Yen (Currency) Aug 2, 2026 U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency. U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency. See more
Rail transport Aug 3, 2026 The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are highChristian Wolmar is the author of Fast Trac... The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are highChristian Wolmar is the author of Fast Trac... Share
David Lynch Aug 3, 2026 ‘A gentle poetry in the everyday’: why The Straight Story is my feelgood movie The latest in our ongoing series of writers picking their most beloved comfort films is a tribute to David Lynch’s gentlest movieWhat was your gateway into t... ‘A gentle poetry in the everyday’: why The Straight Story is my feelgood movie The latest in our ongoing series of writers picking their most beloved comfort films is a tribute to David Lynch’s gentlest movieWhat was your gateway into t... Share
Life and style Aug 3, 2026 The one change that worked: I learned to love my arms – after decades of hating and hiding them It took a heatwave to get me to shed my shame and my sleeves, but now there’s no stopping me. Life is cooler in every way‘Aren’t you hot in that?” was the qu... The one change that worked: I learned to love my arms – after decades of hating and hiding them It took a heatwave to get me to shed my shame and my sleeves, but now there’s no stopping me. Life is cooler in every way‘Aren’t you hot in that?” was the qu... Share
Health & wellbeing Aug 3, 2026 ‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery? From the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push their bodies too hard often... ‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery? From the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push their bodies too hard often... Share
Oil Aug 3, 2026 Oil prices plunge and Europe’s stock markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes Brent crude drops by 5% after US president said talks on Middle East peace deal would resumeBusiness live – latest updatesCrude oil prices fell sharply and E... Oil prices plunge and Europe’s stock markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes Brent crude drops by 5% after US president said talks on Middle East peace deal would resumeBusiness live – latest updatesCrude oil prices fell sharply and E... Share
Reform UK Aug 3, 2026 Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boats Retired commander says policy lacks substance as party accused of trying to distract from Nigel Farage’s scandalsUK politics live – latest updatesA Reform UK... Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boats Retired commander says policy lacks substance as party accused of trying to distract from Nigel Farage’s scandalsUK politics live – latest updatesA Reform UK... Share
Phil Collins Aug 3, 2026 Phil Collins details serious alcoholism: ‘People were coming to say goodbye’ Pop and rock legend tells Sunday Times of drinking problem and ill health after final Genesis tour in 2021Phil Collins has said that he suffered life-threate... Phil Collins details serious alcoholism: ‘People were coming to say goodbye’ Pop and rock legend tells Sunday Times of drinking problem and ill health after final Genesis tour in 2021Phil Collins has said that he suffered life-threate... Share
World news Aug 3, 2026 Middle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claims that talks due to take place Iranian spokesperson says there are no plans to receive or send a delegation following US president’s assertion that talks would take place on MondayTrump sa... Middle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claims that talks due to take place Iranian spokesperson says there are no plans to receive or send a delegation following US president’s assertion that talks would take place on MondayTrump sa... Share
Bird flu Aug 3, 2026 Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns ‘this is the beginning’ Environment minister says Australia has ‘long and difficult journey’ and says more mass mortality events likelyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily... Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns ‘this is the beginning’ Environment minister says Australia has ‘long and difficult journey’ and says more mass mortality events likelyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily... Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 3, 2026 Kansas Democrats Are Split on How to Keep the Governor’s Office In a conservative state with a history of electing Democratic governors, the debate over which brand of Democrat can win sounds different. Kansas Democrats Are Split on How to Keep the Governor’s Office In a conservative state with a history of electing Democratic governors, the debate over which brand of Democrat can win sounds different. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Aug 3, 2026 Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they real... Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they real... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 3, 2026 Michigan’s Tense Democratic Senate Race Poses a Big Test for a Divided Party Progressives hope momentum by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will give them a signature victory. Centrists warn that picking him will backfire in November. Acrimony is e... Michigan’s Tense Democratic Senate Race Poses a Big Test for a Divided Party Progressives hope momentum by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will give them a signature victory. Centrists warn that picking him will backfire in November. Acrimony is e... Share
