England Jun 19, 2026 Trains Collide in UK, Killing at Least One and Injuring Others At least one person was killed and a “number of people” were injured in the crash near Bedford, England, the authorities said. Trains Collide in UK, Killing at Least One and Injuring Others At least one person was killed and a “number of people” were injured in the crash near Bedford, England, the authorities said. See more
Endangered species May 18, 2026 For sale: one cute baby gibbon – mother probably killed by poachers Rising demand for exotic pets is pushing many gibbon species to extinction, with their strong family bonds making them especially vulnerable to the brutal tr... For sale: one cute baby gibbon – mother probably killed by poachers Rising demand for exotic pets is pushing many gibbon species to extinction, with their strong family bonds making them especially vulnerable to the brutal tr... Share
Wallace Shawn May 18, 2026 ‘A lot of people don’t think I can act’: Wallace Shawn on Hollywood, therapy and speaking out on Palestine At 82, the character actor is as frank and fired-up as ever with two hit stage shows and a summer blockbuster on the way. He’s embracing being odd, he says,... ‘A lot of people don’t think I can act’: Wallace Shawn on Hollywood, therapy and speaking out on Palestine At 82, the character actor is as frank and fired-up as ever with two hit stage shows and a summer blockbuster on the way. He’s embracing being odd, he says,... Share
Environment May 18, 2026 Weather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heat Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C, while hot air could to give way to snow in parts of USAfter a prolonged spell of cool conditions across... Weather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heat Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C, while hot air could to give way to snow in parts of USAfter a prolonged spell of cool conditions across... Share
Australian books May 18, 2026 ‘A book that should be read by all Australians’: Clare Wright wins book of the year at the NSW Literary awards The historian won $50,000 for her nonfiction book Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions, which judges praised as deeply researched, ‘highly original’ and ‘vividly... ‘A book that should be read by all Australians’: Clare Wright wins book of the year at the NSW Literary awards The historian won $50,000 for her nonfiction book Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions, which judges praised as deeply researched, ‘highly original’ and ‘vividly... Share
War and Armed Conflicts May 18, 2026 A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography. A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 18, 2026 G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week. G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week. Share
Comedy May 18, 2026 Making jokes as the world collapses – podcast The comedian Munya Chawawa on satire in the age of social media and what Donald Trump has in common with wrestlersEven if you don’t know Munya Chawawa’s name... Making jokes as the world collapses – podcast The comedian Munya Chawawa on satire in the age of social media and what Donald Trump has in common with wrestlersEven if you don’t know Munya Chawawa’s name... Share
World Cup 2026 May 18, 2026 The World Cup’s in-demand tickets: are Scotland really more popular than England, USA and Argentina? The final is the most expensive ticket on resale for this summer’s tournaments. But there are surprising get-in prices elsewhereIt’s no surprise that the mos... The World Cup’s in-demand tickets: are Scotland really more popular than England, USA and Argentina? The final is the most expensive ticket on resale for this summer’s tournaments. But there are surprising get-in prices elsewhereIt’s no surprise that the mos... Share
Christianity May 18, 2026 Is the far right driving a Christian revival in the UK? – video For decades, Britain seemed to be leaving Christianity behind. Then a controversial report suggested church attendance was on the rise, published just as far... Is the far right driving a Christian revival in the UK? – video For decades, Britain seemed to be leaving Christianity behind. Then a controversial report suggested church attendance was on the rise, published just as far... Share
Claire Danes May 18, 2026 ‘An antidote to all things stressful’: why Stardust is my feelgood movie The latest in our series of writers calling attention to their most rewatched comfort films is a celebration of the star-packed 2007 fantasyFor a period of t... ‘An antidote to all things stressful’: why Stardust is my feelgood movie The latest in our series of writers calling attention to their most rewatched comfort films is a celebration of the star-packed 2007 fantasyFor a period of t... Share
Housing May 18, 2026 A house for £1? What a day at a property auction taught me about the UK housing crisis Some of the homes have been repossessed, while others are being sold off by debt-laden housing associations. Who buys them – and who will end up living there... A house for £1? What a day at a property auction taught me about the UK housing crisis Some of the homes have been repossessed, while others are being sold off by debt-laden housing associations. Who buys them – and who will end up living there... Share
Oil May 18, 2026 Oil prices rise and bonds wobble as Iran war stokes inflation fears Trump warning over peace talks drives up crude price as UK gilts hit by uncertainty over Starmer leadershipBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices rose and... Oil prices rise and bonds wobble as Iran war stokes inflation fears Trump warning over peace talks drives up crude price as UK gilts hit by uncertainty over Starmer leadershipBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices rose and... Share
