Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 29, 2026 What to Know About the Voting Rights Act The 1965 law was mean to address fundamental inequities in American life, and was one of the signal accomplishments of the civil rights movement. What to Know About the Voting Rights Act The 1965 law was mean to address fundamental inequities in American life, and was one of the signal accomplishments of the civil rights movement. See more
Ukraine Apr 30, 2026 As a Ukrainian journalist, I’ve covered the US for 20 years. I find it increasingly shocking My country has been under occupation, dogged by corruption and war. Yet even I’ve been bewildered by the way the US seems to be fracturingA version of this p... As a Ukrainian journalist, I’ve covered the US for 20 years. I find it increasingly shocking My country has been under occupation, dogged by corruption and war. Yet even I’ve been bewildered by the way the US seems to be fracturingA version of this p... Share
Science Apr 30, 2026 Sub-two-hour marathon, spooky houses explained and why is UK health in decline? – podcast Madeleine Finlay sits down with co-host and Guardian science editor Ian Sample to talk through three eye-catching stories from the week, including the news t... Sub-two-hour marathon, spooky houses explained and why is UK health in decline? – podcast Madeleine Finlay sits down with co-host and Guardian science editor Ian Sample to talk through three eye-catching stories from the week, including the news t... Share
Iran Apr 30, 2026 Iran’s wartime executions - podcast Over the last six weeks, the Iranian regime has carried out a spate of executions of political prisoners. The Guardian journalist Daniel Boffey reportsIran h... Iran’s wartime executions - podcast Over the last six weeks, the Iranian regime has carried out a spate of executions of political prisoners. The Guardian journalist Daniel Boffey reportsIran h... Share
Art and design Apr 30, 2026 Simply divine: the extraordinary supernatural visions of Francisco de Zurbarán He painted sea battles, the labours of Hercules and breathtaking still lifes. But, as a major new exhibition makes clear, it was in his thrilling depictions... Simply divine: the extraordinary supernatural visions of Francisco de Zurbarán He painted sea battles, the labours of Hercules and breathtaking still lifes. But, as a major new exhibition makes clear, it was in his thrilling depictions... Share
UFOs Apr 30, 2026 The Rendlesham Forest mystery: ‘It’s the perfect storm of a UFO case’ In 1980, two US airmen reported an extraordinary encounter near a military base in the east of England. What really happened?In 1996, Nick Pope wrote his fir... The Rendlesham Forest mystery: ‘It’s the perfect storm of a UFO case’ In 1980, two US airmen reported an extraordinary encounter near a military base in the east of England. What really happened?In 1996, Nick Pope wrote his fir... Share
US crime Apr 30, 2026 US father and daughter admit selling fake Picasso and Banksy works, duping art world Pair apologise in court after being accused of defrauding buyers including some of New York’s most prominent fine art auction housesA father and daughter in... US father and daughter admit selling fake Picasso and Banksy works, duping art world Pair apologise in court after being accused of defrauding buyers including some of New York’s most prominent fine art auction housesA father and daughter in... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 30, 2026 In France, Trump’s Triumphal Arch Draws Eye Rolls The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which the president vows to top in Washington, offers a lesson in the complicated history of monuments. In France, Trump’s Triumphal Arch Draws Eye Rolls The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which the president vows to top in Washington, offers a lesson in the complicated history of monuments. Share
Elections Apr 30, 2026 Her Daughter Was Raped and Killed. Now She’s Seeking Office, and Justice. Ratna Debnath is a candidate for the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, which is campaigning on women’s safety in a state election. Her Daughter Was Raped and Killed. Now She’s Seeking Office, and Justice. Ratna Debnath is a candidate for the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, which is campaigning on women’s safety in a state election. Share
Bank of England Apr 30, 2026 Rising Fuel Prices Could Force Excruciating Choices on Economic Policies The European Central Bank and Bank of England were expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday while searching for signs of possible longer-term damage. Rising Fuel Prices Could Force Excruciating Choices on Economic Policies The European Central Bank and Bank of England were expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday while searching for signs of possible longer-term damage. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 30, 2026 Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist. Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist. Share
US-Israel war on Iran Apr 29, 2026 Oil price soars to highest price since 2022 as US-Iran impasse shows no sign of resolution Oil markets spooked as Donald Trump appears willing to maintain the US Navy blockade and Iran’s keeps strait of Hormuz all but shutThe price of Brent oil soa... Oil price soars to highest price since 2022 as US-Iran impasse shows no sign of resolution Oil markets spooked as Donald Trump appears willing to maintain the US Navy blockade and Iran’s keeps strait of Hormuz all but shutThe price of Brent oil soa... Share
Sydney Apr 29, 2026 Rebel Wilson takes to the witness stand for third day of testimony in defamation trial The Pitch Perfect star is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of Wilson’s directorial debut, The DebFollow our Australia news liv... Rebel Wilson takes to the witness stand for third day of testimony in defamation trial The Pitch Perfect star is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of Wilson’s directorial debut, The DebFollow our Australia news liv... Share
