Dating Apr 25, 2026 Blind date: ‘Most awkward moment? When he nearly set the menu alight’ Abby, 25, a partnerships manager for film, meets Charlie, 26, a finance analystWhat were you hoping for? A different kind of Friday night with good company and a fancy meal! Continue reading... Blind date: ‘Most awkward moment? When he nearly set the menu alight’ Abby, 25, a partnerships manager for film, meets Charlie, 26, a finance analystWhat were you hoping for? A different kind of Friday night with good company and a fancy meal! Continue reading... See more
Wolverhampton Apr 25, 2026 Two children die in Wolverhampton house fire West Midlands police confirm deaths in blaze on Friday eveningTwo young children have died in a house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday evening, West Midlands... Two children die in Wolverhampton house fire West Midlands police confirm deaths in blaze on Friday eveningTwo young children have died in a house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday evening, West Midlands... Share
Environmental activism Apr 25, 2026 Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds Study of 1,300 campaigners finds arrests, fines and jail terms increase determination of activists to take direct actionThe criminalisation of direct action... Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds Study of 1,300 campaigners finds arrests, fines and jail terms increase determination of activists to take direct actionThe criminalisation of direct action... Share
Global development Apr 25, 2026 ‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical diseaseThe “astonishing”... ‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical diseaseThe “astonishing”... Share
White House Building (Washington Apr 25, 2026 Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that... Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 25, 2026 Tennessee Passed a Slate of Immigration Bills. Here’s What They Do. The Republican supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly approved a series of immigrations bills, crafted in coordination with the White House. Tennessee Passed a Slate of Immigration Bills. Here’s What They Do. The Republican supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly approved a series of immigrations bills, crafted in coordination with the White House. Share
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Apr 25, 2026 AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts to H.I.V. Assistance A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble. AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts to H.I.V. Assistance A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 25, 2026 Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negativ... Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negativ... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 25, 2026 Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunt... Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunt... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 25, 2026 On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods. On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods. Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Apr 25, 2026 Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace. Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace. Share
War and Armed Conflicts Apr 25, 2026 Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change. Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change. Share
Fashion and Apparel Apr 25, 2026 Queen Elizabeth II’s Off-Duty Wardrobe Goes on View at Buckingham Palace A new exhibition takes a closer look at Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe of boots, barn coats, head scarves and tartan skirts. Queen Elizabeth II’s Off-Duty Wardrobe Goes on View at Buckingham Palace A new exhibition takes a closer look at Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe of boots, barn coats, head scarves and tartan skirts. Share