Midterm Elections (2026) May 19, 2026 Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests. Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests. See more
France May 20, 2026 The die isn’t cast: France is pessimistic, but not doomed to far-right rule | Joseph de Weck Apocalyptic forecasts are a national sport. But while polls point to a National Rally president in 2027, it’s still all to play forOne reassuring thing about... The die isn’t cast: France is pessimistic, but not doomed to far-right rule | Joseph de Weck Apocalyptic forecasts are a national sport. But while polls point to a National Rally president in 2027, it’s still all to play forOne reassuring thing about... Share
Japan May 20, 2026 Full steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan Thought to have been introduced by Anglo-Indian officers in the Royal Navy in the 1800s, the dish has since spiralled into a national obsessionThe sailors ab... Full steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan Thought to have been introduced by Anglo-Indian officers in the Royal Navy in the 1800s, the dish has since spiralled into a national obsessionThe sailors ab... Share
Exhibitions May 20, 2026 Behold! Nina Simone’s chewing gum! Inside the show celebrating extreme pop fandom Leaves from Dolly Parton’s front garden, a Yellow Submarine cookie jar full of ashes, a branch from the tree Marc Bolan’s car hit … our writer explores Holy... Behold! Nina Simone’s chewing gum! Inside the show celebrating extreme pop fandom Leaves from Dolly Parton’s front garden, a Yellow Submarine cookie jar full of ashes, a branch from the tree Marc Bolan’s car hit … our writer explores Holy... Share
Music May 20, 2026 ‘We tell the truth!’ Meet the NaNaz, the over-50s punks raging about pensions, recycling bins and menopause Before music, these women had worked as nurses, foster carers and ice-cream van drivers. Now, they’re booked solid at clubs and festivals. How did they becom... ‘We tell the truth!’ Meet the NaNaz, the over-50s punks raging about pensions, recycling bins and menopause Before music, these women had worked as nurses, foster carers and ice-cream van drivers. Now, they’re booked solid at clubs and festivals. How did they becom... Share
China May 20, 2026 Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing less than a week after Trump visit Coming so soon after the visit by US president Donald Trump, the optics and outcomes of the meeting between China and Russia will be closely scrutinised Xi J... Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing less than a week after Trump visit Coming so soon after the visit by US president Donald Trump, the optics and outcomes of the meeting between China and Russia will be closely scrutinised Xi J... Share
Georgia May 20, 2026 Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face offThe Republican primary campaign for Georgia... Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face offThe Republican primary campaign for Georgia... Share
Politics May 20, 2026 Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study Researchers also question whether UK’s impartiality rules allow for proper scrutiny in era of multiparty politicsBroadcasters are letting down voters by rely... Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study Researchers also question whether UK’s impartiality rules allow for proper scrutiny in era of multiparty politicsBroadcasters are letting down voters by rely... Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 Conservative Legislator Wins Republican Nomination for Oregon Governor Christine Drazan’s victory in the Republican primary sets up a rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, in November. Conservative Legislator Wins Republican Nomination for Oregon Governor Christine Drazan’s victory in the Republican primary sets up a rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, in November. Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 Georgia Supreme Court Justices Fend Off Left-Leaning Challengers The Republican-appointed incumbents had faced well-financed opponents who infused issues like abortion rights into the nonpartisan elections. Georgia Supreme Court Justices Fend Off Left-Leaning Challengers The Republican-appointed incumbents had faced well-financed opponents who infused issues like abortion rights into the nonpartisan elections. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 20, 2026 How Iran Gained Leverage in the War Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability. How Iran Gained Leverage in the War Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability. Share
Bryson DeChambeau May 19, 2026 Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’ Golfer makes appearance on Katie Miller’s podcastTwo-time major champion questions Nasa narrativeAs someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bry... Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’ Golfer makes appearance on Katie Miller’s podcastTwo-time major champion questions Nasa narrativeAs someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bry... Share
New Zealand May 19, 2026 ‘How are we going to survive this?’ Wellington faces six-month wait to halt sewage spill Millions of litres of sewage have been spilling into the capital city’s waters since February after the catastrophic failure of a Moa Point wastewater plantA... ‘How are we going to survive this?’ Wellington faces six-month wait to halt sewage spill Millions of litres of sewage have been spilling into the capital city’s waters since February after the catastrophic failure of a Moa Point wastewater plantA... Share
