United States Politics and Government May 17, 2026 How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump. How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump. See more
Middle East and north Africa May 17, 2026 UAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plant Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precariousThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant... UAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plant Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precariousThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant... Share
Theatre May 17, 2026 Farm Fatale review – freaky scarecrows make hay out of climate crisis Southbank Centre, LondonBetween a sci-fi concert for eggs and an interview with a bee, the scarecrow broadcasters in Philippe Quesne’s oddball performance pi... Farm Fatale review – freaky scarecrows make hay out of climate crisis Southbank Centre, LondonBetween a sci-fi concert for eggs and an interview with a bee, the scarecrow broadcasters in Philippe Quesne’s oddball performance pi... Share
Premier League May 17, 2026 Osula at the double as Newcastle push brittle West Ham closer to the brink It was a decision that threatens to keep Nuno Espírito Santo awake for many nights to come. Why, oh why, West Ham’s manager will doubtless wonder, did he opt... Osula at the double as Newcastle push brittle West Ham closer to the brink It was a decision that threatens to keep Nuno Espírito Santo awake for many nights to come. Why, oh why, West Ham’s manager will doubtless wonder, did he opt... Share
Cannes film festival May 17, 2026 Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean review – a dashing retrospective for a cinematic titan Cannes film festival: Barnaby Thompson’s documentary on the great British director is an exhilarating delve into the ebb and flow of Lean’s peerless career a... Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean review – a dashing retrospective for a cinematic titan Cannes film festival: Barnaby Thompson’s documentary on the great British director is an exhilarating delve into the ebb and flow of Lean’s peerless career a... Share
Labour May 17, 2026 Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and BrexitAndy Burnham faces a perilous race to win the... Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and BrexitAndy Burnham faces a perilous race to win the... Share
Film May 17, 2026 France’s top film producer says it will blacklist figures who petitioned against rightwing billionaire Canal+ head says he will not work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed protest against Vincent Bolloré’s political swayThe head of France’s bigge... France’s top film producer says it will blacklist figures who petitioned against rightwing billionaire Canal+ head says he will not work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed protest against Vincent Bolloré’s political swayThe head of France’s bigge... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) May 17, 2026 What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the... What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the... Share
Labour May 17, 2026 Ella Baron on the Labour leadership circus – cartoon Continue reading... Ella Baron on the Labour leadership circus – cartoon Continue reading... Share
Jannik Sinner May 17, 2026 Jannik Sinner overpowers Casper Ruud to make history with Italian Open title World No 1 is first Italian to win title in 50 years6-4, 6-4 victory completes set of ATP Masters 1000 titlesJannik Sinner continued his reign of terror over... Jannik Sinner overpowers Casper Ruud to make history with Italian Open title World No 1 is first Italian to win title in 50 years6-4, 6-4 victory completes set of ATP Masters 1000 titlesJannik Sinner continued his reign of terror over... Share
Women's Six Nations May 17, 2026 England win eighth successive Women’s Six Nations after powering to victory over France France 28-43 EnglandKildunne and Breach score twice as Red Roses triumphDominant, impenetrable, invincible. There are so many words to describe this England... England win eighth successive Women’s Six Nations after powering to victory over France France 28-43 EnglandKildunne and Breach score twice as Red Roses triumphDominant, impenetrable, invincible. There are so many words to describe this England... Share
Scotland rugby union team May 17, 2026 Scott Hastings, Scotland rugby union great, dies aged 61 Centre won 65 caps, with 51 alongside his brother GavinAlso selected for two British and Irish Lions toursThe former Scotland rugby union centre Scott Hastin... Scott Hastings, Scotland rugby union great, dies aged 61 Centre won 65 caps, with 51 alongside his brother GavinAlso selected for two British and Irish Lions toursThe former Scotland rugby union centre Scott Hastin... Share
US PGA May 17, 2026 US PGA Championship 2026, day four – live updates ? Updates from the final round at Aronimink Golf Club? Official live leaderboard | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail ScottScottie Scheffler hasn’t had the start he... US PGA Championship 2026, day four – live updates ? Updates from the final round at Aronimink Golf Club? Official live leaderboard | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail ScottScottie Scheffler hasn’t had the start he... Share
