Odyssey (Book) Jul 18, 2026 What to Know Before Seeing ‘The Odyssey’: Plot, Characters and More Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer. What to Know Before Seeing ‘The Odyssey’: Plot, Characters and More Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer. See more
Stage Jul 21, 2026 Midnight at the Never Get review – Ben Platt soars in honey-hearted cabaret-musical of 60s sweethearts Menier Chocolate Factory, LondonPlatt excels as a crooner looking back on falling for his songwriter-lover – dazzlingly played by Gregor Milne – in a show of... Midnight at the Never Get review – Ben Platt soars in honey-hearted cabaret-musical of 60s sweethearts Menier Chocolate Factory, LondonPlatt excels as a crooner looking back on falling for his songwriter-lover – dazzlingly played by Gregor Milne – in a show of... Share
Occupy Wall Street Jul 21, 2026 From Bernie to Mamdani, how the Occupy movement transformed American politics Yotam Moram, who helped lead Occupy Wall Street, discusses why power must be built through movements, not simply through elected officialsYotam Marom knows w... From Bernie to Mamdani, how the Occupy movement transformed American politics Yotam Moram, who helped lead Occupy Wall Street, discusses why power must be built through movements, not simply through elected officialsYotam Marom knows w... Share
Football Jul 21, 2026 David Squires on … Spain winning the World Cup final in the shadow of Trump Our cartoonist looks back at the final game of the 2026 World Cup as Donald Trump watched Spain triumph againBuy David’s cartoons | Some of his favourite wor... David Squires on … Spain winning the World Cup final in the shadow of Trump Our cartoonist looks back at the final game of the 2026 World Cup as Donald Trump watched Spain triumph againBuy David’s cartoons | Some of his favourite wor... Share
ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Jul 21, 2026 Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’ Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, said ‘dehumanizing’ treatment reminded him of time spent in Israeli military jailThe president of Wis... Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’ Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, said ‘dehumanizing’ treatment reminded him of time spent in Israeli military jailThe president of Wis... Share
Crimea Jul 21, 2026 ‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on daily lifeFirst, the gues... ‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on daily lifeFirst, the gues... Share
US news Jul 21, 2026 Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump orders new tariffs – US politics live PM Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goodsSign up for US Breaking News emailHel... Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump orders new tariffs – US politics live PM Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goodsSign up for US Breaking News emailHel... Share
Folk music Jul 21, 2026 ‘His chords are like sheets of diamond ice’: the beguiling psych-folk of late cult songwriter Ed Askew The late songwriter released around 50 records, writing gay love songs and effortless folk songs from folk’s fringes. Fans including Bill Callahan explain hi... ‘His chords are like sheets of diamond ice’: the beguiling psych-folk of late cult songwriter Ed Askew The late songwriter released around 50 records, writing gay love songs and effortless folk songs from folk’s fringes. Fans including Bill Callahan explain hi... Share
Nations Championship Jul 21, 2026 The Breakdown | Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over refereeing consistency remainThere are a few co... The Breakdown | Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over refereeing consistency remainThere are a few co... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition? If you thought the 2026 tournament was sprawling, think again with six host countries over three continents getting involved in four years’ timeIf the 2026 W... Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition? If you thought the 2026 tournament was sprawling, think again with six host countries over three continents getting involved in four years’ timeIf the 2026 W... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jul 21, 2026 Gen Z is living in an intimacy economy, where connection is commodified | Alice Lassman My generation is struggling to find safety in our human relationships. AI companionship is filling the gap“There are parts of myself I only share with my AI,... Gen Z is living in an intimacy economy, where connection is commodified | Alice Lassman My generation is struggling to find safety in our human relationships. AI companionship is filling the gap“There are parts of myself I only share with my AI,... Share
Family Jul 21, 2026 My stepmother compliments everything I do – and my ego is getting out of control | Zoe Williams She praises me whether I’m heaving a plant pot into the air or pairing a phone to a Bluetooth speaker. It’s enough to make me start believing I am, in fact,... My stepmother compliments everything I do – and my ego is getting out of control | Zoe Williams She praises me whether I’m heaving a plant pot into the air or pairing a phone to a Bluetooth speaker. It’s enough to make me start believing I am, in fact,... Share
Books Jul 21, 2026 Social Darwinists to tech bros: tracing the long fight against equality in US Historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s book Country of Lords looks back at the many men who have tried to fight against egalitarianism, from John Adams to Peter Thiel... Social Darwinists to tech bros: tracing the long fight against equality in US Historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s book Country of Lords looks back at the many men who have tried to fight against egalitarianism, from John Adams to Peter Thiel... Share
