di mercato difficili. • Nonostante il mancato raggiungimento degli obiettivi di guadagno, il prezzo delle azioni di HSBC è aumentato a seguito dell'annuncio, riflettendo la fiducia degli investitori nelle prospettive della banca. • I risultati evidenziano le pressioni costanti nel settore bancario globale, con potenziali impatti sul sentiment degli investitori verso le istituzioni finanziarie internazionali quotate negli Stati Uniti.

• MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 ha rivelato sabato i candidati in 77 categorie, mettendo in luce i successi della musica giapponese e globale. • L'evento celebra le connessioni musicali internazionali con artisti dell'Asia e di tutto il mondo in vista della cerimonia del 13 giugno 2026 a Tokyo. • Tra i candidati figurano i principali act J-pop e gruppi K-pop, con categorie che spaziano dalla canzone dell'anno all'artista dell'anno e premi specifici per genere.

• Il 6 maggio 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) ha annunciato un investimento di 40 miliardi di dollari per la costruzione di un nuovo stabilimento di produzione ottimizzato per l'IA a Taichung, focalizzato sui nodi di processo a 2 nm e 1,4 nm. • Si prevede che la fab raggiunga la piena capacità entro il 2029, essendo in grado di fornire 250.000 wafer da 12 pollici mensilmente a società di progettazione di chip per l'IA, inclusi acceleratori in stile NVIDIA e ASIC personalizzati per hyperscaler. • Il CEO di TSMC, C.C. Wei, ha sottolineato che il 70% della capacità prevista dell'impianto è già prenotato da fornitori di cloud e venditori di hardware per l'IA, evidenziando la persistente carenza globale di nodi avanzati.

• Il presidente degli USA scrive su Truth Social che il cessate il fuoco includerà la sospensione di ogni "attività cinetica" e scambi di prigionieri

• Disney ha rivelato che D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event debutterà a Singapore nel 2027, a seguito dell'annuncio del lancio regionale di Disney Cruise Line. • La convention di tre giorni vedrà la partecipazione di star di Hollywood, storyteller, showcase dal vivo, presentazioni dietro le quinte, performance, esperienze interattive e merchandise esclusivo. • Non sono state ancora rilasciate date specifiche, località o informazioni sui biglietti; gli aggiornamenti saranno forniti dal Singapore Tourism Board su Instagram.

• Banner Bank, a 136-year-old institution, agreed to acquire Bank of the Pacific in a $177 million all-stock deal to expand its regional footprint. • U.S. mergers and acquisitions over $100 million rose 25% in March 2026 compared to the prior year, per EY Parthenon research. • Global M&A volume hit $861.1 billion in Q1 2026, up 9.7% from Q1 2025 according to S&P Global, driven by bank investments in AI and shifting consumer habits.

Police say they arrested an 18-year-old man after weekend shooting at lake party promoted across social mediaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailPolice announced on Wednesday that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded during a night-time party beside an Oklahoma lake.Police in Edmond announced that the man was arrested earlier in the day on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon in the wake of Sunday night’s shooting, which erupted following an argument amid a large crowd gathered at Arcadia Lake in that Oklahoma City suburb. Continue reading...

• BioNTech revealed plans to close manufacturing sites in Germany and Singapore, impacting up to 1,860 jobs, as it shifts from COVID-19 vaccine production to oncology therapies. • The company, which co-developed the mRNA vaccine Comirnaty with Pfizer, will also repurchase up to $1 billion in shares amid a leadership transition. • This restructuring reflects the post-pandemic decline in demand for COVID vaccines, positioning BioNTech to focus on cancer treatments with greater long-term potential.

• Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will face tournament debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 opening game. • The Pakistan Super League introduced a new logo and opened a player transfer window to refresh team rosters. • Tournament expected to utilize six venues, expanding its footprint for the upcoming season.

Agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI focus largely on recognizing cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risksThe US government has struck deals with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI to review early versions of their new AI models before they are released to the public.The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), part of the US Department of Commerce, announced the agreements on Tuesday, saying the review process would be key to understanding the capabilities of new and powerful AI models as well as to protecting US national security. These collaborations will help the federal government “scale (its) work in the public interest at a critical moment”, the agency said in a press release. Continue reading...

• U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) reported Q1 2026 net income of $1,945 million, up from $1,709 million year-over-year, with earnings per share rising 14.6% to $1.18. • Total net revenue reached $7,288 million, driven by 3.8% average loan growth, 1.7% deposit growth, wider net interest margins, and stronger fee income. • The company announced a pending acquisition of BTIG for up to $1 billion in cash and stock, plus performance-based earn-outs, to expand its capabilities.

• Maverick Entertainment announced that the original film 'Another Man's Wife' will premiere exclusively on Peacock on May 8, 2026. • The film stars Sydney Mitchell, Moritz J. Williams, and Taye Diggs in this highly anticipated streaming release. • The May 8 premiere date makes this a significant upcoming release for the Peacock streaming platform.

• President Trump stated the US will pull 'a lot further than 5,000' troops from Germany, confirming Pentagon plans for an initial 5,000 withdrawal. • Key Republicans expressed worry over the move, while Germany views it as a spur for European defense spending increases. • The announcement heightens transatlantic tensions amid NATO concerns, with Polish PM Tusk warning of alliance 'disintegration'.

