Politics and Government May 31, 2026 In Taiwan, ‘Mainland Spouses’ From China Become a Focus of Infiltration Fears A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China. In Taiwan, ‘Mainland Spouses’ From China Become a Focus of Infiltration Fears A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China. See more
Television & radio May 31, 2026 TV tonight: a major new culture wars drama from the great Russell T Davies Alan Cumming and David Morrissey star in the gripping Manchester-set series. Plus, a wild tale of charity shenanigans involving One Direction. Here’s what to... TV tonight: a major new culture wars drama from the great Russell T Davies Alan Cumming and David Morrissey star in the gripping Manchester-set series. Plus, a wild tale of charity shenanigans involving One Direction. Here’s what to... Share
European Union May 31, 2026 When will the EU punch its weight in a perilous world? That’s the question countries eager to join should be asking | Simon Tisdall Twin threats from east and west have clearly made the bloc more appealing – but its rule-bound institutions need urgent attentionGiant butter mountains, wine... When will the EU punch its weight in a perilous world? That’s the question countries eager to join should be asking | Simon Tisdall Twin threats from east and west have clearly made the bloc more appealing – but its rule-bound institutions need urgent attentionGiant butter mountains, wine... Share
Azealia Banks May 31, 2026 Badenoch-supporting US rapper Azealia Banks to attend Spectator summer party in London Magazine’s editor Michael Gove will welcome performer who described Conservative party leader as ‘iconic’The American rapper Azealia Banks said she had been... Badenoch-supporting US rapper Azealia Banks to attend Spectator summer party in London Magazine’s editor Michael Gove will welcome performer who described Conservative party leader as ‘iconic’The American rapper Azealia Banks said she had been... Share
Road safety May 31, 2026 ‘One day I thought, that’s enough’: the people fighting back against pothole-riddled roads The dire state of roads has provoked pothole vigilantes and become a political flashpoint from Manchester to Manhattan. How did we get here?Sitting in St Alb... ‘One day I thought, that’s enough’: the people fighting back against pothole-riddled roads The dire state of roads has provoked pothole vigilantes and become a political flashpoint from Manchester to Manhattan. How did we get here?Sitting in St Alb... Share
Food May 31, 2026 Skof, Manchester M4: ‘Proof that fine dining can be magical’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants Clever, emotional – and well worth the hypeI couldn’t get a table at Skof for ages: it was too full, too booked up and far too busy. It seemed there’d be no... Skof, Manchester M4: ‘Proof that fine dining can be magical’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants Clever, emotional – and well worth the hypeI couldn’t get a table at Skof for ages: it was too full, too booked up and far too busy. It seemed there’d be no... Share
Plymouth May 31, 2026 ‘The potential is huge’: Plymouth hopes defence money will have it sailing again Local leaders are optimistic investment and regeneration plans will help make ‘ocean city’ an appealing place to livePlymouth may only have been rebranded as... ‘The potential is huge’: Plymouth hopes defence money will have it sailing again Local leaders are optimistic investment and regeneration plans will help make ‘ocean city’ an appealing place to livePlymouth may only have been rebranded as... Share
Family May 31, 2026 I feel a lot of affection for a friend at work – could I be in love? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri Would you want this to become sexual? If the answer is yes, then think about what might be holding you backI don’t know whether I am in love with my friend o... I feel a lot of affection for a friend at work – could I be in love? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri Would you want this to become sexual? If the answer is yes, then think about what might be holding you backI don’t know whether I am in love with my friend o... Share
Japan May 31, 2026 Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’Japan’s defence mini... Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’Japan’s defence mini... Share
Animals May 31, 2026 Fed up with being taken for granted? Spoilt pig syndrome could change your life | Polly Hudson As the writer, actor and hog owner Lena Dunham explained this week, pigs become entitled if you offer them unconditional generosity. Many humans are the same... Fed up with being taken for granted? Spoilt pig syndrome could change your life | Polly Hudson As the writer, actor and hog owner Lena Dunham explained this week, pigs become entitled if you offer them unconditional generosity. Many humans are the same... Share
Germany May 31, 2026 Germany’s embattled nightlife scene welcomes plan to reclassify clubs There is hope that a change to building regulations could resurrect music clubs, which have been hit by rising rents, social shifts and noise disputesA move... Germany’s embattled nightlife scene welcomes plan to reclassify clubs There is hope that a change to building regulations could resurrect music clubs, which have been hit by rising rents, social shifts and noise disputesA move... Share
Australia news May 31, 2026 Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windowsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of... Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windowsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of... Share
Russia May 31, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone ‘deliberately’ hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Russian atomic energy agency claim that drone strike damaged Europe’s largest nuclear plant just a ‘propaganda ploy’, Ukraine military says. What we know on... Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone ‘deliberately’ hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Russian atomic energy agency claim that drone strike damaged Europe’s largest nuclear plant just a ‘propaganda ploy’, Ukraine military says. What we know on... Share
