Voting Rights Act (1965) May 16, 2026 The Fight for Voting Rights Returns to Selma A crowd gathered at a pivotal site of defiance in the civil rights movement, this time in opposition to efforts by Republicans to eliminate majority-Black districts. The Fight for Voting Rights Returns to Selma A crowd gathered at a pivotal site of defiance in the civil rights movement, this time in opposition to efforts by Republicans to eliminate majority-Black districts. See more
Qantas May 17, 2026 Passenger banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US The flight from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to land temporarily in Tahiti due to the alleged disruptive behaviourA passenger has been banned from future Q... Passenger banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US The flight from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to land temporarily in Tahiti due to the alleged disruptive behaviourA passenger has been banned from future Q... Share
Sweden May 17, 2026 ‘A place for everybody’: Stockholm to open its first publicly run sauna Unlike its Nordic neighbours, finding a place in the Swedish capital to bada bastu is hard, with years-long waiting lists at member clubsThere is little doub... ‘A place for everybody’: Stockholm to open its first publicly run sauna Unlike its Nordic neighbours, finding a place in the Swedish capital to bada bastu is hard, with years-long waiting lists at member clubsThere is little doub... Share
Life and style May 17, 2026 What does stress really do to our bodies – and when does it become a big problem? From an elevated heart rate to weakened immunity, experts explain the hidden physical costs of chronic stress – and why our bodies aren’t built to stay on hi... What does stress really do to our bodies – and when does it become a big problem? From an elevated heart rate to weakened immunity, experts explain the hidden physical costs of chronic stress – and why our bodies aren’t built to stay on hi... Share
Life and style May 17, 2026 Why Brooklyn Beckham is – bear with me – a brilliant role model | Polly Hudson He gets slammed as an entitled nepo baby, and just keeps doing what he enjoys, unruffled. Here are five things I’d do, if only I had his confidenceNepo babie... Why Brooklyn Beckham is – bear with me – a brilliant role model | Polly Hudson He gets slammed as an entitled nepo baby, and just keeps doing what he enjoys, unruffled. Here are five things I’d do, if only I had his confidenceNepo babie... Share
US Senate May 16, 2026 Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrectionThe Republican senator Bill Cassidy los... Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrectionThe Republican senator Bill Cassidy los... Share
Eurovision 2026 May 16, 2026 ‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision Prime minister says ‘all Australians are proud of Delta’ as Bulgaria soars to unexpected maiden winFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet... ‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision Prime minister says ‘all Australians are proud of Delta’ as Bulgaria soars to unexpected maiden winFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet... Share
United States Politics and Government May 16, 2026 Cassidy Loses His Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes Another G.O.P. Foe Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, could not muster enough votes to continue to... Cassidy Loses His Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes Another G.O.P. Foe Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, could not muster enough votes to continue to... Share
United States Politics and Government May 16, 2026 7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office. Senator Bill Cassidy’s defeat means no more than two of them will be left in Congress next year. 7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office. Senator Bill Cassidy’s defeat means no more than two of them will be left in Congress next year. Share
Republican Party May 16, 2026 Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules. Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules. Share
Ebola May 16, 2026 WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda ‘emergency’ of international concern At least 80 deaths reported in Congo’s Ituri province while Uganda reports spread from travellers from the DRCThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declare... WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda ‘emergency’ of international concern At least 80 deaths reported in Congo’s Ituri province while Uganda reports spread from travellers from the DRCThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declare... Share
Russia May 16, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania No renewal notice posted on US Treasury website so far for waiver that had allowed countries such as India to buy Russian seaborne oil. What we know on day 1... Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania No renewal notice posted on US Treasury website so far for waiver that had allowed countries such as India to buy Russian seaborne oil. What we know on day 1... Share
International Relations May 16, 2026 Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S. The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, st... Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S. The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, st... Share
