May 18, 2026 Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet through the ice. Here’s the story of the expedition’s most ambitious project. Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet through the ice. Here’s the story of the expedition’s most ambitious project. See more
Andy Burnham May 18, 2026 Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer Expected candidate in Makerfield byelection says party ‘needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust’Andy Burnham drew the battle lines for the future... Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer Expected candidate in Makerfield byelection says party ‘needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust’Andy Burnham drew the battle lines for the future... Share
Channel 4 May 18, 2026 Two women allege they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK Former contestants claim there was not enough protection for cast during making of Channel 4 showTwo women have alleged they were raped during the filming of... Two women allege they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK Former contestants claim there was not enough protection for cast during making of Channel 4 showTwo women have alleged they were raped during the filming of... Share
European Union May 18, 2026 No ‘tailor-made’ deal for UK if it wants to rejoin bloc, say former EU Brexit officials Britain likely to face ‘warm, welcoming stance’ if it seeks re-entry but also a ‘hard-headed one’ – with no special dealsBritain would not be able to rejoin... No ‘tailor-made’ deal for UK if it wants to rejoin bloc, say former EU Brexit officials Britain likely to face ‘warm, welcoming stance’ if it seeks re-entry but also a ‘hard-headed one’ – with no special dealsBritain would not be able to rejoin... Share
Democratic Republic of the Congo May 18, 2026 ‘It is heartbreaking’: panic in eastern DRC over return of Ebola Residents of Ituri province fear spread of disease and economic impact of outbreak six years after the last“On public transport, in bars and at mass gatherin... ‘It is heartbreaking’: panic in eastern DRC over return of Ebola Residents of Ituri province fear spread of disease and economic impact of outbreak six years after the last“On public transport, in bars and at mass gatherin... Share
United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund? The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely m... What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund? The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely m... Share
Southern California Wildfires (Jan 2025) May 18, 2026 Los Angeles’s Response to Altadena Fire Hampered by Chaos, Report Finds A county-commissioned examination of the disaster concluded that its efforts were muddled and confused, but said that it had not discriminated against Black... Los Angeles’s Response to Altadena Fire Hampered by Chaos, Report Finds A county-commissioned examination of the disaster concluded that its efforts were muddled and confused, but said that it had not discriminated against Black... Share
May 18, 2026 American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave An American passenger from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship had wanted to depart an Omaha quarantine facility. American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave An American passenger from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship had wanted to depart an Omaha quarantine facility. Share
Festivals May 18, 2026 Cannes Film Festival 2026: All the Red Carpet Photos Photos from the South of France, where Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, John Travolta and more went all out for the first week of the annual film festival. Cannes Film Festival 2026: All the Red Carpet Photos Photos from the South of France, where Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, John Travolta and more went all out for the first week of the annual film festival. Share
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) May 18, 2026 E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water The rules were established by the Biden administration after research linked the compounds to a range of serious health problems. E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water The rules were established by the Biden administration after research linked the compounds to a range of serious health problems. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces May 18, 2026 New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pen... New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pen... Share
West Ham United May 18, 2026 West Ham could have to raise £100m in player sales if they are relegated Club reported £104.2m loss in last set of accountsBowen, Fernandes and Summerville would have suitorsWest Ham will be under pressure to raise more than £100m... West Ham could have to raise £100m in player sales if they are relegated Club reported £104.2m loss in last set of accountsBowen, Fernandes and Summerville would have suitorsWest Ham will be under pressure to raise more than £100m... Share
Rugby union May 18, 2026 Scott Hastings obituary One of the greats of Scottish rugby who went on to have a successful broadcasting careerScott Hastings, the most capped centre in the history of Scotland’s r... Scott Hastings obituary One of the greats of Scottish rugby who went on to have a successful broadcasting careerScott Hastings, the most capped centre in the history of Scotland’s r... Share
