May 20, 2026 The decline of the Thwaites Glacier could affect tens of millions worldwide. A collapse would sharply accelerate sea level rise in coastal cities. The decline of the Thwaites Glacier could affect tens of millions worldwide. A collapse would sharply accelerate sea level rise in coastal cities. See more
Pop and Rock Music May 20, 2026 After Eurovision Final, Dismay That Politics Didn’t Play a Bigger Role Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but more than one official commented on how countries voted this year. After Eurovision Final, Dismay That Politics Didn’t Play a Bigger Role Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but more than one official commented on how countries voted this year. Share
Federal Open Market Committee May 20, 2026 Majority of Fed Officials Embraced Possibility of Higher Rates at Latest Meeting A record of the April meeting, Jerome H. Powell’s last as chair, underscored the extent to which the war with Iran has upended the economic outlook. Majority of Fed Officials Embraced Possibility of Higher Rates at Latest Meeting A record of the April meeting, Jerome H. Powell’s last as chair, underscored the extent to which the war with Iran has upended the economic outlook. Share
internal-open-access-phil May 20, 2026 School Choice Is Creating Two Separate School Systems Plus, plans for a national voucher program. School Choice Is Creating Two Separate School Systems Plus, plans for a national voucher program. Share
PMQs May 20, 2026 From fuel duty to sanctions, Kemi wants to make it clear how little she understands | John Crace Why would Tory leader bother to look into national or global politics? That time would be better spent picking fightsBeing assertive and sounding confident i... From fuel duty to sanctions, Kemi wants to make it clear how little she understands | John Crace Why would Tory leader bother to look into national or global politics? That time would be better spent picking fightsBeing assertive and sounding confident i... Share
Books May 20, 2026 ‘Andy Burnham’s life was changed by the poet Tony Harrison’: writers discuss literature, politics and the 100 best novels What would Trump think of Gilgamesh? And why are 19th-century classics so popular among young people? Writers on why we need the novel more than everDespite... ‘Andy Burnham’s life was changed by the poet Tony Harrison’: writers discuss literature, politics and the 100 best novels What would Trump think of Gilgamesh? And why are 19th-century classics so popular among young people? Writers on why we need the novel more than everDespite... Share
Meghan May 20, 2026 Meghan Markle’s anniversary candle: who wouldn’t want to pay $64 to celebrate someone else’s marriage? It smells like sunshine, blue skies and love and laughter, apparently. And it’s all in aid of her and Harry’s eight years togetherName: Anniversary candle.Ap... Meghan Markle’s anniversary candle: who wouldn’t want to pay $64 to celebrate someone else’s marriage? It smells like sunshine, blue skies and love and laughter, apparently. And it’s all in aid of her and Harry’s eight years togetherName: Anniversary candle.Ap... Share
Mexico May 20, 2026 ‘If you keep looking we will kill you’: death stalks those searching for Mexico’s disappeared Organised crime groups are targeting some of the only people looking for victims of the country’s cartel wars – their relativesBeneath the cooling towers of... ‘If you keep looking we will kill you’: death stalks those searching for Mexico’s disappeared Organised crime groups are targeting some of the only people looking for victims of the country’s cartel wars – their relativesBeneath the cooling towers of... Share
China May 20, 2026 Are Xi and Putin still ‘best friends’? - The Latest Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin to Beijing with pomp and pageantry, just days after hosting Donald Trump. But as Russia’s war in Ukraine makes Moscow incr... Are Xi and Putin still ‘best friends’? - The Latest Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin to Beijing with pomp and pageantry, just days after hosting Donald Trump. But as Russia’s war in Ukraine makes Moscow incr... Share
Ofcom May 20, 2026 Incoming Ofcom chair vows to take on ‘tech bros’ Ian Cheshire says media regulator must address perception it has been complacent and slow on online safetyOfcom’s incoming chair has vowed to take on the “te... Incoming Ofcom chair vows to take on ‘tech bros’ Ian Cheshire says media regulator must address perception it has been complacent and slow on online safetyOfcom’s incoming chair has vowed to take on the “te... Share
Cheshire May 20, 2026 Aardvark calf born at Chester zoo is ‘doing brilliantly’ after bottle-feeding Births of the mammals extremely rare in captivity, say keepers, with ‘Womble’ only the second calf born at ChesterInside a heated incubator at Chester zoo, a... Aardvark calf born at Chester zoo is ‘doing brilliantly’ after bottle-feeding Births of the mammals extremely rare in captivity, say keepers, with ‘Womble’ only the second calf born at ChesterInside a heated incubator at Chester zoo, a... Share
Media May 20, 2026 Starmer’s top advisers knew about ‘indefensible’ journalists’ probe, documents reveal PM’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, among aides who were briefed on investigation into journalists writing about Labour TogetherKeir Starmer’s most... Starmer’s top advisers knew about ‘indefensible’ journalists’ probe, documents reveal PM’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, among aides who were briefed on investigation into journalists writing about Labour TogetherKeir Starmer’s most... Share
Migration May 20, 2026 Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist Case hailed as human rights victory as Tromsø court says Tommy Olsen’s actions are lawful and protected under international treatiesThe decision of a Norwegi... Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist Case hailed as human rights victory as Tromsø court says Tommy Olsen’s actions are lawful and protected under international treatiesThe decision of a Norwegi... Share
