Midterm Elections (2026) May 5, 2026 Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors? The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers. Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors? The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers. See more
Pregnancy May 4, 2026 Women with perinatal OCD are still being failed | Letter Screening at the six-week check and signposting to services could prevent suffering and save lives, write Fiona Challacombe, Diana Wilson and Maria BavettaWe... Women with perinatal OCD are still being failed | Letter Screening at the six-week check and signposting to services could prevent suffering and save lives, write Fiona Challacombe, Diana Wilson and Maria BavettaWe... Share
Assisted dying May 4, 2026 Parliament must heed public opinion on assisted dying | Letters Danielle Hamm on the important perspectives that emerged from England’s first citizens’ jury. Plus letters from Libby Sallnow and Richard Smith, and Dr Pamel... Parliament must heed public opinion on assisted dying | Letters Danielle Hamm on the important perspectives that emerged from England’s first citizens’ jury. Plus letters from Libby Sallnow and Richard Smith, and Dr Pamel... Share
Games May 4, 2026 The rise of cosy gaming: is this the closest many young people will get to home ownership? More than a quarter of 20- to 34-year-olds still live with their parents. No wonder they are escaping into virtual properties that they can decorate and furn... The rise of cosy gaming: is this the closest many young people will get to home ownership? More than a quarter of 20- to 34-year-olds still live with their parents. No wonder they are escaping into virtual properties that they can decorate and furn... Share
London May 4, 2026 Two people arrested over suspected arson at Golders Green memorial wall Counter-terror police investigate latest incident after series of attacks on Jewish-linked premisesTwo people have been arrested as part of a counter-terrori... Two people arrested over suspected arson at Golders Green memorial wall Counter-terror police investigate latest incident after series of attacks on Jewish-linked premisesTwo people have been arrested as part of a counter-terrori... Share
Democrats May 4, 2026 Democrats aim to reclaim House majority by boosting eight ‘top-tier candidates’ Candidates will get funding for midterm races in battleground states, amid Republican push to revise voting mapsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get... Democrats aim to reclaim House majority by boosting eight ‘top-tier candidates’ Candidates will get funding for midterm races in battleground states, amid Republican push to revise voting mapsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) May 4, 2026 AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows Reform UK is ‘doing something right when it comes to visibility’ on multiple AI systems, say researchersAI platforms are more likely to reference Nigel Farag... AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows Reform UK is ‘doing something right when it comes to visibility’ on multiple AI systems, say researchersAI platforms are more likely to reference Nigel Farag... Share
Gaza flotilla May 4, 2026 British Gaza flotilla activists say they needed hospital care after Israeli forces’ abuse Alice Chapman and Zak Khan say they were beaten, kicked and spat on after detention near Crete last weekTwo British activists have said they were admitted to... British Gaza flotilla activists say they needed hospital care after Israeli forces’ abuse Alice Chapman and Zak Khan say they were beaten, kicked and spat on after detention near Crete last weekTwo British activists have said they were admitted to... Share
Germany May 4, 2026 Car runs into crowd in German city of Leipzig, with fatalities reported Damaged Volkswagen SUV with a person on top of the vehicle was seen speeding through pedestrian zone, local broadcaster saysTwo people have been killed and t... Car runs into crowd in German city of Leipzig, with fatalities reported Damaged Volkswagen SUV with a person on top of the vehicle was seen speeding through pedestrian zone, local broadcaster saysTwo people have been killed and t... Share
Airline industry May 4, 2026 Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west AfricaA refinery in Nigeria accused of dismissing work... Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west AfricaA refinery in Nigeria accused of dismissing work... Share
Pop and Rock Music May 4, 2026 Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to D.U.I. The pop star was arrested in March after officers in California observed her driving erratically. She later checked herself into a treatment facility. Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to D.U.I. The pop star was arrested in March after officers in California observed her driving erratically. She later checked herself into a treatment facility. Share
Cocktails and Mixed Drinks May 4, 2026 In Venice, Meditating on Time and Place on a Leisurely Bar Crawl “You can’t escape drink in Venice,” one patron noted. “It’s a ritual.” An adopted Venetian, a reporter and a photographer wandered the city’s watering holes... In Venice, Meditating on Time and Place on a Leisurely Bar Crawl “You can’t escape drink in Venice,” one patron noted. “It’s a ritual.” An adopted Venetian, a reporter and a photographer wandered the city’s watering holes... Share
Building (Construction) May 4, 2026 The Return for These Investors Isn’t Money, It’s More Affordable Housing Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs... The Return for These Investors Isn’t Money, It’s More Affordable Housing Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs... Share
