Mergers Apr 24, 2026 SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio. SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio. See more
Family Apr 25, 2026 Why are red apples sweet and green apples sour? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes?Submit a qu... Why are red apples sweet and green apples sour? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes?Submit a qu... Share
Quiz and trivia games Apr 25, 2026 What links Royal Blood and the White Stripes? The Saturday quiz From a saint and a lion to ‘the original nepo baby’, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which US state was once an independent monarchy?2 What cold... What links Royal Blood and the White Stripes? The Saturday quiz From a saint and a lion to ‘the original nepo baby’, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which US state was once an independent monarchy?2 What cold... Share
Dolomites holidays Apr 25, 2026 Exploring Italy’s ‘forgotten’ Dolomites: ‘The same massive mountains without the crowds’ Clear waterfalls, mountain meadows and high-altitude refuges are just some of the highlights of this less-visited part of the stunning rangeThe “forgotten” D... Exploring Italy’s ‘forgotten’ Dolomites: ‘The same massive mountains without the crowds’ Clear waterfalls, mountain meadows and high-altitude refuges are just some of the highlights of this less-visited part of the stunning rangeThe “forgotten” D... Share
Northern soul Apr 25, 2026 When did northern soul get so southern? Young people are high-kicking to vintage US soul tunes again, but this time London and Bristol are leading the charge. Is the scene losing its working-class... When did northern soul get so southern? Young people are high-kicking to vintage US soul tunes again, but this time London and Bristol are leading the charge. Is the scene losing its working-class... Share
Culture Apr 25, 2026 The Guide #240: My new obsession is the mesmerising world of the Chipmunks at 16rpm In this week’s newsletter: In an era preoccupied with overstimulation, a trio of cartoon rodents?’ slowed-down reinterpretations of pop classics offer an unc... The Guide #240: My new obsession is the mesmerising world of the Chipmunks at 16rpm In this week’s newsletter: In an era preoccupied with overstimulation, a trio of cartoon rodents?’ slowed-down reinterpretations of pop classics offer an unc... Share
Table tennis Apr 25, 2026 Victorian parlours, whiff-whaff and a Soviet spy: ping-pong’s coming home A century on from the first tournament in London, the table tennis world championships are back – with a fascinating history attachedThe way Wang Chuqin play... Victorian parlours, whiff-whaff and a Soviet spy: ping-pong’s coming home A century on from the first tournament in London, the table tennis world championships are back – with a fascinating history attachedThe way Wang Chuqin play... Share
Television Apr 25, 2026 This Is Not a Murder Mystery: cosy-crime meets art in an irresistibly surreal Belgian drama Famous artists including Magritte are suspects in this glossy, grisly whodunnit – and it’s loads of funI don’t know about art, but I know what I like: cosy c... This Is Not a Murder Mystery: cosy-crime meets art in an irresistibly surreal Belgian drama Famous artists including Magritte are suspects in this glossy, grisly whodunnit – and it’s loads of funI don’t know about art, but I know what I like: cosy c... Share
Local elections 2026 Apr 25, 2026 ‘They deserve to lose’: Labour at risk of ‘red wall’ collapsing in May elections Voters in Barnsley, Sunderland and Wakefield express frustration with party amid strong Reform UK challengeWhen millions of voters across Great Britain go to... ‘They deserve to lose’: Labour at risk of ‘red wall’ collapsing in May elections Voters in Barnsley, Sunderland and Wakefield express frustration with party amid strong Reform UK challengeWhen millions of voters across Great Britain go to... Share
NHS Apr 25, 2026 Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics Exclusive: Advanced practitioners are being deployed to cover doctor rota gaps across the NHS, figures showUK hospitals are using nurses to cover for doctors... Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics Exclusive: Advanced practitioners are being deployed to cover doctor rota gaps across the NHS, figures showUK hospitals are using nurses to cover for doctors... Share
Pensions Apr 25, 2026 Your UK pension is no longer safe from inheritance tax: what should you do? Many people are taking action now, from taking family on holiday to paying off grandchildren’s student loans or giving tax-free giftsMany of us are still get... Your UK pension is no longer safe from inheritance tax: what should you do? Many people are taking action now, from taking family on holiday to paying off grandchildren’s student loans or giving tax-free giftsMany of us are still get... Share
Violence against women and girls Apr 25, 2026 How the Walsall rapist John Ashby exposed his misogyny rapping online The 32-year-old jailed for life for a racially motivated sex attack on a Sikh woman had a collection of hate-filled uploadsJohn Ashby is a man who did not hi... How the Walsall rapist John Ashby exposed his misogyny rapping online The 32-year-old jailed for life for a racially motivated sex attack on a Sikh woman had a collection of hate-filled uploadsJohn Ashby is a man who did not hi... Share
Germany Apr 25, 2026 UK schoolboys’ fatal hike remembered in Black Forest 90 years on Relatives of London pupils and German villagers mark anniversary of ‘English misfortune’ that Nazis turned into propaganda coupOn 17 April 1936, the bells of... UK schoolboys’ fatal hike remembered in Black Forest 90 years on Relatives of London pupils and German villagers mark anniversary of ‘English misfortune’ that Nazis turned into propaganda coupOn 17 April 1936, the bells of... Share
