May 19, 2026 Kentucky has long been home to curious political characters. Kentucky has long been home to curious political characters. See more
World Cup 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note | Paul MacInnes This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for themThere were fu... Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note | Paul MacInnes This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for themThere were fu... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Brazil v Norway: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live ?? Kick-off time: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST?? Player guide | Bracketology | Full bracket | Mail TomIt’s Peter Oh’s music interlude:“In the buildup to this mat... Brazil v Norway: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live ?? Kick-off time: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST?? Player guide | Bracketology | Full bracket | Mail TomIt’s Peter Oh’s music interlude:“In the buildup to this mat... Share
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Australia take another stroll through T20 World Cup final against frustrated England Austraila 153-3, England 150-4; Australia win by seven wicketsMooney strikes half-century for third final in a rowWell, it was fun while it lasted. Eight mon... Australia take another stroll through T20 World Cup final against frustrated England Austraila 153-3, England 150-4; Australia win by seven wicketsMooney strikes half-century for third final in a rowWell, it was fun while it lasted. Eight mon... Share
US weather Jul 5, 2026 At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country More than 20 states reported temperatures above 100F as heat dome sits over eastern US during holiday weekendAt least about two dozen people have died amid t... At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country More than 20 states reported temperatures above 100F as heat dome sits over eastern US during holiday weekendAt least about two dozen people have died amid t... Share
Durban (South Africa) Jul 5, 2026 The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth. In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and hig... The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth. In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and hig... Share
Stage Jul 5, 2026 Last Goal Wins review – challenging and funny debut asks important questions about the beautiful game Broadway, CatfordJustice Ezi tackles racism, belonging and the sometimes-shadowy business of sport in this well-paced and plotted drama with a genuinely nail... Last Goal Wins review – challenging and funny debut asks important questions about the beautiful game Broadway, CatfordJustice Ezi tackles racism, belonging and the sometimes-shadowy business of sport in this well-paced and plotted drama with a genuinely nail... Share
JD Vance Jul 5, 2026 The Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s anti-Trump essay from 10 years ago Magazine invites readers to judge Vance’s ‘assessment’ of Trump, whom he called ‘cultural heroin’ during first termThe Atlantic on Saturday republished a JD... The Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s anti-Trump essay from 10 years ago Magazine invites readers to judge Vance’s ‘assessment’ of Trump, whom he called ‘cultural heroin’ during first termThe Atlantic on Saturday republished a JD... Share
McMorrow Jul 5, 2026 Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction. Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction. Share
Power Failures and Blackouts Jul 5, 2026 More Severe Weather Looms as Over 800,000 Remain Without Power Strong storms knocked out power this week to customers from Oklahoma to Connecticut. As they waited on Sunday for the lights to come back on, the forecast ca... More Severe Weather Looms as Over 800,000 Remain Without Power Strong storms knocked out power this week to customers from Oklahoma to Connecticut. As they waited on Sunday for the lights to come back on, the forecast ca... Share
Movies Jul 5, 2026 ‘Minions’ Opens at No. 1 but Falls Far Short of Earlier Films in the Franchise The movie generated $36.4 million in ticket sales in North America for the holiday weekend, a 62 percent decline from 2024, the last time a “Minions” movie w... ‘Minions’ Opens at No. 1 but Falls Far Short of Earlier Films in the Franchise The movie generated $36.4 million in ticket sales in North America for the holiday weekend, a 62 percent decline from 2024, the last time a “Minions” movie w... Share
Nigel Farage Jul 5, 2026 What are the latest allegations about Nigel Farage’s funding? Reform UK leader received financial support from a convicted fraudster for staffing, security and housingNigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entre... What are the latest allegations about Nigel Farage’s funding? Reform UK leader received financial support from a convicted fraudster for staffing, security and housingNigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entre... Share
England rugby union team Jul 5, 2026 Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?In many ways England should be gra... Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?In many ways England should be gra... Share
