Life and style May 1, 2026 Praise be to those who go straight to bed with no faff: the Stephen Collins cartoon Continue reading... Praise be to those who go straight to bed with no faff: the Stephen Collins cartoon Continue reading... See more
International Trade and World Market May 1, 2026 Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries. Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries. Share
James Comey May 1, 2026 James Comey’s re-indictment is the product of a twisted justice department | Lawrence Douglas Amid Trump’s unrelenting assault on the rule of law, it is drearily unsurprising to see the ex-FBI director targetedConsider the following screed: “If any ot... James Comey’s re-indictment is the product of a twisted justice department | Lawrence Douglas Amid Trump’s unrelenting assault on the rule of law, it is drearily unsurprising to see the ex-FBI director targetedConsider the following screed: “If any ot... Share
UK news May 1, 2026 Labour Day marches and Buddha’s birthday: photos of the day – Friday The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading... Labour Day marches and Buddha’s birthday: photos of the day – Friday The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading... Share
Cocktails May 1, 2026 Cocktail of the week: Vivien’s mid-spring moment– recipe | The good mixer A sophisticated sour flavoured with a dense and intense rhubarb cordialThe spiced rhubarb base doesn’t make quite as much as you might imagine, because it’s... Cocktail of the week: Vivien’s mid-spring moment– recipe | The good mixer A sophisticated sour flavoured with a dense and intense rhubarb cordialThe spiced rhubarb base doesn’t make quite as much as you might imagine, because it’s... Share
Newcastle United May 1, 2026 Eddie Howe admits ‘lot is riding’ on Newcastle v Brighton after meeting with Saudi owners Howe under pressure to end Magpies’ losing streakManager confident he retains backing of club ownersEddie Howe has emerged from a meeting with Newcastle’s Sa... Eddie Howe admits ‘lot is riding’ on Newcastle v Brighton after meeting with Saudi owners Howe under pressure to end Magpies’ losing streakManager confident he retains backing of club ownersEddie Howe has emerged from a meeting with Newcastle’s Sa... Share
Science fiction books May 1, 2026 Homebound by Portia Elan review – a Cloud Atlas-like puzzle-box novel From 1980s Cincinnati into the interstellar darkness, the stories of four women interconnect across the centuries in a gentle hymn to found familiesThis is t... Homebound by Portia Elan review – a Cloud Atlas-like puzzle-box novel From 1980s Cincinnati into the interstellar darkness, the stories of four women interconnect across the centuries in a gentle hymn to found familiesThis is t... Share
Protest (US) May 1, 2026 Thousands in US to join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ protest in economic blackout Walkouts, marches and other gatherings planned for ‘May Day Strong’ demonstrations across the countryThousands are set to join an economic blackout for Inter... Thousands in US to join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ protest in economic blackout Walkouts, marches and other gatherings planned for ‘May Day Strong’ demonstrations across the countryThousands are set to join an economic blackout for Inter... Share
Trump administration May 1, 2026 Pentagon plans to make US military ‘AI-first fighting force’ by pairing with companies Agreements with artificial intelligence firms spark concerns over public spending, cyber security and domestic surveillanceSign up for the Breaking News US e... Pentagon plans to make US military ‘AI-first fighting force’ by pairing with companies Agreements with artificial intelligence firms spark concerns over public spending, cyber security and domestic surveillanceSign up for the Breaking News US e... Share
Crime May 1, 2026 22-year jail term for woman who murdered her sister in London Judge tells 70-year-old Nancy Pexton she showed no remorse for the ferocious attack on Jennifer AbbottA woman who murdered her sister in her London flat and... 22-year jail term for woman who murdered her sister in London Judge tells 70-year-old Nancy Pexton she showed no remorse for the ferocious attack on Jennifer AbbottA woman who murdered her sister in her London flat and... Share
Motor finance May 1, 2026 FCA faces four lawsuits over £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims Watchdog says legal challenges from Consumer Voice and three lenders ‘create fresh uncertainty for millions of consumers’Business live – latest updatesThe UK... FCA faces four lawsuits over £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims Watchdog says legal challenges from Consumer Voice and three lenders ‘create fresh uncertainty for millions of consumers’Business live – latest updatesThe UK... Share
United States Defense and Military Forces May 1, 2026 Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work The agreements with six technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic. Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work The agreements with six technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic. Share
Banking and Financial Institutions May 1, 2026 Fed Officials Cite Inflation Concerns in Defending Dissents The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if... Fed Officials Cite Inflation Concerns in Defending Dissents The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if... Share
