May 15, 2026 From Air Force One, Trump writes of ballrooms, a statue and TikTok. In social media posts after the summit in Beijing, President Trump boasted about the ongoing construction of his ballroom and his TikTok reach. From Air Force One, Trump writes of ballrooms, a statue and TikTok. In social media posts after the summit in Beijing, President Trump boasted about the ongoing construction of his ballroom and his TikTok reach. See more
Devolution Jul 2, 2026 England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power over a w... England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power over a w... Share
Pesticides Jul 2, 2026 EU-approved pesticide found to have potential effects on brain development New study on fluazinam’s neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer’s dataResearchers who re-ran a crucial fung... EU-approved pesticide found to have potential effects on brain development New study on fluazinam’s neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer’s dataResearchers who re-ran a crucial fung... Share
Fashion and Apparel Jul 2, 2026 Chanel Is Buying Charvet, the World’s Oldest Shirt Maker The French luxury group is acquiring Charvet, a Parisian brand that dates to the 1830s, in a bid to add some men’s wear savoir-faire to its portfolio. Chanel Is Buying Charvet, the World’s Oldest Shirt Maker The French luxury group is acquiring Charvet, a Parisian brand that dates to the 1830s, in a bid to add some men’s wear savoir-faire to its portfolio. Share
Bereavement Jul 2, 2026 My mother has died and I can mourn her. That makes me one of the fortunate | Shada Islam Grief is universal, but being able to mourn is a privilege. For those dying in wars from Gaza to Sudan, there is no shroud, no grave, no funeralIt was the ea... My mother has died and I can mourn her. That makes me one of the fortunate | Shada Islam Grief is universal, but being able to mourn is a privilege. For those dying in wars from Gaza to Sudan, there is no shroud, no grave, no funeralIt was the ea... Share
Abortion Jul 2, 2026 ‘It is comforting to be haunted’: how attitudes to abortion have changed through the ages The abortion debate – the language of life, choice and rights – severs women, and their pain, from history. I don’t want to forget my abortion and I don’t wa... ‘It is comforting to be haunted’: how attitudes to abortion have changed through the ages The abortion debate – the language of life, choice and rights – severs women, and their pain, from history. I don’t want to forget my abortion and I don’t wa... Share
Lyme disease Jul 2, 2026 ‘It’s peak tick season!’ Should Charlie xcx really have been lolling around in long grass? Harry Styles, Zoë Kravitz, Sarah Pidgeon … celebrities love stretching out on Britain’s lawns and meadows. But with the tick-borne Lyme disease on the rise,... ‘It’s peak tick season!’ Should Charlie xcx really have been lolling around in long grass? Harry Styles, Zoë Kravitz, Sarah Pidgeon … celebrities love stretching out on Britain’s lawns and meadows. But with the tick-borne Lyme disease on the rise,... Share
Spain Jul 2, 2026 Valuable Spanish painting left on street salvaged by man who liked its frame Andrés Hurtado found work by Joaquín Sorolla after its owners mislaid it, before responding to theft alertThe mystery of a small and very valuable picture by... Valuable Spanish painting left on street salvaged by man who liked its frame Andrés Hurtado found work by Joaquín Sorolla after its owners mislaid it, before responding to theft alertThe mystery of a small and very valuable picture by... Share
Experimental music Jul 2, 2026 ‘Techno in a monastery – are you ready?’ The Greek priest whose doom metal album is the year’s hippest record His church thinks electric guitars are the devil’s work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that – with Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep album t... ‘Techno in a monastery – are you ready?’ The Greek priest whose doom metal album is the year’s hippest record His church thinks electric guitars are the devil’s work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that – with Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep album t... Share
Life and style Jul 2, 2026 I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife? While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? And could I find the answer while dresse... I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife? While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? And could I find the answer while dresse... Share
Andy Burnham Jul 2, 2026 Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “eco... Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “eco... Share
Germany Jul 2, 2026 Can Companies Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This One Says It Is Trying to. The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work. Can Companies Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This One Says It Is Trying to. The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work. Share
Credit and Debt Jul 2, 2026 Can the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy? High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries. Can the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy? High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries. Share
