Leo XIV Apr 23, 2026 Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted. Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted. See more
BBC Apr 24, 2026 Can Matt Brittin save the BBC – and how should he do it? Our panel’s advice for the new boss He is not a programme-maker or a politician, but he must rapidly develop a feel for both disciplines – and the stakes could not be higherThis panel comprises... Can Matt Brittin save the BBC – and how should he do it? Our panel’s advice for the new boss He is not a programme-maker or a politician, but he must rapidly develop a feel for both disciplines – and the stakes could not be higherThis panel comprises... Share
Politics Apr 24, 2026 Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearingsIt was blockbuster viewing for politicos ac... Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearingsIt was blockbuster viewing for politicos ac... Share
Southbank Centre Apr 24, 2026 ‘It’s iconic worldwide – it’s special to skateboard there’: the South Bank skatepark turns 50 The undercroft at London’s Southbank Centre has been a haven for skateboarders since the 1970s. Now a new exhibition is celebrating its contribution to cultu... ‘It’s iconic worldwide – it’s special to skateboard there’: the South Bank skatepark turns 50 The undercroft at London’s Southbank Centre has been a haven for skateboarders since the 1970s. Now a new exhibition is celebrating its contribution to cultu... Share
Film Apr 24, 2026 A star reborn: ‘America’s sweetheart’ Sandra Bullock returns to the spotlight After backing out of public sight, the versatile and enduringly bankable actor has turned up on Instagram trading quips with Nicole Kidman as hype begins for... A star reborn: ‘America’s sweetheart’ Sandra Bullock returns to the spotlight After backing out of public sight, the versatile and enduringly bankable actor has turned up on Instagram trading quips with Nicole Kidman as hype begins for... Share
Justin Bieber Apr 24, 2026 Is the Justin Bieber renaissance upon us? Eight things you need to know After years in the wilderness, the Canadian’s artfully restrained Coachella performances – now known as “Bieberchella” – have seen him elevated to the status... Is the Justin Bieber renaissance upon us? Eight things you need to know After years in the wilderness, the Canadian’s artfully restrained Coachella performances – now known as “Bieberchella” – have seen him elevated to the status... Share
Television Apr 24, 2026 ‘I hope it got disinfected!’ Matthew Rhys on bravery, banter and wearing a prosthetic penis He is one of the most chilling actors around. Yet Matthew Rhys is now playing a Basil Fawlty type in comedy horror Widow’s Bay. He talks about fluffing his J... ‘I hope it got disinfected!’ Matthew Rhys on bravery, banter and wearing a prosthetic penis He is one of the most chilling actors around. Yet Matthew Rhys is now playing a Basil Fawlty type in comedy horror Widow’s Bay. He talks about fluffing his J... Share
Politics Apr 24, 2026 Sir Humphrey moments: a brief history of bust-ups between ministers and mandarins Olly Robbins gave MPs a classic civil servant’s performance – and there are lessons from the past about how ministers should respondThe Whitehall satire Yes... Sir Humphrey moments: a brief history of bust-ups between ministers and mandarins Olly Robbins gave MPs a classic civil servant’s performance – and there are lessons from the past about how ministers should respondThe Whitehall satire Yes... Share
Donald Trump Apr 24, 2026 How a White House photo obscured an elite women’s tennis team – video The Guardian Australia picture editor, Carly Earl, explains why an official photo from the White House celebrating a champion women’s sports team has drawn b... How a White House photo obscured an elite women’s tennis team – video The Guardian Australia picture editor, Carly Earl, explains why an official photo from the White House celebrating a champion women’s sports team has drawn b... Share
Keir Starmer Apr 24, 2026 Is Starmer on borrowed time? - The Latest Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as the Mandelson vetting scandal threatens to end his premiership. With no end to the Mandelson saga in sight... Is Starmer on borrowed time? - The Latest Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as the Mandelson vetting scandal threatens to end his premiership. With no end to the Mandelson saga in sight... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Apr 24, 2026 Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions Revised figures increase fears about energy-intensive datacentres worsening climate emergencyThe UK government vastly underestimated the climate impact of ar... Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions Revised figures increase fears about energy-intensive datacentres worsening climate emergencyThe UK government vastly underestimated the climate impact of ar... Share
Assisted dying Apr 24, 2026 MPs vow to bring back assisted dying bill after ‘undemocratic’ Lords block Labour’s Kim Leadbeater tells of plan to table identical bill that peers would be unable to stopMPs and peers who led the assisted dying bill have promised t... MPs vow to bring back assisted dying bill after ‘undemocratic’ Lords block Labour’s Kim Leadbeater tells of plan to table identical bill that peers would be unable to stopMPs and peers who led the assisted dying bill have promised t... Share
Kezia Dugdale Apr 24, 2026 Kezia Dugdale, incoming Stonewall chair, says sorry after backlash over JK Rowling remarks Former Scottish Labour leader says she understands that expressing respect for author caused ‘worry, anger and upset’The incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ charity... Kezia Dugdale, incoming Stonewall chair, says sorry after backlash over JK Rowling remarks Former Scottish Labour leader says she understands that expressing respect for author caused ‘worry, anger and upset’The incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ charity... Share
