Apr 29, 2026 Civil rights leaders see the voting rights ruling as a ‘betrayal.’ Leaders and activists said a Supreme Court ruling had the potential to unravel decades of work toward giving Black Americans fair representation. Civil rights leaders see the voting rights ruling as a ‘betrayal.’ Leaders and activists said a Supreme Court ruling had the potential to unravel decades of work toward giving Black Americans fair representation. See more
Charlize Theron Apr 30, 2026 Creaky knees be damned – Charlize Theron is showing us what’s possible at 50 | Emma Brockes Her new film, Apex, may not be Citizen Kane, but how refreshing to see a middle-aged actor as a female action hero – and looking the part tooIf you are in yo... Creaky knees be damned – Charlize Theron is showing us what’s possible at 50 | Emma Brockes Her new film, Apex, may not be Citizen Kane, but how refreshing to see a middle-aged actor as a female action hero – and looking the part tooIf you are in yo... Share
Georgia Apr 30, 2026 US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: ‘We always thought about him’ Amber Davidson-Orozco said the family had lost Dodger, their cat, during their move out of CaliforniaA family cat who got lost amid a move from California ac... US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: ‘We always thought about him’ Amber Davidson-Orozco said the family had lost Dodger, their cat, during their move out of CaliforniaA family cat who got lost amid a move from California ac... Share
Art Apr 30, 2026 Masterpieces by Klimt, Matisse and Freud set for London’s most valuable auction Sotheby’s said collection of billionaire Spurs’ owner Joe Lewis and daughter Vivienne expected to fetch more than £150m in June saleA major group of masterpi... Masterpieces by Klimt, Matisse and Freud set for London’s most valuable auction Sotheby’s said collection of billionaire Spurs’ owner Joe Lewis and daughter Vivienne expected to fetch more than £150m in June saleA major group of masterpi... Share
Hospitality industry Apr 30, 2026 Last Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close, with loss of 3,800 jobs, Premier Inn owner says Whitbread to call time on restaurants in UK and Ireland blaming higher costs and taxes for latest strategic resetPremier Inn owner Whitbread is to cut about... Last Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close, with loss of 3,800 jobs, Premier Inn owner says Whitbread to call time on restaurants in UK and Ireland blaming higher costs and taxes for latest strategic resetPremier Inn owner Whitbread is to cut about... Share
Obesity Apr 30, 2026 UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientistsA new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of... UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientistsA new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of... Share
India Apr 30, 2026 Shock in India after man takes remains of his sister to bank to prove her death Jitu Munda says he was refused access to money in case highlighting ‘lack of humanity’ in Indian bureaucracyThe sight of a man bringing the remains of his de... Shock in India after man takes remains of his sister to bank to prove her death Jitu Munda says he was refused access to money in case highlighting ‘lack of humanity’ in Indian bureaucracyThe sight of a man bringing the remains of his de... Share
Air France/KLM Apr 30, 2026 Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise Move comes as airline industry reacts to uncertainty over Iran war and increase in price of Brent crudeBusiness live – latest updatesAir France-KLM has cut i... Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise Move comes as airline industry reacts to uncertainty over Iran war and increase in price of Brent crudeBusiness live – latest updatesAir France-KLM has cut i... Share
Gaza flotilla Apr 30, 2026 At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international watersGet... At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international watersGet... Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 30, 2026 In Blow to Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court Embraces Claim of Racial Progress The majority said the law was a victim of its own success and no longer needed. Dissenters responded that Congress should make the call. In Blow to Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court Embraces Claim of Racial Progress The majority said the law was a victim of its own success and no longer needed. Dissenters responded that Congress should make the call. Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 30, 2026 Some Black Southerners Say Voting Rights Ruling ‘Missed the Mark’ Veterans of the civil rights movement and others said the Supreme Court decision felt like a bleak end to decades of gains in Black representation in the reg... Some Black Southerners Say Voting Rights Ruling ‘Missed the Mark’ Veterans of the civil rights movement and others said the Supreme Court decision felt like a bleak end to decades of gains in Black representation in the reg... Share
Redistricting and Reapportionment Apr 30, 2026 Democrats Regret Creating Independent Redistricting Commissions After Supreme Court Ruling A decade ago, the party sought independent redistricting commissions. Now, in an era of extreme gerrymandering, such efforts could slow Democrats as they try... Democrats Regret Creating Independent Redistricting Commissions After Supreme Court Ruling A decade ago, the party sought independent redistricting commissions. Now, in an era of extreme gerrymandering, such efforts could slow Democrats as they try... Share
Africa Apr 30, 2026 How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future. How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future. Share
