Television & radio May 1, 2026 How to Have Sex to Spinal Tap II: the seven best films to watch on TV this week A fraught drama about a gang of teenagers on a party island. Plus, turn it up to 11 – the legendary rockers are back! Continue reading... How to Have Sex to Spinal Tap II: the seven best films to watch on TV this week A fraught drama about a gang of teenagers on a party island. Plus, turn it up to 11 – the legendary rockers are back! Continue reading... See more
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
UK news May 1, 2026 Digested week: King bites his tongue as a president indulges his fantasies | John Crace While Charles and Camilla were on a three-line whip, MPs watched the excruciating discomfort of civil servants We don’t often get to see senior civil servant... Digested week: King bites his tongue as a president indulges his fantasies | John Crace While Charles and Camilla were on a three-line whip, MPs watched the excruciating discomfort of civil servants We don’t often get to see senior civil servant... Share
Rape and sexual assault May 1, 2026 Superdry co-founder James Holder found guilty of raping woman after night out Court heard woman asked fashion boss to stop but he did not even when she started cryingJames Holder, a co-founder of the clothing firm Superdry, has been fo... Superdry co-founder James Holder found guilty of raping woman after night out Court heard woman asked fashion boss to stop but he did not even when she started cryingJames Holder, a co-founder of the clothing firm Superdry, has been fo... Share
US news May 1, 2026 Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Italy and Spain US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz Europe live – latest updatesDonald Trump h... Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Italy and Spain US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz Europe live – latest updatesDonald Trump h... Share