United States Politics and Government Apr 24, 2026 Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals. Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals. See more
Musk Jun 12, 2026 How SpaceX’s IPO Compares With Saudi Aramco, Uber and Others The previous record was set over six years ago. But SpaceX, whose stock begins trading on Friday, is on track to raise tens of billions of dollars more. How SpaceX’s IPO Compares With Saudi Aramco, Uber and Others The previous record was set over six years ago. But SpaceX, whose stock begins trading on Friday, is on track to raise tens of billions of dollars more. Share
Folk music Jun 12, 2026 Brown Wimpenny: Long Live Brown Wimpenny review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month (Broadside Hacks)Named after a 19th-century relative, this sprawling group foreground folk’s rough edges, but are best in the emotional, less showy momentsBr... Brown Wimpenny: Long Live Brown Wimpenny review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month (Broadside Hacks)Named after a 19th-century relative, this sprawling group foreground folk’s rough edges, but are best in the emotional, less showy momentsBr... Share
Music Jun 12, 2026 Pussy Riot: CYKA review – debut album from iconic Russian agitators is let down by blunt-force EDM (Pussy Riot)On a disappointing record helmed by co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova, corny guitars and generically moody synths undermine the activist group’s pol... Pussy Riot: CYKA review – debut album from iconic Russian agitators is let down by blunt-force EDM (Pussy Riot)On a disappointing record helmed by co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova, corny guitars and generically moody synths undermine the activist group’s pol... Share
Television Jun 12, 2026 They Will Kill You to Aftersun: the seven best films to watch on TV this week Zazie Beetz kicks ass in a relentlessly gory horror thriller, while Paul Mescal will absolutely break your heart. Plus: Wonka! Coming from a director whose f... They Will Kill You to Aftersun: the seven best films to watch on TV this week Zazie Beetz kicks ass in a relentlessly gory horror thriller, while Paul Mescal will absolutely break your heart. Plus: Wonka! Coming from a director whose f... Share
Gwyneth Paltrow Jun 12, 2026 From Goop to ‘Gwynocide’: why is Gwyneth Paltrow starring in a luxury Israeli real estate ad? | Arwa Mahdawi Paltrow went viral this week for her commercial for 51 Park – a building just miles from where Palestinians are being killed and displacedGwyneth Paltrow has... From Goop to ‘Gwynocide’: why is Gwyneth Paltrow starring in a luxury Israeli real estate ad? | Arwa Mahdawi Paltrow went viral this week for her commercial for 51 Park – a building just miles from where Palestinians are being killed and displacedGwyneth Paltrow has... Share
Sharks Jun 12, 2026 Goblin shark with face ‘not even a mother would love’ seen alive in natural habitat for first time Elusive creatures have previously only been seen on fishing lines and experts know ‘virtually nothing about them’Get our breaking news email, free app or dai... Goblin shark with face ‘not even a mother would love’ seen alive in natural habitat for first time Elusive creatures have previously only been seen on fishing lines and experts know ‘virtually nothing about them’Get our breaking news email, free app or dai... Share
Politics Jun 12, 2026 Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live Both John Healey and Al Cairns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment planGood morning. This time yes... Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live Both John Healey and Al Cairns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment planGood morning. This time yes... Share
Strait of Hormuz Jun 12, 2026 Has the US really carried out a secret mission to get oil through Hormuz? Trump says hundreds of tankers have escaped Iran’s blockade. Data suggests shipments are increasing but many questions remainDonald Trump has claimed that th... Has the US really carried out a secret mission to get oil through Hormuz? Trump says hundreds of tankers have escaped Iran’s blockade. Data suggests shipments are increasing but many questions remainDonald Trump has claimed that th... Share
Books Jun 12, 2026 Books Q&A: post your questions about our 100 top novels lists – and all things books Were our readers right to put Lord of the Rings above Middlemarch? What was missing from our list? Has anyone read the whole 100 … ?Liese Spencer, our joint... Books Q&A: post your questions about our 100 top novels lists – and all things books Were our readers right to put Lord of the Rings above Middlemarch? What was missing from our list? Has anyone read the whole 100 … ?Liese Spencer, our joint... Share
Television Jun 12, 2026 Proud review – the gorgeous tale of a hard-partying model who ends up a dad This Polish drama is beautifully shot, darkly funny and full of social commentary about the difficulty of being a gay father in Poland. Even the toddler seem... Proud review – the gorgeous tale of a hard-partying model who ends up a dad This Polish drama is beautifully shot, darkly funny and full of social commentary about the difficulty of being a gay father in Poland. Even the toddler seem... Share
Magnus Carlsen Jun 12, 2026 Chess: Carlsen heads for Hong Kong while Russia unveils the next Botvinnik The world No 1’s setback in Oslo and reduced participation coincides with the emergence of a new starMagnus Carlsen, the world No 1, had his worst tournament... Chess: Carlsen heads for Hong Kong while Russia unveils the next Botvinnik The world No 1’s setback in Oslo and reduced participation coincides with the emergence of a new starMagnus Carlsen, the world No 1, had his worst tournament... Share
Sport Jun 12, 2026 Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena Williams Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, cycling, tennis, motor sport, basketball, rugby and athletics? Continue reading... Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena Williams Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, cycling, tennis, motor sport, basketball, rugby and athletics? Continue reading... Share
