United States Politics and Government Apr 29, 2026 Congressional Republicans Struggle to Do the Basics as Chambers Clash House Republicans toiled to pass major measures as lawmakers scramble to fund homeland security, extend spy powers and deliver a farm bill. Congressional Republicans Struggle to Do the Basics as Chambers Clash House Republicans toiled to pass major measures as lawmakers scramble to fund homeland security, extend spy powers and deliver a farm bill. See more
Angela Rayner Apr 30, 2026 Could Starmer bring back Rayner to steady ship – and would she get onboard? Former deputy PM has walked a line between loyalty and interventionism since resigning last SeptemberIt is nearly eight months since Angela Rayner quit the c... Could Starmer bring back Rayner to steady ship – and would she get onboard? Former deputy PM has walked a line between loyalty and interventionism since resigning last SeptemberIt is nearly eight months since Angela Rayner quit the c... Share
Politics Apr 30, 2026 Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesGood morning. We are now into the final week of campaig... Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesGood morning. We are now into the final week of campaig... Share
World news Apr 30, 2026 Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merz’s Iran war criticism – Europe live US president’s statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being ‘humiliated’ in conflictIf you want to catch up with what caused the lat... Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merz’s Iran war criticism – Europe live US president’s statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being ‘humiliated’ in conflictIf you want to catch up with what caused the lat... Share
Northern Territory Apr 30, 2026 ‘We’re coming for you’: NT police search for suspect after body of missing five-year-old found Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found after five-day search near Alice Springs, says ‘it’s going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives... ‘We’re coming for you’: NT police search for suspect after body of missing five-year-old found Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found after five-day search near Alice Springs, says ‘it’s going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives... Share
Jimmy Lai Apr 30, 2026 Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins freedom of speech award in Germany Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security lawThe jailed media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai has been awarded D... Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins freedom of speech award in Germany Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security lawThe jailed media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai has been awarded D... Share
Theatre Apr 30, 2026 ‘Infinite pleasure’: the strip club drama that leaves you horny, vulnerable – and dialling your parents Tender by Dave Harris follows the male strippers at the failing Dancing Bears Club. Its playwright and stars discuss sex, power and their research trip to Ma... ‘Infinite pleasure’: the strip club drama that leaves you horny, vulnerable – and dialling your parents Tender by Dave Harris follows the male strippers at the failing Dancing Bears Club. Its playwright and stars discuss sex, power and their research trip to Ma... Share
Television Apr 30, 2026 Man on Fire review – some of this action show’s scenes are so dark they’ll make you wince Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is formidable in Netflix’s take on the thriller novel Denzel Washington turned into a noughties action movie. But it’s a great lesson i... Man on Fire review – some of this action show’s scenes are so dark they’ll make you wince Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is formidable in Netflix’s take on the thriller novel Denzel Washington turned into a noughties action movie. But it’s a great lesson i... Share
Circus Apr 30, 2026 ‘My God, it’s a panic attack to watch’: Giffords Circus on its most dangerous show yet The Gloucestershire-based troupe, created 26 years ago by the late Nell Gifford and her husband Toti, is back with a new performance blending traditional ski... ‘My God, it’s a panic attack to watch’: Giffords Circus on its most dangerous show yet The Gloucestershire-based troupe, created 26 years ago by the late Nell Gifford and her husband Toti, is back with a new performance blending traditional ski... Share
Business Apr 30, 2026 Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at noon as it assesses fallout from Iran war – business live Brent crude jumps another 7% to highest since March 2022 on report US is considering military options against IranFrance’s economy did not grow at all during... Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at noon as it assesses fallout from Iran war – business live Brent crude jumps another 7% to highest since March 2022 on report US is considering military options against IranFrance’s economy did not grow at all during... Share
Cricket Apr 30, 2026 Trial or error? Lancashire bear brunt as county game adjusts to new substitute rules | Ali Martin The sport should seriously be asking itself whether this should be replicated in Test cricket after some notable problems with the new regulationsLancashire... Trial or error? Lancashire bear brunt as county game adjusts to new substitute rules | Ali Martin The sport should seriously be asking itself whether this should be replicated in Test cricket after some notable problems with the new regulationsLancashire... Share
Champions League Apr 30, 2026 Disney+ to broadcast live men’s Champions League games for the first time Several European countries, including Sweden, coveredAuction outcome will be welcomed by clubs and leaguesDisney+ has secured live rights for men’s Champions... Disney+ to broadcast live men’s Champions League games for the first time Several European countries, including Sweden, coveredAuction outcome will be welcomed by clubs and leaguesDisney+ has secured live rights for men’s Champions... Share
Football Apr 30, 2026 From Shankly v Revie to the ‘ghost goal’: all-English European semi-finals Before Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa in the Europa League, we look at seven other all-English semi-final clashes in EuropeThere can be few more enjoyabl... From Shankly v Revie to the ‘ghost goal’: all-English European semi-finals Before Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa in the Europa League, we look at seven other all-English semi-final clashes in EuropeThere can be few more enjoyabl... Share
