United States Politics and Government May 12, 2026 Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military. Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military. See more
Food Jul 1, 2026 Smoky chipotle tomatoes and chargrilled courgettes: Thomasina Miers’ barbecued meze recipes | Sunday best Sweetness and smoke are at the fore of these summer saladsWe are at one of my favourite times of the year, but also one of the busiest, with the world seemin... Smoky chipotle tomatoes and chargrilled courgettes: Thomasina Miers’ barbecued meze recipes | Sunday best Sweetness and smoke are at the fore of these summer saladsWe are at one of my favourite times of the year, but also one of the busiest, with the world seemin... Share
Giorgia Meloni Jul 1, 2026 Why Meloni has hit back hard against Trump and his ‘made up’ photo claim With her popularity flagging and a general election looming, the Italian PM sees a strategic advantage in the ruptureIf Giorgia Meloni thought that she could... Why Meloni has hit back hard against Trump and his ‘made up’ photo claim With her popularity flagging and a general election looming, the Italian PM sees a strategic advantage in the ruptureIf Giorgia Meloni thought that she could... Share
Global development Jul 1, 2026 Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran Although trekking is unusual for young women in Kashmir, I find strength and enjoy independence when I’m out in nature with my friendsBefore sunrise, my two... Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran Although trekking is unusual for young women in Kashmir, I find strength and enjoy independence when I’m out in nature with my friendsBefore sunrise, my two... Share
Global development Jul 1, 2026 Women behind the lens: ‘My grandma dressed like a celebrity, even matching the colour of her cigarettes to her outfits’ Egyptian photographer and curator Farida Mahdy was inspired to document her grandmother’s style after finding a collection of her photosThis image is a portr... Women behind the lens: ‘My grandma dressed like a celebrity, even matching the colour of her cigarettes to her outfits’ Egyptian photographer and curator Farida Mahdy was inspired to document her grandmother’s style after finding a collection of her photosThis image is a portr... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 1, 2026 Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron They were held up by an electric storm but, after it had cleared, Mexico simply kept the lightning bolts coming. El Tri have broken a hex that had gnawed at... Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron They were held up by an electric storm but, after it had cleared, Mexico simply kept the lightning bolts coming. El Tri have broken a hex that had gnawed at... Share
Colorado Jul 1, 2026 Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary Twenty-nine-year-old beat Representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver districtThe democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated long-serving US representati... Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary Twenty-nine-year-old beat Representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver districtThe democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated long-serving US representati... Share
Bees Jul 1, 2026 Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following yearsWe know heatwaves have serious health conse... Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following yearsWe know heatwaves have serious health conse... Share
Violence against women and girls Jul 1, 2026 ‘Imagine this was your daughter’: how grieving mothers campaigned to close sentencing gap David Lammy’s decision to increase minimum sentence for domestic murder victims follows years of tireless lobbyingDavid Lammy had gone quiet. Sitting in his... ‘Imagine this was your daughter’: how grieving mothers campaigned to close sentencing gap David Lammy’s decision to increase minimum sentence for domestic murder victims follows years of tireless lobbyingDavid Lammy had gone quiet. Sitting in his... Share
Energy bills Jul 1, 2026 Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’ Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuelMillions of households in Great Britain will be... Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’ Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuelMillions of households in Great Britain will be... Share
Academies Jul 1, 2026 Academy school leaders in England face pay cap to curb ‘banker-style’ salaries Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, and at least one more than £500,000The era of academy school leaders in England receiving... Academy school leaders in England face pay cap to curb ‘banker-style’ salaries Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, and at least one more than £500,000The era of academy school leaders in England receiving... Share
Nationalisation Jul 1, 2026 ‘Complicated and expensive’: Burnham is right about the risks of nationalisation | Nils Pratley Track record of Welsh Water shows public ownership is not the answer to all the woes in the utilities sectorGood news for Andy Burnham: one of the original 1... ‘Complicated and expensive’: Burnham is right about the risks of nationalisation | Nils Pratley Track record of Welsh Water shows public ownership is not the answer to all the woes in the utilities sectorGood news for Andy Burnham: one of the original 1... Share
Stage Jul 1, 2026 The best theatre to stream this month: all rise for Rosamund Pike’s Inter Alia The star delivers a breathtaking performance in Suzie Miller’s play about a judge under pressure, while Paddington gets everyone singing and Peter Shaffer’s... The best theatre to stream this month: all rise for Rosamund Pike’s Inter Alia The star delivers a breathtaking performance in Suzie Miller’s play about a judge under pressure, while Paddington gets everyone singing and Peter Shaffer’s... Share
