United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 Michigan Secretary of State Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor Jocelyn Benson, who has clashed with Republicans in her role administering elections, is expected to face a competitive race in November. Michigan Secretary of State Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor Jocelyn Benson, who has clashed with Republicans in her role administering elections, is expected to face a competitive race in November. See more
Wildfires Aug 6, 2026 Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heatingThe human-driven climate crisis made the... Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heatingThe human-driven climate crisis made the... Share
Transfer window Aug 6, 2026 Football transfer rumours: Arsenal back for £60m Konsa? Asencio to Liverpool? Today’s rumours are prising open their war chestAston Villa struggling to hold on to their World Cup stars has become something of a theme of this transfer w... Football transfer rumours: Arsenal back for £60m Konsa? Asencio to Liverpool? Today’s rumours are prising open their war chestAston Villa struggling to hold on to their World Cup stars has become something of a theme of this transfer w... Share
Rod Liddle Aug 6, 2026 I knew Rod Liddle and hated what he became. He would have wanted me to say so | Zoe Williams A man who prized blunt speaking has been selectively eulogised. There’s a balance between decency and honesty: I’m sad he caused such harmAs tributes poured... I knew Rod Liddle and hated what he became. He would have wanted me to say so | Zoe Williams A man who prized blunt speaking has been selectively eulogised. There’s a balance between decency and honesty: I’m sad he caused such harmAs tributes poured... Share
Books Aug 6, 2026 ‘Like if John Sayles directed Forrest Gump’: the incredible life of historian Howard Zinn The life of the hugely influential ‘people’s historian’ is explored in a wide-ranging new book that brings in everything from wars to civil rights to Matt Da... ‘Like if John Sayles directed Forrest Gump’: the incredible life of historian Howard Zinn The life of the hugely influential ‘people’s historian’ is explored in a wide-ranging new book that brings in everything from wars to civil rights to Matt Da... Share
Vaping Aug 6, 2026 ‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice? Parents and teachers worry about the number of kids who vape cannabis. But many of them are using something far more dangerous – without even realising itI b... ‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice? Parents and teachers worry about the number of kids who vape cannabis. But many of them are using something far more dangerous – without even realising itI b... Share
Politics Aug 6, 2026 Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live Reform say employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration statusGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a bl... Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live Reform say employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration statusGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a bl... Share
UK news Aug 6, 2026 University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor George Holmes was suspended in 2025 over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconductThe University of Greater Manchester’s embattled v... University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor George Holmes was suspended in 2025 over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconductThe University of Greater Manchester’s embattled v... Share
London Aug 6, 2026 Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next monthThe world-famous New York jazz club Blue Note... Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next monthThe world-famous New York jazz club Blue Note... Share
Meta Aug 6, 2026 Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears Meta says safeguards are in place to prevent surreptitious filming, but some UK venues now prohibit them from being worn at allWhen Meta used superstar Kylie... Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears Meta says safeguards are in place to prevent surreptitious filming, but some UK venues now prohibit them from being worn at allWhen Meta used superstar Kylie... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Aug 6, 2026 Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reportsUnderstanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz,... Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reportsUnderstanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz,... Share
Gambling Aug 6, 2026 Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiateFollow our Australia news live b... Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiateFollow our Australia news live b... Share
Australian immigration and asylum Aug 6, 2026 ‘Performative reductions’: Labor MPs and business groups urge Burke against sweeping immigration changes MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categoriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca... ‘Performative reductions’: Labor MPs and business groups urge Burke against sweeping immigration changes MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categoriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca... Share
