Books and Literature May 21, 2026 Gothic Fantasy Novels Filled With Dark Magic The best-selling author Rachel Gillig recommends books that bring the haunted hallmarks of Gothic fiction into enchanted settings. Gothic Fantasy Novels Filled With Dark Magic The best-selling author Rachel Gillig recommends books that bring the haunted hallmarks of Gothic fiction into enchanted settings. See more
Rachel Reeves May 21, 2026 Rachel Reeves hits back at petrol station heckler – video Rachel Reeves was repeatedly shouted at by a heckler while she was answering questions from the media at a petrol station in Leeds. As the man drove away in... Rachel Reeves hits back at petrol station heckler – video Rachel Reeves was repeatedly shouted at by a heckler while she was answering questions from the media at a petrol station in Leeds. As the man drove away in... Share
Stephen Colbert May 21, 2026 From Lord of the Rings to Dua Lipa: Stephen Colbert’s 10 greatest Late Show moments As the much-loved Late Show host says his final goodnight, a look back at his finest and funniest moments‘He had a unique ability to be human’: late-night TV... From Lord of the Rings to Dua Lipa: Stephen Colbert’s 10 greatest Late Show moments As the much-loved Late Show host says his final goodnight, a look back at his finest and funniest moments‘He had a unique ability to be human’: late-night TV... Share
Japan May 21, 2026 Buddhist hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire – video A Buddhist building on Miyajima island in Japan has been destroyed by fire. Reikado Hall, part of Daish?-in temple complex, was home to an 'eternal flame' sa... Buddhist hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire – video A Buddhist building on Miyajima island in Japan has been destroyed by fire. Reikado Hall, part of Daish?-in temple complex, was home to an 'eternal flame' sa... Share
World Cup 2026 May 21, 2026 Haaland’s Norway to Ronaldo’s swansong: Who are the most likely first-time World Cup winners? Eight nations have won the World Cup. An expanded field and a grueling schedule means a new champion could emerge from the pack this summerWhen Fifa expanded... Haaland’s Norway to Ronaldo’s swansong: Who are the most likely first-time World Cup winners? Eight nations have won the World Cup. An expanded field and a grueling schedule means a new champion could emerge from the pack this summerWhen Fifa expanded... Share
Global health May 21, 2026 Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world With uncanny timing amid hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, a group set up by Nelson Mandela known as The Elders, met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and... Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world With uncanny timing amid hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, a group set up by Nelson Mandela known as The Elders, met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and... Share
London May 21, 2026 ‘I knew everyone here’: the tower block with 164 boarded-up homes – and a few residents who just won’t leave Lund Point in east London was once ‘a beautiful community’, according to Tee Fabikun, who has lived there since 1997. Now just four flats are occupied. Why a... ‘I knew everyone here’: the tower block with 164 boarded-up homes – and a few residents who just won’t leave Lund Point in east London was once ‘a beautiful community’, according to Tee Fabikun, who has lived there since 1997. Now just four flats are occupied. Why a... Share
Lyme disease May 21, 2026 Lyme disease cases in England rise by more than 20% in a year Scientists developing vaccines and anti-tick treatments amid growing concern over spread of diseaseCases of Lyme disease have risen more than 20% in England... Lyme disease cases in England rise by more than 20% in a year Scientists developing vaccines and anti-tick treatments amid growing concern over spread of diseaseCases of Lyme disease have risen more than 20% in England... Share
Immigration and asylum May 21, 2026 Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour’s vow to cut numbers Decline to 171,000 last year will encourage ministers in what is seen as a battleground issue against ReformUK politics live – latest updatesNet migration to... Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour’s vow to cut numbers Decline to 171,000 last year will encourage ministers in what is seen as a battleground issue against ReformUK politics live – latest updatesNet migration to... Share
One Nation May 21, 2026 Pauline Hanson announces Norway-inspired gas policy as she decries 25% export tax as ‘economic vandalism’ One Nation proposal would abolish offshore gas profits tax and acquire 30% equity in new projects in a move the Coalition says is ‘borrowed from Venezuela’Ge... Pauline Hanson announces Norway-inspired gas policy as she decries 25% export tax as ‘economic vandalism’ One Nation proposal would abolish offshore gas profits tax and acquire 30% equity in new projects in a move the Coalition says is ‘borrowed from Venezuela’Ge... Share
Democratic Party May 21, 2026 Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frustration, Poll Shows Democratic voters are in a combative, anti-establishment mood, unhappy with their party and disagreeing about its best path forward, a New York Times/Siena p... Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frustration, Poll Shows Democratic voters are in a combative, anti-establishment mood, unhappy with their party and disagreeing about its best path forward, a New York Times/Siena p... Share
United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 Colony Ridge Developer Sues Alex Jones for Defamation Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Claims in Texas The suit was an attempt by the owners of Colony Ridge to repair the image of their sprawling development after years of Republican and Democratic attacks. Colony Ridge Developer Sues Alex Jones for Defamation Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Claims in Texas The suit was an attempt by the owners of Colony Ridge to repair the image of their sprawling development after years of Republican and Democratic attacks. Share
United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 ‘We’ve Never Been This Bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania Weighs Its Rising Costs With two swing districts, the region from Scranton to Allentown could decide control of the House, and voters are expressing profound economic distress. ‘We’ve Never Been This Bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania Weighs Its Rising Costs With two swing districts, the region from Scranton to Allentown could decide control of the House, and voters are expressing profound economic distress. Share
