Soccer Jul 18, 2026 It’s a Crowded and Contested World Cup Halftime Show Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more will perform in a new tournament festivity. Soccer purists aren’t singing praises. It’s a Crowded and Contested World Cup Halftime Show Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more will perform in a new tournament festivity. Soccer purists aren’t singing praises. See more
Horse racing tips Jul 21, 2026 Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industrySeven prime ministers in the space of 10... Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industrySeven prime ministers in the space of 10... Share
The Hundred Jul 21, 2026 New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained Our guide to what’s new with the ECB’s short-format showpiece involving cricket’s power hitters, which starts on TuesdaySince the last ball of the Hundred la... New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained Our guide to what’s new with the ECB’s short-format showpiece involving cricket’s power hitters, which starts on TuesdaySince the last ball of the Hundred la... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 21, 2026 The big World Cup 2026 quiz Did you catch the little details as 48 teams played 104 matches in 16 cities across 39 days? Continue reading... The big World Cup 2026 quiz Did you catch the little details as 48 teams played 104 matches in 16 cities across 39 days? Continue reading... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football Germany’s 2014 World Cup winning goalkeeper and a Brazilian icon are among those who have have called time after the 2026 tournamentFirst participated in the... Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football Germany’s 2014 World Cup winning goalkeeper and a Brazilian icon are among those who have have called time after the 2026 tournamentFirst participated in the... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 21, 2026 World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans ... and the precious trophy. This... World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans ... and the precious trophy. This... Share
Government borrowing Jul 21, 2026 UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after new prime minister revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity billsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowe... UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after new prime minister revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity billsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowe... Share
Ed Miliband Jul 21, 2026 Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity? Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” a... Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity? Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” a... Share
Economics Jul 21, 2026 UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacan... UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacan... Share
Business Jul 21, 2026 Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsGilt yields are down slightly this morning, after rising late yesterday following comments from Bur... Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsGilt yields are down slightly this morning, after rising late yesterday following comments from Bur... Share
Vatican Jul 21, 2026 Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool Maps of Hope has been certified by Proudly Human, a company led by former chief scientist, Dr Alan FinkelFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat... Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool Maps of Hope has been certified by Proudly Human, a company led by former chief scientist, Dr Alan FinkelFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat... Share
Fiction Jul 21, 2026 Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead review – final part of the Harlem Trilogy is freewheeling fun The grit and grandeur of 80s New York drive this rollicking story of an underground wheeler-dealerIn the summer of 1977 a bolt of lightning struck a substati... Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead review – final part of the Harlem Trilogy is freewheeling fun The grit and grandeur of 80s New York drive this rollicking story of an underground wheeler-dealerIn the summer of 1977 a bolt of lightning struck a substati... Share
Film Jul 21, 2026 Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters A half-chicken half-hare, a skunk and a tortoise go in search of a 3,000-year-old groundhog in this wholesome animation with a surprisingly complex plotAltho... Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters A half-chicken half-hare, a skunk and a tortoise go in search of a 3,000-year-old groundhog in this wholesome animation with a surprisingly complex plotAltho... Share
