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. See more
Food Jun 24, 2026 Sami Tamimi’s recipes for chermoula fish with olive salsa, and spicy, Palestinian-style potatoes The classic Moroccan marinade works brilliantly with oily fish, and is made for lazy summer dining, especially if served with chilli potatoes alongsideOn war... Sami Tamimi’s recipes for chermoula fish with olive salsa, and spicy, Palestinian-style potatoes The classic Moroccan marinade works brilliantly with oily fish, and is made for lazy summer dining, especially if served with chilli potatoes alongsideOn war... Share
Television Jun 24, 2026 TV tonight: a big finale for French crime drama Saint-Pierre The detective duo meet their nemesis in this highly watchable cop series. Plus: an Australian drama being compared to It’s a Sin. Here’s what to watch this e... TV tonight: a big finale for French crime drama Saint-Pierre The detective duo meet their nemesis in this highly watchable cop series. Plus: an Australian drama being compared to It’s a Sin. Here’s what to watch this e... Share
Keir Starmer Jun 24, 2026 Keir Starmer couldn’t beat the curse of Brexit – a politics poisoned by nationalism | Rafael Behr The outgoing prime minister’s efforts to mobilise a healthier kind of patriotism fell flat. Andy Burnham may stand a better chanceBritain is not ungovernable... Keir Starmer couldn’t beat the curse of Brexit – a politics poisoned by nationalism | Rafael Behr The outgoing prime minister’s efforts to mobilise a healthier kind of patriotism fell flat. Andy Burnham may stand a better chanceBritain is not ungovernable... Share
Ireland Jun 24, 2026 Documenting Ireland’s vanishing boglands: ‘They hold millennia in their layers’ Photographer Shane Hynan explores the tension between the central role peat bogs play in Irish life and their wider environmental impact“You can read Ireland... Documenting Ireland’s vanishing boglands: ‘They hold millennia in their layers’ Photographer Shane Hynan explores the tension between the central role peat bogs play in Irish life and their wider environmental impact“You can read Ireland... Share
Global development Jun 24, 2026 ‘Who is going to pay us when we’re replaced by robots?’ The Indian factory workers told to film themselves for AI When workers had cameras attached to them, they found it funny at first. But novelty soon turned to concernThe first time the factory supervisors handed garm... ‘Who is going to pay us when we’re replaced by robots?’ The Indian factory workers told to film themselves for AI When workers had cameras attached to them, they found it funny at first. But novelty soon turned to concernThe first time the factory supervisors handed garm... Share
Education Jun 24, 2026 A moment that changed me: A telegram arrived – and I had to choose between my head and my heart Should I follow the man of my dreams to work in a club in Tehran? Or take up a place at an elite university? Thankfully, my dad gave me advice I’ve lived by... A moment that changed me: A telegram arrived – and I had to choose between my head and my heart Should I follow the man of my dreams to work in a club in Tehran? Or take up a place at an elite university? Thankfully, my dad gave me advice I’ve lived by... Share
Brexit Jun 24, 2026 ‘A total, utter nightmare’: small businesses on Brexit, 10 years on Cheesemakers, farmers, exporters and wine merchants say red tape, lack of vision and rising costs mean they have stopped trading, sold up or retired earlyOut... ‘A total, utter nightmare’: small businesses on Brexit, 10 years on Cheesemakers, farmers, exporters and wine merchants say red tape, lack of vision and rising costs mean they have stopped trading, sold up or retired earlyOut... Share
Schools Jun 24, 2026 Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering Many buildings are in use past their predicted lifespans, but even newer designs lack measures to beat heatTo see the UK’s failure to plan for the impacts of... Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering Many buildings are in use past their predicted lifespans, but even newer designs lack measures to beat heatTo see the UK’s failure to plan for the impacts of... Share
West Midlands Jun 24, 2026 ‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute Row over ‘landmark’ development in Stirchley has left people homeless and put businesses at risk, say localsA housing development in Birmingham, touted as a... ‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute Row over ‘landmark’ development in Stirchley has left people homeless and put businesses at risk, say localsA housing development in Birmingham, touted as a... Share
Sharks Jun 24, 2026 Woman attacked by shark at Coogee beach wakes briefly from coma to say three words ‘I love you,’ Leah Stewart told her mother and partner after being extubated on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking... Woman attacked by shark at Coogee beach wakes briefly from coma to say three words ‘I love you,’ Leah Stewart told her mother and partner after being extubated on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking... Share
Victoria Jun 24, 2026 Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears LGBTQ+ support service says men from countries where homosexuality is illegal are targeted for attacks via dating appsFollow our Australia news live blog for... Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears LGBTQ+ support service says men from countries where homosexuality is illegal are targeted for attacks via dating appsFollow our Australia news live blog for... Share
Ed Miliband Jun 24, 2026 Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellorMore than 40 progressive economists have writte... Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellorMore than 40 progressive economists have writte... Share
