Art May 20, 2026 For the Obama Center, Mark Bradford Paints a Fierce and Luminous Chicago “City of the Big Shoulders” reflects the city’s strength and complexity. It took the artist five years to complete, mapping migration patterns and structural racism. For the Obama Center, Mark Bradford Paints a Fierce and Luminous Chicago “City of the Big Shoulders” reflects the city’s strength and complexity. It took the artist five years to complete, mapping migration patterns and structural racism. See more
AI (artificial intelligence) May 20, 2026 ‘I don’t worry about a robot takeover’: AI expert Michael Wooldridge on big tech’s real dangers (and occasional blessings) Almost 50 years after he first got his hands on a computer, the Oxford professor still believes in the power of technology. Can his beloved game theory expla... ‘I don’t worry about a robot takeover’: AI expert Michael Wooldridge on big tech’s real dangers (and occasional blessings) Almost 50 years after he first got his hands on a computer, the Oxford professor still believes in the power of technology. Can his beloved game theory expla... Share
Jeffrey Epstein May 20, 2026 An Epstein ‘reading room’ is showing 3.5m printed-out files. Why does it feel like a troll? A New York exhibit of more than 3,000 volumes bills itself as ‘an exercise in radical transparency’ – and a bid for attentionThis February, a story broke tha... An Epstein ‘reading room’ is showing 3.5m printed-out files. Why does it feel like a troll? A New York exhibit of more than 3,000 volumes bills itself as ‘an exercise in radical transparency’ – and a bid for attentionThis February, a story broke tha... Share
US news May 20, 2026 First Thing: Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary Seven-term incumbent had spoken out against Iran war, government spending and Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, Trump’s ‘board of peace’ receives just $23m to reb... First Thing: Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary Seven-term incumbent had spoken out against Iran war, government spending and Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, Trump’s ‘board of peace’ receives just $23m to reb... Share
US midterm elections 2026 May 20, 2026 Trump tightens grip on GOP after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary – US politics live Republican Congressman defeated by Trump-backed challenger in most expensive House primary in historySign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has p... Trump tightens grip on GOP after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary – US politics live Republican Congressman defeated by Trump-backed challenger in most expensive House primary in historySign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has p... Share
Life expectancy May 20, 2026 At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, says study UK report argues people have greater control over longevity than widely understood, but others say claim is simplisticIndividuals bear at least 80% of the re... At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, says study UK report argues people have greater control over longevity than widely understood, but others say claim is simplisticIndividuals bear at least 80% of the re... Share
Birds May 20, 2026 Blinded and broken, Sunny the owl becomes another casualty of Russia’s war Ukrainians lament appalling toll of fighting on their country’s bird populationRussia sent kamikaze drones to attack the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia in Fe... Blinded and broken, Sunny the owl becomes another casualty of Russia’s war Ukrainians lament appalling toll of fighting on their country’s bird populationRussia sent kamikaze drones to attack the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia in Fe... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 20, 2026 Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed stri... Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed stri... Share
Foreign Aid May 20, 2026 Head of W.H.O. Defends Its Response to Ebola Outbreak Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said criticism of the World Health Organization may have reflected a “lack of understanding” about how the agency works. Head of W.H.O. Defends Its Response to Ebola Outbreak Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said criticism of the World Health Organization may have reflected a “lack of understanding” about how the agency works. 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
Art and design May 20, 2026 ‘These are artifacts from history’: exhibition celebrates objects of sporting victory At the American Museum of Natural History, an expansive range of medals, trophies and other keepsakes, showcase nearly 150 years of US sports history“You pla... ‘These are artifacts from history’: exhibition celebrates objects of sporting victory At the American Museum of Natural History, an expansive range of medals, trophies and other keepsakes, showcase nearly 150 years of US sports history“You pla... Share
Stage May 20, 2026 Churchill’s Urinal review – Rosie Holt’s pisstake chancellor turns it up to No 11 King’s Head theatre, London An office toilet once used by the wartime PM sparks a culture war in this frenzied show about politics and patriarchyWhen Rachel... Churchill’s Urinal review – Rosie Holt’s pisstake chancellor turns it up to No 11 King’s Head theatre, London An office toilet once used by the wartime PM sparks a culture war in this frenzied show about politics and patriarchyWhen Rachel... Share
Film May 20, 2026 The Balloonists review – divas and disasters in tale of first round-the-world hot-air balloon flight Polite documentary about Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who faced off much wealthier rivals Richard Branson and Steve Fossett in the race to circumnavigat... The Balloonists review – divas and disasters in tale of first round-the-world hot-air balloon flight Polite documentary about Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who faced off much wealthier rivals Richard Branson and Steve Fossett in the race to circumnavigat... Share
