US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 10, 2026 Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief. Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief. See more
Manchester United May 15, 2026 Manchester United close to confirming Michael Carrick as permanent head coach Carrick has secured Champions League footballTwo-year deal and option of further 12 monthsMichael Carrick is close to being appointed Manchester United’s hea... Manchester United close to confirming Michael Carrick as permanent head coach Carrick has secured Champions League footballTwo-year deal and option of further 12 monthsMichael Carrick is close to being appointed Manchester United’s hea... Share
Soap opera May 15, 2026 Alan Rothwell obituary Actor who played Ken Barlow’s younger brother in Coronation Street and appeared in Brookside, Heartbeat and EmmerdaleThe actor Alan Rothwell, who has died ag... Alan Rothwell obituary Actor who played Ken Barlow’s younger brother in Coronation Street and appeared in Brookside, Heartbeat and EmmerdaleThe actor Alan Rothwell, who has died ag... Share
Council of Europe May 15, 2026 Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportationsA political declaration aimed at clarifyin... Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportationsA political declaration aimed at clarifyin... Share
Art May 15, 2026 From men on dog leads to public breast-fondling, Valie Export’s art demanded a total feminist revolution The performance artist was a brilliantly subversive pioneer whose work exposed the predicament of women living in a world that was not made for us • Renowned... From men on dog leads to public breast-fondling, Valie Export’s art demanded a total feminist revolution The performance artist was a brilliantly subversive pioneer whose work exposed the predicament of women living in a world that was not made for us • Renowned... Share
US news May 15, 2026 First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive | Jem Bartholomew US president offers no news of any breakthrough on Iran. Plus, how renters’ rights could be key issue in midtermsDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox?... First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive | Jem Bartholomew US president offers no news of any breakthrough on Iran. Plus, how renters’ rights could be key issue in midtermsDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox?... Share
Tesco May 15, 2026 Tesco boss’s pay rises by more than £1m to £10.8m after market share surge Ken Murphy’s pay could rise even higher following scrapping of food waste target and weakness of rivalsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Tesco made £... Tesco boss’s pay rises by more than £1m to £10.8m after market share surge Ken Murphy’s pay could rise even higher following scrapping of food waste target and weakness of rivalsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Tesco made £... Share
Meningitis May 15, 2026 Health agency names two schools affected by Berkshire meningitis outbreak Students from Reading Blue Coat school, and Highdown secondary school and sixth form centre receiving treatmentTwo schools attended by pupils receiving treat... Health agency names two schools affected by Berkshire meningitis outbreak Students from Reading Blue Coat school, and Highdown secondary school and sixth form centre receiving treatmentTwo schools attended by pupils receiving treat... Share
X May 15, 2026 X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate contentElon Musk’s X platform has pledged to block UK acces... X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate contentElon Musk’s X platform has pledged to block UK acces... Share
Xi Jinping May 15, 2026 Trump asks if Xi brings other presidents to secret garden during private tour – video The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, gave the US president, Donald Trump, a tour of Beijing’s walled-off Zhongnanhai compound in the concluding hours of their... Trump asks if Xi brings other presidents to secret garden during private tour – video The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, gave the US president, Donald Trump, a tour of Beijing’s walled-off Zhongnanhai compound in the concluding hours of their... Share
Childcare May 15, 2026 Childminder numbers are falling in England – how have you been affected? As more childminders are quitting the profession amid concerns over costs, we’d like to hear why and from parents who’ve been affectedThe number of childmind... Childminder numbers are falling in England – how have you been affected? As more childminders are quitting the profession amid concerns over costs, we’d like to hear why and from parents who’ve been affectedThe number of childmind... Share
Cocktails May 15, 2026 Cocktail of the week: Cafe Kowloon’s shiso daiquiri – recipe | The good mixer A daiquiri endowed with citrussy lemongrass syrup and a welcome waft of herbal shisoA daiquiri is a cocktail that shows just how far you can get with only th... Cocktail of the week: Cafe Kowloon’s shiso daiquiri – recipe | The good mixer A daiquiri endowed with citrussy lemongrass syrup and a welcome waft of herbal shisoA daiquiri is a cocktail that shows just how far you can get with only th... Share
Harlequins May 15, 2026 ‘It’s hard to let go of this club’: Nick Evans on 18 years of life and lessons at Harlequins Quins’ resident New Zealander has some fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospectsAfter 18 years it is almost time to... ‘It’s hard to let go of this club’: Nick Evans on 18 years of life and lessons at Harlequins Quins’ resident New Zealander has some fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospectsAfter 18 years it is almost time to... Share
