Credit and Debt May 16, 2026 U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That’s Not the Real Problem. Washington quickly brushed off a startling milestone in a mounting problem. U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That’s Not the Real Problem. Washington quickly brushed off a startling milestone in a mounting problem. See more
US news Jul 4, 2026 Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack In a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening, the US president claimed a resurgent ‘communist menace’ posed a severe threat the countryDonald Trump has ki... Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack In a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening, the US president claimed a resurgent ‘communist menace’ posed a severe threat the countryDonald Trump has ki... Share
Dating Jul 4, 2026 Blind date: ‘I made him take a few too many selfies…’ Lily, 26, a PhD student, meets Brodie, 24, a chefWhat were you hoping for? Love, passion … marriage. Failing that, some good craic and a free dinner. Continu... Blind date: ‘I made him take a few too many selfies…’ Lily, 26, a PhD student, meets Brodie, 24, a chefWhat were you hoping for? Love, passion … marriage. Failing that, some good craic and a free dinner. Continu... Share
Cornwall Jul 4, 2026 Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown Half of county’s planning infringement notices target caravans in fields, fuelling eviction fears for vulnerable peoplePeople living in caravans and horsebox... Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown Half of county’s planning infringement notices target caravans in fields, fuelling eviction fears for vulnerable peoplePeople living in caravans and horsebox... Share
US news Jul 4, 2026 As the US marks 250, does the special relationship still exist – or is the UK just irrelevant? The gap between America and Britain has grown economically as Trump asserts ‘the UK is dying’. Culturally, however, it’s a different storyOn 1 June 1785 John... As the US marks 250, does the special relationship still exist – or is the UK just irrelevant? The gap between America and Britain has grown economically as Trump asserts ‘the UK is dying’. Culturally, however, it’s a different storyOn 1 June 1785 John... Share
Australia weather Jul 4, 2026 Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991Get our breaking news email, free app or... Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991Get our breaking news email, free app or... Share
Overtourism Jul 4, 2026 Fight them for the beaches: the real villain of Europe’s overtourism is big business | Adam Almeida From Albania to Portugal, privatisation of the coastline is bringing locals out on to the streets. For them, the economic benefits are few and far betweenFew... Fight them for the beaches: the real villain of Europe’s overtourism is big business | Adam Almeida From Albania to Portugal, privatisation of the coastline is bringing locals out on to the streets. For them, the economic benefits are few and far betweenFew... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 4, 2026 Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup Ghana can only have feared the worst when Luis Suárez’s number came up in the seventh minute. A day on from the 16th anniversary of one of the most infamous... Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup Ghana can only have feared the worst when Luis Suárez’s number came up in the seventh minute. A day on from the 16th anniversary of one of the most infamous... Share
Malta Jul 4, 2026 Malta’s ‘trial of the century’ revives interest in murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia Investigative journalist had enemies in high places and accused, Yorgen Fenech, is establishment figure from powerful familyOn the steps of the courts of jus... Malta’s ‘trial of the century’ revives interest in murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia Investigative journalist had enemies in high places and accused, Yorgen Fenech, is establishment figure from powerful familyOn the steps of the courts of jus... Share
Taylor Swift Jul 4, 2026 Fans and A-list stars gather for the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York – in pictures The couple were married in a star-studded ceremony at Madison Square GardenFull report: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at New York City’s Madison Square... Fans and A-list stars gather for the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York – in pictures The couple were married in a star-studded ceremony at Madison Square GardenFull report: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at New York City’s Madison Square... Share
New South Wales Jul 4, 2026 Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference The New South Wales premier warns of One Nation threat as he addresses party conferenceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New Sou... Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference The New South Wales premier warns of One Nation threat as he addresses party conferenceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New Sou... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 4, 2026 At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’ On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November. At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’ On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 4, 2026 Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected... Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected... Share
