Arson Jun 18, 2026 Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Burning Cross in Chicago Park A former university student, Merlin Lu, 21, has claimed that he set the cross on fire in Grant Park to protest the Trump administration, not as an act of racism. Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Burning Cross in Chicago Park A former university student, Merlin Lu, 21, has claimed that he set the cross on fire in Grant Park to protest the Trump administration, not as an act of racism. See more
Makerfield byelection Jun 19, 2026 What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positionsUK politics – live updatesThis piece is... What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positionsUK politics – live updatesThis piece is... Share
Retail industry Jun 19, 2026 Hot weather behind rise in retail sales in Great Britain in May Sales rose 1.2% spurred by demand for items such as fans and paddling pools, says Office for National StatisticsRetail sales bounced back to growth in May as... Hot weather behind rise in retail sales in Great Britain in May Sales rose 1.2% spurred by demand for items such as fans and paddling pools, says Office for National StatisticsRetail sales bounced back to growth in May as... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jun 19, 2026 Trump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemishedIt began with the fate of hostages.Donald Trump’... Trump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemishedIt began with the fate of hostages.Donald Trump’... Share
Lebanon Jun 19, 2026 ‘We wanted a reason for people to come back’: Lebanese city marks Ashura after destruction of war People in Nabatieh mourn the city’s recent dead in religious ceremony held amid empty streets and shattered buildingsAs the procession wound its way through... ‘We wanted a reason for people to come back’: Lebanese city marks Ashura after destruction of war People in Nabatieh mourn the city’s recent dead in religious ceremony held amid empty streets and shattered buildingsAs the procession wound its way through... Share
Extreme weather Jun 19, 2026 Weather tracker: Severe thunderstorms sweep Europe and east Asia Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwave in its north and westSevere thunderstorms swept across the Balkans la... Weather tracker: Severe thunderstorms sweep Europe and east Asia Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwave in its north and westSevere thunderstorms swept across the Balkans la... Share
Museums Jun 19, 2026 To Take Us to the Heavens, James Turrell Went Underground The American artist’s most ambitious “skyspace” installation, opening in Denmark on Friday, invites viewers to connect with the cosmos both inner and outer. To Take Us to the Heavens, James Turrell Went Underground The American artist’s most ambitious “skyspace” installation, opening in Denmark on Friday, invites viewers to connect with the cosmos both inner and outer. Share
Music Jun 19, 2026 Joe Lovano: Paramount Quartet review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month (ECM)Lovano and his spirited quartet make his instrument glow in all its pliable eloquence, with rattling originals amid the Charlie Haden and Wayne Shorter... Joe Lovano: Paramount Quartet review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month (ECM)Lovano and his spirited quartet make his instrument glow in all its pliable eloquence, with rattling originals amid the Charlie Haden and Wayne Shorter... Share
England v New Zealand 2026 Jun 19, 2026 Sonny Baker’s second day was a lesson that Test cricket turns on you quick | Andy Bull Debutant and Joe Root had a sloppy morning in England’s bid to bowl New Zealand out quickly in the second TestIt was bright and loud when Sonny Baker came on... Sonny Baker’s second day was a lesson that Test cricket turns on you quick | Andy Bull Debutant and Joe Root had a sloppy morning in England’s bid to bowl New Zealand out quickly in the second TestIt was bright and loud when Sonny Baker came on... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 19, 2026 Happy hosts as Canada claim first win and Mexico seal knockout spot | World Cup Daily Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Ben Fisher as Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver Continue reading... Happy hosts as Canada claim first win and Mexico seal knockout spot | World Cup Daily Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Ben Fisher as Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver Continue reading... Share
Business Jun 19, 2026 KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contractFollow our Australia news li... KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contractFollow our Australia news li... Share
Iran Jun 19, 2026 Tired with Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine | Politics Weekly America Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump... Tired with Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine | Politics Weekly America Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump... Share
Magnus Carlsen Jun 19, 2026 World rapid and blitz championships in Hong Kong highlights chess boom in Asia The €500,000 tournament has attracted several strong national teams, plus the favourites, WR Chess, led by the world No 1, Magnus CarlsenDragon Chilling is a... World rapid and blitz championships in Hong Kong highlights chess boom in Asia The €500,000 tournament has attracted several strong national teams, plus the favourites, WR Chess, led by the world No 1, Magnus CarlsenDragon Chilling is a... Share
