US news May 13, 2026 US presidential visits to China from Nixon to Trump – in pictures Tours of the Forbidden City, state dinners and theatrical handshakes. We a look back at previous visits ahead of Donald Trump’s trip Continue reading... US presidential visits to China from Nixon to Trump – in pictures Tours of the Forbidden City, state dinners and theatrical handshakes. We a look back at previous visits ahead of Donald Trump’s trip Continue reading... See more
Adoption Jul 1, 2026 Adoption gives many children a good chance | Letters Anne Rogers writes that adoption can be the best outcome for some children, even when it goes against the wishes of birth parents. Plus letters from Cat Brac... Adoption gives many children a good chance | Letters Anne Rogers writes that adoption can be the best outcome for some children, even when it goes against the wishes of birth parents. Plus letters from Cat Brac... Share
Private equity Jul 1, 2026 Should public services be run by private equity firms? | Letters Mal Williams thinks private equity should be excluded from essential services, while Ian Graham draws attention to dental practices. Plus letters from Rob Ha... Should public services be run by private equity firms? | Letters Mal Williams thinks private equity should be excluded from essential services, while Ian Graham draws attention to dental practices. Plus letters from Rob Ha... Share
PMQs Jul 1, 2026 Starmer gives Burnham a £4.7bn hole in defence spending as a goodwill token | John Crace The PM bats away criticism from Kemi Badenoch over military funding but leaves behind a headache for his likely successorThe search for the perfect present t... Starmer gives Burnham a £4.7bn hole in defence spending as a goodwill token | John Crace The PM bats away criticism from Kemi Badenoch over military funding but leaves behind a headache for his likely successorThe search for the perfect present t... Share
Environment Jul 1, 2026 Nominate your invertebrate of the year We’re asking people from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our third Invertebrate of the Year competitionStep aside World Cu... Nominate your invertebrate of the year We’re asking people from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our third Invertebrate of the Year competitionStep aside World Cu... Share
Well actually Jul 1, 2026 What’s really in a hotdog? Nutrition experts explain Americans eat 50bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foodsIn 1969, the late writer William Zinsser toured a ho... What’s really in a hotdog? Nutrition experts explain Americans eat 50bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foodsIn 1969, the late writer William Zinsser toured a ho... Share
Film Jul 1, 2026 Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis The 79-year-old actor told media ‘I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life. There’s work to do. Your life continues’Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover has rev... Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis The 79-year-old actor told media ‘I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life. There’s work to do. Your life continues’Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover has rev... Share
Education Jul 1, 2026 ‘Please think again’: fury over Exeter University plan to scrap dozens of humanities posts Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join campaign against proposed cuts for arts and social sciencesLeading writers, broadcasters, academics and theologians have... ‘Please think again’: fury over Exeter University plan to scrap dozens of humanities posts Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join campaign against proposed cuts for arts and social sciencesLeading writers, broadcasters, academics and theologians have... Share
Health policy Jul 1, 2026 Author of England maternity care review ‘listened to wrong voices’, says adviser Dr Bill Kirkup said section of Valerie Amos’s report criticising ‘normal birth ideology’ was removed before publicationThe author of a major inquiry into mat... Author of England maternity care review ‘listened to wrong voices’, says adviser Dr Bill Kirkup said section of Valerie Amos’s report criticising ‘normal birth ideology’ was removed before publicationThe author of a major inquiry into mat... Share
Teaching Jul 1, 2026 Teachers in England get two-year 6.6% pay rise but schools to foot part of bill Unions pleased with rise above forecast inflation but concerned nearly a third of it will come from school budgetsUK politics live – latest updatesTeachers i... Teachers in England get two-year 6.6% pay rise but schools to foot part of bill Unions pleased with rise above forecast inflation but concerned nearly a third of it will come from school budgetsUK politics live – latest updatesTeachers i... Share
World news Jul 1, 2026 How extreme heat is exposing extreme inequality The climate crisis and worsening disparity could be responsible for more than 100,000 deaths a year in Europe, which should set off alarm bells for policymak... How extreme heat is exposing extreme inequality The climate crisis and worsening disparity could be responsible for more than 100,000 deaths a year in Europe, which should set off alarm bells for policymak... Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Jul 1, 2026 Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022. Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 1, 2026 Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks for Order Forcing Trump Administration to Preserve Records Lawyers for John O. Brennan said they want the materials saved in anticipation of bringing a vindictive prosecution motion if charges against Mr. Brennan are... Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks for Order Forcing Trump Administration to Preserve Records Lawyers for John O. Brennan said they want the materials saved in anticipation of bringing a vindictive prosecution motion if charges against Mr. Brennan are... Share