The radical left leader will seek presidency for the fourth time – despite previously vowing to stand aside Jean-Luc Mélenchon, France’s radical left leader, has confirmed he will run again for president next spring, saying it was urgent for the country to stand up against war being waged by the US and Israel in the Middle East.The 74-year-old veteran leader of La France Insoumise (LFI), announced in an interview with the French broadcaster TF1 that he would run for the presidency for the fourth time in 2027. Continue reading...

• President Trump announced a 25% tariff on European Union automobiles, citing the bloc's failure to comply with existing trade agreements. • The administration claims the EU breached trade terms, prompting the tariff increase as a enforcement mechanism. • The move escalates trade tensions between the US and EU, potentially affecting auto manufacturers and consumers across both regions.

• The United Arab Emirates withdrew from OPEC yesterday, marking a historic split from Saudi Arabia during the escalating regional crisis. • This decision coincides with the Strait of Hormuz being almost entirely shut down due to a US naval blockade aimed at halting Iranian oil exports. • The US is threatening to cut off major Chinese banks from its financial system to prevent processing of Iranian oil, intensifying global energy tensions.

• NTT launched Scale Academy as part of its enterprise AI and security initiatives during the two-week period beginning April 13, 2026. • The academy program targets organizations seeking to develop internal capabilities around artificial intelligence adoption and implementation. • The initiative reflects growing enterprise demand for structured training programs to build AI competency across workforce and organizational functions.

• Pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Pfizer announced a strategic research collaboration focusing on oncology and immunology, with combined commitments totaling $4.8 billion over five years to accelerate drug development and clinical trial timelines. • The partnership will leverage Eli Lilly's metabolic disease expertise and Pfizer's vaccine platform capabilities to pursue combination therapies for hard-to-treat cancers, with initial clinical trials expected to commence in mid-2027. • Industry analysts view the deal as emblematic of Big Pharma consolidating R&D resources amid rising drug development costs exceeding $2.6 billion per approved medication, while also signaling confidence in oncology market growth.

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, has condemned the booing of welcome of country remarks at Anzac Day events on Saturday.Wilson offered some of the strongest criticism of the hecklers to be delivered by a Coalition frontbencher. In a post on X yesterday, he wrote:Thank you to all our veterans who fought for our country. ANZAC Day is a a day to honour all those who fought and died for our country. Booing any Australian who served or their story is unacceptable, disrespectful and unworthy of the ANZAC legacy.The story of this land began thousands of years ago. Project Australia is a continuing story of one land, one people with one destiny. Let us be worthy of our full inheritance, and those that sacrificed for respect based on our common humanity & the equal dignity of all people.It is incredibly disappointing and completely inappropriate to boo at an Anzac Day service. Whatever your views on a welcome to country, ANZAC Day is our most sacred day … If you have strong views about that, there are many other ways in a free country that you have an opportunity to express your views. Continue reading...

• Google Cloud Next 2026 concluded with more than 250 announcements on products, customers, and ecosystem developments focused on AI and enterprise tools. • Key security features include Agent Anomaly Detection using LLMs to flag unusual AI agent behavior in real time and Chrome Enterprise's AI-aware extension threat detections now in preview. • Chrome Enterprise will soon offer shadow AI reporting to identify unsanctioned web-based AI and SaaS use by employees, enhancing visibility into shadow AI risks.

• Toronto-based Cohere Inc. and Germany's Aleph Alpha GmbH announced plans to merge, supported by a $600 million structured financing commitment from Schwarz Group. • Cohere, which has raised $1.6 billion since 2019 from Nvidia and others, offers multiple AI models; the Series E deal expects additional investors and closure later in 2026. • The merger combines expertise in enterprise AI, potentially accelerating development amid US-China tech tensions and boosting competitive edge for Western AI firms.

• Duke basketball player Dame Sarr announced his return to the university for the 2026-27 season instead of entering the professional ranks. • Sarr's decision to remain at Duke signals continuity for the Blue Devils' roster heading into next season. • The announcement represents a significant commitment to the college program and reflects confidence in Duke's basketball direction.

• President Donald Trump outlined sweeping healthcare reforms in an Oval Office address, announcing what he described as the largest prescription drug price cuts in U.S. history. • The announcement represents a major domestic policy initiative focused on reducing medication costs for American consumers. • Trump simultaneously signaled potential progress in Iran conflict negotiations, suggesting possible diplomatic breakthroughs as ceasefire talks continue.

• The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the launch of the 2026 class of Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF), showcasing its commitment to hiring top technology talent. • The new PIF class will focus on key Administration priority projects, including developing AI-powered tools to accelerate infrastructure permitting processes. • The initiative demonstrates the federal government's strategy to leverage specialized technology expertise for modernizing government operations and infrastructure development.

U-turn comes after Trump said the US military was ‘raring to go’. Plus, Virginia voters pass new congressional maps in blow to presidentDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump unilaterally announced an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday amid frantic efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table.How are Trump’s negotiating tactics being received? The president’s impatience and rough-house diplomatic style, including his frequent online posting, has been a key stumbling block to restarting peace talks, writes the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour.Is Tehran united on how to deal with Washington? Analysts say it is not, with fierce disagreement among Iranian leaders over how to respond to US pressure and whether to risk a new wave of bombing.Follow the latest updates with our liveblog.How much of a boost for the Democrats is Virginia’s referendum result? It could help them win four additional House seats in November’s midterms, which could prove pivotal in an evenly divided Congress. Continue reading...