Politics and Government May 5, 2026 The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism The historian Helena Rosenblatt traces the roots of liberalism and the values that many have forgotten. The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism The historian Helena Rosenblatt traces the roots of liberalism and the values that many have forgotten. See more
Formula One 2026 May 5, 2026 Mercedes may have won again but Miami upgrades have shaken up the F1 grid | Giles Richards The improved form of McLaren and Red Bull and in Florida suggests the 2026 title race is likely to run and runThere is a long old way to go but after Formula... Mercedes may have won again but Miami upgrades have shaken up the F1 grid | Giles Richards The improved form of McLaren and Red Bull and in Florida suggests the 2026 title race is likely to run and runThere is a long old way to go but after Formula... Share
England rugby union team May 5, 2026 RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review England suffered four defeats in dismal Six NationsBill Sweeney says improvement not ‘one simple answer’Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff are to remain... RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review England suffered four defeats in dismal Six NationsBill Sweeney says improvement not ‘one simple answer’Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff are to remain... Share
Bereavement May 5, 2026 The day had come to scatter my mum’s ashes. What could possibly go wrong? | Zoe Williams I thought the ceremony, at my mother’s cottage, would pass without a hitch. I don’t think she’d have been impressed by what followed …If you’re looking for s... The day had come to scatter my mum’s ashes. What could possibly go wrong? | Zoe Williams I thought the ceremony, at my mother’s cottage, would pass without a hitch. I don’t think she’d have been impressed by what followed …If you’re looking for s... Share
Football May 5, 2026 David Squires on … an unexpected cameo amid all the Premier League drama Our cartoonist on a weekend of genuine excitement at the top and bottom of the English top-flight tableBuy a cartoon here | His favourites from 2025And his l... David Squires on … an unexpected cameo amid all the Premier League drama Our cartoonist on a weekend of genuine excitement at the top and bottom of the English top-flight tableBuy a cartoon here | His favourites from 2025And his l... Share
Television May 5, 2026 ‘It was like a spiritual experience’: two TV stars on being handcuffed together in every scene Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle had only just met when the crew snapped cuffs on their wrists – and made them do roly-polys. The stars of Sky drama Prisoner talk... ‘It was like a spiritual experience’: two TV stars on being handcuffed together in every scene Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle had only just met when the crew snapped cuffs on their wrists – and made them do roly-polys. The stars of Sky drama Prisoner talk... Share
India May 5, 2026 ‘Pocket-sized symbol of colonial loot’: how New York’s mayor revived Koh-i-noor diamond debate Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion King Charles should return diamond to India has reopened old woundsIt may not be the biggest or most precious jewel ensconced in... ‘Pocket-sized symbol of colonial loot’: how New York’s mayor revived Koh-i-noor diamond debate Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion King Charles should return diamond to India has reopened old woundsIt may not be the biggest or most precious jewel ensconced in... Share
US news May 5, 2026 Can Indiana lawmakers win after defying the president’s vote? Seven Republican state senators battle for re-election against candidates backed by Donald TrumpIndiana voters go to the polls today in a test of the Republi... Can Indiana lawmakers win after defying the president’s vote? Seven Republican state senators battle for re-election against candidates backed by Donald TrumpIndiana voters go to the polls today in a test of the Republi... Share
US news May 5, 2026 First Thing: Tensions rise over Hormuz as Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’ The launch of ‘Project Freedom’ in the strait of Hormuz has brought the region back to the brink of full-scale war. Plus: The electoral battle for CongressGo... First Thing: Tensions rise over Hormuz as Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’ The launch of ‘Project Freedom’ in the strait of Hormuz has brought the region back to the brink of full-scale war. Plus: The electoral battle for CongressGo... Share
Ohio May 5, 2026 Ohio voters head to polls to select candidates for midterm elections State expected to play major role in deciding whether Republicans maintain control of Congress in his final two yearsVoters in Ohio on Tuesday are selecting... Ohio voters head to polls to select candidates for midterm elections State expected to play major role in deciding whether Republicans maintain control of Congress in his final two yearsVoters in Ohio on Tuesday are selecting... Share
US news May 5, 2026 Ohio heads to polls as Ramaswamy hopes to lock in as Republican candidate for governor – US politics live Trump-endorsed candidate facing a long-shot challenge from car designer and YouTube provocateur Casey PutschHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Fo... Ohio heads to polls as Ramaswamy hopes to lock in as Republican candidate for governor – US politics live Trump-endorsed candidate facing a long-shot challenge from car designer and YouTube provocateur Casey PutschHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Fo... Share
Automotive industry May 5, 2026 UK electric car sales leap ‘could be hit by Iran war inflation and energy price rises’ BEV sales jumped nearly 60% in April, taking total electric car registrations to more than 2m, says SMMTBusiness live – latest updatesA recent jump in electr... UK electric car sales leap ‘could be hit by Iran war inflation and energy price rises’ BEV sales jumped nearly 60% in April, taking total electric car registrations to more than 2m, says SMMTBusiness live – latest updatesA recent jump in electr... Share
Australian economy May 5, 2026 Australians are poorer because of war on the other side of the world – Michele Bullock’s logic is hard to fault In sobering comments, the RBA governor forecasts economic malaise due to the global fuel shock. Not recession but higher prices, lower growth and wages that... Australians are poorer because of war on the other side of the world – Michele Bullock’s logic is hard to fault In sobering comments, the RBA governor forecasts economic malaise due to the global fuel shock. Not recession but higher prices, lower growth and wages that... Share
