Dancing May 17, 2026 Robert Rauschenberg, Choreographer? His Lost ‘Pelican’ Glides Again For a short time, Rauschenberg made dances. He used roller skates, pointe shoes and parachute wings for “Pelican” (1963), now reimagined by Trisha Brown’s company. Robert Rauschenberg, Choreographer? His Lost ‘Pelican’ Glides Again For a short time, Rauschenberg made dances. He used roller skates, pointe shoes and parachute wings for “Pelican” (1963), now reimagined by Trisha Brown’s company. See more
World Cup 2026 May 18, 2026 Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico North America will host this summer’s tournamentEuropean fans encouraged to visit Canada for World CupCanada’s sports minister, Adam van Koeverden, has expre... Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico North America will host this summer’s tournamentEuropean fans encouraged to visit Canada for World CupCanada’s sports minister, Adam van Koeverden, has expre... Share
Andy Burnham May 18, 2026 Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection Some in party fear all-out campaign could boost Reform UK chancesThe Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the... Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection Some in party fear all-out campaign could boost Reform UK chancesThe Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the... Share
Cannes film festival May 18, 2026 Fjord review: Cristian Mungiu at sea with strange child abuse drama starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan Cannes film festival: The Palme laureate here makes a misstep with an odd, disquieting film that leaves too many issues unresolvedRomanian director and Palme... Fjord review: Cristian Mungiu at sea with strange child abuse drama starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan Cannes film festival: The Palme laureate here makes a misstep with an odd, disquieting film that leaves too many issues unresolvedRomanian director and Palme... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) May 18, 2026 Tech firms face tougher UK rules on intimate image abuse Ofcom to update codes of practice amid rise in ‘revenge porn’ and AI-generated deepfakes targeting women and girlsSocial media, messaging platforms and onlin... Tech firms face tougher UK rules on intimate image abuse Ofcom to update codes of practice amid rise in ‘revenge porn’ and AI-generated deepfakes targeting women and girlsSocial media, messaging platforms and onlin... Share
Sport May 18, 2026 Affordability checks in gambling need a rethink when even proponents are calling for pause Gambling Commission set to rubber-stamp new regulations which could inflict irreparable damage on the racing industryJames Noyes, one of the initial proponen... Affordability checks in gambling need a rethink when even proponents are calling for pause Gambling Commission set to rubber-stamp new regulations which could inflict irreparable damage on the racing industryJames Noyes, one of the initial proponen... Share
Women's Six Nations May 18, 2026 England play Tetris to build pyramid towards extending global dominance Red Roses showed the hunger needed to defend World Cup in 2029 by clinching an eighth successive Six NationsIf the top of the pyramid is defending their Rugb... England play Tetris to build pyramid towards extending global dominance Red Roses showed the hunger needed to defend World Cup in 2029 by clinching an eighth successive Six NationsIf the top of the pyramid is defending their Rugb... Share
Post Office May 18, 2026 I warned that putting post offices into WH Smith branches would put them at risk | Letters Liz McInnes says her fears about the move back in 2019 are coming true as towns such as Middleton will lose access to postal services with TG Jones closingIn... I warned that putting post offices into WH Smith branches would put them at risk | Letters Liz McInnes says her fears about the move back in 2019 are coming true as towns such as Middleton will lose access to postal services with TG Jones closingIn... Share
Culture May 18, 2026 Arts engagement benefits young and old | Letters Paula Briggs says creative experiences help children feel connected, empowered and engaged, while Nicky Goulder calls for more equal access to creative oppor... Arts engagement benefits young and old | Letters Paula Briggs says creative experiences help children feel connected, empowered and engaged, while Nicky Goulder calls for more equal access to creative oppor... Share
Consumer rights May 18, 2026 New bill will downgrade the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service | Letter Iain Ramsay draws attention to the enhancing financial services bill and the influence of finance industry lobbying in proposed reforms that could be affect... New bill will downgrade the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service | Letter Iain Ramsay draws attention to the enhancing financial services bill and the influence of finance industry lobbying in proposed reforms that could be affect... Share
Politics May 18, 2026 Additions to David Blunkett’s alternative king’s speech | Letters Readers praise – and point to omissions from – the former home secretary’s proposed programme for governmentWell said, David Blunkett (You’ve heard the king’... Additions to David Blunkett’s alternative king’s speech | Letters Readers praise – and point to omissions from – the former home secretary’s proposed programme for governmentWell said, David Blunkett (You’ve heard the king’... Share
Whitbread May 18, 2026 Whitbread’s reset is slow. But angry US hedge fund doesn’t have a better idea | Nils Pratley Demand for ‘formal sale’ is odd for slew of reasons including five-year plan analysts say is ‘sensible, credible and material’The big strategy reset a fortni... Whitbread’s reset is slow. But angry US hedge fund doesn’t have a better idea | Nils Pratley Demand for ‘formal sale’ is odd for slew of reasons including five-year plan analysts say is ‘sensible, credible and material’The big strategy reset a fortni... Share
TV streaming May 18, 2026 Josh Johnson: Symphony review – a masterful HBO special from a generational comedy talent | Tyson Wray US comedian has a remarkable ability to transform amusing, if somewhat banal, anecdotes into meticulously crafted joy and preposterousnessIn terms of both qu... Josh Johnson: Symphony review – a masterful HBO special from a generational comedy talent | Tyson Wray US comedian has a remarkable ability to transform amusing, if somewhat banal, anecdotes into meticulously crafted joy and preposterousnessIn terms of both qu... Share
