Authoritarianism (Theory and Philosophy) May 20, 2026 Autocracy’s ‘Loyal Losers’ Even the most capable autocrats need help hanging on to power. Mediocre officials are often best for the job, according to new research. Autocracy’s ‘Loyal Losers’ Even the most capable autocrats need help hanging on to power. Mediocre officials are often best for the job, according to new research. See more
Europa League May 20, 2026 ‘We are not going to stop’: Emery urges Aston Villa to set sights on Europe’s elite Manager relishes ‘challenge’ of Champions League returnEmi Martínez reveals he played game with broken fingerFor Aston Villa, the Europa League must only be... ‘We are not going to stop’: Emery urges Aston Villa to set sights on Europe’s elite Manager relishes ‘challenge’ of Champions League returnEmi Martínez reveals he played game with broken fingerFor Aston Villa, the Europa League must only be... Share
Migration May 20, 2026 Voters across parties believe UK net migration is rising despite sharp drop Study, published as latest migration figures are released, shows incorrect perceptions driving immigration debatePeople mistakenly believe net migration is r... Voters across parties believe UK net migration is rising despite sharp drop Study, published as latest migration figures are released, shows incorrect perceptions driving immigration debatePeople mistakenly believe net migration is r... Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump No president has ever used the federal government to advance his own personal interests and those of his family and allies as expansively and openly as Mr. T... Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump No president has ever used the federal government to advance his own personal interests and those of his family and allies as expansively and openly as Mr. T... Share
Economics May 20, 2026 Manchester shows biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in boost for Burnham City made outsized contribution to falling levels of deprivation between 2010 and 2025, thinktank finds Manchester has recorded the biggest fall in inner-cit... Manchester shows biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in boost for Burnham City made outsized contribution to falling levels of deprivation between 2010 and 2025, thinktank finds Manchester has recorded the biggest fall in inner-cit... Share
Nvidia May 20, 2026 Nvidia’s revenue blows past Wall Street expectations as AI boom accelerates Many analysts view company’s financial performance as a broader referendum on AI buildoutNvidia continued its years-long streak of beating Wall Street’s expe... Nvidia’s revenue blows past Wall Street expectations as AI boom accelerates Many analysts view company’s financial performance as a broader referendum on AI buildoutNvidia continued its years-long streak of beating Wall Street’s expe... Share
Israel May 20, 2026 Thomas Massie, a Trump Critic, Causes Latest Midterm Fight Over Israel In primary races across the country, debates over Israel are taking center stage, dividing Democrats and Republicans alike. Thomas Massie, a Trump Critic, Causes Latest Midterm Fight Over Israel In primary races across the country, debates over Israel are taking center stage, dividing Democrats and Republicans alike. Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the admini... How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the admini... Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 Senate G.O.P. Ready to Drop Ballroom Funds From ICE Bill Several Republicans had balked at including the money in an immigration enforcement measure that the party plans to push through on a party-line vote. Senate G.O.P. Ready to Drop Ballroom Funds From ICE Bill Several Republicans had balked at including the money in an immigration enforcement measure that the party plans to push through on a party-line vote. Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 Trump’s Coast Guard Address: ‘Good Looking Men’ and Deja Vu President Trump’s commencement address was a mixture of jokes and praise for the seafaring life of the Coast Guard graduates. But there were detours into cho... Trump’s Coast Guard Address: ‘Good Looking Men’ and Deja Vu President Trump’s commencement address was a mixture of jokes and praise for the seafaring life of the Coast Guard graduates. But there were detours into cho... Share
United States Politics and Government May 20, 2026 Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials’ Text Messages The judge overruled a government memo from April, which rejected a records law that mandates preservation of all official presidential documents. Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials’ Text Messages The judge overruled a government memo from April, which rejected a records law that mandates preservation of all official presidential documents. Share
Artificial Intelligence May 20, 2026 Was a Story That Just Won a Literary Prize A.I.-Generated? A respected literary magazine has published an award-winning short story many readers believe to be generated by artificial intelligence. Experts aren’t all... Was a Story That Just Won a Literary Prize A.I.-Generated? A respected literary magazine has published an award-winning short story many readers believe to be generated by artificial intelligence. Experts aren’t all... Share
Cannes film festival May 20, 2026 The Man I Love review – Rami Malek needs a lighter touch in Ira Sachs’ 80s Aids drama Cannes film festival: Sachs’ film about an HIV-positive actor in the homophobic Reagan-era 80s is well-intended, but Malek’s mannered performance is hard to... The Man I Love review – Rami Malek needs a lighter touch in Ira Sachs’ 80s Aids drama Cannes film festival: Sachs’ film about an HIV-positive actor in the homophobic Reagan-era 80s is well-intended, but Malek’s mannered performance is hard to... Share
