Trump May 14, 2026 China’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes. China’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes. See more
Southbank Centre May 10, 2026 Reflections on the Festival of Britain | Letters Ariella Lister wonders what such an event would look like today, while John Bailey doubts that it brought people together. Plus letters from Dr Allan Dodds a... Reflections on the Festival of Britain | Letters Ariella Lister wonders what such an event would look like today, while John Bailey doubts that it brought people together. Plus letters from Dr Allan Dodds a... Share
Culture May 10, 2026 ‘Tisio peint? Or: Do you fancy a pint? | Letters Fiona Collins and Stephen Pound on crossing bordersI was delighted to read Phil Coughlin’s nostalgic account of Spike Milligan’s border-straddling pub in Puc... ‘Tisio peint? Or: Do you fancy a pint? | Letters Fiona Collins and Stephen Pound on crossing bordersI was delighted to read Phil Coughlin’s nostalgic account of Spike Milligan’s border-straddling pub in Puc... Share
Painting May 10, 2026 The glories of Francisco de Zurbarán’s paintings | Letters Paul McGilchrist, Jean Wilson and Chris Keil on the Spanish artist’s haunting images• Charlotte Higgins’s appraisal of Francisco de Zurbarán is insightful an... The glories of Francisco de Zurbarán’s paintings | Letters Paul McGilchrist, Jean Wilson and Chris Keil on the Spanish artist’s haunting images• Charlotte Higgins’s appraisal of Francisco de Zurbarán is insightful an... Share
Books May 10, 2026 The Guardian view on writers’ retirements: the sense of an ending | Editorial Michael Frayn and Julian Barnes have announced that they won’t be writing any more books. It is a hard habit to kick“Retirement is the ugliest word in the la... The Guardian view on writers’ retirements: the sense of an ending | Editorial Michael Frayn and Julian Barnes have announced that they won’t be writing any more books. It is a hard habit to kick“Retirement is the ugliest word in the la... Share
Local elections 2026 May 10, 2026 The Guardian view on Britain’s fractured politics: a revolt against the status quo | Editorial Sir Keir Starmer faces a deepening crisis of authority as election losses suggest disappointment with Labour has already curdled into cynicismIf you are Sir... The Guardian view on Britain’s fractured politics: a revolt against the status quo | Editorial Sir Keir Starmer faces a deepening crisis of authority as election losses suggest disappointment with Labour has already curdled into cynicismIf you are Sir... Share
Protest (US) May 10, 2026 How do we get more men to join the anti-Trump resistance? | Saul Austerlitz My activist group is about 80% women. Where did all the men go – and how can we get them back?In Donald Trump’s first term, my Brooklyn-based activist group... How do we get more men to join the anti-Trump resistance? | Saul Austerlitz My activist group is about 80% women. Where did all the men go – and how can we get them back?In Donald Trump’s first term, my Brooklyn-based activist group... Share
US voting rights May 10, 2026 The next Voting Rights Act must outlaw gerrymandering | Jamil Smith The supreme court has gutted one of the strongest federal tools we had against the most effective weapon in US politicsMaps can guide us home. They show us w... The next Voting Rights Act must outlaw gerrymandering | Jamil Smith The supreme court has gutted one of the strongest federal tools we had against the most effective weapon in US politicsMaps can guide us home. They show us w... Share
Social etiquette May 10, 2026 Are you a ‘time optimist’? I’m sorry, we can’t be friends | Polly Hudson Are you late so often that it’s become your entire personality? Just know this: you are the worstNo matter the rumours, no matter the truth, Hollywood conven... Are you a ‘time optimist’? I’m sorry, we can’t be friends | Polly Hudson Are you late so often that it’s become your entire personality? Just know this: you are the worstNo matter the rumours, no matter the truth, Hollywood conven... Share
Living wage May 10, 2026 From fringe issue to the heart of politics: the UK Living Wage campaign marks 25 years of success | Heather Stewart The group’s latest triumph won over the Department for Business and Trade, now it is eyeing private care providers and supermarketsA paragon of the kind of p... From fringe issue to the heart of politics: the UK Living Wage campaign marks 25 years of success | Heather Stewart The group’s latest triumph won over the Department for Business and Trade, now it is eyeing private care providers and supermarketsA paragon of the kind of p... Share
Labour May 10, 2026 As leader of the UK’s largest union, I want Labour to succeed – but that means radical change | Andrea Egan If this isn’t to be the last ever Labour government, the party is going to need to reconnect with the labour movementAndrea Egan is the general secretary of... As leader of the UK’s largest union, I want Labour to succeed – but that means radical change | Andrea Egan If this isn’t to be the last ever Labour government, the party is going to need to reconnect with the labour movementAndrea Egan is the general secretary of... Share
Keir Starmer May 10, 2026 Britain’s visceral dislike of Keir Starmer illuminates a problem for his successor | Samuel Earle There are many good reasons to not like the prime minister. But ours is an age in which hatred is a remarkably popular currency – leaders need a strategy for... Britain’s visceral dislike of Keir Starmer illuminates a problem for his successor | Samuel Earle There are many good reasons to not like the prime minister. But ours is an age in which hatred is a remarkably popular currency – leaders need a strategy for... Share
Life and style May 10, 2026 My fantasy solo life got off to a flying start – but degenerated in six speedy steps | Emma Beddington When my husband went away for a week, days of blissful alone-time beckoned. Instead, I started talking to household appliances and eating ‘crone dinner’My hu... My fantasy solo life got off to a flying start – but degenerated in six speedy steps | Emma Beddington When my husband went away for a week, days of blissful alone-time beckoned. Instead, I started talking to household appliances and eating ‘crone dinner’My hu... Share
