Colleges and Universities May 21, 2026 What Graduation Speakers Are Telling the Class of 2026 Will A.I. replace them? Graduation speakers addressed student uncertainty about the future with jokes and words of wisdom. What Graduation Speakers Are Telling the Class of 2026 Will A.I. replace them? Graduation speakers addressed student uncertainty about the future with jokes and words of wisdom. See more
Robots Jul 5, 2026 China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands Race to develop ‘embodied AI’ focuses on creating dextrous hands to transform humanoid robots from gimmicks into useful productsHuman hands – nimble, nerve-f... China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands Race to develop ‘embodied AI’ focuses on creating dextrous hands to transform humanoid robots from gimmicks into useful productsHuman hands – nimble, nerve-f... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 5, 2026 How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th The president placed his image and initiatives front and center, blurring the line, critics said, between loyalty to nation and loyalty to him. How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th The president placed his image and initiatives front and center, blurring the line, critics said, between loyalty to nation and loyalty to him. Share
Social Media Jul 5, 2026 First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the journey of more than 2,300 miles in a rowboat named Lily in just under 44 days, according... First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the journey of more than 2,300 miles in a rowboat named Lily in just under 44 days, according... Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 5, 2026 New York Braces for Heavy Rain: Latest Forecast Emergency officials warned that flash flooding was possible on Monday as powerful storms were expected to move through the region. New York Braces for Heavy Rain: Latest Forecast Emergency officials warned that flash flooding was possible on Monday as powerful storms were expected to move through the region. Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Astonished Belgium vow to ‘defend football’ after Fifa’s shock Balogun reversal Rudi Garcia likens decision to April Fools’ Day jokeBelgian FA says it will investigate all potential optionsUSMNT reaction to Fifa flip: ‘Thought it was AI... Astonished Belgium vow to ‘defend football’ after Fifa’s shock Balogun reversal Rudi Garcia likens decision to April Fools’ Day jokeBelgian FA says it will investigate all potential optionsUSMNT reaction to Fifa flip: ‘Thought it was AI... Share
NHS Jul 5, 2026 NHS to rate English trusts on tackling violence and racism towards staff Exclusive: Published league tables will rank acute, ambulance and mental health trusts on six measures The NHS will rate trusts according to how well they ta... NHS to rate English trusts on tackling violence and racism towards staff Exclusive: Published league tables will rank acute, ambulance and mental health trusts on six measures The NHS will rate trusts according to how well they ta... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Haaland’s heroic double stuns Brazil and sends Norway into World Cup quarter-finals We are going to need a bigger longboat. Norway are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after edging this contest thanks to the man wh... Haaland’s heroic double stuns Brazil and sends Norway into World Cup quarter-finals We are going to need a bigger longboat. Norway are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after edging this contest thanks to the man wh... Share
Mobile phones Jul 5, 2026 Mobile internet coverage in UK worse than any EU or G7 country, Which? says Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speedsBritish holidaymakers watching online videos while... Mobile internet coverage in UK worse than any EU or G7 country, Which? says Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speedsBritish holidaymakers watching online videos while... Share
Defence policy Jul 5, 2026 Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national securityThe new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, has... Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national securityThe new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, has... Share
Transport Jul 5, 2026 Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’ Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforceInvesting in the UK transport network to make it full... Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’ Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforceInvesting in the UK transport network to make it full... Share
Party funding Jul 5, 2026 Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry Measures to be announced to make funding more transparent amid new revelations about Reform UK leaderMinisters will launch a crackdown on large political don... Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry Measures to be announced to make funding more transparent amid new revelations about Reform UK leaderMinisters will launch a crackdown on large political don... Share
Police Jul 5, 2026 ‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reformPolice leadership in England and Wales i... ‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reformPolice leadership in England and Wales i... Share
