Campaign Finance May 22, 2026 Court Cases About Money and Speech in Politics Readers discuss court cases about campaign finance. Also: Computer science and the humanities. Court Cases About Money and Speech in Politics Readers discuss court cases about campaign finance. Also: Computer science and the humanities. See more
Vaping Aug 6, 2026 ‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice? Parents and teachers worry about the number of kids who vape cannabis. But many of them are using something far more dangerous – without even realising itI b... ‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice? Parents and teachers worry about the number of kids who vape cannabis. But many of them are using something far more dangerous – without even realising itI b... Share
Politics Aug 6, 2026 Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live Reform say employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration statusGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a bl... Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live Reform say employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration statusGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a bl... Share
UK news Aug 6, 2026 University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor George Holmes was suspended in 2025 over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconductThe University of Greater Manchester’s embattled v... University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor George Holmes was suspended in 2025 over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconductThe University of Greater Manchester’s embattled v... Share
London Aug 6, 2026 Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next monthThe world-famous New York jazz club Blue Note... Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next monthThe world-famous New York jazz club Blue Note... Share
Meta Aug 6, 2026 Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears Meta says safeguards are in place to prevent surreptitious filming, but some UK venues now prohibit them from being worn at allWhen Meta used superstar Kylie... Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears Meta says safeguards are in place to prevent surreptitious filming, but some UK venues now prohibit them from being worn at allWhen Meta used superstar Kylie... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Aug 6, 2026 Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reportsUnderstanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz,... Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reportsUnderstanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz,... Share
Gambling Aug 6, 2026 Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiateFollow our Australia news live b... Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiateFollow our Australia news live b... Share
Australian immigration and asylum Aug 6, 2026 ‘Performative reductions’: Labor MPs and business groups urge Burke against sweeping immigration changes MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categoriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca... ‘Performative reductions’: Labor MPs and business groups urge Burke against sweeping immigration changes MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categoriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 6, 2026 A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress. A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 6, 2026 In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns. In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns. Share
Gun Control Aug 6, 2026 A Trans Woman Brandished a Firearm. Gun Rights Devotion Disappeared. Gun-friendly Wyoming has a “stand your ground” statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after b... A Trans Woman Brandished a Firearm. Gun Rights Devotion Disappeared. Gun-friendly Wyoming has a “stand your ground” statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after b... Share
Democratic Party Aug 6, 2026 Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism. Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism. Share
