Photography Jul 7, 2026 Pedal to the metal! The best of Arles 2026 – in pictures The iconic photography festival is back for the 57th time with images of dogs, diners, UFOs and more Continue reading... Pedal to the metal! The best of Arles 2026 – in pictures The iconic photography festival is back for the 57th time with images of dogs, diners, UFOs and more Continue reading... See more
Thames Water Jul 7, 2026 Thames Water creditors ‘will bid for company even if it is nationalised’ Group of 100 investors still discussing £10bn rescue proposal with officials from regulator Ofwat, says reportBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water’s cr... Thames Water creditors ‘will bid for company even if it is nationalised’ Group of 100 investors still discussing £10bn rescue proposal with officials from regulator Ofwat, says reportBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water’s cr... Share
Submarines and Submersibles Jul 7, 2026 Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States. Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States. Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 7, 2026 Toronto hosts its last game. Portugal versus Croatia is a great way to go out. Toronto hosts its last game. Portugal versus Croatia is a great way to go out. Share
Melbourne Jul 7, 2026 ‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism? The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti scen... ‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism? The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti scen... Share
Houseplants Jul 7, 2026 Houseplant hacks: can butterworts control fungus gnats? This pretty little plant is carnivorous, so when placed next to plants affected by the insect pest it can be an effective living flypaperThe problem The fung... Houseplant hacks: can butterworts control fungus gnats? This pretty little plant is carnivorous, so when placed next to plants affected by the insect pest it can be an effective living flypaperThe problem The fung... Share
NRL Jul 7, 2026 NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel Seven-year agreement worth around $750m annually from 2028‘A defining moment for rugby league,’ says Peter V’landysNine Entertainment and Foxtel have retaine... NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel Seven-year agreement worth around $750m annually from 2028‘A defining moment for rugby league,’ says Peter V’landysNine Entertainment and Foxtel have retaine... Share
Gadgets Jul 7, 2026 Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 fan review: the handheld fan I’d pack for every trip – at a price that’ll make you sweat With three ways to cool down and a cold plate that can lower skin temperature by up to 9C, Shark’s latest fan is a standout if you can justify the cost• The... Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 fan review: the handheld fan I’d pack for every trip – at a price that’ll make you sweat With three ways to cool down and a cold plate that can lower skin temperature by up to 9C, Shark’s latest fan is a standout if you can justify the cost• The... Share
Books Jul 7, 2026 Rachel Aviv: ‘There’s a way of writing about motherhood that can be very sentimental and boring’ As one of today’s greatest essayists, the Pulitzer-nominated writer’s new book investigates why the mother-daughter relationship is the most complex bond of... Rachel Aviv: ‘There’s a way of writing about motherhood that can be very sentimental and boring’ As one of today’s greatest essayists, the Pulitzer-nominated writer’s new book investigates why the mother-daughter relationship is the most complex bond of... Share
Global development Jul 7, 2026 Talking about death: how a father and brother found solace in the ‘living graveyard’ of an airline disaster The film-maker Don Edkins lost his son Max in 2019, in the Ethiopian Airline crash that killed 157 people. With Max’s brother Teboho, he has made a documenta... Talking about death: how a father and brother found solace in the ‘living graveyard’ of an airline disaster The film-maker Don Edkins lost his son Max in 2019, in the Ethiopian Airline crash that killed 157 people. With Max’s brother Teboho, he has made a documenta... Share
Culture Jul 7, 2026 ‘I’ve always used my voice online’: the rapid rise of photographer Misan Harriman – and what happened next After a career as a City headhunter, Harriman took up photography eight years ago and became well known for his protest images. He was soon shooting the cove... ‘I’ve always used my voice online’: the rapid rise of photographer Misan Harriman – and what happened next After a career as a City headhunter, Harriman took up photography eight years ago and became well known for his protest images. He was soon shooting the cove... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jul 7, 2026 Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution Large-scale datacentre projects around the world are being challenged or cancelled, as infrastructure’s energy demands ramp upDatacentre planning proposals f... Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution Large-scale datacentre projects around the world are being challenged or cancelled, as infrastructure’s energy demands ramp upDatacentre planning proposals f... Share
Solar power Jul 7, 2026 Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homesMillions of UK households could... Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homesMillions of UK households could... Share