Surveillance of Citizens by Government May 31, 2026 China Exports Surveillance The country has spent decades perfecting a surveillance state at home. Now it’s promoting its ideology of state control, and the technology to enforce it, abroad. China Exports Surveillance The country has spent decades perfecting a surveillance state at home. Now it’s promoting its ideology of state control, and the technology to enforce it, abroad. See more
Books May 10, 2026 Gun-toting drunks, boy-eating sharks and bloodsucking babies: the violent, brilliant stories of Eric Walrond Tropic Death – 10 blistering, astonishing stories about racist, exploitative outrages in Caribbean ‘paradises’ – won him a Guggenheim award. Why did this sta... Gun-toting drunks, boy-eating sharks and bloodsucking babies: the violent, brilliant stories of Eric Walrond Tropic Death – 10 blistering, astonishing stories about racist, exploitative outrages in Caribbean ‘paradises’ – won him a Guggenheim award. Why did this sta... Share
Television May 10, 2026 Wrestling With Trump: a fascinating look at how Trump’s political style is inspired by WWE wrestling Comedian Munya Chawawa’s documentary is a compelling dive into the world of wrestling and its many links with the 45th and 47th US presidentA small handful o... Wrestling With Trump: a fascinating look at how Trump’s political style is inspired by WWE wrestling Comedian Munya Chawawa’s documentary is a compelling dive into the world of wrestling and its many links with the 45th and 47th US presidentA small handful o... Share
TV comedy May 10, 2026 ‘Everyone knows an Amanda!’ Joanna Lumley and Lucy Punch on the return of comedy smash, Amandaland The funniest comedy on British TV is back. Its stars talk about scruffiness, mortifying encounters with the public and why they’ve loved each other for two d... ‘Everyone knows an Amanda!’ Joanna Lumley and Lucy Punch on the return of comedy smash, Amandaland The funniest comedy on British TV is back. Its stars talk about scruffiness, mortifying encounters with the public and why they’ve loved each other for two d... Share
Children's TV May 10, 2026 ‘He’s magical, isn’t he?’: an audience with Mr Tumble, the king of kids’ TV Something Special, his show for children with special educational needs, has earned its star Justin Fletcher an MBE, children’s Baftas and generations of fan... ‘He’s magical, isn’t he?’: an audience with Mr Tumble, the king of kids’ TV Something Special, his show for children with special educational needs, has earned its star Justin Fletcher an MBE, children’s Baftas and generations of fan... Share
Television May 10, 2026 Legends review – Steve Coogan takes on Britain’s biggest drug gang This astounding true story, written by Neil Forsyth, asks the question: what if the A-Team was comprised entirely of disgruntled customs officers?Imagine The... Legends review – Steve Coogan takes on Britain’s biggest drug gang This astounding true story, written by Neil Forsyth, asks the question: what if the A-Team was comprised entirely of disgruntled customs officers?Imagine The... Share
Television May 10, 2026 MIA review – the creator of Ozark’s new drama is as subtle as being mauled by a 12ft alligator This Florida-set revenge thriller swings between being boring and ludicrous. It’s riddled with awkward dialogue and convenient plottingMiami, Florida is the... MIA review – the creator of Ozark’s new drama is as subtle as being mauled by a 12ft alligator This Florida-set revenge thriller swings between being boring and ludicrous. It’s riddled with awkward dialogue and convenient plottingMiami, Florida is the... Share
Television May 10, 2026 ‘This priest was so fit’: Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu on nuns, hot clerics and their tale of forbidden passion Adolescence writer Jack Thorne’s romantic new drama Falling is quite the gear shift. Its stars open up about what it’s like to research a love so controversi... ‘This priest was so fit’: Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu on nuns, hot clerics and their tale of forbidden passion Adolescence writer Jack Thorne’s romantic new drama Falling is quite the gear shift. Its stars open up about what it’s like to research a love so controversi... Share
Photography May 10, 2026 Twiggy, Bella Freud and more: Steven Meisel’s masterly London portraits – in pictures The iconic fashion photographer has been crowned a master at this year’s Photo London – a rare exhibition of his stunning work in the capital proves why Cont... Twiggy, Bella Freud and more: Steven Meisel’s masterly London portraits – in pictures The iconic fashion photographer has been crowned a master at this year’s Photo London – a rare exhibition of his stunning work in the capital proves why Cont... Share
Stage May 10, 2026 The objects that escaped from the museum: magical spectacle Return to the Forest – in pictures A trip to a museum becomes an unexpected adventure in a new immersive family show by Theatre-Rites and Factory International Continue reading... The objects that escaped from the museum: magical spectacle Return to the Forest – in pictures A trip to a museum becomes an unexpected adventure in a new immersive family show by Theatre-Rites and Factory International Continue reading... Share
JM Coetzee May 10, 2026 JM Coetzee declines to attend Jerusalem writers festival over Israel’s ‘genocidal campaign in Gaza’ Nobel laureate says he previously considered himself a supporter of Israel, but ‘the campaign of annihilation in Gaza has changed all that’Nobel laureate JM... JM Coetzee declines to attend Jerusalem writers festival over Israel’s ‘genocidal campaign in Gaza’ Nobel laureate says he previously considered himself a supporter of Israel, but ‘the campaign of annihilation in Gaza has changed all that’Nobel laureate JM... Share
Paul McCartney May 10, 2026 ‘It’s a bit emotional’: Paul McCartney plays new songs to fans at Abbey Road The ex-Beatle hosted a playback previewing his next album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, telling stories along the wayStudio Two at Abbey Road was dressed with a... ‘It’s a bit emotional’: Paul McCartney plays new songs to fans at Abbey Road The ex-Beatle hosted a playback previewing his next album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, telling stories along the wayStudio Two at Abbey Road was dressed with a... Share
Rebel Wilson May 10, 2026 Rebel Wilson is a ‘fantastical liar’ who ‘made up terrible allegations against multiple people’, court told Barrister for actor Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing the Pitch Perfect star for defamation, also accused Wilson of ‘a complete revision of history’. Wilson h... Rebel Wilson is a ‘fantastical liar’ who ‘made up terrible allegations against multiple people’, court told Barrister for actor Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing the Pitch Perfect star for defamation, also accused Wilson of ‘a complete revision of history’. Wilson h... Share
