US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 18, 2026 Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. See more
Cannes film festival May 15, 2026 ‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war The film-maker, who won the Grand Prix for A Hero in 2021, condemned both the killing of protestors and the conflict’s bombing campaigns during a Cannes pres... ‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war The film-maker, who won the Grand Prix for A Hero in 2021, condemned both the killing of protestors and the conflict’s bombing campaigns during a Cannes pres... Share
Redistricting and Reapportionment May 15, 2026 With Memphis District Gone, Another Democratic Mainstay Retires Representative Steve Cohen, a Democrat who has represented Memphis since 2007, leaving the field possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson, after Republ... With Memphis District Gone, Another Democratic Mainstay Retires Representative Steve Cohen, a Democrat who has represented Memphis since 2007, leaving the field possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson, after Republ... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 15, 2026 Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returnin... Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returnin... Share
Diving and Divers May 15, 2026 Five Italians Die While Scuba Diving Deep Caves in the Maldives The divers, including a marine scientist and her daughter, were part of a research trip and were exploring an underwater cave system when they failed to resu... Five Italians Die While Scuba Diving Deep Caves in the Maldives The divers, including a marine scientist and her daughter, were part of a research trip and were exploring an underwater cave system when they failed to resu... Share
Labour party leadership May 15, 2026 Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But first the Greater Manchester mayor must win a byelection in Make... Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But first the Greater Manchester mayor must win a byelection in Make... Share
Science fiction books May 15, 2026 Ian Watson obituary Innovative and award-winning science-fiction writer whose novels extended to horror, fantasy and the Warhammer franchiseThe author Ian Watson, who has died a... Ian Watson obituary Innovative and award-winning science-fiction writer whose novels extended to horror, fantasy and the Warhammer franchiseThe author Ian Watson, who has died a... Share
Culture May 15, 2026 The Guide #243: Ear-splitting gigs that were worth the after-ring In this week’s newsletter: Sometimes they were enough to send our music critics and readers straight back out the door again – but mostly just noisy enough t... The Guide #243: Ear-splitting gigs that were worth the after-ring In this week’s newsletter: Sometimes they were enough to send our music critics and readers straight back out the door again – but mostly just noisy enough t... Share
Giro d'Italia May 15, 2026 Giro d’Italia: Jonas Vingegaard makes statement to conquer Blockhaus summit Dane goes for broke 5km from top for stage seven winDecathlon’s Felix Gall is only other rider to get close Jonas Vingegaard, the pre-race favourite, proved... Giro d’Italia: Jonas Vingegaard makes statement to conquer Blockhaus summit Dane goes for broke 5km from top for stage seven winDecathlon’s Felix Gall is only other rider to get close Jonas Vingegaard, the pre-race favourite, proved... Share
Manchester City May 15, 2026 Marc Guéhi continues whirlwind FA Cup journey against club where it all began Manchester City defender led Crystal Palace to Wembley triumph last season and is back to take on Chelsea Marc Guéhi’s whirlwind 12 months in the FA Cup: cap... Marc Guéhi continues whirlwind FA Cup journey against club where it all began Manchester City defender led Crystal Palace to Wembley triumph last season and is back to take on Chelsea Marc Guéhi’s whirlwind 12 months in the FA Cup: cap... Share
Andy Burnham May 15, 2026 Martin Rowson on the battle for the Labour leadership – cartoon Continue reading... Martin Rowson on the battle for the Labour leadership – cartoon Continue reading... Share
Labour May 15, 2026 No more chancers or failures – the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the name | Jonathan Freedland Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10They’re lookin... No more chancers or failures – the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the name | Jonathan Freedland Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10They’re lookin... Share
A&E May 15, 2026 ‘So much of it resonates’: The Pitt strikes a chord with UK A&E medics Doctors and nurses say hit drama paints a mostly realistic picture of the frontline of emergency medicineIt’s the hospital drama that is adored by critics an... ‘So much of it resonates’: The Pitt strikes a chord with UK A&E medics Doctors and nurses say hit drama paints a mostly realistic picture of the frontline of emergency medicineIt’s the hospital drama that is adored by critics an... Share
