Norway Apr 20, 2026 Europe Is Desperate for More Energy. Can Norway Come to the Rescue? The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy. Europe Is Desperate for More Energy. Can Norway Come to the Rescue? The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy. See more
Science fiction and fantasy films Aug 7, 2026 The Last House review – post-Covid apocalyptic lockdown thriller is a solid night in Oscar nominee Wagner Moura and Greta Lee lead Netflix’s sci-fi tale of a family trapped in their house as something sinister arrivesMost of us aren’t truly r... The Last House review – post-Covid apocalyptic lockdown thriller is a solid night in Oscar nominee Wagner Moura and Greta Lee lead Netflix’s sci-fi tale of a family trapped in their house as something sinister arrivesMost of us aren’t truly r... Share
Sport Aug 7, 2026 Sports quiz of the week: big deals, bad luck, nicknames and hidden talents Have you been following the big news in football, darts, cycling, curling, athletics and golf? Continue reading... Sports quiz of the week: big deals, bad luck, nicknames and hidden talents Have you been following the big news in football, darts, cycling, curling, athletics and golf? Continue reading... Share
Chess Aug 7, 2026 Chess: Adams loses first British Championship game since 1988 to rising star The Taunton grandmaster had been unbeaten in 87 games in a row, during which time he had won all his nine titlesMichael Adams, the 54-year-old Taunton grandm... Chess: Adams loses first British Championship game since 1988 to rising star The Taunton grandmaster had been unbeaten in 87 games in a row, during which time he had won all his nine titlesMichael Adams, the 54-year-old Taunton grandm... Share
Newcastle United Aug 7, 2026 Behind Milburn’s magic: Wor Jackie was a pit village hero and ‘everybody’s friend’ in Newcastle A new book details the footballer’s Ashington upbringing, his shyness and the work ethic that set him apartOf all the footballers who have worn the black and... Behind Milburn’s magic: Wor Jackie was a pit village hero and ‘everybody’s friend’ in Newcastle A new book details the footballer’s Ashington upbringing, his shyness and the work ethic that set him apartOf all the footballers who have worn the black and... Share
Africa Cup of Nations Aug 7, 2026 Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn Change to four-year cycle led to abandonment of 2025 bidCaf has not had long-term financial deal since 2019A deal worth at least $1bn in secured income over... Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn Change to four-year cycle led to abandonment of 2025 bidCaf has not had long-term financial deal since 2019A deal worth at least $1bn in secured income over... Share
Ultra-processed foods Aug 7, 2026 Why are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out | Felicity Lawrence As the harm caused by their products becomes more evident, manufacturers are resorting to denial and lawsuits to keep regulation at bayIt is rare for people... Why are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out | Felicity Lawrence As the harm caused by their products becomes more evident, manufacturers are resorting to denial and lawsuits to keep regulation at bayIt is rare for people... Share
Television Aug 7, 2026 Alley Cats review – the genital jokes in Ricky Gervais’s sweary cartoon are just exhausting There are glimmers of potential in this comedy about a potty-mouthed feline gang. But not even the great voice cast or a cute kitten can save it from being l... Alley Cats review – the genital jokes in Ricky Gervais’s sweary cartoon are just exhausting There are glimmers of potential in this comedy about a potty-mouthed feline gang. But not even the great voice cast or a cute kitten can save it from being l... Share
Music Aug 7, 2026 ‘There is an alternative to capitalism’: after addiction and losing a home to LA wildfires, indie rockers Diiv start again No stranger to rebuilding after disaster, the US band’s frontman Zachary Cole Smith now sees the entire capitalist project as ripe for reinvention, on a surp... ‘There is an alternative to capitalism’: after addiction and losing a home to LA wildfires, indie rockers Diiv start again No stranger to rebuilding after disaster, the US band’s frontman Zachary Cole Smith now sees the entire capitalist project as ripe for reinvention, on a surp... Share
UK cost of living crisis Aug 7, 2026 Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by urging Trump to end Iran war Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in GulfTrade unions have called on Andy Burnham t... Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by urging Trump to end Iran war Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in GulfTrade unions have called on Andy Burnham t... Share
Thailand Aug 7, 2026 Thailand school shooting: suspect shot grandparents before killing eight people, police say – latest updates Teen suspect among those dead with several others injured after shooting at a school in the Nonthaburi provinceThailand’s health minister, Pattana Promphat,... Thailand school shooting: suspect shot grandparents before killing eight people, police say – latest updates Teen suspect among those dead with several others injured after shooting at a school in the Nonthaburi provinceThailand’s health minister, Pattana Promphat,... Share
Rail transport Aug 7, 2026 Rail passengers face second day of chaos across north-west England Disruption after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon with many crews and trains in wrong locationsBusiness live – lates... Rail passengers face second day of chaos across north-west England Disruption after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon with many crews and trains in wrong locationsBusiness live – lates... Share
Colombia Aug 7, 2026 Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight backAs t... Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight backAs t... Share
