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. See more
Television Apr 30, 2026 TV tonight: a slick police thriller for Line of Duty fans What’s not to love about Izuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim’s action-packed drama Prisoner? Plus, the Indian version of The Traitors. Here’s what to watch this even... TV tonight: a slick police thriller for Line of Duty fans What’s not to love about Izuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim’s action-packed drama Prisoner? Plus, the Indian version of The Traitors. Here’s what to watch this even... Share
Taiwan Apr 30, 2026 Taiwan accuses China of vegetable laundering via Vietnam Taiwanese officials have accused firms in China of attempting to evade import restrictions by rerouting vegetables through neighbouring VietnamTaipei has acc... Taiwan accuses China of vegetable laundering via Vietnam Taiwanese officials have accused firms in China of attempting to evade import restrictions by rerouting vegetables through neighbouring VietnamTaipei has acc... Share
London Apr 30, 2026 Labour is facing wipeout in its final stronghold. Why? It’s housing, housing, housing | Aditya Chakrabortty In the 1980s, Labour-controlled London built 52,000 council homes. During the Tony Blair decade, just 280. It’s brought this local-election catastrophe on it... Labour is facing wipeout in its final stronghold. Why? It’s housing, housing, housing | Aditya Chakrabortty In the 1980s, Labour-controlled London built 52,000 council homes. During the Tony Blair decade, just 280. It’s brought this local-election catastrophe on it... Share
UK news Apr 30, 2026 So many Iraqi women have been killed for having a voice. Tomorrow, it could be one of us In this week’s newsletter: the murder of Iraqi feminist Yanar Mohammed; how war has changed ordinary Iranians; and democracy under threat from climate breakd... So many Iraqi women have been killed for having a voice. Tomorrow, it could be one of us In this week’s newsletter: the murder of Iraqi feminist Yanar Mohammed; how war has changed ordinary Iranians; and democracy under threat from climate breakd... Share
Food Apr 30, 2026 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with crab, chilli, herbs and lemon | A kitchen in Rome Crab pasta done (mostly) the River Cafe way, with an ‘electric sauce’ of olive oil, red chilli, parsley, garlic and lemonMy copy of the River Cafe Cookbook i... Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with crab, chilli, herbs and lemon | A kitchen in Rome Crab pasta done (mostly) the River Cafe way, with an ‘electric sauce’ of olive oil, red chilli, parsley, garlic and lemonMy copy of the River Cafe Cookbook i... Share
Theatre Apr 30, 2026 It once hosted Eric and Ernie and a boxing kangaroo – now it’s all pigeons and decay. How did Hulme Hippodrome fall so low? It showcased the biggest stars of the day, including Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise and Shirley Bassey, before becoming a bingo hall, a churc... It once hosted Eric and Ernie and a boxing kangaroo – now it’s all pigeons and decay. How did Hulme Hippodrome fall so low? It showcased the biggest stars of the day, including Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise and Shirley Bassey, before becoming a bingo hall, a churc... Share
Young people Apr 30, 2026 Crack and crime to confident and qualified: is the future about to change for Rhyl’s youth? The Welsh seaside resort has already seen a fall in offending and drug use, now a £20m investment and a fresh approach to building job skills is bringing new... Crack and crime to confident and qualified: is the future about to change for Rhyl’s youth? The Welsh seaside resort has already seen a fall in offending and drug use, now a £20m investment and a fresh approach to building job skills is bringing new... Share
Rape and sexual assault Apr 30, 2026 Violence against women is at ‘breaking point’, says writer of John Worboys drama Jeff Pope, whose ITV drama Believe Me tells the story of survivors of the ‘black-cab rapist,’ says police must change how sexual assault cases are dealt with... Violence against women is at ‘breaking point’, says writer of John Worboys drama Jeff Pope, whose ITV drama Believe Me tells the story of survivors of the ‘black-cab rapist,’ says police must change how sexual assault cases are dealt with... Share
Birds Apr 30, 2026 RSPB cautiously welcomes slight increase in UK nightingale population Elusive nightingale ‘doing well’ at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts cite concerns around loss of habitatThe dawn chorus at RSPB Northward Hill in Kent is a... RSPB cautiously welcomes slight increase in UK nightingale population Elusive nightingale ‘doing well’ at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts cite concerns around loss of habitatThe dawn chorus at RSPB Northward Hill in Kent is a... Share
Cornwall Apr 30, 2026 BBC responds to interest in Cornish with new language podcast Learn Cornish launched few months after language given new level of protection Listeners tuning in to the BBC’s latest podcast offering on Friday may find th... BBC responds to interest in Cornish with new language podcast Learn Cornish launched few months after language given new level of protection Listeners tuning in to the BBC’s latest podcast offering on Friday may find th... Share
Airline industry Apr 30, 2026 ‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit system Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new... ‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit system Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new... Share
UK cost of living crisis Apr 30, 2026 Rising costs forcing 3m UK households to skip meals, Which? report finds Consumer insight tracker shows 85% are worried about food prices and a majority think the economy will deteriorateThree million UK households are being force... Rising costs forcing 3m UK households to skip meals, Which? report finds Consumer insight tracker shows 85% are worried about food prices and a majority think the economy will deteriorateThree million UK households are being force... Share
