Folk Music May 18, 2026 Marisa Anderson’s (Tunefully) Un-American Activities The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970. Marisa Anderson’s (Tunefully) Un-American Activities The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970. See more
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
AI (artificial intelligence) May 18, 2026 Jury hands victory to Sam Altman in battle with Elon Musk over OpenAI’s mission OpenAI CEO and president found not liable for breaking contracts made with Musk when founding the startupA jury ruled in favor of Sam Altman in the culminati... Jury hands victory to Sam Altman in battle with Elon Musk over OpenAI’s mission OpenAI CEO and president found not liable for breaking contracts made with Musk when founding the startupA jury ruled in favor of Sam Altman in the culminati... Share
Greenland May 18, 2026 Greenland decries US doctor’s visit with Trump envoy as ‘deeply problematic’ Health minister issues stern rebuke, saying Greenlanders are not ‘experimental subjects’ of geopolitical interestGreenland’s government has criticised the ar... Greenland decries US doctor’s visit with Trump envoy as ‘deeply problematic’ Health minister issues stern rebuke, saying Greenlanders are not ‘experimental subjects’ of geopolitical interestGreenland’s government has criticised the ar... Share
Economic policy May 18, 2026 Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investorsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham h... Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investorsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham h... Share
Rail industry May 18, 2026 Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes Train operator says passenger demand will still be met as it trims summer timetable at government’s behestAvanti West Coast is to cut about one in seven trai... Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes Train operator says passenger demand will still be met as it trims summer timetable at government’s behestAvanti West Coast is to cut about one in seven trai... Share
US-Israel war on Iran May 18, 2026 Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say Tehran is said to have made or reiterated some concessions but source in mediator Pakistan appears pessimisticMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has made... Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say Tehran is said to have made or reiterated some concessions but source in mediator Pakistan appears pessimisticMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has made... Share
