Television & radio May 1, 2026 Legends to Citadel: the seven best shows to stream this week Steve Coogan stars as a cop infiltrating a heroin-smuggling ring in the nerve-jangling new show from the creator of The Gold. Plus: more silly espionage fun! Continue reading... Legends to Citadel: the seven best shows to stream this week Steve Coogan stars as a cop infiltrating a heroin-smuggling ring in the nerve-jangling new show from the creator of The Gold. Plus: more silly espionage fun! Continue reading... See more
UK news May 1, 2026 Ex-Tory councillor who drugged and raped wife admits making child abuse images Philip Young changes all pleas to guilty after initially denying charges of making indecent images of childrenA former Conservative councillor who admitted n... Ex-Tory councillor who drugged and raped wife admits making child abuse images Philip Young changes all pleas to guilty after initially denying charges of making indecent images of childrenA former Conservative councillor who admitted n... Share
UK news May 1, 2026 Man charged with attempted murders of three people in London knife attacks Essa Suleiman is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and attacking another over personal dispute in south LondonA man has appeared in court c... Man charged with attempted murders of three people in London knife attacks Essa Suleiman is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and attacking another over personal dispute in south LondonA man has appeared in court c... Share
Pilgrimages May 1, 2026 War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens. War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens. Share
Books May 1, 2026 The best recent poetry – review roundup Yiewsley by Daljit Nagra; Mer de Glace by Ma?gorzata Lebda; The Intentions of Thunder by Patricia Smith; Cherry Blossom at Nightbreak by Rishi Dastidar; Dark... The best recent poetry – review roundup Yiewsley by Daljit Nagra; Mer de Glace by Ma?gorzata Lebda; The Intentions of Thunder by Patricia Smith; Cherry Blossom at Nightbreak by Rishi Dastidar; Dark... Share
Music May 1, 2026 Add to playlist: the snarling Irish folk of Madra Salach and the week’s best new tracks With a feral energy and a Liam Gallagher growl, the Dublin band’s beguiling music is a great evolution of a venerable genreFrom DublinRecommended if you like... Add to playlist: the snarling Irish folk of Madra Salach and the week’s best new tracks With a feral energy and a Liam Gallagher growl, the Dublin band’s beguiling music is a great evolution of a venerable genreFrom DublinRecommended if you like... Share
Global development May 1, 2026 Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics New law proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting ‘foreign interests’, and restricts those who work with or are funded by overseas partnersUgandan oppo... Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics New law proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting ‘foreign interests’, and restricts those who work with or are funded by overseas partnersUgandan oppo... Share
Antigua and Barbuda May 1, 2026 Antigua and Barbuda PM set to win fourth term in country’s election Against shifting party loyalties, Gaston Browne is on course to win 15 of the 17-seat parliament Gaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, is... Antigua and Barbuda PM set to win fourth term in country’s election Against shifting party loyalties, Gaston Browne is on course to win 15 of the 17-seat parliament Gaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, is... Share
Space May 1, 2026 We are preparing to transform the moon and Mars. The public must have a say in this future | Ben Bramble The Artemis missions are paving the way to civilizational decisions. It’s time to ask not just what we can do – but whether we should do itThis month’s splas... We are preparing to transform the moon and Mars. The public must have a say in this future | Ben Bramble The Artemis missions are paving the way to civilizational decisions. It’s time to ask not just what we can do – but whether we should do itThis month’s splas... Share
Devon May 1, 2026 Ashburton casts a spell as witches and writers gather for folklore festival Myth, ritual and community are drawing new energy and believers to Devon town on edge of DartmoorStroll through the Devon town of Ashburton, or pop into the... Ashburton casts a spell as witches and writers gather for folklore festival Myth, ritual and community are drawing new energy and believers to Devon town on edge of DartmoorStroll through the Devon town of Ashburton, or pop into the... Share
UK news May 1, 2026 Woman charged over death of two eight-year-old girls after Wimbledon car crash Claire Freemantle accused of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving when 4x4 hit London school in 2023The driver of a 4×4 that crashed into a... Woman charged over death of two eight-year-old girls after Wimbledon car crash Claire Freemantle accused of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving when 4x4 hit London school in 2023The driver of a 4×4 that crashed into a... Share
Kneecap May 1, 2026 Kneecap: Fenian review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week (Heavenly)With strong words for Keir Starmer, the Irish rave-rap trio remain unbowed by the controversy around them – and yet this is a more ruminative recor... Kneecap: Fenian review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week (Heavenly)With strong words for Keir Starmer, the Irish rave-rap trio remain unbowed by the controversy around them – and yet this is a more ruminative recor... Share
US-Israel war on Iran May 1, 2026 Pakistan acting as backchannel as US and Iran inch towards deal, experts say Islamabad has reportedly switched to lower-profile role but believes peace can make progress without face-to-face meetingsPakistan is passing proposals betwe... Pakistan acting as backchannel as US and Iran inch towards deal, experts say Islamabad has reportedly switched to lower-profile role but believes peace can make progress without face-to-face meetingsPakistan is passing proposals betwe... Share