Classical Music May 15, 2026 Replacing a Royal Hand-Me-Down That Finally Frayed Three years after King Charles III was crowned, the Royal Opera House in London hung plush new stage curtains bearing the monarch’s insignia — but only after the old ones gave up the ghost. Replacing a Royal Hand-Me-Down That Finally Frayed Three years after King Charles III was crowned, the Royal Opera House in London hung plush new stage curtains bearing the monarch’s insignia — but only after the old ones gave up the ghost. See more
Hiscox May 15, 2026 FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox’s shares leap amid report of takeover bid Canada’s Intact Financial Corp is said to be exploring offer, as London-listed Tate & Lyle attracts US suitorShares in Hiscox surged to record highs on Frida... FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox’s shares leap amid report of takeover bid Canada’s Intact Financial Corp is said to be exploring offer, as London-listed Tate & Lyle attracts US suitorShares in Hiscox surged to record highs on Frida... Share
Oman May 15, 2026 Iran says it and Oman are coordinating future management of strait of Hormuz Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting shipsOman has been caught in geopolitical cross... Iran says it and Oman are coordinating future management of strait of Hormuz Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting shipsOman has been caught in geopolitical cross... Share
Illegal Immigration May 15, 2026 Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump The administration has said DACA isn’t a right to stay in the United States “indefinitely.” One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter... Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump The administration has said DACA isn’t a right to stay in the United States “indefinitely.” One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter... Share
United States Politics and Government May 15, 2026 What to Know About DACA Recipients Amid Trump Deportation Push The Trump administration has said the program no longer shields immigrants from deportation, and renewal delays are costing DACA recipients their jobs. What to Know About DACA Recipients Amid Trump Deportation Push The Trump administration has said the program no longer shields immigrants from deportation, and renewal delays are costing DACA recipients their jobs. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 15, 2026 German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.” German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.” Share
Drug Abuse and Traffic May 15, 2026 Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes. Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 15, 2026 Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late. Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking... Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late. Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking... Share
Cannes film festival May 15, 2026 All of a Sudden review – care home drama is tender, meditative and a little too precious for its own good Cannes film festival: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ocean-hopping treatise on love and mortality is undeniably beautiful – but it works best in its quieter, compassion... All of a Sudden review – care home drama is tender, meditative and a little too precious for its own good Cannes film festival: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ocean-hopping treatise on love and mortality is undeniably beautiful – but it works best in its quieter, compassion... Share
Art May 15, 2026 ‘I couldn’t believe we weren’t falling over ourselves for it’: Asia-Pacific art finally conquers Britain Britain seems to finally have an eye for art from the Asia-Pacific, with several big recent exhibitions, including the new Rising Voices show at the V&A. Why... ‘I couldn’t believe we weren’t falling over ourselves for it’: Asia-Pacific art finally conquers Britain Britain seems to finally have an eye for art from the Asia-Pacific, with several big recent exhibitions, including the new Rising Voices show at the V&A. Why... Share
Horse racing May 15, 2026 Epsom awaits: how main contenders shape up for Derby and Oaks next month Constitution River heads Aidan O’Brien’s Derby contenders but Maltese Cross is one to watch, while Legacy Link has pedigree for the Oaks1. Constitution River... Epsom awaits: how main contenders shape up for Derby and Oaks next month Constitution River heads Aidan O’Brien’s Derby contenders but Maltese Cross is one to watch, while Legacy Link has pedigree for the Oaks1. Constitution River... Share
Television May 15, 2026 Traitors with crabs to the Prince Andrew Plan: the 10 best SNL UK sketches so far Sexy dad swap, the anti-ageing cream so good everyone will think your husband should be in prison, and the long con to make King Charles look good … you can’... Traitors with crabs to the Prince Andrew Plan: the 10 best SNL UK sketches so far Sexy dad swap, the anti-ageing cream so good everyone will think your husband should be in prison, and the long con to make King Charles look good … you can’... Share
Drake May 15, 2026 Drake: Iceman / Maid of Honour / Habibti review – ?triple-album comeback is a boring, bloated disaster (OVO/Republic)It’s possible that the world’s biggest rapper is using this epic content drop to get out of his record deal, but aside from some bright spots o... Drake: Iceman / Maid of Honour / Habibti review – ?triple-album comeback is a boring, bloated disaster (OVO/Republic)It’s possible that the world’s biggest rapper is using this epic content drop to get out of his record deal, but aside from some bright spots o... Share
