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Jul 4, 2026 An AI philosopher, the conflict and chaos in Taylor Swift’s songs and the erasure of US history from national parks Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading... An AI philosopher, the conflict and chaos in Taylor Swift’s songs and the erasure of US history from national parks Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading... Share
Culture Jul 4, 2026 From Madonna to Minions & Monsters: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead The queen of pop returns with a new album of pristine dancefloor bangers, while the begoggled yellow munchkins indulge in a spot of time travelMinions & Mons... From Madonna to Minions & Monsters: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead The queen of pop returns with a new album of pristine dancefloor bangers, while the begoggled yellow munchkins indulge in a spot of time travelMinions & Mons... Share
Sport Jul 4, 2026 World Cup last 16, Wimbledon and the British F1 GP – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading... World Cup last 16, Wimbledon and the British F1 GP – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading... Share
Culture Jul 4, 2026 From The Invite to My Chemical Romance: the week in rave reviews Seth Rogen brings an oddly sweet relationship comedy, and the facepainted kings of theatrical emo turn The Black Parade into a formidable live spectacle. Her... From The Invite to My Chemical Romance: the week in rave reviews Seth Rogen brings an oddly sweet relationship comedy, and the facepainted kings of theatrical emo turn The Black Parade into a formidable live spectacle. Her... Share
Vegetables Jul 4, 2026 Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for Beijing-style courgette pancakes with hot honey cucumbers | Meera Sodha recipes A spicy, umami-rich salad provides sweetness and crunch alongside these simple Chinese-style courgette pancakesThis week marks nine years since I started wri... Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for Beijing-style courgette pancakes with hot honey cucumbers | Meera Sodha recipes A spicy, umami-rich salad provides sweetness and crunch alongside these simple Chinese-style courgette pancakesThis week marks nine years since I started wri... Share
Family Jul 4, 2026 Tim Dowling: our new electric car has a mind all of its own Perhaps I’ll learn love our EV once it stops talking utter nonsense – and knows where it’s goingYou don’t say goodbye to your old car when you get a new car... Tim Dowling: our new electric car has a mind all of its own Perhaps I’ll learn love our EV once it stops talking utter nonsense – and knows where it’s goingYou don’t say goodbye to your old car when you get a new car... Share
Photography Jul 4, 2026 Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 48 photographs that capture America at 250 From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image... Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 48 photographs that capture America at 250 From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image... Share
Biology Jul 4, 2026 Hunting the tardigrade: one small step in sequencing DNA of all life on Earth As this year’s invertebrate of the year competition launches, we join scientists studying last year’s winnerNominate your invertebrate of the yearWitek Morek... Hunting the tardigrade: one small step in sequencing DNA of all life on Earth As this year’s invertebrate of the year competition launches, we join scientists studying last year’s winnerNominate your invertebrate of the yearWitek Morek... Share
US news Jul 4, 2026 Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack In a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening, the US president claimed a resurgent ‘communist menace’ posed a severe threat the countryDonald Trump has ki... Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack In a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening, the US president claimed a resurgent ‘communist menace’ posed a severe threat the countryDonald Trump has ki... Share
Dating Jul 4, 2026 Blind date: ‘I made him take a few too many selfies…’ Lily, 26, a PhD student, meets Brodie, 24, a chefWhat were you hoping for? Love, passion … marriage. Failing that, some good craic and a free dinner. Continu... Blind date: ‘I made him take a few too many selfies…’ Lily, 26, a PhD student, meets Brodie, 24, a chefWhat were you hoping for? Love, passion … marriage. Failing that, some good craic and a free dinner. Continu... Share
Cornwall Jul 4, 2026 Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown Half of county’s planning infringement notices target caravans in fields, fuelling eviction fears for vulnerable peoplePeople living in caravans and horsebox... Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown Half of county’s planning infringement notices target caravans in fields, fuelling eviction fears for vulnerable peoplePeople living in caravans and horsebox... Share
US news Jul 4, 2026 As the US marks 250, does the special relationship still exist – or is the UK just irrelevant? The gap between America and Britain has grown economically as Trump asserts ‘the UK is dying’. Culturally, however, it’s a different storyOn 1 June 1785 John... As the US marks 250, does the special relationship still exist – or is the UK just irrelevant? The gap between America and Britain has grown economically as Trump asserts ‘the UK is dying’. Culturally, however, it’s a different storyOn 1 June 1785 John... Share
