United States Politics and Government May 14, 2026 Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud Vice President JD Vance traveled to Maine for a speech, making a midterm election pitch that only Republicans could root out fraud in public benefits. Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud Vice President JD Vance traveled to Maine for a speech, making a midterm election pitch that only Republicans could root out fraud in public benefits. See more
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
Greece Jul 1, 2026 Bombings in Greece target governing party members, officials say A candidate for Parliament for the New Democracy party was injured in one of the bombings in the city of Thessaloniki, as were her parents, the police said. Bombings in Greece target governing party members, officials say A candidate for Parliament for the New Democracy party was injured in one of the bombings in the city of Thessaloniki, as were her parents, the police said. Share
Love (Emotion) Jul 1, 2026 Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Don’t Want an Old Man’ Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Don’t Want an Old Man’ Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Share
Deaths (Obituaries) Jul 1, 2026 Michael Byrne, British Stage Actor, Dies at 86 He had a long career on the boards, and several small roles in big movies, including “Force 10 From Navarone” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” Michael Byrne, British Stage Actor, Dies at 86 He had a long career on the boards, and several small roles in big movies, including “Force 10 From Navarone” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 1, 2026 First Europe, Then North America: Welcome to Heat Dome Summer. What’s causing all the record-breaking heat, and when will it end? First Europe, Then North America: Welcome to Heat Dome Summer. What’s causing all the record-breaking heat, and when will it end? Share
Rupert Murdoch Jul 1, 2026 ‘This is the dark art’: New book claims pattern of personal attacks by Murdoch media empire In a book dedicated to ‘the bullied’, two former News Corp journalists outline a behaviour pattern they call ‘getting Murdoched’, which they say harms indivi... ‘This is the dark art’: New book claims pattern of personal attacks by Murdoch media empire In a book dedicated to ‘the bullied’, two former News Corp journalists outline a behaviour pattern they call ‘getting Murdoched’, which they say harms indivi... Share
Tour de France Jul 1, 2026 Tour de France 2026: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race The team time trial returns as this year’s Tour starts in Barcelona for the first time in race’s historyThe first team time trial since 2019, past many of Ba... Tour de France 2026: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race The team time trial returns as this year’s Tour starts in Barcelona for the first time in race’s historyThe first team time trial since 2019, past many of Ba... Share
