Movies Jul 28, 2026 Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I. Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I. Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I. Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I. See more
CBS Jul 30, 2026 No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem | Margaret Sullivan The conservative columnist Ross Douthat is the network’s latest perplexing hire – but the move is in line with the new leadershipIn media circles, this week’... No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem | Margaret Sullivan The conservative columnist Ross Douthat is the network’s latest perplexing hire – but the move is in line with the new leadershipIn media circles, this week’... Share
Classical music Jul 30, 2026 BBCSSO/Wigglesworth / Booth review – Brett Dean’s song cycle is rich and strange Royal Albert HallSoprano Clare Booth, Ryan Wigglesworth and the BBC Scottish gave the world premiere of Dean’s theatrical and engaging The World’s Wife. Elga... BBCSSO/Wigglesworth / Booth review – Brett Dean’s song cycle is rich and strange Royal Albert HallSoprano Clare Booth, Ryan Wigglesworth and the BBC Scottish gave the world premiere of Dean’s theatrical and engaging The World’s Wife. Elga... Share
Fiction Jul 30, 2026 Helm by Sarah Hall audiobook review – a breath of fresh air from the Pennines Louise Brealey teases out the playful and poetic moments of these shapeshifting stories, told from the perspective of the northeasterly wind and those it has... Helm by Sarah Hall audiobook review – a breath of fresh air from the Pennines Louise Brealey teases out the playful and poetic moments of these shapeshifting stories, told from the perspective of the northeasterly wind and those it has... Share
Politics Jul 30, 2026 Will we pay more tax to fund social care? – podcast Andy Burnham gave a major speech on Wednesday on his plans for a national care service. He sought cross-party consensus on the issue by speaking to the Torie... Will we pay more tax to fund social care? – podcast Andy Burnham gave a major speech on Wednesday on his plans for a national care service. He sought cross-party consensus on the issue by speaking to the Torie... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Jul 30, 2026 Four crashes, three overturned wheelchairs and a DQ prompt controversial Commonwealth rerun Scotland’s Melanie Woods awarded goldRerun decision criticised by Team EnglandIt turned into Glasgow’s version of Wacky Races. After four crashes, three over... Four crashes, three overturned wheelchairs and a DQ prompt controversial Commonwealth rerun Scotland’s Melanie Woods awarded goldRerun decision criticised by Team EnglandIt turned into Glasgow’s version of Wacky Races. After four crashes, three over... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jul 30, 2026 The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang There is no point competing in isolation. There are so many benefits to be had, in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governanceZheng Zeguang is the Chi... The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang There is no point competing in isolation. There are so many benefits to be had, in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governanceZheng Zeguang is the Chi... Share
Stage Jul 30, 2026 Cleansed review – Sarah Kane’s visions of brutal torture resonate more intensely than ever Almeida theatre, LondonRebecca Frecknall pulls off this notoriously difficult 1998 play, in which appalling cruelty and violence is balanced against human ye... Cleansed review – Sarah Kane’s visions of brutal torture resonate more intensely than ever Almeida theatre, LondonRebecca Frecknall pulls off this notoriously difficult 1998 play, in which appalling cruelty and violence is balanced against human ye... Share
Film Jul 30, 2026 ‘It’s the Meryl Streep of the orchestra’: why cinema loves the cello From Audrey Hepburn to Pedro Pascal, cellists have become a movie shorthand for sensitivity, intensity and emotional depth. But why has Hollywood turned one... ‘It’s the Meryl Streep of the orchestra’: why cinema loves the cello From Audrey Hepburn to Pedro Pascal, cellists have become a movie shorthand for sensitivity, intensity and emotional depth. But why has Hollywood turned one... Share
Meat Jul 30, 2026 A meat thermometer transformed my cooking – here are nine of the best for roasts and barbecues Stop guessing and start probing with our writer’s pick of the top thermometers, including smart Bluetooth and leave-in models• Readers’ favourite barbecue ti... A meat thermometer transformed my cooking – here are nine of the best for roasts and barbecues Stop guessing and start probing with our writer’s pick of the top thermometers, including smart Bluetooth and leave-in models• Readers’ favourite barbecue ti... Share
Fifa Jul 30, 2026 Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s game Fifa’s 25-page sales deck produced by JP MorganReference made to doubling global tournamentsFifa’s sales pitch to persuade members to approve the sale of the... Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s game Fifa’s 25-page sales deck produced by JP MorganReference made to doubling global tournamentsFifa’s sales pitch to persuade members to approve the sale of the... Share
New York Jul 30, 2026 New Jersey man who rammed car into Brooklyn synagogue sentenced to time served and a week US judge says case involved a property crime, not a hate crime, and orders mental health treatmentSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA New Jers... New Jersey man who rammed car into Brooklyn synagogue sentenced to time served and a week US judge says case involved a property crime, not a hate crime, and orders mental health treatmentSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA New Jers... Share
US foreign policy Jul 30, 2026 US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in BrazilA US government map of Africa mislabele... US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in BrazilA US government map of Africa mislabele... Share
