United States Defense and Military Forces May 21, 2026 Trump to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Poland, Surprising the Pentagon Defense Department officials had abruptly canceled the deployments of thousands of troops there just last week. Trump to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Poland, Surprising the Pentagon Defense Department officials had abruptly canceled the deployments of thousands of troops there just last week. See more
Japan Aug 3, 2026 Why has Trump stepped in to prop up Japan’s currency? The US has bought up yen to strengthen the currency for the first time in almost 30 years, with the moves raising questions about America’s motivesThe US has... Why has Trump stepped in to prop up Japan’s currency? The US has bought up yen to strengthen the currency for the first time in almost 30 years, with the moves raising questions about America’s motivesThe US has... Share
Donald Trump Aug 3, 2026 Blanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ ahead of nomination hearing Todd Blanche issues formal order terminating measure widely derided as a ‘slush fund’, in move that could clear path for his nomination as attorney generalAc... Blanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ ahead of nomination hearing Todd Blanche issues formal order terminating measure widely derided as a ‘slush fund’, in move that could clear path for his nomination as attorney generalAc... Share
NHS Aug 3, 2026 NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ moveAn NHS mental health trust plans to cut a wide range of it... NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ moveAn NHS mental health trust plans to cut a wide range of it... Share
Alan Jones trial Aug 3, 2026 Alan Jones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hears Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyWarning: may contain graphic contentAlan Jones trial live updates... Alan Jones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hears Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyWarning: may contain graphic contentAlan Jones trial live updates... Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 3, 2026 Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunit... Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunit... Share
Television Aug 3, 2026 ‘The Shards,’ and 7 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week This adaptation of a Bret Easton Ellis book comes to Hulu and FX. Six of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” travel the country in “Ultimate Girls Trip.” ‘The Shards,’ and 7 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week This adaptation of a Bret Easton Ellis book comes to Hulu and FX. Six of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” travel the country in “Ultimate Girls Trip.” Share
Abortion Aug 3, 2026 Liechtenstein’s archaic abortion laws need to be modernised. But a prince is standing in the way | Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel The hurdles for women who have to travel abroad to access abortion are considerable, but Hereditary Prince Alois says he will veto any changesThe first perso... Liechtenstein’s archaic abortion laws need to be modernised. But a prince is standing in the way | Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel The hurdles for women who have to travel abroad to access abortion are considerable, but Hereditary Prince Alois says he will veto any changesThe first perso... Share
Global development Aug 3, 2026 ‘It’s not about the Qur’an, it’s about the money’: how boys of five are forced to beg on Senegal’s streets An old west African practice of sending children away to study is being used as a cover for trafficking, say human rights groupsIn a bare, gloomy room on the... ‘It’s not about the Qur’an, it’s about the money’: how boys of five are forced to beg on Senegal’s streets An old west African practice of sending children away to study is being used as a cover for trafficking, say human rights groupsIn a bare, gloomy room on the... Share
Ireland Aug 3, 2026 Is Ireland’s unprotected ocean the weak link in European defence? Russian presence in Irish waters underscores the fact that, rather than being out of sight and out of mind, the country is on the frontlineFor a long time, I... Is Ireland’s unprotected ocean the weak link in European defence? Russian presence in Irish waters underscores the fact that, rather than being out of sight and out of mind, the country is on the frontlineFor a long time, I... Share
Wynton Marsalis Aug 3, 2026 ‘Trumpeters? We think we’re the kings of the orchestra’: Wynton Marsalis prepares to blow the Edinburgh festival away It has 12 movements, 200 musicians and aims to unite America. The great US trumpeter and composer talks about his All Rise symphony, his jazz great mentors –... ‘Trumpeters? We think we’re the kings of the orchestra’: Wynton Marsalis prepares to blow the Edinburgh festival away It has 12 movements, 200 musicians and aims to unite America. The great US trumpeter and composer talks about his All Rise symphony, his jazz great mentors –... Share
Irvine Welsh Aug 3, 2026 ‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns Three decades after he channelled his heroin addiction into the cult classic Trainspotting, the Scottish author has discovered the joys of yoga, breathwork a... ‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns Three decades after he channelled his heroin addiction into the cult classic Trainspotting, the Scottish author has discovered the joys of yoga, breathwork a... Share
New Zealand Aug 3, 2026 New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’ Passing of bill gives English same status as M?ori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’Leg... New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’ Passing of bill gives English same status as M?ori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’Leg... Share
